Cypress
Member
I don't want to get into a long story, but at least twice before I've attempted to get into flying. First time I had zero help and the plane lasted 5 seconds. Second time in college wasn't much better despite having a friend who was an experienced pilot...once it crashed I was out of money.
Now I'm really wanting to try again. But I'm torn between my desire to have an aesthetic airplane and my inability to fly, as I really prefer mid or low wing aircraft but those usually are NOT trainers. I have seen it mentioned that even the FT warbirds handle like trainers which is encouraging but I thought I'd look for some input from the community before I make a choice.
So, for a very new beginner who has just registered with the AMA and will likely soon be heading out for the first time to a local RC flying field and doesn't want to embarrass himself -- what are your recommendations for FT kits?
Next:
I do have some components I found that I salvaged from my college crash in 2004. I have a voltage regulator (I think 5V output for the receiver but the label is mostly gone), an ESC, 60 Amps, and a few servos...Please advise if any of this would be considered too old/useless at this point. I do have a BLDC motor but it looks sketchy. I also just recently purchased a flysky radio that came with a 10 channel receiver.
Lastly:
I think the most important thing I've learned since my last attempt at flying is to use small inputs, but as I have maybe 45 seconds of total lifetime flight experience (at a cost of about $5 per second), I am looking for advice. Any advice that might in some way reduce the frequency and/or extent of damage to my aircraft is greatly appreciated. I'd really like RC flying to cost LESS than actual flying.
Thanks everyone!
Now I'm really wanting to try again. But I'm torn between my desire to have an aesthetic airplane and my inability to fly, as I really prefer mid or low wing aircraft but those usually are NOT trainers. I have seen it mentioned that even the FT warbirds handle like trainers which is encouraging but I thought I'd look for some input from the community before I make a choice.
So, for a very new beginner who has just registered with the AMA and will likely soon be heading out for the first time to a local RC flying field and doesn't want to embarrass himself -- what are your recommendations for FT kits?
Next:
I do have some components I found that I salvaged from my college crash in 2004. I have a voltage regulator (I think 5V output for the receiver but the label is mostly gone), an ESC, 60 Amps, and a few servos...Please advise if any of this would be considered too old/useless at this point. I do have a BLDC motor but it looks sketchy. I also just recently purchased a flysky radio that came with a 10 channel receiver.
Lastly:
I think the most important thing I've learned since my last attempt at flying is to use small inputs, but as I have maybe 45 seconds of total lifetime flight experience (at a cost of about $5 per second), I am looking for advice. Any advice that might in some way reduce the frequency and/or extent of damage to my aircraft is greatly appreciated. I'd really like RC flying to cost LESS than actual flying.
Thanks everyone!