Buying first RC plane

[dnp8113]

Should I buy the Firebird freedom or the Beginair or something else.I want it to be easy to learn on but not get boring. :confused:

[dnp8113]

Why are some planes avertised as 3d

[Leo L]

I have been very pleased with the HobbyZone/ParkZone products and their customer support. I started flying nine months ago with the Firebird Commander, then moved onto the Aerobird Challenger and the J3Cub. I haven't seen the Firebird Freedom flying in person, but the plane looks like it has all of the qualities of a good beginner plane, as well as good performance to keep the plane from getting boring too quickly.

I plan on buying a Firebird Freedom for my 24 year old son for Christmas. My son had no flying experience until a few weeks ago, when he started flying the mini-plane AeroAce by AirHogs. The AeroAce is a wonderful little plane and although it is only a 2-channel plane, it allows the beginner to learn some key lessons: respect the wind; stay clear of trees; throttle control; and control reversal (when the plane is flying toward you, you must move the controls to the left to have the plane turn right). I suggest that you buy an AeroAce ($30) at Toys-R-Us, get the feeling of flying, then buy the Firebird Freedom.

[bigedmustafa]

My first RC plane was the Hobbyzone Aerobird Challenger and I found the foam v-tail design difficult to control at first. I'd recommend looking at a more traditional t-tail design such as the Beginair, the Parkzone J3 or Super Decath, or a Hobbico Ventura or Mini Ventura. On the lower end of the price scale you could consider a Hobbico Sky Fly or a Megatech Cosmic Flyer.

Others will tell you that v-tail designs like the Firebird Freedom or Aerobird Challenger are fine to learn on, I'm simply suggesting some alternative planes based on my own experience.

3D is the shorthand term for freestyle aerobics flown at below-stall speeds. Typically this means that the plane in question is light enough and is powered enough to hang by it's propeller in mid air. 3D flight is usually learned after the pilot has mastered basic aerobatics on their trainer or intermediate plane.

[kingsnake93]

I am 12 I just started a Firebirdcommander2 it is sooooo easy to fly. Either start with a 2channel or a 3channel (preferably a 2channel)

[Dr_Who77]

T-Hawk is hard to beat, from a value standpoint. Complete package, transmitter, receiver, batteries, spares, etc. As with any new flier, try to get someone to help you learn. V-tail planes can do OK, but many times are hard to get "dialed in". Conventional tail feathers arrangement, such as used with the T-Hawk, are better for beginners. Also, standard tail feather arrangement is used with most aerobatic and performance models. One big exception would be sail planes, hot liners.

Go here for T-Hawk: www.readytoflyfun.com

Dr_Who