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Comment on How To Choose a RC Radio Transmitter for RC Planes by Corey

Corey — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:55 +0000

I am currently using a very old transmitter which requires a crystal and all that jazz. I’m looking to move to a 2.4 transmitter. Do you have any suggestions on which to buy? I’d prefer one which is reliable, not terribly expensive, and has memory for multiple planes. Your thoughts? I was also looking at the DX6i

Comment on Introduction to RC Sailplanes: RC Glider Plane by niels

niels — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:56:01 +0000

Where are you from? we build them in holland!

Comment on How To Choose a RC Radio Transmitter for RC Planes by Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:40:43 +0000

You should be able to control the plane with the transmitter you have. It would be wise to check the channels on your transmitter before you buy a receiver because if the 2 don’t match, then you will have wasted a lot of money.

Comment on Introduction to RC Sailplanes: RC Glider Plane by Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:35:56 +0000

If you go to Amazon.com and search your plane under toys and games, then you should find it. Hopefully this helps.

Comment on Where Should You Buy Your First Radio Controlled Plane? by Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:30:41 +0000

When I bought my first rc aircraft, I decided that buying online would be a little bit dangerous because you don’t know for sure what you are getting. This is not to say I don’t trust Amazon, because I find Amazon to be extremely reliable. I actually went HobbyTown and they gave me a dicount for this being my first rc airplane so I paid $120 instead of $170. They were really helpful with setup and their customer service is great. In short, HobbyTown is a great place to go as well.

Comment on Are You Ready To Build an ARF Plane and Buy an ARF Kit? by Ahmed

Ahmed — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:52:59 +0000

Thank you soooo much this article really helped but I’m just really siked because my family isn’t really the engineer type and we have absolutely nothing that they require to build this plane but were finding many of materials online(living in an Arab country we can’t finds that many high quality products). So do you happen to know what we’re probably gonna need. And I also want your advise because the company is saying we need this advanced 10 channel transmitter for 400 dollars yet theres an 8 channel one for 300. 10 CH or 8CH. Thank you soo much!

Comment on Introduction to RC Sailplanes: RC Glider Plane by Chad Simms

Chad Simms — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:21:43 +0000

I have a question please. I am interested in the micro DLG SAL radio controlled glider. Has anyone heard of it? I saw it on youtube, and I would like to build, or, purchase it.

Does anyone have any information as to how I can do this/

Thank you.
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Comment on Welcome to the RC Aeroplanes Blog! by khashayar mahloojian

khashayar mahloojian — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:08:58 +0000

where can i buy an rc jet in malaysia ? but i want the cheap one not so expensive …does anybody know where can i find it ? please help me

Comment on Choosing Radio Controlled Aeroplanes for Beginners by George Cheeseman

George Cheeseman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:23:56 +0000

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much, exactly what I was looking for to help me decide what to do about starting out.

Comment on Super Cub LP RTF Electric RC Plane – Excellent First RC Plane by Easy Star RC Plane – Easy to Fly Electric RC Plane

Easy Star RC Plane – Easy to Fly Electric RC Plane — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:17:29 +0000

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Comment on Choosing Radio Controlled Aeroplanes for Beginners by Radio Controlled Aeroplanes

Radio Controlled Aeroplanes — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:59:35 +0000

@Thomas – thanks a lot for your comment, I’m happy you found this site useful!

Comment on Choosing Radio Controlled Aeroplanes for Beginners by Thomas Ashworth

Thomas Ashworth — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:29:47 +0000

Great website, I was looking for a plane for family fun and although i am quite an experienced rtf, electric helicopter hobbyist, rc planes are new and any experiences have been bad. This website gave me a good insight into where I should start. Thank you

Comment on Easy Star RC Plane – Easy to Fly Electric RC Plane by Steve

Steve — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:55:35 +0000

It’s important to find a good, robust flyer to get any beginner into rc planes and I have to agree that the Easy Star is certainly one of these. The fact that it can also be modified as well is a great way to learn your way around the workings of rc planes and progress you from a beginner to a more experienced pilot.
This is a nice post that really sums up what you should be looking for in a good plane and how to get the most out of them. Thanks

Comment on Where Should You Buy Your First Radio Controlled Plane? by JSK

JSK — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:56:21 +0000

When I first decided to purchase an rc airplane, I used the internet to do research. That is a great way to figure out what the differences are between RTF, ARF and kits and electric vs fuel power.

I did visit the local hobby store too to verify some of what I thought I had learned. Locally, there really is only one store that sells “non-toy” rc aircraft. That did not give me comfort that I would be getting the best deal I could.

I ended up buying on line, though not directly from a manufacturer. I looked for a dealer that was also selling all the parts for the airplane I was interested in.

Here is one point missed. buying from an approved dealer for one of the manufacturers can be the better way to go. These manufacturers are not going to let just anyone be a dealer. The dealer is monitored and graded by the manufacturer and will not be a dealer for long if they provide bad service (as this reflects directly back on the manufacturer).

As long as the dealer can provide all the parts as well as the aircraft, I think your best bet is to buy there. But … still do research. Some dealers simply take the suggested price and run with it, while others are willing to take a lower price for the product you are interested in.

Not to “toot my own horn” but rtfskymasters is not after big profits. I am more interested in growing rc flying in general so I discount the pricing as a dealer to make it more affordable AND offer all the parts one would ever need for the aircraft we do sell (also discounted).

That does bring up one additional point. Though most rc aircraft are a little over priced (our opinion), that is not where the money is really being made. Replacement parts! From propellers to landing gear to main wings (etc) – very important to check the pricing (and availability) for these items from whichever source you choose. You will crash your plane. Common items to replace are props, landing gear, wings – the parts that will be hitting the ground first. Other parts (electronics mostly) may never need to be replaced.

The point here is to do as much research on the pricing and availability of replacement parts as you do on the aircraft itself!

Comment on Super Cub LP RTF Electric RC Plane – Excellent First RC Plane by Radio Controlled Aeroplanes

Radio Controlled Aeroplanes — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:52:08 +0000

Hi, and thanks for your comment! Great tips there with the bigger wheels and taping the plane a bit. And yeah, quick and cheap fixing is one of the best things about this plane. Everyone will crash a plane at least once, and it’s good that it’s an easy fix.

Comment on Super Cub LP RTF Electric RC Plane – Excellent First RC Plane by duny321

duny321 — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:01:50 +0000

i am 11 and have the super cub me and my dad got it i can land good and do ground take offs i orderd a pareshut drop but the one bad thing with this plane is that if you are landing in thick grass you need to get bigger weels if you are crashing you can put packing tape on the planes wings and body you can buy a new calling for you plane it is very easy to repair and can buy parts at lots of stors the plane can gluid well when i started i stalled to the ground my dad crashed it into a tree and it took five min to fix it

Comment on How To Choose a RC Radio Transmitter for RC Planes by Welcome to the Radio Controlled Aeroplanes Blog! | The Radio Controlled Aeroplanes Blog

Tue, 11 May 2010 18:42:00 +0000

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Comment on How To Choose a RC Radio Transmitter for RC Planes by lincon

lincon — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:45:14 +0000

hi
I am totally new in this RC thing. I bought a Spectrum DX6i model. my question is how I will adjust my RC with a RC plane. if i am able to control a ready made RC plane or I have to make one to control it.?

Comment on What Everybody Ought to Know About RTF RC Planes by Welcome to the Radio Controlled Aeroplanes Blog! | The Radio Controlled Aeroplanes Blog

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:53:45 +0000

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Comment on Easy Star RC Plane – Easy to Fly Electric RC Plane by Radio Controlled Aeroplanes - Identi.ca

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