what plane do you like the best and Why?

Brandon Snyder

Or what kind of electric airplanes do you like And why? just woundring what people like these days alot of choices out there!! All of them are fun.

Brandon Snyder

IF anyone had a questions about giant scale planes or even electric planes i will be glad to answer them for you!!

Brandon Snyder

Kavan Wingo

Hi Brandon, I have a question.

What plane would you recommend for a beginner? I'm not really interested in the puny looking trainers, though I know they might be best for a starter. And electric would be best.

I would reccomed th j3 cub form parkzone that is real nice!! or another is the or the (gws tiger moth biplane) the gws beaver or the formosa!! the planes are cheap it is the stuff you have to pit in them that is expensive. i would go with the hitec hs 55 i think are the mirco one they are like $15-20 and you will need three a speedcontrol and a reciver and remote so you are going to be looking some where around 175-250 depending on what you go wit for speedcontrol and motor and reciver? There is a bunch of other ones out there to chose form and they are all good. IF you are looking to get into some electrics to do some 3d the yak 55 is the way to go my buddy Barry fink makes them the plane is 80 i believe and the weeb site for the yak is www.copperheadaviation.com.



Brandon Snyder

Hi Brandon, I have a question.

What plane would you recommend for a beginner? I'm not really interested in the puny looking trainers, though I know they might be best for a starter. And electric would be best.Hey, want a good 3d yak thats easy to fly way cheap will fly fast or slow beginner or advanced? go to www.hobby-lobby.com (http://www.hobby-lobby.com) and check out there yak55 and there brushless motor, the plane is 19.90 and the motor is 29.90, watch the little video they are awesome an so is the motor, Yes i do have one and many other planes and have been flying many many years, If youhave any questions or more questions i will be able to help as well with my 22+ years of flying anything, well that can fly and somethings i was told that couldnt LOL! anything will fly with enough horsepower!

i agree wit you the yak is a nice airplane if you have never flown before i am not sure if the uax is what you want to learn on that is my 02 but if you are looking for a nice 3d yak and will hold up to almost any crash it he yak55 form copperhead aviation. go to www.copperheadaviation.com and check it out. you will not be dissapointed. I will help any one out the best i can.

Mr.Tamiya do you fly a carden and what percent do you fly imac?


Brandon Snydre

Mr. Tamiya. Thanks for the link and the video. It looks like a nice plane! This looks like a great plane to get started with so I can figure out the controls instead of worrying about breaking something I took hours to build.

So the kit is $20 and the motor is $30. The controller with be around $150, I guess? What do you recommend? And what about batteries? LiPo, I assume?

If you are going to get real serious about you flying and will be getting in to gas or giant scale i would go with the jr 10x best radio going i think. for electric i would go with the 662 or the 6102 from jr. i would go with lipos and i would get the castel creation 15 or 25 awsome speed controls and the lipos go with the thunder power 3 cell 1200 mah or more what ever you can afford and go wit and axi or any outher outrunner motor with gear drive one bad landing you will bend a shaft or might strip a gear. hope this helps.

Brandon Snyder

Mr. Tamiya. Thanks for the link and the video. It looks like a nice plane! This looks like a great plane to get started with so I can figure out the controls instead of worrying about breaking something I took hours to build.

So the kit is $20 and the motor is $30. The controller with be around $150, I guess? What do you recommend? And what about batteries? LiPo, I assume?Yes Lipo 11.1 900mah for that plane is about 39.00 and you can get a charger from eflight for around 40.00 its pretty good, you will also need a brushless speed control, FOr that plane i suggest the inexpensive E flight 10 or 20. they are about 45.00, your radio depending on what you get can cost form 114.99 to $$$$$$ just depends on what you choose, a four channel radio is sufficent, but If you plan on staying in this for a while I suggest minimum of a 6 channel radio with some model memory. Its addictive and this will allow you to get into helis later or dropping fake bombs or R/C skydivers(most 6 channel computer radios with model memory are heli capable) If your not looking to spend a ton of money, you can keep it at around 140 to 180 of you go with the parkzone planes www.parkzone.com (http://www.parkzone.com/) they come with everything you need and they fly nice, THe J3 he mentioned above is nice and if you wanted something a bit sportier go with the Stryker. They are a blast and can be upgraded later to go faster ect ect...

i agree wit you the yak is a nice airplane if you have never flown before i am not sure if the uax is what you want to learn on that is my 02 but if you are looking for a nice 3d yak and will hold up to almost any crash it he yak55 form copperhead aviation. go to www.copperheadaviation.com (http://www.copperheadaviation.com/) and check it out. you will not be dissapointed. I will help any one out the best i can.

