Twoply 0 #1 January 27, 2006 I'm interested in a radio controlled glider that I saw a few guys flying at the Dz. I've looked at a few online but there are so many and I dont know what I'm looking at. Does anyone have any suggestions on good makes or models? Thanks! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 0 #2 January 27, 2006 The Aspire from Hanger 9 You can get one from horizon hobby I paid 49 bucks for mine and I loved it, now I have 4 Planes and 5 Helicopters It's addicting!"The Dude abides" - Jeff Labowski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #3 January 27, 2006 Well gliders are good to start with, not very expensive, you might even be ok with a 2channel radio, but I think the best thing to do is just ask one of the guys at the dz, they might even let you have a go I never flew a plane, I got a heli two years ago, damn difficult to fly! I managed to smash it and it's now sitting in my bedroom. That, or go to a hobby shop and ask where they fly their models, you can go there and get a lot of info about models/costs/etc. Again, don't just get something from the net and try to fly it. Plus, a lot of these models come in bits of wood and you have to put the together, have you ever build a static model before? Good luck!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #4 January 27, 2006 QuoteThe Aspire from Hanger 9 You can get one from horizon hobby I paid 49 bucks for mine and I loved it, now I have 4 Planes and 5 Helicopters It's addicting! 5! Haha, leccy ones? Or nitro? I'v seen a turbine one (well on video), massive things they are!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #5 January 27, 2006 zagi.comtowerhobbies.comr/c groups.comHorizonhobby.comspeedwing.netallerc.comCaution : Flying r/c may result in loss of income/ jump money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVE619 0 #6 January 27, 2006 I DONT KNOW IF IT IS STILL MANUFACTURED BUT GET A WANDERER! I THINK IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY GREAT PLANES, NOT SURE. ANYWAY, I HAD ONE FOR YEARS AND HAD ALOT OF FUN WITH IT. I GOOD STARTER PLANE. EASY TO FLY AND LAND. PEACE DAVE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jdfreefly 1 #7 January 27, 2006 handlaunchaerobatics.com has a bunch of info on how to take a stock zagi and make it kick ass. The site is owned by a former skydiver/base jumper and he is pretty good about answering questions. I just ordered my second plane, I bought a XR Glider from combatwings.com, none of me nor the guys I build with have tried this one yet, so I would recomend staying with the zagi 5c, which you can order from hobyhorse.com. If you have more questions, PM me. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ron 10 #8 January 27, 2006 Zaggis are pretty good. Get the powered one and get atleast a 4channel radio so you can upgrade later and not need another radio. If you get into the hobby you will find a good 4 channel is a min, and that any 2 or 3 channels will be just a waste. Also the cost is not much more....A local hobby shop (that I spend WAY to much time at has a JR 4 channel for 130.00)"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jdfreefly 1 #7 January 27, 2006 handlaunchaerobatics.com has a bunch of info on how to take a stock zagi and make it kick ass. The site is owned by a former skydiver/base jumper and he is pretty good about answering questions. I just ordered my second plane, I bought a XR Glider from combatwings.com, none of me nor the guys I build with have tried this one yet, so I would recomend staying with the zagi 5c, which you can order from hobyhorse.com. If you have more questions, PM me. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #8 January 27, 2006 Zaggis are pretty good. Get the powered one and get atleast a 4channel radio so you can upgrade later and not need another radio. If you get into the hobby you will find a good 4 channel is a min, and that any 2 or 3 channels will be just a waste. Also the cost is not much more....A local hobby shop (that I spend WAY to much time at has a JR 4 channel for 130.00)"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
