what to start with?

[3030]

New guy here, Hello to all!
Been flying electrics and a glow Nextstar for about 1 1/2 years now. Went to a recent show in Homestead Florida and saw the most beautiful planes in the world there!!!! I have to get me one of those. Been researching and have come up with 3 runner ups. GP 1/4 scale patty wagstaff; Composite arf 2.3m; or the to arrive soon aeroworks yak 54 QB.
Will consider any other plane at this time that will not take too long to build.
some considerations; Composite over stick for first large plane?
DA 50 or ZDZ; Glow verses Gas etc...

[ShortBus]

If you are looking for a 3D plane, Elminate the GP Extra from your list

[3030]

Yeh, was also conserned that the patty was not big enough and not handle well in the wind.

[ShortBus]

There are also some nice 50CC planes at

http://www.toc1.com/Products/products.html


http://www.aerotech-rcmodels.com/ makes a 50CC Yak also

[Biff]

3030, First of all WELCOME!! Great questions. The motor selection should be your first step. Going with a 50cc gasser is a great move. The industry is alive with them! You will hear different answers, but the bottom line is you can't go wrong with any of the major brand motors. A bit more expensive than glow initially, but $3 a gallon vs $20 for fuel is a no brainer. 50cc get about 15 minutes on 24 oz.


Airframe selection is pretty easy too. Pick what you like; Extra, Yak, Katana etc. Then do another post about what company guys like the best. You will LOVE the 50cc airplanes! They float and are FAR easier to fly than any glow plane I've had experience with.



Glad to have you here and look forward to seeing you keep us in the loop with your progress!!
Biff

[Boulder]

That Yak looks like a good candidate. I will be starting on a Lanier Yak in a couple of weeks. I've heard the Aeroworks will be a better flying plane.
There are so many choices out there, and just as many opinions. You need to look at your budget and then at the choices. The Comp. planes are some sweet ones, but a little pricier than their stick built ARF counterparts.

Take a look at WildHare, they have some 50cc planes that look great. I have never flown their planes, so I can't personally vouch for them.

Good luck in your search, and Welcome to the Giants!!!

[3030]

Thanks for the welcome Biff. I really like the composite arf but am concerened about the durability as compared to stick for the first plane. I don't know how to fix fiberglass.

[3030]

Thanks Kennyandannie

[Dennis C]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3030
	Thanks for the welcome Biff. I really like the composite arf but am concerened about the durability as compared to stick for the first plane. I don't know how to fix fiberglass.

If you have only been flying for that short time i would not recmmened the 2.3 comp-arf. dont get me wrong they fly great. but when they break they break. i would go with a wood plane like maybe a wildhare 28% 540 and for 400.00 you cant beat it. The plane lands like a trainer and then some. great for 3-ding too.

Good luck with your search for a gasser. there's plenty of them out there and all are reasonabled priced.

[3030]

	Quote:
	If you have only been flying for that short time i would not recmmened the 2.3 comp-arf. dont get me wrong they fly great. but when they break they break.

Thats exactly what my concern was. That new yak 54 from aeroworks sure looks pretty!!!! The girl in the magazine not bad!

[Haase]

Here is another one to think about Aviation models 50cc edge, Da 50 and 8611s for servos. Brian

[Boulder]

TOC is pretty, just 200.00 more than I paid for my Lanier

[Haase]

Quality is good and an easy build the edge has rudder in the tail push pull and the yak is pull pull here is a picture of their yak. Brian

[Haase]

sorry about that I meant servo in the tail on the edge.

[Boulder]

Haase,

Do you have a link to Aviation models?