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- From: billh@bleep.com (Bill Hassell)
- Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
- Subject: Re: Beginner seeks recommendations: 2m sailplane/radio
- Summary: First 2M sailplane recommendation
- Message-ID: <2.17189@bleep.com>
- Date: 9 Sep 92 23:37:25 GMT
- References: <1992Sep07.061045.13626@ecst.csuchico.edu>
- Organization: Bleep node, Boulder Creek, CA
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- In article <1992Sep07.061045.13626@ecst.csuchico.edu>, rferrel@ecst.csuchico.edu (Robert Douglas Ferrell) writes:
- > Hello, RCers-
- > I'm a greenhorn who recently got hooked on RC soaring. I've always
- > been intrigued by RC flying, but never had the time or money (or an
- > instructor) to get involved. Well, now I have some of each. My roommate
- > has been flying RC models for about 10 years, and has "lent" me a Goldberg
- > Electra as a trainer. We have been out flying twice now and I'm itching to
- > start building my first kit (while I slowly wear out the Electra). I have
- > landed successfully four times and crashed once (so I get my first repair
- > lesson this week). The last time we went flying we took a highstart and an
- > RO-8 (by Dynaflight) along with the Electra. It was a blast! Lots of lift
- > and a light breeze. Anyway, I really liked the RO-8, but Ray says I should
- > start off building something a little easier. So here's where you come in:
- > recommend a good 2M glider kit for me to start building.
- > I have model building experience ranging from polystyrene kits (a
- > long time ago) to balsa and cardboard (scratch built architectural models
- > for friends in school). I've built model rockets, too. Anyway, I'd like a
- > nice flying sailplane as a sort of second model. After trying out the RO-8,
- > I'm a bit spoiled as it flies much better than the heavy Electra. I'll
- > probably be highstarting and hand-launching whatever I end up with.
- > I'm also looking at radios. Right now, I don't think I'll really
- > want to slope soar much, or fly sailplanes which need a winch for launching.
- > I'd like to keep it simple--eventually maybe ailerons and/or flaps, but
- > nothing too big or too fancy. I'm torn between keeping it cheap and getting
- > a 4 CH FM or going for it and getting a nice programmable set. I've read
- > the FAQ, but I want some specific experiences (especially regarding the
- > radio). Anyway, any info regarding RC soaring is appreciated. If I get
- > worthwhile feedback, I'll try to summarize it...thanks again.
- >
- > -Doug Ferrell
- > rferrel@cscihp.ecst.csuchico.edu
-
- I have had good success with an Oly 650. It was a good kit, easy to build,
- a good flyer and very forgiving of hard landings. Just my $.02.
- Hope it helps.
- Bill Hassell
- sco.com!bleep!billh
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