Mr.Tamiya do you fly a carden and what percent do you fly imac?


Brandon Snydrei have flown many Carden Edge 540 42% with DA150's guys at my local club have them, I fly a 33% scratch built One Design, Kinda looks like an extra 300 and edge 540, it has a Zenoah G62 thats Tweaked out. I have been flying for 22yrs I am 31, started young like you. I dont compete except for local events. We lost our field about a year ago. We had a paved runway a nice pavilion, a heli pad it was awesome, the club had been there 40yrs and then a development started being built and they started complaining and we lost! I have flown with Frank Noll HIs nephew Jason I believe and Terry Nitsch, I have video of it at our last Giant scale fly in before we lost our field.

Yes Lipo 11.1 900mah for that plane is about 39.00 and you can get a charger from eflight for around 40.00 its pretty good, you will also need a brushless speed control, FOr that plane i suggest the inexpensive E flight 10 or 20. they are about 45.00, your radio depending on what you get can cost form 114.99 to $$$$$$ just depends on what you choose, a four channel radio is sufficent, but If you plan on staying in this for a while I suggest minimum of a 6 channel radio with some model memory. Its addictive and this will allow you to get into helis later or dropping fake bombs or R/C skydivers(most 6 channel computer radios with model memory are heli capable) If your not looking to spend a ton of money, you can keep it at around 140 to 180 of you go with the parkzone planes www.parkzone.com (http://www.parkzone.com/) they come with everything you need and they fly nice, THe J3 he mentioned above is nice and if you wanted something a bit sportier go with the Stryker. They are a blast and can be upgraded later to go faster ect ect...

Well, I really just want to get a sturdy, decent looking plane that's fun to fly and not too expensive that I can learn on. Then I'd really like to get a ducted plane. Are those electric? If I get a plane, I'll most certainly be staying with the hobby!

But between the Yak, J3, and Stryker, which is best for a beginner that has the attributes I mentioned in my first line? And is the J3, ARF? I've seen the stryker at a local hobby shop and it looks cool!

i have flown many Carden Edge 540 42% with DA150's guys at my local club have them, I fly a 33% scratch built One Design, Kinda looks like an extra 300 and edge 540, it has a Zenoah G62 thats Tweaked out. I have been flying for 22yrs I am 31, started young like you. I dont compete except for local events. We lost our field about a year ago. We had a paved runway a nice pavilion, a heli pad it was awesome, the club had been there 40yrs and then a development started being built and they started complaining and we lost! I have flown with Frank Noll HIs nephew Jason I believe and Terry Nitsch, I have video of it at our last Giant scale fly in before we lost our field.

Cool i never met jason or to many of the good guys. I a sorry to here about you guys losing your field.

Well, I really just want to get a sturdy, decent looking plane that's fun to fly and not too expensive that I can learn on. Then I'd really like to get a ducted plane. Are those electric? If I get a plane, I'll most certainly be staying with the hobby!

But between the Yak, J3, and Stryker, which is best for a beginner that has the attributes I mentioned in my first line? And is the J3, ARF? I've seen the stryker at a local hobby shop and it looks cool!

Yes the j3 is an arf. the j3 if you smash it it will just heavy and heavy wit epoxy. maybe the yak would me a good idea might be a little more money but just get some foam safe ca an the planes are so light a little more weight would not hurt a 10-17oz airplane i think that is what they are? Um i would go with the 11.1v 900mh or more dont get a gear drive motor!!! i would say speed a lil more money and get a eflite rotory motor or the axi motor but it will be worth it in the long run.

Brandon Snyder

How long would the Lipo 900mAh batteries last per charge?

