Poll.......What were your first 3 planes, in order.......??

Cal · Sep 22, 2004, 07:32 PM

Mine:

Firebird Outlaw
Parkzone Slow-V
.......don't have a third plane yet.

RC4ZEKE · Sep 22, 2004, 07:43 PM

Aero Cruiser
Slow Stick
E-Starter
The first plane was a disaster. Destroyed it in less than 8 seconds.

kickflipkid687 · Sep 22, 2004, 07:46 PM

Thawk 3 channel
3d Foamy Extra 300L
I have a gas one, but it needs fixing, its my uncles he gave me to... im scared to fly it.

Basketcase · Sep 22, 2004, 08:09 PM

Lite Stik
Tigermoth
CrazyMax (back before there were E-Starters)
Switchback

okay that's four, but it's hard to stop.

That was three years ago, since then I've aquired nineteen other planes, but... the Tigermoth and Switchback are still my favorites and they get more flight time than anything that's come after.

BC

wattsup_kz · Sep 22, 2004, 08:34 PM

Wingo
PCW
Parkflyer Pete

Solcat · Sep 22, 2004, 08:41 PM

Aerobird
Zagi 400x
T-52

RyanPSU21 · Sep 22, 2004, 09:02 PM

Plane 1 - Midwest Aerolectric -> 3 months to build. 5 seconds to destroy.
Plane 2 - Goldberg Mirage 550 -> 2 months to build. Lasted atleast 6 years.
Plane 3 - Great Planes Spirit -> Plane 3 may have also been a Davey Systems Stampe SV4 Biplane but the Spirit was completed first even if started second.

DoctorFive · Sep 22, 2004, 10:09 PM

1. Wingo
2. Slow Stick
3. Zagi Fixx

Jerry

Dr Kiwi · Sep 22, 2004, 11:15 PM

First airplane, or first engine/motor powered plane, or first RC plane???

First plane:

Probably ~1955 - hand-launched glider! Followed by a succession of increasingly more complex and larger gliders, but still only $2-$3 for materials - tossed off 600ft high volcanic summits in Auckland, New Zealand - several lost as they headed west across the Tasman Sea toward Australia (1200 miles away!). A few rubber powered free flight planes as well.

First powered plane:

1962: Webra 1.5cc powered C/L trainer, followed by a succession of increasingly ferocious Oliver Tiger 2.5cc diesel powered C/L stunt aircraft. Culminated in a 100mph kerosene-fueled pulse jet, which trailed a 3ft exhaust flame (spectacular at dusk) and probably exceeded 100 decibels - no local park, or nearby resident, would let us continue.

First RC plane: after a 35yr hiatus:

Dynaflite Piece o' Cake (72") - with Cox .049 - now to be repowered with Graupner 600 or Phasor 15/4 brushless electric.
Kadet Seniorita (54") - originally fitted with PAW 3.5cc Diesel, then an MVVS 2.5cc Glow - possible electric conversion.

First Electric RC plane:

Northeast Sailplanes EZ 400 (48") - still survives in 66" modified condition 3yrs on.
Nanognat (36") - built from free plan - modified for Speed 300 instead of 280 from the get-go, still going strong.
Scrappy (42") - built from free plan - modified from the get-go, originally for IPS, tried 300, now perfect with AXI 2208/34.

As you may have discerned, I'm an old, cheap, balsa building, former diesel 2.5cc control-line guy!

I now have about 15 aircraft, almost all from plans or kits, but including three Slow Sticks and a Carbon Falcon, mostly now with brushless motors - but I seem to spend more time testing motors, than building planes or flying them!

Cheers, Phil

TheCrow · Sep 23, 2004, 12:12 AM

Hmmmm. I dont usually like bringing up bad memories but i still enjoyed building and/or crashing my planes. Not one crash has made me dislike this hobby. I was and still am very fascinated by everything that makes these planes. Well anyway, heres the list.

Extra .35 yes i know. im an idiot. This got me about 3 minutes of stick time and loved every minute of it.

.25 piper cub. Have yet to get this one to fly right. Something silly always goes wrong upon takeoff.

Hd3D electric plane. This one actually flies and is awesome because i dont have to flick the prop at all

Ive got too many flights on this to list.

cormu · Sep 23, 2004, 01:58 AM

mmm ill cheat a bit and list this wat as it is the order i started in this hobby ..

1) Piccolo FP Heli ( ya i know its not a plane but its no 1 on me list

2) Slow STick ( Great plane and still fly it today

3) E-Starter ( Super aileron trainer althouh i am dribbiling with antisipation for a fomosa )

4 ) Zoom 400

echoplanar · Sep 23, 2004, 02:01 AM

Tigermoth
Beeline Dr1
Miniflash

The Miniflash and Dr1 are still intact. The tigermoth had a long life and the fuselage now resides on the wall.

Jon

Tram · Sep 23, 2004, 02:27 AM

Aircore 40 Trainer
Tower Hobbies Uproar
Sig Fourstar 60

DaGuy · Sep 23, 2004, 03:11 AM

1. ParkZone J3 Cub. Under repairs. Looks harmless but not a trainer.
2. Hobbico Sky Zap -fun to learn on, very easy and stable.
3. Eagle 2/ 0.46. Nice but don't get to enjoy it much since I need to hook up with someone until I know what I'm doing.

Next planes:
One or two from this list: Estarter, EasyStar, Sky Scooter Pro II, Ventura.

Okiecamp · Sep 23, 2004, 09:34 AM

As far as electric goes, Firebird II, GWS Pico J-3, and Slow Stick.

