Hi, I'd like to get myself a balsa plane that'd be easy to fly. I only had one plane(FT scout) and one glider in the past. And I found this balsa kit on hobbyking. Is it fliable for a beginner ? If not do you have any recommendations for any kits ?
I've flown one of those many years ago. They are a great plane & an easy build. If memory serves, on a .35 size engine, it was a nice sporty plane. If you are looking for a trainer, stick with a .25 engine.Back to my first idea, the Kadet Mk II.
If you are looking for a first Balsa build, the normal Stick 40, Kadet, Avistar, etc. are all great trainers. If you really want a cub, then I'd recommend the SIG Cub over the Hobbyking one, from what I've heard. What I've been told is the Hobbyking kits can be harder to get parts for, and instructions can be hard. If you get a Cub, it needs rudder to fly, and the FT Simple Cub is a good Cub to teach that on, and is a high wing. That'll teach you how to fly most 40 sized trainers. However, both of these are relatively large, and I think a 1500mm build is better for a first balsa plane, not too small, so it flies well and any extra glue usage (which is to be expected from a first build) won't make it too heavy. 1800mm planes can be a little less maneuverable, and unweildy. You can also get a smaller Balsa kit if you are more conservative with the CA, but I wouldn't go too small. I've also looked on ebay, and this may be a good kit too. It's similar to a Telemaster, which is a great plane, I have a mini telemaster and it flies easier than the Simple Scout IMO. This plane is about the same size as my mini telemaster, 1meter, so it is a little more vulnerable to wind than the 1.5meter trainers I listed before. The Mini Telemaster I have is kind of fragile, after on unfortunate crash where the wheel caught a rutt it cartwheeled and now I have to replace several parts. The HERR Cloud Ranger appears to have a simplified construction and looks more durable. It looks nice, and I may get one myself soon. Plus, it has a long nose so any extra glue weight is easy to cancel out by shifting the battery. The bigest benifit I see in the Cloud Ranger is the simplicity and low cost. It should use a motor about the size of the power pack B, but with an 8 inch slow fly prop.Hi, I'd like to get myself a balsa plane that'd be easy to fly. I only had one plane(FT scout) and one glider in the past. And I found this balsa kit on hobbyking. Is it fliable for a beginner ? If not do you have any recommendations for any kits ?
He means the prop size recommended by the manufacturer of the electric motor you end up choosing. Most electric motors will have a recommended prop size and pitch that is best matched with that motor.Nice for the motor but the manufacturer himself doesn't recommend a prop on the Sig Kadet MkII page... Would you know which one to buy please ?
The manufacturer of the motor that you choose should recommend a prop for cell and count you choose.Nice for the motor but the manufacturer himself doesn't recommend a prop on the Sig Kadet MkII page... Would you know which one to buy please ?
I agree with @IanT & @Ketchup Pick the size of motor to fit the plane, then pick the prop that works with the motor and cell count of the battery you are using.@Merv Doesn't the propeller also depend on what plane you're using and not only on motor specs ?