If you where to get the yak with the axi motor the lipo 900mah at half throtal will prb last 7 min? Not sure i run the 11.1v 1200 mah and i get about 9 min or so i do a lot of slow manuvers i dont ever fly full throtal i just do a lil torque rolling and rolling harriers and just stuff nice and slow. I am sure it will be about 7-8 min.

Brandon

I was afraid of that. But I guess most electric planes are within this range 7-10 minutes?

Yah not to much flight time in electic planes they can be very fun though. Do you have an idea what you are going to go with for an electric yet?

Brandon

And also for the lipos you need a special charger to did you know that?

Yeah, I was gonna ask about the charger but answered my own question. I'm leaning towards the Yak 3D, but I haven't had the chance to go to the hobby shop yet and look.

It seems like the Yak is more of a hover/acrobatic plane, from the videos and pictures I've seen. Is it still an all around good flier? (I assume so, but just thought I'd ask)

if you can get a radio where you can have what is called dual rates on one rate you have very little throw and then on dual rate you have the max for 3d flying so on low rates the plane will be controable. you adjust them your self to fit what you like best. Do you have a field or know anybody close by to help you setup the radio they can confuse you if you have never used a computer radio if not i will give you my number you can call me and i will help you out the best i can. it is kind of hard to explian on this.

Brandon

So you're saying that the 3D's aren't meant to be straight fliers like normal airplanes? I really just want something to learn on that isn't too expensive and something that won't break easily from crashes. The acrobatics sound and look cool, but I need to learn the basics first. So something uncontrolable in straight flight might not be the best idea.

Also, I think it would be wiser to buy a decent/good controller now instead of blowing tons of money on the plane so that I can slowly move up the ladder with my original controller.

ok i would go with the gws tiger moth it is a biplane and will be perfect to learn on the plane is like 50 i think I personal would go with jr for my radio you can choose form jr,futaba,hitec and airtronics what ever you like best i use the jr 6102 radio. so i would go with the tiger moth and dont worry about the axi motor or the hight end spedo just go with gearbox motor stay witht the brushed motor and dont worry about lipos for this airplane.

I've brough this plane up before. I think someone said it would be less stable since it's a low wing plane. But it's listed as a park flyer and from the video, it doesn't look too fast. (I love this design!)
http://www.electrifly.com/parkflyers/gpma1157.html

Watcha think?

http://www.electrifly.com/parkflyers/gpma1101.html this plane would not be bad to start out with it is a high wing plane and it has alot of dihedrial. which will make it more stable the the corsair is a very nice plane maybe try that for your second plane

Brandon

http://www.electrifly.com/parkflyers/gpma1101.html this plane would not be bad to start out with it is a high wing plane and it has alot of dihedrial. which will make it more stable the the corsair is a very nice plane maybe try that for your second plane

Brandon

:lol: It's no fair! All the stable planes are dorky looking!
Thanks for the help, I'll continue to look around and keep asking if I think of some more questions. Thanks for the help!

I still might look at the J3 cub. Who knows....

The great planes site lists the Yak as an "advanced" plane and the cub as "Novice".

Do you have any input on the F27 Stryker. I forget who makes it.
Oh, and I can't find the JR radio you mentioned. I looked at Tower Hobbies under 4 channel.

tower does not carry jr go to www.horizonhobby.com they have them let me check in to that plane for you and i will tell you what i think?

just get the remote and crystle because it come wit standard size servos and you cant use them in electric planes ask for the micro pack with your radio when you get it.

Did you find out what you are going to go with? and did you check on the radio from horizon?

Brandon

Nope, haven't had a chance. And final exams are coming up.... :freak:

If you where to get the yak with the axi motor the lipo 900mah at half throtal will prb last 7 min? Not sure i run the 11.1v 1200 mah and i get about 9 min or so i do a lot of slow manuvers i dont ever fly full throtal i just do a lil torque rolling and rolling harriers and just stuff nice and slow. I am sure it will be about 7-8 min.

BrandonMan I get like 15 to 20 minutes with my AXI and a 1320 11.1 lipo, and thats at about half throttle or less.

