Your right about the simulator! I've got the hanger 9 version and it's a pretty good one but probably outdated by now but still pretty good!

Thanks again 🎉

You nailed it! Great planes to start with.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and for watching!!!

Super... Thanks great advice.. Im good on a simulator.. Just need to get going on a field a see

@TheTravelingTechGuy

11 ай бұрын

You will have fun no doubt! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

I was open to new opinions but your number 1 was what I had planned on getting anyway. I kayak as well so I plan on using the floats when I get better

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

The only thing not covered in the selection of a beginner plane is the planes susceptibility to winds. The larger and heavier the plane the less light winds will bounce it around. EVEN WITH SAFE, winds can make life tougher for beginners. For that reason I went with the Aero Scout when I started flying 4 years ago. It's a tough plane that more and more experienced flyers are finding to be a lot of fun and very forgiving. The pusher prop is protected from nose tips and the less than perfect take off or landing skills of a biginner. Also the tricyle gear is a lot easier to control on the ground during takeoffs and landings. Personally I pranged my Aero Scout nose first into a tree trunk and while the nose was scrunched up, it was readily repairable and flew well afterwards. For that reason I would recommend it as my number 1 choice and second would be either of the Apprentice models. And yes I spent a lot of time on my "Real Flight" simulator before going to the field the first time. My goal was smooth landings and I was very pleased with the results. (Also if you can hook your Transmitter up to the Real Flight sim program, do so. It means the exact same feel to the control action regardless of being on the sim or at the field.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

8 ай бұрын

I 100% agree on the AeroScout is an awesome beginner plane! Especially, after seeing a couple of members from my home club fly the snot out of them. One, has barely a year under his belt flying and he's flying like he's been doing so for over 10 years. Sounds like you set your self up for great success by starting the way you did, congrats! Thanks for commenting and for watching!!!

@marquisbetz7694

4 ай бұрын

I went into realflight and set wind at different speeds and directions to practice with wind conditions.

The new Apprentice stol 700mm is a good trainer and what i started with. Realflight is a must.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

Thanks for the info, now I know what to look for to start flying.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching Richard!!!

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnichol9412 I agree, the local club is a great place to start! Thanks for commenting and for watching!!!

This is an excellent video. Maximum information in a short amount of time. In particular the details on FAA compliance and what the requirements are. One thing that has not changed - join a club! I've been out of the hobby for more than 25 years, and wow has it changed. I'd expected it but it's amazing. Electric was just coming in when I dropped out, but with NiCad and NiMH. And the radio gear.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a lot of changes for the better! Thanks for watching and for the kind words!!!

@vracan

Жыл бұрын

and the regs

nice video friend!

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

FMS Ranger 850 RTF. Is a great little plane

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I'll check them out... Thanks for watching!!!

I've never flown a plane in my life. But for some reason I got the urge to give it a try. I may have put the cart ahead of the horse. I purchased a Carbon Cub S2 RTF from Horizon Hobby. Don't know anyone that flies. And the nearest Club field is about 45 minutes away. I've watched tons of videos on KZread, Brian Philips, RC Sailors, Plane Crazy, & a cpl others. I'm enjoying your videos & I'm now subscribed. Learning all I can. I'm 62 yrs old btw, gonna need a hobby to keep me out of the wife's hair before long lol. Maybe I should splurge & get the flight sim before testing my plane.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome Steven!!! I used the sim before I bought my first airplane. Helped me to develop the muscle memory skills to fly. It would be a great learning tool as well as, practicing on days the weather stinks! I hear ya about staying out of the wife's hair! Mine is always pushing me out the door to get out of the house and fly for some strange reason? Thanks for subscribing and watching!!!

@clarencegreen3071

Жыл бұрын

Steven, two comments, if I may: First, go to the club field and talk to experienced flyers. In particular, ask about the possibilities of getting someone to teach you to fly using a buddy box. (A buddy box system consists of two transmitters linked together, one held by the instructor who can take over when the student gets into trouble.) Second, invest in a flight simulator to get some initial experience. It will pay for itself even if it prevents only one bad crash. A big deal for a new pilot is keeping the directions straight when the plane is coming toward you vs when it is going away. You can master this with the sim. Have fun!

