Advice for a Beginner

[madcooie]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering what a good entry level transmitter/receiver would be as I see that on the FT Spitfire build page a Futaba T8FG/Futaba R6106HFC is the suggested ones and are a bit pricey for me. Is this receiver worth buying for any future projects for example? Any advice would be appreciated.

All the best,

cooie

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[epic.engineering]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering what a good entry level receiver would be as I see that on the FT Spitfire build page a Futaba T8FG is the suggested receiver and a bit pricey for me. Is this receiver worth buying for any future projects for example? Any advice would be appreciated.

All the best,

cooie

I fly with spectrum transmitter and receiver.. futaba is high, I use them in my race cars $80 each for a 3ch receive..ugh...

If your starting I'd consider the Orange transmitter http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28494__OrangeRx_T_SIX_2_4GHz_DSM2_6CH_Programmable_Transmitter_w_10_Model_Memory_Mode_2_.html

Additional receives for other planes, helicopter, our multi rotor are dirt cheap http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28554__OrangeRx_R615_Spektrum_JR_DSM2_Compatible_6Ch_2_4Ghz_Receiver.html

 

[DDSFlyer]

I would ditto the recommendation on the Orange 6ch Tx. It's basically a Spektrum Dx6i so if you can get one of those I'd go that route as well. If you are a member at RCGroups.com check the classified section for used transmitters. I would definitely recommend a 6 channel transmitter or more depending on if you will be in the hobby for awhile or not. If not, get a Dx4e or Dx5e as a cheap alternative

 

[zev]

turnigy 9x is pretty nice as well.

 

[RoyBro]

I love my Turnigy 9x. The 9xr is also good. In fact, it has a lot of the features built-in that people usually add to the 9x as mods. Things like the programming port, back light, etc.

The great thing about the 9x and 9xr is that they can be flashed with OpenTX, which is the same firmware that the FrSky Taranis runs.

Also, if you get the FlySky module, you can get a 3 channel Hobby King receiver for under $6.

 

[JasonEricAnderson]

I got the OrangeRX t-Six as my first and I love it. Good price and plenty of features.

 

[madcooie]

Well thank you all for your advice, it is very much appreciated!

All the best.

 

[rcspaceflight]

Wait, what are you building first? The Spitfire isn't exactly a good first plane. A lot of people have started off with a complicated build, crashed right away, then gave up on the hobby because of all the time they wasted building. When I got into the hobby I bought a trainer plane and a warbird, thinking that I would learn on the trainer and then start flying the warbird. Boy was I wrong. I still haven't flown my warbird because I don't think I'm quite there yet. And I've been flying for about 8 months (off and on) now. (I really haven't put as much time into flying as you'd think I would have. I only actually fly a few times a month.)

FT Flyer, F-22 Raptor, FT Delta are all good places to start. Or a high winged plane like the FT Old Fogey, but I heard enough people having problems with the FT Old Fogey that I don't recommend it, unless you make some changes to the plans. Mostly getting the tail higher. But if you took the FT Old Fogey and made the wings longer with a simple square tube for a fuselage, then you'd have a great first plane.

 

[madcooie]

Hi rcspaceflight,

I was looking at a bixler or a diy plane as I like to build things, but shipping costs are making it unlikely i will order from FT currently ($46.35 for shipping) it's a real shame as I would like to support the FT guys on the sterling job they are doing! But one of the FT beginner/trainer planes was what I was looking at building if possible, and noticed at the bottom of the FT Spitfire build the recommended equipment and assumed this could be applied across the board with their planes.

All the best

 

[xuzme720]

The Spit is a larger plane so the components on it might be a little too much for smaller planes, like the flyer or nutball. If you are just learning to fly, the flyer IS a good place to start, and with it needing smaller, cheaper components, it's also cheaper to start with. Just download the plans, find some foamboard and build a few. And have fun, that's the important part of this...

 

[Flynn]

I love my DX6i and my Orange receivers from hobbyking. I've had one in my Versa Wing and had that up to where it was getting small. Something like the DX6i or Turnigy is great for being able to add expo and easy mixing, like in the form of elevons.

 

[madcooie]

Hi Flynn,

Many thanks for your reply, this is definitely a more economic option for me.

All the best,

cooie