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Old 03-18-2008, 01:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello,

New to rc planes and I have been searching around for a while now for something simple.

the use of the plane is purely functional...

- something that a simpleton like me can use
- rugged
- has plenty of lift, I am looking to carry something with the plane (no it is not a nuclear weapon) - a video camera for a b grade motion picture for one of my clients



thanks

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How much weight to lift?
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about 3-5 pounds.
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Hello,

New to rc planes and I have been searching around for a while now for something simple.

the use of the plane is purely functional...

- something that a simpleton like me can use
- rugged
- has plenty of lift, I am looking to carry something with the plane (no it is not a nuclear weapon) - a video camera for a b grade motion picture for one of my clients



thanks

Ed
The Senior Telemaster, from Hobby Lobby, is a perfect camera platform and is an ARF. It is $209 and can have electric or glow for power. Order the complete setup for $869!

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/srtele-arf.htm

Hobby Lobby also has the Fly Cam for $98.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/video-camera.htm
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Seriously consider electric. It is much easier than trying to dampen out the vibration of internal combustion engines.

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The Telemaster is also extremely easy to fly.
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Go with an electric like why fly high said they don't vibrate witch is good for the camera. on a glow plane it will come out crappy. we've tried.
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they've all lead you in the perfect direction if you wish to make it electric..... other wise maybe a sig rascal 110? great flier and lots 'o' lift!
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