@stevenarmer8245

Жыл бұрын

@@clarencegreen3071 thank you, that's what I'm gonna do then. What Sim do you recommend? I have found the FB group to our localist if that a word lol, field. So I will see about an instructor with the buddy box. Thanks for the pointers.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@clarencegreen3071 Very well said! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@clarencegreen3071

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenarmer8245 The only sim I'm familiar with is RealFlight. I think the current version is 9.5.

You don't have to play $200 dollars for a simulator, go for the FREE FMS simulator which shows you the basics. You don't need real life trees and buildings if you can't fly your plan, a cheap simulator like the FREE FMS shows you muscle practice on your hand and fingers which is necessary to learn the basics on taking off and landing a plane, forget the realistic trees , buildings and so on, save your self $200dd dollars.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

5 ай бұрын

Haven't seen that sim yet... If it works for a beginner, that is another viable option! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@jasonhurdlow6607

4 ай бұрын

FMS doesn't work on most modern PCs anymore. PicaSim is a good free alternative that does work on current systems and is arguably better anyway.

My local model shop owner teaches people at the local park before they buy using a Arrows Trekker 1200mm it will fly for 30mins one battery easily sometimes more very easy to fly

@TheTravelingTechGuy

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome that he does that! Too bad there aren't many LHS left. Especially ones that help out like that. Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@lw216316

5 ай бұрын

looks similar to the fms ranger

Any UAV under 250 grams including fixed wing, rotory, and multi rotors do not have to be registered with the FAA and they don't have to have a remote ID. It is important to know the weight of the RC before you purchase one. This may change your buying plan.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

3 ай бұрын

Another alternative option for sure. Thanks for weighing in and watching!!!

Hi, Great informative video. Really liked it. I have a question that had me stumped. Everyone talks about A plane, battery, Transmitter, ESC, Servos and stuff but I want to know what are the things that are needed for the continuation after the flying part... I mean like Battery chargers, Para Boards, Fuselage holders for repairing, Servo cables and many more... Hope you understand what I am talking about and I am sure that what I asked for would definitely help many others. Thank you in advance.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

I do understand what you are talking about! I will definitely work on a video that goes deeper in depth on the subject. Thanks for your comment and for watching!!!

Awesome video bro..i have dozens of RC but just got into planes. With the simulator Can you bind the remote to an actual rc plane when your ready?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. The sim transmitter has no real world capabilities. Thanks for commenting and for watching!!!

@cannabisoutlawz

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy damm thats the reason i dont want the Sim it should be able to bind to your first plane!!

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@cannabisoutlawz The transmitter for the sim is just a plastic shell of an actual Spektrum transmitter with only enough circuitry to work with USB but, I hear ya!

@clarencegreen3071

Жыл бұрын

There's another way: First, buy a good transmitter that you can use for all your planes. Then buy the simulator software only. Get a dongle to plug into a USB port on your computer and then bind the transmitter and dongle together so that your transmitter can communicate with the simulator. I strongly suggest you invest in a simulator. Even better would be to join a flying club and get elbow-to-elbow instruction using a buddy box. Flying planes is a far cry from operating surface vehicles or flying drones. Good Luck!

Greetings from sunny Southern California! After each video that I watch I get one step closer to purchasing my first RTF ever. Thank you for all of the detailed information you provide. Have you seen or reviewed the FMS SUPER EZ RTF? I’m torn between that one and the last two on your list, being the AeroScout or Sport Cub. Any recommendations by chance? I know all three are very similar in flight (from what I’ve seen/heard) but I’m wondering if you know any pros and cons. Thank you again for all the fantastic information!!!

@TheTravelingTechGuy

9 ай бұрын

I have seen the Super EZ in action at my home field. A pretty impressive model. The Super Cub is great if you have a small area to fly in. I really was impressed with the AeroScout. I've watched another member, struggle with the Apprentice, switch to the AeroScout and in no time, he was flying like he had multiple years of experience, instead of 6-months. Now, that is his, "Go To" plane. I like the size of the tires which, makes it great for flying off grass fields. It really handles well even on some fairly windy days. All three are great models and will serve you well. You may have to flip a coin to see which one becomes the winner. lol Thanks for the kind words and for watching!!!

