Whats the best RC plane out there?

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Sultan

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not military drones, thanks.

i just want to know what a good RC plane at a good price would be for a collector as a gift.

thanks in advance for your help.
 
NutBucket

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RC planes for collectors are big $$$$$ since the emphasis is on authenticity.
 
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Sultan

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Originally posted by: NutBucket
RC planes for collectors are big $$$$$ since the emphasis is on authenticity.
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The "collector" is a 14 year old. Sorry for the confusion. He just likes them planes.
 
IHateMyJob2004

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Originally posted by: Sultan
common, someone's gotta know this stuff
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Umm, RC planes arn't cheap. I don't know the answer, but some info you might want to supply (in origianl post via edit) is:

1) Just the plane or plane and controller
2) budget
3) How experienced is this kid with RC planes?

Maybe EBay would work for this?
At Ebay go to:
Toys and Hobbies -> Radio Control
From there, you can refine the esearch on the left to only include airplanes.

I was kinda surprised. I was expecting to see $500+ Looks like prices arn't that bad.

EDIT: Might start an RC boat thread. I've alays wanted one but info is hard to come by as it is not a very common hobby.
 
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I have a Right Flyer 40T... They don't make the exact one I have but I think if you search on eBay or whever you can find the plane for $50-$100, but that's with no engine, radio, or servos. I think my engine was about $100, and the radio/servo set was about $175 or so... Don't think you can get much under $250 for the whole shebang!

Jeff
 
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Sultan

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Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: Sultan
common, someone's gotta know this stuff
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Umm, RC planes arn't cheap. I don't know the answer, but some info you might want to supply (in origianl post via edit) is:

1) Just the plane or plane and controller
2) budget
3) How experienced is this kid with RC planes?

Maybe EBay would work for this?
At Ebay go to:
Toys and Hobbies -> Radio Control
From there, you can refine the esearch on the left to only include airplanes.

I was kinda surprised. I was expecting to see $500+ Looks like prices arn't that bad.

EDIT: Might start an RC boat thread. I've alays wanted one but info is hard to come by as it is not a very common hobby.
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1. Plane AND controller ofcourse.
2. ~$100
3. Begineer to moderate

Any good suggestions someone has for an eBay purchase?

www.towerhobbies.com has a BIG list. Any particular good model you guys think would be good?

I also see different brands. Does any one particular brand stand out? An easy assemble kid would be the best deal
 
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Bryophyte

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Yep, park flyer. You can get a decent one for a hundred bucks, and he won't have to spend weeks assembling it. I'm sitting about six inches from a Firebird Commander. It's been crashed into trees several times (spent a month in the top of a huge Douglas fir this summer) and is still working just fine.
 
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Sultan

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Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Yep, park flyer. You can get a decent one for a hundred bucks, and he won't have to spend weeks assembling it. I'm sitting about six inches from a Firebird Commander. It's been crashed into trees several times (spent a month in the top of a huge Douglas fir this summer) and is still working just fine.
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what do you think of Accipiter Badius RTF Plane???
 
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Bryophyte

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Looks like a good basic plane. 3 channel, Futaba parts. Just make sure he knows not to fly it in the wind. Electric park flyers are very light.
 
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Which companies are considered the top in each field of RC Planes? Bodies, ESC, remotes, servos, etc.

Also, what would be considered the best bang for your buck park flier / kit?
 
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Sultan

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Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Looks like a good basic plane. 3 channel, Futaba parts. Just make sure he knows not to fly it in the wind. Electric park flyers are very light.
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ok, im a numbskull, but whats 3 channel and whats Futaba parts? :confused:
 
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Originally posted by: Sultan
Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Looks like a good basic plane. 3 channel, Futaba parts. Just make sure he knows not to fly it in the wind. Electric park flyers are very light.
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ok, im a numbskull, but whats 3 channel and whats Futaba parts? :confused:
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3 channel = a 3-channel radio. (Throttle, Rudder, and Elevator.) As you move up the RC ladder, you can increase the number of channels for more control (ailerons, et cetera).

Futaba is the name of a manufacturer of all sorts of RC parts, most notably transmitters, recievers, and servos. They have a good reputation for making quality parts.
 
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