Do i buy it

[Quackerhonk]

Hi guys! I'm at hobbytown and they have a night timber x evo for 280 on sale. I've been wanting a bigger full fuse 3d plane and was originally saving for a flex laser or skywing 48 laser. But this seems like a good deal. Should I save up or get the timber? I would need to also change the spectrum RX to a flysky for my i6x (they don't have a PNP in stock)

PS. I just joined my local rc club! Yay

 

[LitterBug]

Be aware that the Stabilizattion and SAFE modes are part of the stock RX, not a seperate flight controller. You will have raw PWM unless you use some other form of stabilizer or FC.

 

[Quackerhonk]

Yea I know

 

[Crophopper]

We have the Night Timber X and it has been a total blast. That’s less than what I paid. If it’s in good shape and I didn’t have one already I would snag it.

 

[Quackerhonk]

shoot. I'm already home

 

[Rhaps]

I got one and Its capable of 3d (at least more than I am). That said as a 3d plane it's bit difficult (again YMMV)
However the lights are really nice altho they work better in dim light than in complete dark

 

[bisco]

great airplane. you might look into a cheap used spectrum tranny, instead of changing the rx.

 

[Quackerhonk]

another question for u guys: my flysky is showing some age and i would like to get a frsky x18rs, but I also dont have a full fuse 3d plane and would really like to have one. Would it be better to get the transmitter or the plane so i can improve my skills?

 

[Merv]

...Would it be better to get the transmitter or the plane so i can improve my skills?

Neither are going to improve your skills. Only more flight time will do that. If you want a challenge, take your current plane and move the CG back 1/4 inch OR increase the throws, you will find you have a whole new plane to explore.

But to upgrade your Tx or a better plane is completely a personal choice.

 

[Quackerhonk]

I already have my crack yak’s cg slammed back as far as it will go.

 

[Jo's squadron]

I already have my crack yak’s cg slammed back as far as it will go.

The crack yak is one of the best 3D trainers. I would wait to be pretty good with the crack yak before getting a full fuse 3D plane. That's just my opinion.

 

[Quackerhonk]

I do feel like ive gotten pretty good with it, i did some waterfall to rifle rolls the other day.

 

[Jo's squadron]

I do feel like ive gotten pretty good with it, i did some waterfall to rifle rolls the other day.

Can you 4 point roll? inverted harrier?

 

[Quackerhonk]

Yup

 

[Jo's squadron]

Rolling harrier and torque roll?

 

[Quackerhonk]

kinda. I feel rlly comfortable in the sim with it, but with the crack yak i keep the roll rate up to avoid staying in place. I would say yes

 

[Jo's squadron]

kinda. I feel rlly comfortable in the sim with it, but with the crack yak i keep the roll rate up to avoid staying in place

Ok then I'd say you are ready for a full fuse, at least in my opinion.

 

[Quackerhonk]

Thanks! I was kinda leaning toward the plane even though ive wanted the tx for a while. I suppose i could spin the wheel lol