400mm RC Plane

[raaizin]

I just picked this up to fly for my grandson. But to be honest these are fun to fly. They have all the popular warbirds and who doesn’t love a P51. They have a built in gyro for stabilization and 3 modes, beginner, intermediate and expert. It flies great with the first 2 not so much in expert. It cost about $100 and extra batteries are dirt cheap. The propeller pops off on hard landings and doesn’t break unless you nose it in. It comes with extra props as well. I don’t use landing gear just follow the procedure and toss in the air. For you sharp eyed plane experts it has the prop off the silver plane on box. That plane MIA in a tree I went back a couple hours later to see if it fell out but someone snatched it. Oh well now I have extra props

 

[wemay]

Very COOL!

 

[Kira]

Amazon...local shop...private sale?

 

[MRC01]

Cool! Are they light enough to not need FAA registration?
The limit is 250 grams / 8.8 ounces.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/blog-article-572853-do-i-have-to-register-my-rc-plane/

 

[raaizin]

Cool! Are they light enough to not need FAA registration?
The limit is 250 grams / 8.8 ounces.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/blog-article-572853-do-i-have-to-register-my-rc-plane/

Yes not even close about 60 grams. Made of styrofoam. I got mine from Amazon

 

[RoadDukie]

Yes not even close about 60 grams. Made of styrofoam. I got mine from Amazon

Does this include a transmitter as well?

 

[raaizin]

Yes! 4 props, 2 batteries, charging cable and transmitter. Just make sure you fly in a big field these things can get away from you fast
p51
https://www.amazon.com/VOLANTEXRC-A...2796&sprefix=rc+p51+plane,aps,128&sr=8-7&th=1

p40
https://www.amazon.com/VOLANTEXRC-C...59192909&sprefix=rc+plane,aps,225&sr=8-6&th=1

 

[alcyon]

Those are cheap and works well, but I bought a more complicated helicopter as those planes move too fast for me and difficult to spot at such speeds.

 

[raaizin]

You need a big field and I use 1/4 to 1/2 throttle once it’s up

 

[Nessism1]

Cool! Are they light enough to not need FAA registration?
The limit is 250 grams / 8.8 ounces.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/blog-article-572853-do-i-have-to-register-my-rc-plane/

I flew RC planes for many years, and NOBODY I'm aware of had FAA registration. I never even heard of such a thing, before reading your post here. That said, my experience is some years ago. Can't imagine anyone jumping through a hoop like that, though.

 

[Nessism1]

Sorry for the drift, but the tiny little $25 RC helicopters they sell on Amazon are full on amazing. The gyros they use make them remarkably stable. Great stocking stuffers for Christmastime. Adults and kids alike. They take a pretty good knock without breaking, too.

 

[RedSpider]

I have the silver version of the P-51 and enjoy it thoroughly. The beginner mode is very docile. The intermediate is fun and plenty for most flying. The expert setting is quite a handful and very responsive, but if you arent 3-4 mistakes high, you may find yourself on the ground before you even know what's happening. And its surprisingly quick, give it everything and it climbs like a rocket and will quickly get away from you if you arent diligent. My front yard is five acres and it uses every bit of it in a dang hurry. I actually feel like I need a larger area for this little beast.

I flew RC planes for many years, and NOBODY I'm aware of had FAA registration. I never even heard of such a thing, before reading your post here. That said, my experience is some years ago. Can't imagine anyone jumping through a hoop like that, though.

The rules have changed a lot in the last decade or two. My relatives on my mothers side have property up in northern Michigan where we vacation and there are lots of farmland and orchards to fly around, and the last time I was up there, there was a note to not even think about flying on their property or anyone else's unless I notified and had written permission from the local sheriff's office because they had gotten very strict about it. This was in addition to the FAA registration and everything else. Sheesh..

 

[Nessism1]

Back when I was active, most folk flying at designated fields in my area had Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) membership. I wonder if AMA membership covers the FAA concerns? Sorry, I didn't research, just thinking out loud.

 

[RedSpider]

It doesnt, but jumping through the hoops to get right with the FAA really isnt a big deal.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/blog-article-572853-do-i-have-to-register-my-rc-plane/

 

[MRC01]

I flew RC planes for many years, and NOBODY I'm aware of had FAA registration. I never even heard of such a thing, before reading your post here. That said, my experience is some years ago. Can't imagine anyone jumping through a hoop like that, though.

I used to fly R/C planes back like 30 and more years ago, and the general rule was don't fly within 5 miles of an airport and keep it below 400' AGL (above ground level). Back then you had to see the plane to control it, so those constraints were no big deal and you could fly pretty much anything you want, minimal size & weight constraints. Yet over the years with the expansion of drones that can fly BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight), and plenty of idiots flying their drones in places they shouldn't and interfering with manned flight (whether accidentally or intentionally), we've entered an era requiring more rules & regulations.