Special Edition Airplane Buying Guide Update 2008

Thursday, May 24, 2007 by Jim Booker

In this article...

Page 1: About the RC Pilot

Page 2: About the Airplane

Page 3: Other Things to Consider

Page 4: Make Your Decision, Get The Airplane

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Make Your Decision, Get The Airplane

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Ok, now that you have some answers in your mind for these considerations, it is time to start comparing the features of some airplanes so you can go out and buy the very best one for you. We have made separate charts for electric-powered and engine-powered models. They give you a chance to compare popular models based on these requirements.

Engine Powered

Model	Constr.	Build Time	Engine	Radio	Flying Field
Beginner
Alpha 40 DSM2 RTF 2.4GHz	Balsa/plywood	1 hour	Included	Included	Club field
Sport/Beginner
J-3 Cub ARF	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution 46*	4-6 ch.	Club field
PTS F-22 Raptor ARF	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution Alpha	4-6 ch.	Club field
PTS F-22 Raptor RTF	Balsa/plywood	1-2 hour	incl	incl	Club field
PTS P-51 Mustang ARF	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution 46*	4 ch.	Club field
PTS P-51 Mustang RTF	Balsa/plywood	1-2 hour	incl	incl	Club field
Sport
Piper Pawnee	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution 52*	6 ch.	Club field
Pulse XT 60	Balsa/plywood	6-8 hour	Evolution 61*	4-6 ch.	Club field
J-3 Cub ARF 1/4 Scale	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	Zenoah 20cc	6 ch.	Club field
Intermediate
Fokker DVII	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	Evolution 61*	6 ch.	Club field
Funtana X100 ARF 3D	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Saito 100*	4-6 ch.	Club field
Hellcat F-6F	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	Evolution 61*	6 ch.	Club field
Pulse XT ARF 3D	Balsa/plywood	6-8 hour	Evolution 46*	4-6 ch.	Club field
Sundowner 50	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	Evolution 52*	6 ch.	Club field
Twist 60 ARF ARF 3D	Balsa/plywood	6-8 hour	Evolution 61*	4-6 ch.	Club field
Yak 54 ARF 90	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution 100	7 ch.	Club field
Tango	Balsa/plywood	6-8 hour	Evolution 52*	4-6 ch.	Club field
Ultimate Bipe 46 ARF	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Evolution 52*	7 ch.	Club field
Advanced
27% Cap 232G ARF	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	Evolution 45GX	4-6 ch.	Club field
Carden Yak	Balsa/plywood	15-20 hour	Evolution 45GX	7+ ch.	Club field
P-47 Thunderbolt 150 ARF	Balsa/plywood	20-30 hour	Saito 220	6-7 ch.	Club field
Inspire 60 ARF 3D	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	Saito 82*	4-6 ch.	Club field
Sukhoi Su-26mm ARF	Balsa/plywood	12-15 hour	DA-85	6-7 ch.	Club field
B-25J Mitchell	Balsa/plywood	15-20 hour	Evolution 36x2	7-9 ch.	Club field

* These models can be electric powered as well

Electric Powered

Model	Constr.	Build Time	Motor	Radio	Flying Field
For Everyone
Micro Cessna/Citabria 2.4GHz	Foam	1 min.	incl	2.4 incl	indoor
Ember 2.4GHz	Foam	1 min.	incl	2.4 incl	indoor
Vapor	ultra lite weight	1 min.	incl	BNF*	indoor
Sport/Beginner
Super Cub Electric RTF	Foam	30 min.	Included	Included	Small field
Spitfire RTF	Foam	RTF	incl	incl	Small field
Sport/Intermediate
Taylorcraft	Balsa/plywood	3-4 hour	E-flite 480	4-6 ch	Small field
Mini Ultra Stick PNP	Balsa/plywood	5-6 hour	E-flite 480	4-6 ch	Small field
Intermediate
E-flite Cap 232 BP ARF3D	Balsa	3-4 hour	E-flite 450	4-6 ch.	Small field
E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF 3D	Balsa	3-4 hour	E-flite 450	4-6 ch.	Small field
J-3 Cub 25 ARF	Balsa/plywood	3-4 hour	Power 25	4-6 ch.	Club field
Mini FuntanaX ARF 3D	Balsa/plywood	5-6 hour	E-flite 480	4-6 ch.	Small field
Mini Pulse XT ARF	Balsa/plywood	3-4 hour	E-flite 450	4-6 ch.	Small field
Extra 260 480 Park Flyer ARF	Balsa/plywood	3-4 hour	E-flite 480	4-6 ch.	Small field
F-15	Foam	5-6 hour	E-flite BL420 (2)	6 ch.	Small field
Enticement	Foam	6-8 hour	E-flite 250	4-6 ch.	Small field
Ultimate Bipe 20-300 10e ARF	Balsa/plywood	6-8 hour	E-flite Power 10	6 ch.	Small field
Deuces Wild 25e2	Balsa/plywood	10-12 hour	E-flite Power 25x2	6-7 ch.	Club field

Even if you are thinking of models that are not in the charts, you can see how the same factors apply and that will help with your selection process. It is important that you get that model and get it built. Flying season is here and everyone else is going to be at the field—you don’t want to get left behind. You can be assured that our guide will help you make the right choice, have the best possible RC experience and have more fun than you ever imagined.