ColdTurkeY_UK

Thanks for the responses guys. I've never worked with foam before, only balsa. Is it particularly difficult to get on with? I did like some of the plans on the rcgroups forums, Im liking the idea of perhaps a low wing, no undercarriage 3-4 channel job.

Hi all, Im curious to know if anyone has come across plans for a small electric park flyer that could be built essentially from scratch? I'm looking for a hand-launched model, wingspan under a metre...roughly Ive seen a few ARTF's (Britflight Hustle) but I wondered whether anyone has built their own park flyer or people generally see it as a waste of time and money when you have pretty good quality models straight from the box. Regards

Thanks Richard I did not know that, and as I do predominantly fly electric, it would certainly help having that already built into the unit!

Thanks for the description of the abbreviations and the meaning, thats very informative. As for the 6EX, I imagine that's why they are selling them fairly cheaply in bundles!!

I must admit I didnt expect such an indepth response from you guys, but I am very grateful to you for it. I am still a novice in the modelling world and I do not know the difference between FASST and FHSS, actually I dont even know what they mean. But going on what Christian said that they are two versions of an identical system then I guess it's something I dont really need to worry about? Anyway I think that although the 'bargain' aspect of the 6EX is appealing, I think I will go down the T6J route. Thanks to you guys for your knowledge, informations, opinions and advice.

Hi all, Im looking to buy a transmitter & receiver for my model, I'm pretty keen on buying either the 6EX or the T6J, I have used a 6EX before on a buddy box setup and my dad recently acquired the T6J, which I think is a very smart piece of equipment but yet to try it. The question I have, to those who have either transmitter, or prefereably anyone who has used both; is simply which in your opinion do you believe is the better value for money? The only thing ive noticed in a lot of shops is the the 6EX seems to have more in the box (i.e 4 servos, batteries, charger...etc), but no such combo seems to exist for the T6J. Any advice would be more than helpful from the community. Regards Edited By ColdTurkeY_UK on 17/03/2012 17:22:50 Edited By ColdTurkeY_UK on 17/03/2012 17:33:58 Edited By ColdTurkeY_UK on 17/03/2012 17:34:26

Well J.N. You have been of great help to me and I thank you kindly for the help, guidance and particularly the photos of your aircraft. I only hope my build goes smoothly and I hope should I need some guidance you wouldn't mind answering questions for me. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

That's just the sort of post i was hoping for J.N., thank you very much for your advice and I will certainly be using that information in my build, @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

I am part of the local flying club who I will ask advice for also, but there maybe things that they haven't tried or something they can't help me with, hence why I thought I would ask the wider community for general tips using balsa wood material, and maybe some handy hints that others find useful and are willing to share their information. @import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Hi all,   I recently purchased the kit form of the Flair Kite Mk4, whereby I was informed by the model shop owner that this was the best kit to buy (that he had available) to learn to build and fly an aircraft.   I would appreciate any tips, tricks, build guidance, advice in a general form or from someone who has built this specific model. I am totally new to balsa wood assembly, so ANY help would be gratefully received.   Dan. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Sorry David your right, I will create a separate thread for the kite.   I did have a go of the Discovery, I was very nervous flying it even though I was supervised by two club members, but the gusts of wind made it hover as it quite light, but look forward to trying again!! @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Hello Chris   I too am new to the game, but it is amazing how much I have learnt in only 4 months. I kind of did things the wrong way round.   I bought a foam trainer, an ST Discovery, and although it does fly well, it is pretty light at only 1.2Kg and is electric, and is therefore at the mercy of a gust of wind, only today did i land heavily nose first and have the rod break from the servo, and that was under the guidance of two club members!!!   I'm sure you will have a great time learning and these guys on this forum have given me superb advice!  

@import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css); Well it has been a while since I purchased the Discovery, but I have been busy since then over the winter period, joining the local flying club and obtaining BMFA membership, purchasing a simulator and even buying a Flair kite Mk4 to build alongside learning to fly.   However today I finally got a call from a couple of members from the club who went out to fly today and I took my Discovery for it's first flight.   The conditions probably were not favourable for a novice such as myself, but I was told by the pro's that it flew quite well, bar some necessary mechanical trimming, and the only incident was the nose wheel taking a battering in the windy conditions and making the link come away from the servo. Easy to fix though, and I sorted the trimming out too.   Could anyone give me some tips on how I would best approach the build of the Flair Kite mk4, especially for those who may have built or flown this aircraft themselves. Thanks! @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);Edited By ColdTurkeY_UK on 08/01/2012 21:29:55

Well I've assembled my Discovery at last, went together very simply, I was disappointed to find that the 'charger' i was supplied with did not come with a mains adapter and is run from a set of croc clips to be attached to an external DC power source. Is this the norm in modelling? I mean i guess I could go to Maplins and buy a mains adapter with a phono socket, but there was no information until I had read the manual that stated unless you have a car battery handy, you can't charge the batteries!!!@import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Thank you all for the excellent advice, I will be sure to take it on board, and undoubtedly many many questions are sure to follow. I appreciate the aspect of learning is by making mistakes, and I am (though unsure about my wallet) prepared for the inevitable 'patch up' aspect of the hobby too. @import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);