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Anyone Fly R/C Planes?

Dr. Evil said:
Which one do you use? I used to do MSFS, but after FSX, which only a mainframe can run, came out, I discovered X-Plane.
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Ain't got one yet, still deciding. Probably get a used one off Ebay or an RC forum somewhere.
 
Some local shops I frequent:

Aeromicro - Sunnyvale: Perry is the owner and extremely knowledgeable http://www.aeromicro.com/

Victor's Hobbies: Fremont

Grand RC - Los Altos: if you ever want to get into helis, this is the place to go. http://www.grandrc.com/home

Sheldon's Hobbies - San Jose: new location, prices a bit higher than norm, usually have most things in stock

California Hobbies - San Jose: Excellent staff http://www.california-hobbies.com

RC Country - Sacramento: huge store


It's an addiction. If you get into it, it's more expensive than trackdays. A simulator is the best investment you can make when starting out. Choose a first plane that flies slow and is durable. That Parkzone Super Cub is a good plane. Id also recommend the Multiplex EasyStar. http://www.hobby-lobby.com/easystar.htm

RC anything is instant Geek status, forewarned. But bring some kids, or take time to answer questions from kids, and you'll be a hero. Hot women will flock to you and will want to make vigorus love to you.

My latest project:
 

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+1 on the parkzone cub. Thats what I learned on, and in retrospect I should have stuck with it, since the faster more aggressive models ended up eating my $$$ and pride.

Just be sure that the wind conditions are less than 5mph. Early in the morning is usually best.

If you have any questions about it feel free to PM me and I'll give you the 'talk dirty' equivalent of geek talk.
 
I've been thinking of trying my hand at RC sailplanes. There's a group that flies in the Berkeley Marina every Tuesday afternoon (including a couple of brushless flying wings).

As said before, RC anything will piss off your SO and your bank account. Trust me, I know... :cry
 
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Hooli said:
Ain't got one yet, still deciding. Probably get a used one off Ebay or an RC forum somewhere.
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X-plane is good because A: it has tools by which you can design your own aircraft, and B: is designed to be used as the basis of an actual simulator system, and I am positive someone has come up with a way to hook an RC transmitter up to a computer, so you can use one you have, or failing that, there's usually a used controller for RealFlight on ebay, though I'm not sure if the system would recognize it as a regular joystick. I might just get this one to find out...
 
o0o0...i wanna start on the cheap ones you can buy anywhere....the one that looks like either a F-16 or the F-117 or the B2

looks fun....
 
There is a nice range on corner of grimmer and warms spring in fremont where I have seen fly R/C planes. If I recall correctly they even have tracks to R/C cars.
 
FSX is DESIGNED for Vista. :teeth DirectX 10 and all that shit.

Saying of which, I too have a copy of FSX and the Acceleration expansion pack just sitting around, if anyone wants them.
 
Junico said:
That Parkzone Super Cub is a good plane.
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Huge thumbs up to Parkzone :thumbup I learned to fly on one of there J-3 Cubs. Took it out of the box and had it ready to fly in 15min (battery took 45 to charge). That thing took a lot of abuse, I slammed it into the ground nose first a few times. parts are easy to find and the foam body is quickly repaired with tape. The old version that I had did not have enough power to fly confidently in winds over 10mph, the newer li-po version is suppose to be more powerful. Other options are the super-D and the Cessna (mostly the same innards but with a different skin).

Do your self a favor and stay away from very slow flying planes. They are built to be light weight not strong, and the high wing loads will make them a nightmare in any amount of wind.

If you really want a good chance of keeping out new plane out of the bushes find someone that knows what they are doing and has a remote with a buddy system. These remotes have a switch that allows either the main remote to control the plane or the secondary one to control it. More or less the experienced pilot gets the plane off the ground and lands it for ya (hardest part by far) and is there to help you out if you get into trouble mid flight.
 
jacksingh said:
There is a nice range on corner of grimmer and warms spring in fremont where I have seen fly R/C planes. If I recall correctly they even have tracks to R/C cars.
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Yes, they have RC car tracks too. We used to sit up on the roof at Nummi and watch those guys tear it up on slow weekends.
 
As I stated before, you guys are EVIL!!!.

I went to D&J Hobby in campbell yesterday and bought myself a Super Cub. It was $174 with tax.

I put it together last night, and charged my battery. (They were out of stock, so I only have 1 batt.). I will 'attempt' to fly it today.

I'm interested in buying any one of your old Flight Sims. I'm sure I will need the practice.
I did well with there Flight Sim. in the store.
 
cycle61 said:
Yes, they have RC car tracks too. We used to sit up on the roof at Nummi and watch those guys tear it up on slow weekends.
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I used to run my cars at LeMans in Fremont. They had a track out in back. Other places I have gone:

Delta Raceway in Antioch (they're holding their first seasonal indoor race this Saturday).
Camden Plaza in San Jose (RCCAR).
Bashing (fun-running) on the Presidio of SF and atop the Daly City BART station.
 
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