bbrown2828
150cc
[MENTION=3805]mdixon87[/MENTION] welcome to the site man... you will find a really laid back atmosphere here at 3drcfourms with plenty of people willing to help.. if ya need anything let us know and welcome to the forum...
New Here? Introduce yourself!
- Thread starter Olie
- Start date
3dmike
640cc Uber Pimp
Hey Mike glad to have ya! Welcome aboard and like Blake said if you need another just holla!
luvdabipes
30cc
Hi Mike welcome!
Thank you for the friendly welcome. Like I said, I'm in the U.P. and there doesn't seem to be a lot of activity for 3d flying up here and I need some advice as to what to start with. I have been flying foamies for a few years and some pattern/IMAC with an electric extra and feel that it is time to start going bigger! 
I want to start with something like a 3DHS 41" slick or 48" edge. What do you guys think? Is there a better, or possibly cheaper and equally as good, airframe? I AM GOING TO CRASH IT, and would rather not wreck a thousand dollars in one ooops!
I want to start with something like a 3DHS 41" slick or 48" edge. What do you guys think? Is there a better, or possibly cheaper and equally as good, airframe? I AM GOING TO CRASH IT, and would rather not wreck a thousand dollars in one ooops!
bbrown2828
150cc
Do you have a sim.. it will save you thousands of dollars... the sim is your 3d friend
Bloosee
70cc twin V2
I do have a Sim and use it regularly. However, I am just assuming I am going to crash the first balsa 3D I buy.... which is probably a safe bet no matter how much sim time
You know what? I've never crashed a balsa 3D plane, I've had power failures 4-5 time that resulted in controlled crashes but never crashed do to my own stick screw ups. I get all my crashes out with profile foamies, and 4 years after starting 3D I still crash those.
Can't recommend EPP foamies enough, WAY more useful than a simulator in opinion. You can learn all your stick inputs and most importantly bailouts.
3dmike
640cc Uber Pimp
Couldn't agree more! I haven't crashed any of my planes either in the 5 years of flying. I lost one to the dirt but the elevator servo arm bound and I couldn't do a thing. I have just been too nervous and the foamies have really helped with that for me! I enjoy the sky wing but I really enjoy the [MENTION=2215]Aerobeez[/MENTION] 48" full fuse epp line as they fly just like a big plane.
I really would like to get a TH CRACK Pitts as they are a freaking blast!
SnowDog
Moderator
Mike, welcome to the site...where are you in the UP? I know an R/C guy that lives in Calumet, MI who is always looking for a new flying buddy.