@BWILL10

9 ай бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy Thanks for the reply! The selling point for me on the AeroScout was actually the larger tires, being a novice I feel like they would really help with the rougher landings but all that comes with repetition. The foam fuselage seems like it’ll give after hundreds of flights, then again it’s a beginner plane after all. Who owns a three sided coin? 🙃

@TheTravelingTechGuy

9 ай бұрын

@@BWILL10 If you find a three sided coin, let me know where to get one! It might help me with the wife on getting another plane. :)

Someone helps me to understand the Difference in between V1 and V2 RC Planes , please 🙏

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Ай бұрын

V1, v2 and sometimes v3, refer to the version numbers of a particular model. There could be to a design flaw in the original model or the manufacturer, may decide to make changes to add new features to that model then, re-release it as v2, v3, etc. I hope that answered your question... Thanks for the question and for watching!!!

Hi. I think that the bnf types off horizon hobby planes are using protocol receivers which bind only with spectrum receivers. Is this Wright? Or not. If not, which brand names transmitters are combatible sir?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

8 ай бұрын

You are correct! BNF will only bind to Spektrum transmitters. The other option you have, is to get a transmitter that will let you add a 4-n-1 Multi Protocol Module. For an example, check out this video I made on the subject: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6t318GTXaWtZNY.html Thanks for the question and for watching!!!

@user-yq5dm5gq2q

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your advice

Excellent overview - thumb up and subscribe from me. May I add a few thoughts as an rc instructor? It all began for me when I saw a small micro plane (UMX) for sale at a hobby store. On the box it said - ready to fly (RTF) everything you need in the box (for around $100). I was not sure I would stay with the hobby and wanted to spend minimum money. It also said, 'Teach yourself to fly' on the box. I began with the umx planes Ember and T-28 and then 'moved up' to the Sport Cub shown in this video that was excellent. Still, I crashed many times and had to learn how to make repairs. I went thru several Cubs while learning to fly on my own at ball parks and in my yard. I 'moved up' to the micro Timber (an excellent small, beginner level plane). A local club had an event day and one event was a free demo flight on the Apprentice with a club pilot backing you up in case you got in trouble (called buddy box.) It went well and I bought one. I crashed it many times. It was not easy to repair and the propellers would break often on my bad landings. The Apprentice was my first 'big' plane. I joined the club and began flying at the club's field with a 400 foot paved runway. I 'moved up' to the T-28 1100 (no flaps , no retracts). Later to the t-28 1200 with flaps and retracts. After that I would fly anything with wheels (and some belly landers with no wheels) ! I became competent with basic flyers, war birds, sport planes, gliders and eventually jets. One day a new guy said - would you teach me to fly? I did and really enjoyed it. Then another guy asked if I would teach him. I did and after that I developed a reputation as the guy to see if you wanted to learn to fly. Most of the new guys already had an Apprentice and radio so I set up a 'buddy box' with them and trained them with that. When I first saw an Aeroscout at the field I thought it was an ugly toy. Then the guy who had it asked me to train him on it. Turns out it was not ugly it was 'cute' - and it was no toy. It is now my recommeded trainer plane. With the prop in the back I've never broken a prop or had a student break a prop. The big wheels prevent damage when running off the runway. It is a very sturdy plane - great for beginners who are always bumping into things and having bad landings - especially on the nose. Land on the nose with an Apprentice and you will probably need to replace the prop, fix the allignment on the nose gear, maybe rebuild or replace the motor mount. I highly recommed getting with an rc instructor if you can. The box said - teach yourself to fly - and I did but probably crashed a hundred times while doing so! I've had students who made it all the way thru training without one crash. As you move up the planes get more expensive. Most of my students ask for training as they move up to sport planes, war birds and jets. No doubt that has saved them crashes and expense and heartache. Also when they get new planes (especially more advanced planes) they ask me to do the maiden flight and set the trims. I do a complete inspection to make sure the radio and airplane are set up correctly. Sometimes I catch things that would have caused a crash if they had tried the maiden. Such things as controls reversed. Try taking off with your ailerons or elevator reversed ! If the center of gravity is not set right it can cause a crash on the first flight. If you are reasonably sure you are determind to learn to fly and will stick with it then I recommend getting your own radio from the beginning. If you do decide to get out of the hobby you can sell it and get most of your money back. A good radio like a DX6 or NX6 (or better) will have things the radio in the box of a RTF model will not have - 1 a display screen showing important information like flight time remaining on battery and maybe an option for audio to announce your flight time remaining (good so you can keep your eye on the plane). 2 a slot for a memory card to back up your models - imagine if your radio was lost, stolen or damaged and had to be replaced ! You would have to set up all your models from scratch and remaiden to set trims instead of inserting your backup memory card into the new radio and importing to recover all models ! 3. more switches to use for options like flaps, retracts, cargo bay doors, etc.... 4. more control over things like rates, expo etc... 5. you can have hundreds of models in one good radio (the RTF radios are set up for that one model it comes with and may not work with other models, may be hard to set up, you can only have one plane at a time on it if it will work) I'll stop and keep it short - this could turn into a book. So if you have any questions just ask.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts!! You touched on a few points that didn't even cross my mind when I was making that video but, that's what I like about this community, plenty of pilots, helping pilots! You actually gave me some ideas for a few follow up videos so, thanks!!! I too, am an instructor at my home field. I have helped several new members to gain their wings and become proficient pilots. One new member in particular, we set up with the Apprentice. Myself and another pilot worked tirelessly with him and that Apprentice. For some reason, he became frustrated while learning to fly the Apprentice. The following weekend, he showed up with the Aeroscout. Whatever it was that was holding him back on the Apprentice, wasn't there with the Aeroscout. He was flying it like he had been flying for years. That has led him to now flying biplanes like a boss. Seeing what the Aeroscout did for him and a few others new members, it's now the only trainer that I will readily recommend for beginners. Thanks again for your comment, subscribing and for watching!!!

