PapaC Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hi there, just joined as I am navigating my way into RC planes. Currently looking at the FMS 1300M PA-18 super cub as my first trainer... hopefully something that will take me to intermediate level Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Welcome to the hobby/sport. Hopefully you've been able to find a club so that experienced members can help you out and give tuition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Well come Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaC Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 10 hours ago, Allan Bennett said: Welcome to the hobby/sport. Hopefully you've been able to find a club so that experienced members can help you out and give tuition. In the process of joining a club, definitely want to learn and get guidance from other members.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Hello and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Welcome to the forum Christopher,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Welcome from me too Chris. You've made the right decision to join a club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Hi from North Yorkshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 3 hours ago, PapaC said: In the process of joining a club, definitely want to learn and get guidance from other members.. Best decision you can make. Before you do join a club, visit others in the area to get the best fit for you as not all clubs are the same. Speak to folks on site and see what the instructors are like and their availability. Here is a link to a thread on the larger 1700mm wingspan version of model you are looking at. https://forums.modelflying.co.uk/index.php?/topic/54155-fms-pa-18-1700mm-super-cub/page/3/#comments Again, before you buy, speak to your instructor at the club and get his thoughts on the machine you are looking at. I can't vouch for the Super Cub but I can for the Ranger. New member started in July and has now gone solo and passed our club proficiency in February. No crashes or dramas although it does like to nose over on our grass patch. Best of luck. Edited March 29 by Andy Gates clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I can happily recommend the 1700mm version of the same model you are considering although I am a mere novice myself. Easy to build and after comparing it against some other models I've tried, find it the best I have tried so far. I may be wrong but the 1300mm version may be a bit on the light side when in any kind of wind. The larger model and its ability to take the larger heavier battery might no restrict flying time due to weather ( wind ) as much. I'll let others come back on the physics element of the weight ratio. More importantly ..... Great decision to join a club but as said ...... shop about if you can. Welcome aboard and enjoy Toto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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