:lol: It's no fair! All the stable planes are dorky looking!
Thanks for the help, I'll continue to look around and keep asking if I think of some more questions. Thanks for the help!YEah I agree! Unfortunately, But in order to fly easy and have beginner features, they tend to look a bit "dorky" But a cub is a great trainer type plane that will do minor aerobatics! the only issue with the cub for a begginer is that its a tail dragger and can ground loop (tail spins out ) on you when taking off from the ground. BUt at least its pretty cool looking(at least i think so) and if you want to build Great planes offers a Electri-cub Kit and then you can make it any color you want! I had done my 1/4 scale cub in US Navy colors! it was awesome! I miss it!!!:cry: ( I sold it)

YEah I agree! Unfortunately, But in order to fly easy and have beginner features, they tend to look a bit "dorky" But a cub is a great trainer type plane that will do minor aerobatics! the only issue with the cub for a begginer is that its a tail dragger and can ground loop (tail spins out ) on you when taking off from the ground. BUt at least its pretty cool looking(at least i think so) and if you want to build Great planes offers a Electri-cub Kit and then you can make it any color you want! I had done my 1/4 scale cub in US Navy colors! it was awesome! I miss it!!!:cry: ( I sold it)

I really like the Cub design, but it's a bit more expensive, plus it's probably not as durable for a beginner like me. And yes, it doesn't have tri-cycle wheels.

Well, I just found the Cub RTF at www.horizonhobby.com . $160 eveything included. But the radio is only 3 channel. Does the Cub have airlerons? Doesn't look like it.

Is there another Cub made by someone else that is better? Or was Parkzone the plane you were referring to?

I would prefer a RTF or ARF electric plane.

no it does not have airlerons but that is the one i was referring to i am not sur of any other cubs that are RTF. I will keep my i open for any.

Sorry my bad i have not flow my electric since october and i do get like 17min at half throtal.


Brandon

Ok, I think I've narrowed it down to the F27 Stryker and the J3 Cub.

I like the Xport compatibility on the Stryker if my brother ever decides to get one so we can have some dog-fights! :D

Here are the links to the two planes. Both are complete RTF kits.
Stryker: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ1200

Cub: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ1100

Is electric really the way I want to go as a beginner? I always thought gas engines would be a pain to maintain, so I though it would be better to start out small, then move up.

The cub would be a better begginer, But the stryker is good too! and will be more fun once you learn to fly, I work for a local hobby shop and I have had success with begginers using the stryker, it is very crash resilient and parts are cheap. about the same price as the cub, plus the stryker can be modified later with brushless and made even better!

The are very good beginer planes I would good with the cub. the only thing i would buy for the cub it a gws 10X8 11X8 prop for it i did not think it flew good with the stock prop. the prop is only like 2-3 dollars.

Brandon

have you made a choice yet? Before you know it flying season will be over!!!
I just got my self a yak from hobby lobby nice plane!! let me know if you need help finding other planes!! I will be glad to help.

Brandon

I'm going out to look maybe this weekend if I'm lucky. Exams are next week and then I'm free to search.

I'll let you guys know when I buy my plane.

Ok good luck on your exams.

Brandon

OK, out of these 4 Parkzone planes, which do you like/recommend?

P-51D Mustang
F-27 Stryker
J3 Cub
Decathlon

http://www.parkzone.com/

Of course, I like the Stryker and Mustang. I like the Mustang the best, though it might be less stable.

the j3 cub it is the only one i flew for parkzone planes do your self a favior when you get the cub get your self a gws 10x8 prop the stock one sucks!! I think.



Brandon

The mustang is fully repairable just like any of em so if you like, get it, will it be as stable as the stryker, no, is it prettier yes, she is a beaut! either will make good additions to anyones arsenal, the cubor decatholon are definitley geared more for beginners, but eth mustang and stryker have dual rates so you can fly em slow and easy or fast and crazy!

yah the mustang is also a nice plane!!

they are all nice planes hard to decided i know!! hope you will have fun with any of these planes all verry good!!!

Brandon Snyder

How would I convert the Mustang to Li-po batteries? It says it is 3-cell Lipo compatible. Can I run lithiums with the stock motor included?

I'm hoping lipos could maybe increase flight time, am I correct?

BTW, I've decided on the Mustang, I just need to scrounge up the money...