Hello Everyone,
I am brand new to the RC aircraft world. I have spent the past 38 years in building Scale aircraft that sat on the ground. For some reason I was always intimidated by the RC world. Whether it be the $$ that I never seemed to have or the fear of spending that hard earned $$ only to spike the aircraft into the ground, I always backed away from trying. I found FliteTest on Youtube and for some reason I decided that this is something that I want to try. I have been lurking, reading, watching videos trying to decide what my next step is. I downloaded the Long EZ plans with the intention of making a chuck glider to share with my kids. Right now I am trying to find local clubs in which to visit. I have a friend who flies and instructs and he is being very helpful, but does live 60 miles away so not extremely convenient. Any advice on where to start and is the DIY route a good way to begin or should I look at a Ready to Fly unit? My friend also offered to sell me one of his older trainers at a discount. It runs on a Tactic transmitter. If I went this route, does that mean I can only get Tactic brands in the future should I branch out?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Darren
I am brand new to the RC aircraft world. I have spent the past 38 years in building Scale aircraft that sat on the ground. For some reason I was always intimidated by the RC world. Whether it be the $$ that I never seemed to have or the fear of spending that hard earned $$ only to spike the aircraft into the ground, I always backed away from trying. I found FliteTest on Youtube and for some reason I decided that this is something that I want to try. I have been lurking, reading, watching videos trying to decide what my next step is. I downloaded the Long EZ plans with the intention of making a chuck glider to share with my kids. Right now I am trying to find local clubs in which to visit. I have a friend who flies and instructs and he is being very helpful, but does live 60 miles away so not extremely convenient. Any advice on where to start and is the DIY route a good way to begin or should I look at a Ready to Fly unit? My friend also offered to sell me one of his older trainers at a discount. It runs on a Tactic transmitter. If I went this route, does that mean I can only get Tactic brands in the future should I branch out?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Darren