darren campbell

Bought a dx6i for ?50. Bought the apprentice s bnf. Worked out cheaper than buying rtf. 2 flights so far. First time out said hello to a tree. Ooops. No damage lol.but then got used to it till the battery was getting a little low. Just took it out again today with no mishaps. I have a cricket strip which i use for taking off. Still working on landing back on it, but getting closer on each attempt. I find it easier and more responsive to turn using ailerons and elevator as i find the rudder a little poor for turning.

Posted by Dave Hopkin on 15/08/2015 08:21:16: While flying at the Rugby Club will be ideal logistically, I would strongly advise flying at the club with an instructor first to get the basic controls under your belt - writing off your first plane with no second to fly with is incredibly disheartening I dont plan on buying the plane and going straight out on the fields on my own. Will be going to a club first. The use of the fields will be more for after I learn to fly without having to drive to a club.

Posted by cymaz on 15/08/2015 07:02:37: Your learning experience will be greatly enhanced by joining a club......years of knowledge, hints and tips are in clubs which will be invaluable. See what's around you and visit a couple if you can...pick the one that gives you a warm welcome and shows an interest in you. Good luck with the flying Ive looked at the local clubs websites. The closest to me I dont seem to keen on purely from the website. But I could be wrong. Going to take a run over to bmac club this weekend if I have the time.

The fields behind my house are owned by the rugby club which all 3 of my kids play for. They have already given permission aslong as no teams are using it at the time. Ive looked at the pioneer and the fun cub. They work out more expensive than the apprentice. The apprentice is rtf and the dx6i is included for £220. Ive had rc cars in the past, and decided to switch to planes. I eventually want to become competent in aerobatics. Start with a basic plane and work my way up. I will be joining a club and progress from there. i dont want to build my own plane just yet. Need to learn to fly first, then start building my own.

The plane has SAFE system. The main reason for looking at the apprentice. And yes I am paying the little extra for the dx6i.considering going to the burbage Mac. Not too far from where I live. Only about 25 minutes drive. However where I live I have very large playing fields behind my house. And was considering using the cricket surface as a runway. Obviously when it's not in use.

hi, never had an rc plane. looking at the eflite apprentice e from sussex models. comes with spektrum dx6i is this a good starting point.