Where do I start

Hello,

I am new in this forum. I have not flown since 1969. I joind this forum to see what has changed since my last YAK-9 kit. Needless to say I am overwhelmed (spelling???). Now I need to know how do I get restarted In this hobby...I would like to fly stunt with profile models along with my son (a beginner). After reading some of the forum, I don't know squat. I can build, cover, and fly, but not like you guys...Any suggestions.

SoH (Matt)

Hi Matt,
Since you are not a total "newbie", I would suggest an ARF Flite Streak. That will get you into the air very quickly with minimal expense and it's a great flying profile. If you have (or can get) an OS 20 FP, then you will have what many are considering an extremely good set up.
As for building a competition profile, the Brodak Cardinal is a very good one. It takes a 40-46 engine. A brodak 40, or the OS LA40-46 have gotten good reviews in this plane. All those engines are pretty much good to go right out of the box. You could build the Cardinal Profile while flying the ARF Streak.
I am sure there will be many more suggestions!
What engines do you have?
Bill <><

Thanks that helps a great deal. I have an old McCoy 35, A K&B 35 never run, An Enya 15, and a 40 that has no manufacture markings never run. These motors have no places for mufflers to screw into the exhausts. I think I will be buy some new ones.

Is there a club near by?
If not, we're here help you in many way's.
TAKE it slow, ask QUESTIONS no matter how stupid. We can deliver.

scott(stupid is.. that don't take time to learn)Riese

GLAD your here!!!

>Is there a club near by?
>If not, we're here help you in many way's.
>TAKE it slow, ask QUESTIONS no matter how stupid. We can
>deliver.
>
>scott(stupid is.. that don't take time to learn)Riese
>
>GLAD your here!!!
Thanks Scott appreciate that. We don't have a club in the area. We do have an RC club close by but they are not interested in anything C/L. My son and I would like to start a club here, but that will be down the line. Ive yet to find a flying field for our adventure but there is potential. We will see.

I like Bill's idea best. Grab an ARF Flitestreak and hit the skies! While you are getting your "sea-legs" back, build the profile of your choice.

The Cardinal is very nice. I would also consider a SIG Twister.

Neither of these need any mods to be capable fliers.

Good luck!

Matt,

I think the Top Flite ARF Flite Streak would be a great way to get started again. I noticed that Tower Hobbies has also lowered the price to $54.99. I have two of these that I bought for my grandsons, age 6 and 11. I went with the OS Max .25LA Stunt engine and after 6 or so flight starting using the supplied muffler. The only changes I made to the kits was to add two wheel gear and 1/16" thick aluminum pads under the engine to keep from crushing the front end. Just make sure you get a good epoxy joint between the wing and fuselage. The landing gear from the Sig Fazer (Part No. SIGRPBA268) works great. Just file off a little to clear the wing and bolt it on. The tire with the kit is not usable, but any of the light 2" tires will work well. A set of .015" x 60' lines and a handle that you can vary the line spacing should get you going. I have an older Sullivan Insta-Just No.2 that you can change the line spacing from 2" to 3-1/2". The 2" seems to be perfect for the real beginner to limit over control problems.

My boys have had a ball with their planes. They got 2nd and 3rd at the Huntersville NC contest last week. The airplane is also pretty tuff. Dalton looped it on take off once and hit the ground pretty hard. Split the covering a little and broke a little of the center sheeting. A little CA and some packing tape and we were ready in 15 minutes. No real structural damage at all. Good luck.

SoHawaii:

Are you actually in Hawaii, or is that just your username? I ask because I lived in Hawaii for several years in the mid '90s. At that time there was an active club called Paradise Control Line FLyers. We flew on Sundays at Blaisdell Park in Aiea. There are actually signs posted in a corner of the park designating it as a flying site.

His profile says that he is in Georga.

>SoHawaii:
>
>Are you actually in Hawaii, or is that just your username? I
>ask because I lived in Hawaii for several years in the mid
>'90s. At that time there was an active club called Paradise
>Control Line FLyers. We flew on Sundays at Blaisdell Park in
>Aiea. There are actually signs posted in a corner of the
>park designating it as a flying site.
>
>Later, Steve

No Steve I am in a town called Richmond Hill, Georgia. I am A son of Hawaii through my mother who watched as the Japanese planes flew over towards pearl Harbor. I took my on line name because of heritage sake hence S(Son) o(of) Hawaii..SoHawaii.

SoH (Matt:) )

IMHO-- A ukie 35 or 40? If they are still available. Just a thought! And maybe Brett can chime in on this also. Paul

I agree with the ARF Flite Streak to get in the air fast. I like Brodak's Tanager for your first profile build. Straight forward easy build, good flyer. I have one thats about 3 years old with a couple hundred flights on it. Build it straight and it will take you all the way to the Advanced class.
Allan Perret:+

SoHawaii,
I can tell you, you are in good hands here. These guys will answer some very simple questions for you. They did for me and still do.
You will not find a nicer bunch of folks.

I too wish we had a local club.
Good luck!! The fun is about to start.

Paul

Thanks Perretar

Thanks Paul

I have seen that the help here is quality with experience...This is going to be fun.

I think you can find a connection for the Ukie in the Products Forum. That would be a good airplane for you. In the line of profiles, although I am not a Ringmaster fan, I understand the RSM Ringmaster kit is very good. Brodak's Profile Oriental is a very good profile, as is the Sig Twister.