Hi all,
Just a quick introduction of myself as I'm a newbie member (feel free to skip and go onto next paragraph). I'm from Australia and have had a couple of years flying experience with glow engine trainers and sport airplanes, that was a few years ago. I've recently started flying again and teaching my father with the Bixler 2. I've decided to get myself a new 3D style electric airplane. The reason for posting is I'm new to electric power and looking for advice:
1: Where I'm flying the grass is a little uneven and around 2inch long, so I'm thinking of leaving the wheel cowlings off and slap some large 3-4" wheels on. Does anyone have advice or recommendations on this move?
2: I haven't even decided on a model yet, I want something around 50 to 55" span, due to vehicle limitations I can't take a fuselage or wingspan (if the wings don't split) longer than 55".
I've had a look at:
Hobbyking Katana 50ep
Edge 540 3D Electric
There is also this plug n fly Extra 330 that looks attractive, my only concern is the supplied electronics could be 'cheap n nasty'.
I'm not restricted to just Hobbyking, happy to shop anywhere reputable with easy shipping to Australia. I already have a 6ch transmitter/receiver and lipo charger. My total budget is roughly $450 to $500 all up. Any input would be great, I'm lacking in knowledge when it comes to choosing electric motors and ESC's etc - I've only owned nitro.
I would like to slowly learn some basic 3D as I'm somewhat competent with inverted/rolls/loops and other sport style flying.
Edit: These 3.75" rubber wheels is what I'm looking at for the longer grass. Would they be ok on a 55" Edge/Extra/Yak type model?
Cheers,
Tom
Just a quick introduction of myself as I'm a newbie member (feel free to skip and go onto next paragraph). I'm from Australia and have had a couple of years flying experience with glow engine trainers and sport airplanes, that was a few years ago. I've recently started flying again and teaching my father with the Bixler 2. I've decided to get myself a new 3D style electric airplane. The reason for posting is I'm new to electric power and looking for advice:
1: Where I'm flying the grass is a little uneven and around 2inch long, so I'm thinking of leaving the wheel cowlings off and slap some large 3-4" wheels on. Does anyone have advice or recommendations on this move?
2: I haven't even decided on a model yet, I want something around 50 to 55" span, due to vehicle limitations I can't take a fuselage or wingspan (if the wings don't split) longer than 55".
I've had a look at:
Hobbyking Katana 50ep
Edge 540 3D Electric
There is also this plug n fly Extra 330 that looks attractive, my only concern is the supplied electronics could be 'cheap n nasty'.
I'm not restricted to just Hobbyking, happy to shop anywhere reputable with easy shipping to Australia. I already have a 6ch transmitter/receiver and lipo charger. My total budget is roughly $450 to $500 all up. Any input would be great, I'm lacking in knowledge when it comes to choosing electric motors and ESC's etc - I've only owned nitro.
I would like to slowly learn some basic 3D as I'm somewhat competent with inverted/rolls/loops and other sport style flying.
Edit: These 3.75" rubber wheels is what I'm looking at for the longer grass. Would they be ok on a 55" Edge/Extra/Yak type model?
Cheers,
Tom
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