Hello, Im Jeff and Im kinda new to the hobby. I built a glow plane about 13 years ago but never learned to fly as my instructor moved away and Its just been sitting since. Met some guys that are into the hobby so I broke out my planes(was given a cub along the way somewhere) I got them all flight worthy and had to repair some hanger rash. I was excited but I still didnt know how to fly and meeting up with friends to be taught was difficult. Well Some where I stumbled on a youtube video from Flitetest. I think it was the beginner indoor plane one. Well that was about 2 months ago. SInce then I have scratch built 2 tiny trainers, 2 nutballs, FT flyer, Storch, and the latest plane for a stocking decorating contest at work. Ive only flown the trainers and the nutballs so far. Money is tight and Ive only bought one of the cheap ebay 2212 1000kv motor and esc and 10 9g servos. All off ebay. I have crashed so many times but I am getting better and can say I have successfully taken off and landed now for a completely successful flight. I love how cheap and carefree building and flying these are. I have little to no pucker factor and has taken the fear out of learning to fly because its just foam and I can make a new one in an evening. Ill leave you with some pictures of my planes. Let me know what you think of the stocking one. I copied the fuselage shape from the fogey but I drew it by hand as it needed to be smaller and I didnt have a printer handy. No clue if the wing will work but it was a fun build.
Glad to join the addiction
Jeff
Glad to join the addiction
Jeff