@lw216316

5 ай бұрын

May your skies be blue and your winds calm@@TheTravelingTechGuy

All my laptops are outdated. I wish they would make a realflight simulator that can plug into a smart tv.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Ай бұрын

That would be nice if they did!

@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770

26 күн бұрын

Those were called gaming consoles. The games were Brain Deadening Nothing.

@mikemckinnis3877

26 күн бұрын

@@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770 I'm talking about PC laptop's not gaming consoles. All i have thats functional is my phone m, so in order for the flight simulator to work I'd ha e to purchase another laptop or table top PC 🖥.

Can I use real flight with my iPad 12.9 pro?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately no. It will only work with a computer. Thanks for the question and for watching!!!

remote id required for less than 250g ?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

No.

Is one of the career paths with planes joining the ama 😂😂😂 in Austria that's a bio food certificate 😂

@TheTravelingTechGuy

2 ай бұрын

lol. A couple of the youth members of my home club, went into college for aeronautical engineering from flying model planes. Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@benpau

2 ай бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy ah ok :D

What I find hilarious is how everything is $ x99.99. I guess they must think folks are idiots and haven't figured it out yet.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

7 ай бұрын

An outdated mental marketing technique that's been around since the 1800s. Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

Who has an extra 200 along with planes and your regular radio and receiver? RC is becoming a hobby for the affluent. It's become almost twice the cost in the last year.. Quite frustrating..

