Hey all. I'm not really new to the hobby, but I am newly returning.
Due to college and just life in general, I fell out of the hobby for about three years. I've built my fair share of FT plans, some from kits, some from scratch. I love building planes and experimenting with stuff, however I haven't flown in so long that I'm not even sure how to pick it up again. I have a Turnigy 9x upgraded to OpenTX with a stock module, and an FT Explorer with some flight time on it. I also have an unflown fully assembled FT Mini Scout, and an unassembled FT Tiny Trainer. I'm a little nervous to attempt flying them because I haven't flown in so long.
What are some recommendations to learn to fly again efficiently, and cost effectively? I currently don't have a simulator, and wouldn't know where to start as far as which one to get. Also, I do remember the range with the stock Turnigy module being lackluster, with it being as old as it is, and the 9Xtreme being discontinued, would it still be worthwhile to get a module such as the FrSky DJT or XJT, or at this point is it better to just save up for a new transmitter such as the Taranis Q X7?
Thank you for any suggestions!
Due to college and just life in general, I fell out of the hobby for about three years. I've built my fair share of FT plans, some from kits, some from scratch. I love building planes and experimenting with stuff, however I haven't flown in so long that I'm not even sure how to pick it up again. I have a Turnigy 9x upgraded to OpenTX with a stock module, and an FT Explorer with some flight time on it. I also have an unflown fully assembled FT Mini Scout, and an unassembled FT Tiny Trainer. I'm a little nervous to attempt flying them because I haven't flown in so long.
What are some recommendations to learn to fly again efficiently, and cost effectively? I currently don't have a simulator, and wouldn't know where to start as far as which one to get. Also, I do remember the range with the stock Turnigy module being lackluster, with it being as old as it is, and the 9Xtreme being discontinued, would it still be worthwhile to get a module such as the FrSky DJT or XJT, or at this point is it better to just save up for a new transmitter such as the Taranis Q X7?
Thank you for any suggestions!
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