As far as control line goes........Well, thats another story.

Mike C.

Sep 22, 2004, 07:32 PM	#1
Cal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 1,584	Poll.......What were your first 3 planes, in order.......?? Mine: Firebird Outlaw Parkzone Slow-V .......don't have a third plane yet.

Sep 22, 2004, 11:15 PM	#9
Dr Kiwi Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Posts: 19,922	First airplane, or first engine/motor powered plane, or first RC plane??? First plane: Probably ~1955 - hand-launched glider! Followed by a succession of increasingly more complex and larger gliders, but still only $2-$3 for materials - tossed off 600ft high volcanic summits in Auckland, New Zealand - several lost as they headed west across the Tasman Sea toward Australia (1200 miles away!). A few rubber powered free flight planes as well. First powered plane: 1962: Webra 1.5cc powered C/L trainer, followed by a succession of increasingly ferocious Oliver Tiger 2.5cc diesel powered C/L stunt aircraft. Culminated in a 100mph kerosene-fueled pulse jet, which trailed a 3ft exhaust flame (spectacular at dusk) and probably exceeded 100 decibels - no local park, or nearby resident, would let us continue. First RC plane: after a 35yr hiatus: Dynaflite Piece o' Cake (72") - with Cox .049 - now to be repowered with Graupner 600 or Phasor 15/4 brushless electric. Kadet Seniorita (54") - originally fitted with PAW 3.5cc Diesel, then an MVVS 2.5cc Glow - possible electric conversion. First Electric RC plane: Northeast Sailplanes EZ 400 (48") - still survives in 66" modified condition 3yrs on. Nanognat (36") - built from free plan - modified for Speed 300 instead of 280 from the get-go, still going strong. Scrappy (42") - built from free plan - modified from the get-go, originally for IPS, tried 300, now perfect with AXI 2208/34. As you may have discerned, I'm an old, cheap, balsa building, former diesel 2.5cc control-line guy! I now have about 15 aircraft, almost all from plans or kits, but including three Slow Sticks and a Carbon Falcon, mostly now with brushless motors - but I seem to spend more time testing motors, than building planes or flying them! Cheers, Phil Last edited by Dr Kiwi; Sep 22, 2004 at 11:18 PM.

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Sep 22, 2004, 08:09 PM	#4
Basketcase an earth bound misfit, I Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St. Pete, Florida Posts: 9,410	Lite Stik Tigermoth CrazyMax (back before there were E-Starters) Switchback okay that's four, but it's hard to stop. That was three years ago, since then I've aquired nineteen other planes, but... the Tigermoth and Switchback are still my favorites and they get more flight time than anything that's come after. BC

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RyanPSU21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Harrison Twp, MI USA Posts: 3,055	Plane 1 - Midwest Aerolectric -> 3 months to build. 5 seconds to destroy. Plane 2 - Goldberg Mirage 550 -> 2 months to build. Lasted atleast 6 years. Plane 3 - Great Planes Spirit -> Plane 3 may have also been a Davey Systems Stampe SV4 Biplane but the Spirit was completed first even if started second.

Sep 22, 2004, 10:09 PM	#8
DoctorFive Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 682	1. Wingo 2. Slow Stick 3. Zagi Fixx Jerry

Sep 23, 2004, 12:12 AM	#10
TheCrow Let the good times roll Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 247	Hmmmm. I dont usually like bringing up bad memories but i still enjoyed building and/or crashing my planes. Not one crash has made me dislike this hobby. I was and still am very fascinated by everything that makes these planes. Well anyway, heres the list. Extra .35 yes i know. im an idiot. This got me about 3 minutes of stick time and loved every minute of it. .25 piper cub. Have yet to get this one to fly right. Something silly always goes wrong upon takeoff. Hd3D electric plane. This one actually flies and is awesome because i dont have to flick the prop at all Ive got too many flights on this to list.

Sep 23, 2004, 01:58 AM	#11
cormu Känni Perkele Join Date: May 2004 Location: Helsinki Vantaa, Finland Posts: 249	mmm ill cheat a bit and list this wat as it is the order i started in this hobby .. 1) Piccolo FP Heli ( ya i know its not a plane but its no 1 on me list 2) Slow STick ( Great plane and still fly it today 3) E-Starter ( Super aileron trainer althouh i am dribbiling with antisipation for a fomosa ) 4 ) Zoom 400

Sep 23, 2004, 02:01 AM	#12
echoplanar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lafayette, CA Posts: 2,438	Tigermoth Beeline Dr1 Miniflash The Miniflash and Dr1 are still intact. The tigermoth had a long life and the fuselage now resides on the wall. Jon

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Tram Rammer Jammer, ya'll.. Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Florence, Al Posts: 24,893	Aircore 40 Trainer Tower Hobbies Uproar Sig Fourstar 60

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DaGuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, United States Posts: 458	1. ParkZone J3 Cub. Under repairs. Looks harmless but not a trainer. 2. Hobbico Sky Zap -fun to learn on, very easy and stable. 3. Eagle 2/ 0.46. Nice but don't get to enjoy it much since I need to hook up with someone until I know what I'm doing. Next planes: One or two from this list: Estarter, EasyStar, Sky Scooter Pro II, Ventura.

Sep 23, 2004, 09:34 AM	#15
Okiecamp Mike Campbell Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Guthrie, Oklahoma Posts: 42	As far as electric goes, Firebird II, GWS Pico J-3, and Slow Stick. As far as control line goes........Well, thats another story. Mike C.