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

I feel your frustration! Prices have gone up on a lot of the planes without a doubt but, you still can get into the hobby fairly cheap if, you take a methodical approach. As I mentioned in the video, the sim will save you a lot of money during the learning phase. As much as planes are costing today, add up the cost of having to replace each plane you crash at the field versus the cost of the sim. You'll see it's a very small investment in comparison. A lot of new pilots want to start off with the hot rods of the sky like warbirds or jets. Those, are very cost prohibitive to get started with. I know I don't have an extra $2-$30k lying around. Beside, those aren't the types of planes you want get started with anyway. I always recommend starting with an inexpensive RTF package. You can get into the hobby for as little as $159. The hobby is a marathon, not a race. You can slowly upgrade or acquire more gear as your budget allows. Most of the time, you can pick up planes and gear fairly cheap at swap meets or from someone who is getting out of the hobby, and sometimes, people will get bored with their plane as just give it to you. Everything I mention is exactly how I was able to get back into the hobby with very little funds a little over 16 years ago. Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@capnhardway

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy I do understand completely. I started with the 400mm. I had some tough expensive lessons that can make it more difficult. I now have an 800mm Skyraider that I just recently got ready to go, just trying to figure out a gyro that will work with an AR 400, generation 1 Spektrum radio Dx8. I don't feel comfortable without a gyro. Thank you for your channel and your personal response! Keep em Flyin!

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@capnhardway My pleasure and good luck with the Skyraider!

@lw216316

5 ай бұрын

consider used , go to rc swap meets, shop online, visit a club - someone might help you - low price or even free, there are some generous people in the hobby

Why do a lot of rc pilots like grass runways?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

5 ай бұрын

Grass runways are a little more forgiving on those, "not so soft" landings and grass helps slow the plane down on landing more than asphalt or concrete. Plus, concrete and asphalt runways are pretty expensive to build and maintain. Thanks for the question and for watching!!!

Are you Spectrum Only…?

@TheTravelingTechGuy

10 ай бұрын

Not at all! I personally use FlySky transmitters. I have had Tactic RC and Futaba transmitters in the past. I'm all about finding gear that will do the job without breaking my piggy bank. Because Spektrum is the transmitter that is bundled with the majority of RTF's, it only makes sense for a beginner to save some money upfront then, once they gain experience and knowledge, they can move on to other transmitter brands if, they so choose. There are plenty of other brands that have the same capabilities and/or a lot more features at cheaper prices. Thanks for the question and for watching!!!

Glad we've switched to electric, glow engines make you lose a finger sooner or later.

@TheTravelingTechGuy

8 ай бұрын

I hope to never lose a finger! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

What about those sub $100 RC Airplanes? Those would seem to be a better place to start for your first RC airplane. I would rather crash a sub $100 airplane and walk away with my head down versus crashing a $159+ airplane and having my wife yell at me when she sees the pieces in a box in the garage! 😬

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

The biggest difference is the $159 plane, has the receiver with SAFE. That lessens the chance of crashing greatly. Most Sub $100 don't have that feature. If they did, I would be all on board with them! As far as getting yelled at.... Quickly glue the pieces back together and don't say a word! That's how I kept the crashes from my wife! :) Thanks for the comment and for watching!!!

@jasonhurdlow6607

4 ай бұрын

Build a FliteTest Scout or Scout XL, skip the SAFE stuff. Get a RadioMaster radio (Spektrum is overpriced garbage IMO) at your budget level (Pocket, Boxer, TX16SII). Nice thing about these planes is that they are made out of foam board and hot glue. So it's easy to rebuild/repair and cheap. Gets rid of that crashing fear.

the names had meters built in, but u used inches and feet in the description......

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Point me in the right direction as, I don't see what you're talking about in the description? I see all planes listed as meters....

@darealsherlock8026

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy lol, i meant u talking and describing the planes, sorry for the confusion

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@darealsherlock8026 No worries!!! I re-watched the video and, I did mention the meters and also added in the inches for the wingspan but, it's all good!!! I need to be kept track of from time to time! lol Have a great weekend!!!

@darealsherlock8026

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy you too, mate. thks for the video

ANOTHER DO AS I SAYNOT AS I DO GOVERNMENT

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

so speak so fast impossigle to get the name of the 1st model

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

#4 is the Apprentice S 2 1.5m RTF Basic #3 is the Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic #2 is the Aeroscout S 2 1.1m RTF Basic #1 is the Sport Cub S 2 RTF Thanks for watching!!!

@lucharward

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTechGuy oh, thank u for ur answer !))))

@TheTravelingTechGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@lucharward My pleasure!

@lw216316

5 ай бұрын

use the youtube option to slow the audio down - go 3/4 speed