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06-02-2011 01:01 PM

YoungestPiperCub

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

I have 2 trainers for sale if your interested,

Nexstar and a telemaster (8ft)

PM if you are interested

05-31-2011 10:35 AM

JD and Beastlet

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

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Originally Posted by SpaceCowboy

You appear to be looking for a NITRO engine powered airplane and not a GAS [ gasolene]powered plane. There is a size difference.

As long as we're being specific, it's GLOW... not nitro. Nitromethane is just one component in glow fuel, the others being oil and ethanol.

05-29-2011 09:16 PM

SpaceCowboy

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

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Originally Posted by bApTizE

Hi all,
I have been researching gas RTF for almost two months now and still don't know what to get!!

I will be joining a club in Brampton but i wanted to have my plane ready when i go there, i haven't visited them yet but will do this weekend and see what they recommend. I wanted to check for opinions on this forum.

The two popular RTF planes i have been seeing in stores in the GTA are:
nexstar select .46 and Alpha 40 from Hanger 9.

nexstar has OS engine, Alpha has evolution. Alpha has the new spektrum radio.

I have been told to go with Alpha 40 but again, i want to check here before i purchase, what do you guys think? or should i pick something else!

I'm not looking for the best trainer, basically looking for stable plane to learn on with an instructor.

My next question is, would it be ok to get a low wing since i'm getting supervised by a trainer or i should stick with high wing for now!

You appear to be looking for a NITRO engine powered airplane and not a GAS [ gasolene]powered plane. There is a size difference.

05-29-2011 06:39 PM

d_charters

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

If you haven't got a plane yet. the alpha 40 is great. bought one in january. easy and slow flying, when you get bored of it take the flywheel off and change 3 blade prop to a 2 blade and good speed from it. Bright orange is so easy to see. I am not a fan of the dx5e. one from the trainer is great. bought a 2nd one and it was a lemon. hobby hobby has the alpha 40 for $300. rtf

05-09-2011 11:57 AM

JD and Beastlet

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

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Originally Posted by bApTizE

how much did you pay for this?

$379.99 for the Hobbistar Select RTF Combo at Great Hobbies.

05-07-2011 05:25 AM

bApTizE

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

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Originally Posted by Jimmy P

Yes they are available, and yes they have that in an arf.Try greathobbies it's listed as in stock if your local dealer doesn't sell them.

you mean RTF? because i'm looking for RTF not ARF.

Thanks,

05-06-2011 08:22 PM

Jimmy P

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

Yes they are available, and yes they have that in an arf.Try greathobbies it's listed as in stock if your local dealer doesn't sell them.

05-06-2011 07:15 AM

bApTizE

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

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Originally Posted by pipercub17

i would find my self a kadet LT 40 a kadet senior even a telemaster before i got any of them
the big problem i have teaching guys is that most of the trainers out there fly to fast

the ones i have said above are all slow flyers and are easy to learn on

All Sigs are no longer available also they are not RTF.
my options now boils down to:
1. Telemaster
2. Alpha 40
3. Nexstar select 46

Correction:
1. Hobbico Hobbistar .60 Select (RTF)
2. Alpha 40
3. Nexstar select 46

05-05-2011 10:20 PM

pipercub17

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

05-05-2011 10:07 PM

Guest

Re: not again! beginner looking for gas RTF

I had one, flew great. I had a couple issues with mine, but if your going to be getting help, the instructor will likely find them.

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