Roger Bird Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi, after a 40 odd year absense I am starting all over again. Used to do control line, free flight and gliders but want to get into radio control. The question I want to ask is; do you really have to start with a trainer or will some hours on a simulator stand you in good stead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Roger, A few hours ( I reckon) will do you alot of good, but flying the real model isn't quite the same; so yes it is probably best to start with a trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I agree with Birdy start with a trainer. You can pick up a second hand one quite cheaply. Even a new one is not that expensive when you consider that all the gear can be taken out and used in your next model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bird Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thank you for your advice, I am impatient to get going again but I do remember that I always used to say to myself, 'take your time, do it properly or it will cost'. So that's what I'll do, read a lot more, get a trainer. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Are you going to fly I/C Roger.The ARTF Seagull Boomerang is very good with a 46 is ideal.Im flying an old trainer built traditionally that langiushed in a loft for over 20 years,it came in a collection of 8.Im enjoying flying it as much as any other model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 wellcome back roger--get as much info as you can by reading book's/this forum and talking to like minded people...then get a trainer based on wot you have been told/found out....great hobby as you will find out and allready know from times gone by...... ken anderson......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bird Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thank you fellas, one other aspect is that I used to enjoy building just as much as flying. I am finding that it is still possible to build in a traditional way so I thought that i might get hold of an ARTF foam trainer jobbie and build a next step model myself. Any idea's as to what would make a good next stage balsa/ply second model?Edited By Roger Bird on 03/11/2009 10:49:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernie Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Roger, Try a Flair Cub. Great build, great looks & great flyer. Also there's a build thread in the forum ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Ernie is right I built mine Xmas last 2nd build and its a lovely model to build and fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bird Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am astonished at the response, I am impressed fella's, thank you very much. I will take on board everything you have all said. I had a look at the Seagull and the Flair Cub and I must say that the Cub is one of the best looking trainers I have come across as well as great reviews. I would like to try electrics as I have zero experience with that as well as no R/C experience. The Cub looks like it was designed for IC only and I obviously have no conversion experience. I will no doubt end up with both electric and IC. (Hopefully, eventually). Edited By Roger Bird on 03/11/2009 22:28:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Roger...sorry I am late welcoming you aboard - been out flyingThe cub will be an easy and inexpensive conversion to electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon N Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Roger, Welcome to the forum mate .... like you, I too am a returnee to this great hobby. If you want a good trainer to start you off, I have to agree with Ernie and Stephen, you can't go wrong with a Flair Cub. I built and flew one years ago .... its a very nice model both to build and fly, thats why I'm starting off with one again. Very stable in the air, and looks good .... what more could you want !! ..... Cheers, Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Welcome from me too Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Greetings. I'm currently (pun intended) electrifying both my aircraft, an old T180 trainer, and a VMAR Hornet aerobatic trainer. If you have any problems, try Timbo's excellent beginers to electricity threads, or just ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bird Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thank you all for your response, its good here isn't it? Just started using a simulator and managing to crash even the most basic of models so its sunk in that there is no fast route to R/C. I am improving, but its by degree. I have time and patience so that's what I'll throw at it until I'm comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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