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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/22/2007 10:46:02 PM · #4

Go for a model helicopter, instead..... then you can make money with aerial photography, as well!

kenskid

Nikon D700

03/22/2007 10:50:31 PM · #5

I look at the planes from time to time. I tell ya...if that anti-crash thing works on your plane, then you're way ahead of the game. Research that feature and if you find it works well, then that is the plane to get.

jonnienye

//www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_162/tt.htm

03/22/2007 11:10:51 PM · #6

PhantomEWO

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/22/2007 11:35:56 PM · #7

You'll have a blast. BUT if you worry about crashing and destroying an airplane that took hundreds of hours building ... well don't do it. I love dog fighting. Try putting a 10 tail on the back and try to cut each others tail. Again, lots of midairs ;). I've also designed and built by own sailplanes. It real easy with a foam cutter and an almost indestructable airplane can be built with plastic rain gutter down spouts. With these kind of airplane the dog fights are actually hitting each other and seeing who can fly out of it. Start cheap with the aircraft because you will crash. Best of luck.

Today I was looking at some of the flight simulators that replicate RC aircraft and helicopter. Check out Real Flight by HobbyTown, it's pretty darn real and uses a RC controller.

Message edited by author 2007-03-22 23:37:35.

error99

Canon EOS-6D

03/23/2007 12:03:27 AM · #8

I've flown both fixed wing and helicopters for 13 years. My suggestion is an ARF (almost ready to fly) .40 sized trainer. Sig Kadet LT40 is a good one. OS or Thunder Tiger 2 stroke engine, Futaba radio.

I don't recommend starting off with electric. Battery life can be unpredictable depending on ambient temperature. The last thing you want when learning to fly is having the motor stop too far from the landing area. It's easy to get a solid 10 minute flight with glow. Not so with the electrics I've seen.

Join a club! I can't stress that enough. They have instructors who'll be more than willing to help you learn. You can do it yourself but more than likely you WILL crash more than once and probably get frustrated and give it up.

Good luck!

Message edited by author 2007-03-23 00:13:24.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

03/23/2007 03:03:40 AM · #9

Originally posted by buzzrock:

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Hey Buzz - it sounds like a great hobby - but I am more interested in getting this "Innovative Anti-Crash Technology" put in my wife's car.

I'd like helicopters - I think it would be awesome to outfit one with a really good digital camera that can be remotely controlled.

jonnienye

03/23/2007 03:43:21 AM · #10

electric dude,its the best way

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

03/23/2007 03:47:24 AM · #11

Originally posted by error99:

I don't recommend starting off with electric.

Originally posted by jonnienye:

electric dude,its the best way

Oooh, contraversy! :D

lowonenergy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

03/23/2007 04:18:03 AM · #12

A friend and me had 2 electric airplanes last 2 summers, one was very light but was flying like crazy and one day the wind took over and we couldn't control it anymore... it really flyed out of our sight lol!

The other plane is pretty heavy and not that controllable as the other was (which had to propellors) and this heavy one only had 1.

We had great fun, and we want to buy a engine one someday(when we have some money left... lol those things are so expensive!!)

Ah well just a story, hahaha it's fun to do!!

//edit spelling

Message edited by author 2007-03-23 04:18:45.

bob_bobski

Canon EOS-6D

03/23/2007 04:41:44 AM · #13

Take a look at this video and see what can be done Plane video it is just superb. Turn your sound up because the flying is to the music. Watch it to the end because believe it or not it gets better.

Bob

KarenNfld

03/23/2007 08:05:48 AM · #14

My partner has this model:

//www.parkzoneairplanes.com/parkzone_typhoon_3d_rtf.htm

It's made out of styrafoam. He usually damages it every time he flies it (he's only had it a year) and spends about an hour or more after each flight repairing it (crazy hobby if you ask me but he loves it). He uses a special glue that doesn't melt styrafoam and clear tape. It works with batteries, not gas. I've seen some of the gas ones in flight, they are much more expensive. His brother has a RC helicopter and they both say the helicopter is much harder to fly than the plane. We get a lot of wind around here so there aren't many days he can go out flying. But it must be ok because after my partner bought his, his best friend and his brother bought one exactly like it and they fly together.

Telehubbie

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/23/2007 08:41:04 AM · #15

Check out this HUGE F-14 model jet. I'd hate to even think about how much time and money went into this thing. *cheesy soundtrack warning

Message edited by author 2007-03-23 08:41:25.

Gringo

Nikon D2X

03/23/2007 11:06:50 AM · #16

Have you seen this crazy thing? Helicopter

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

03/23/2007 11:17:57 AM · #17

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Check out this HUGE F-14 model jet. I'd hate to even think about how much time and money went into this thing. *cheesy soundtrack warning

Wow and it seems to have real jet engines too! Way cool!

Telehubbie

03/23/2007 11:34:05 AM · #18

Sorry, had to post another one. This is really cool: R/C SR-71 Blackbird jet. Doesn't look too stable though, especially at slower speeds.

brownsm

Canon EOS-5D

03/23/2007 11:51:25 AM · #19

I agree with error99. Join a club. And get a membership in the model aeronautics association (AMA I believe). You are covered for insurance if you're a member. These planes can get quite dangerous, especially the nitro models (commonly called gas). You don't want to hit a car, house, or heaven forbid, a person or even a real airplane, with one of these model planes.

What excites you about the hobby? Is it the thrill of flying, or do you want to spend the time to build a plane? I started with building a trainer (not ARF), spent about 60 hours making it, which was a load of fun. On my third flight, I crashed it horribly and destroyed the plane. I was able to recover the radio and engine components for the second plane. Like photography, this hobby can take a lot of time. If you just like the idea of flying, then the ARF ones are the way to go. The trainers are relatively easy to fly (they self-right if inverted).

So, bottom line: examine how much money and time you are willing to put in, then that should guide you how to start out.

Steve

Originally posted by error99:

FireBird

03/23/2007 03:16:01 PM · #20

Originally posted by buzzrock:

For some odd reason, I wanna get into this hobby, does anyone fly them and have any advice on how to get started?

I'm thinking about this "Ready to Fly" electric model..

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One of the few hobbies that can dissipate money faster than photography. I'd look about locally for friends that are already in the hobby. Get their help and advice. Especially learning how to fly. Initial setup of the plane, no matter which you buy, is ALL important in this hobby. I used to fly mostly gas, and am constantly temped to get back in because of the rise of powerful electric motors and lightweigh litium ION batteries. The plane you point to has some un needed circuitry that purports to help you fly the plane. I'd suspect it either doesn't work , or worse will help you crash. So I'd expect to get a better plane without it for an even cheaper price. You're gonna need at least 400 to 500 feet in one direction clear of ALL trees to fly. That's were local friends can help you with the hobby. It's loads of fun........ but you should go try it out first, before spending money.

FireBird

03/23/2007 03:27:15 PM · #21

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by error99:
I don't recommend starting off with electric.

Originally posted by jonnienye:
electric dude,its the best way

Oooh, contraversy! :D

None at all. If you want to dissipate maximum cash get into
gas powered choppers. The new electric ones are neat. Even the cheap 50 buck ones at Radio Shack are fun indoors. Lithium ION polymer batteries store an incredible amount of energy in a very small package. Electric planes, and copters are a quantum leap above what they were just 10 to 15 years ago. Arrrrrrtggggggg I need to quit thinking about this or my 600mm F4 Nikkor fund will get dissipated!

error99

Canon EOS-6D