Forum: Beginners

Hey all, I'm looking into starting out a hobby in Model and RC aviation. Anyone have any suggestions on where I start and/or what I start with? 'Cos...

I am in the market for a lipo charger and was wondering what people think of the Turnigy Accucel6 from hobbycity/king for $40.

I have a Sig Kougar that is 90% complete. It had been unsuccessfully painted with some sort of epoxy paint by the previous owner. I plan to sand this...

I'm an old newb returning to the game and I was wondering if the training pilots and or clubs have their own trainor cords or do I need to get one...

Hi there, I’ve decided to start a thread to chronicle my adventures in this hobby as I progress from being a newbie to getting my wings. I will...

I was wondering if theres a recommended site to purchase planes from..50 - $120 range. Anyone here ever purchase online?? And if so was it a good...

I just picked up a new Li Po charger from my local hobby shop and even though it came with decent instructions AND the shop guy gave me a practical...

Hi there, Just wanted to post that my first day flying was yesterday at ORCC. I had two flights with Shahram in some fairly strong winds (at...

Just thought I'd throw my two cents in. I originally bought a Corsair, and it's a very twitchy plane for new pilot. Although I loved the looks and...

Does anyone know of a free/cheap flight sim that will work on vista. I tried fms but it no like vista.

So i was thinking about getting into aircraft and i am looking for some advice on models. How ever i am no stranger to the RC hobby (i currently have...

Not that the site is super busy with newbies, but I thought I'd share a tip that I've found that works really well for foamy plane repairs. Seeing...

Just wondering what you guys consider too much wind to fly in? 10-15kms? Over 15Kms? I think I was only flying in about 10kms/hr winds today,...

I'd like to join ORCC and take advantage of the training nights on Wednesdays. If I bring a cheque or cash for my membership to the field tomorrow...

I got an email from the ORCC lead instructor this morning. Sounds like ORCC regular Wednesday night training will start on April 30th. For...

Got a 2.4gig radio for christmas and i am trying to program 2 fixed wing straight forward configurations with flaps.Looking for help with typical...

Hi all, First of all I am new to all of this R/C stuff, so please bare with me. I don't know any of the proper terminology either. Also, I am...

Sorry for the ignorance, i'm totally new to nitro engines. Some engines are 5 port, some 7 and some 8. What does that port thing mean? Can someone...