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SnowDog · 11-04-2009, 09:24 AM

My name is Mike and I live in the Chicago area. I used to fly R/C planes in the late 80's/early 90's...after 15+ years away, I'm back. Many things have changed since I've been gone, and the online communities are a very positive addition to the hobby.

I'm currently flying a low wing sport .40 size balsa plane, and starting to investigate foam planes and electric power options. Electric sounds great but appears to be a very expensive option.

Thanks for welcoming me to this community.

-Mike

fly_boy · 11-04-2009, 09:40 AM

alfycat · 11-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Welcome Back to the hobby SnowDog. I enjoy very much having both types of planes, glow and electric. I will go for a gas also. Just start with a not so big electric (less expensive).
Alf.

STLAV8R · 11-04-2009, 10:39 AM

Mike, welcome to Flying Giants

Fritter · 11-04-2009, 11:35 AM

Welcome Mike

There is tons of help here! I learn something new everytime I do a little reading.

sweetpea · 11-04-2009, 12:26 PM

Look at www.hobbyking.com

Not all their stuff is good but alot of the batteries are actually top notch for smaller electrics and the prices are outstanding. Like anything though, you are bound to get the ole rotten egg. So far every motor/ESC/battery I've bought has been great. I did have one of the HXT900 foamie servos go bad right away. But at only $4 a pop it beats the $30 tag of Hitecs.

I've got the PNP P-51 headed my way and will do an assembly thread on it here since I bought the navigation light set for it. I should be able to give a great comparison since I own the PZ FW190 and a group of guys I fly with have the BNF Corsairs and T-28's. We will see how it compares to those at $100 less.

FlyingMadDog · 11-04-2009, 12:36 PM

Where do you fly at? I moved to st. louis 15 years ago and flew in the Chicago area.

Fritter · 11-04-2009, 12:39 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Look at www.hobbyking.com Not all their stuff is good but alot of the batteries are actually top notch for smaller electrics and the prices are outstanding. Like anything though, you are bound to get the ole rotten egg. So far every motor/ESC/battery I've bought has been great. I did have one of the HXT900 foamie servos go bad right away. But at only $4 a pop it beats the $30 tag of Hitecs. I've got the PNP P-51 headed my way and will do an assembly thread on it here since I bought the navigation light set for it. I should be able to give a great comparison since I own the PZ FW190 and a group of guys I fly with have the BNF Corsairs and T-28's. We will see how it compares to those at $100 less.

They have great prices and great batteries but don't be in a hurry to get what you order, it takes awhile for shipping. But for me, the ship time is a good trade for the price.

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SnowDog · 11-11-2009, 01:29 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by FlyingMadDog
	Where do you fly at? I moved to st. louis 15 years ago and flew in the Chicago area.

I'm actually in Crystal Lake which is a northwest suburb, and I'm flying with the Chain O Lakes Eagles flying club in McHenry, Illinois.

In the "old days" I flew at Shoe Factory and Pratt Wayne Forest Preserve in the Bartlett area. That was after they turned our beautiful flying field in Crystal Lake into a soccer/baseball sports complex.

SnowDog · 11-11-2009, 01:30 PM

MadDog, I don't know if you realize it, but there is a spelling error in your avatar!

xrisnelson · 11-11-2009, 03:52 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SnowDog
	MadDog, I don't know if you realize it, but there is a spelling error in your avatar!

Boy! You have too much time on your hands to notice that.

SnowDog · 11-11-2009, 03:57 PM

spelling errors just "jump out" at me for some reason...my kids appreciate it when I review their homework!

FlyingMadDog · 11-11-2009, 11:34 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SnowDog
	I'm actually in Crystal Lake which is a northwest suburb, and I'm flying with the Chain O Lakes Eagles flying club in McHenry, Illinois. In the "old days" I flew at Shoe Factory and Pratt Wayne Forest Preserve in the Bartlett area. That was after they turned our beautiful flying field in Crystal Lake into a soccer/baseball sports complex.

So were you in Byers Flyers? I was about to join that club when they lost the field you're talking about in Crystal Lake. I won a motor from them in a raffle back around 1990. (I was living in Marengo at the time after moving out from Roselle). I also flew (more like crashed) at the Pratt Wayne woods, but I spent more time at Shoe Factory hanging out with the Tri-village RCers. Brings back alot of old memories.

Good to see some one that has stomped the same ground.

Joe

yanglianghui · 11-12-2009, 01:03 AM

hello! everybody i' a freshman.

11-04-2009, 09:24 AM	#1
SnowDog Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 30	New member My name is Mike and I live in the Chicago area. I used to fly R/C planes in the late 80's/early 90's...after 15+ years away, I'm back. Many things have changed since I've been gone, and the online communities are a very positive addition to the hobby. I'm currently flying a low wing sport .40 size balsa plane, and starting to investigate foam planes and electric power options. Electric sounds great but appears to be a very expensive option. Thanks for welcoming me to this community. -Mike Attached Thumbnails 137.4 KB · Views: 10

11-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#2
fly_boy Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 675	Re: New member __________________ Adam If your not flying you better be building

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alfycat TARECOS AeroClub Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Costa Rica Age: 41 Posts: 894	Re: New member Welcome Back to the hobby SnowDog. I enjoy very much having both types of planes, glow and electric. I will go for a gas also. Just start with a not so big electric (less expensive). Alf. __________________ TARECOS AeroClub > San Jose - Costa Rica <

11-04-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
STLAV8R Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: STL Posts: 4,048	Re: New member Mike, welcome to Flying Giants __________________

11-04-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
Fritter Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 348	Re: New member Welcome Mike There is tons of help here! I learn something new everytime I do a little reading.

11-04-2009, 12:26 PM	#6
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,264 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: New member Look at www.hobbyking.com Not all their stuff is good but alot of the batteries are actually top notch for smaller electrics and the prices are outstanding. Like anything though, you are bound to get the ole rotten egg. So far every motor/ESC/battery I've bought has been great. I did have one of the HXT900 foamie servos go bad right away. But at only $4 a pop it beats the $30 tag of Hitecs. I've got the PNP P-51 headed my way and will do an assembly thread on it here since I bought the navigation light set for it. I should be able to give a great comparison since I own the PZ FW190 and a group of guys I fly with have the BNF Corsairs and T-28's. We will see how it compares to those at $100 less. __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

11-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#7
FlyingMadDog Super Contributer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swisher, IA Posts: 139	Re: New member Where do you fly at? I moved to st. louis 15 years ago and flew in the Chicago area. __________________ MadDog Joe Flying MadDog Aviation www.flyingmaddogaviation.com www.iowacityaerohawks.com www.spiritsofstl.com www.orchardfarmrc.com "I reject your reality and substitute my own!" "Remember... It's Pillage FIRST then Burn!"

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11-11-2009, 01:30 PM	#11
SnowDog Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 30	Re: New member MadDog, I don't know if you realize it, but there is a spelling error in your avatar!

11-11-2009, 03:57 PM	#13
SnowDog Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 30	Re: New member spelling errors just "jump out" at me for some reason...my kids appreciate it when I review their homework!

11-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#15
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