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**jsteinb95** · 06-16-2008, 09:33 PM

I am shopping for a plane. Which one do you think I should buy?

Pic #1 - Hangar 9 F-22 Raptor (Gas)

Pic #2 - E-flite F-15 Eagle (Electric)

Pic #3 - ParkZone T-28 Trojan (Electric)

EDIT: Please tell me why you voted for that plane!

Thanks!

**bd43** · 06-16-2008, 10:06 PM

The Hangar 9 F22 is supposed to be a descent flying delta wing as H9 added addition surface area on the leading edge of the wings for lift while also adding some frontal surfaces to slow it down a little. Without an experienced pilot with you on the buddy box system, it might be a handful.

The F-15 Eagle will be a rocket! Tends to move fast, will either keep up with Shawn's trainer, or blow past it. Because of it's speed relative to size it'll disappear more quickly and for the novice pilot, some will loose orientation and end up driving it into the ground. You really have to fly ahead of this one.

The T-28 was a descent trainer back in it's day. In the R/C scaled size, it's okay. I'm not sure what level of flying you're at, but typically low winged planes require a little more skill than the high wings. Problem with scale R/C airplanes is they are limited in the wing surface thus lacking lift meaning you're going to have to fly faster to keep it in the air. You'll have to land at speed and note the stall speed might surprise you so stay lively on the throttle. I think this one might be okay to try out.

**CHEMIKER** · 06-16-2008, 10:14 PM

My vote shouldn't count, I just like the looks of the F-15. I'll hide now...

**jsteinb95** · 06-16-2008, 10:16 PM

Thanks Daryl. I really dig the F-22...the only thing I don't like about it is the prop and I'm not sure if I was to go gas.

I'm still a beginner pilot, but I'm pretty confident that I could fly these planes. This may not be saying much, but I have been flying the stryker B with LiPos. It's almost as fast as the stryker C. I'm guessing it will do about 50-55 mph with the LiPos, at full throttle.

**wrightme43** · 06-16-2008, 11:24 PM

On the t-28 vote only because it looks cool. I have no experince and couldnt begin to say why.

**christod1** · 06-17-2008, 04:19 AM

I'd go for the F 15. I dont know the specs of the planes so i went for which looks better. The Raptor looks good as well but like you said J, the prop in front doesn't look that great...

**Doorag** · 06-17-2008, 04:26 AM

I chose #3 because it's the closest thing to an F4U Corsair.

**wolfc70** · 06-17-2008, 05:06 AM

If you are a beginner I would definitely stay with an electric plane. Gas is a whole different element when it comes to anything RC. I dabbled in planes for a while, then after crashing soooo many times I decided to just stick with cars. I also swore off of gas after I flew my first brushless electric, just charge and fly, no carb adjusstments, fuel hoses to slip off, dead glow plug igniters, et cetera.

madmanmaigret · 06-17-2008, 06:22 AM

i didnt think of the problems wolf said but the f-15 looks the coolest and I was thinking that if you had a sudden urge ( I never plan anything...) to go fly you could just gas up and go..... no carging or waiting to charge, also if you were out flying and the charge ran dead... you could just put in more gas.... I am not an expert at this at all (or a novice for that matter just my worthless two cents)

**Hellgate** · 06-17-2008, 06:34 AM

The T-28, props look funny on a jet. The T-28 is a great looking plane, a better flyier I'd assume.

View Poll Results: Which plane should I buy?
F-22	4	20.00%
F-15	9	45.00%
T-28	7	35.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2008, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
bd43 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 453 Rep Power: 21 Member #458	Re: What should I get? The Hangar 9 F22 is supposed to be a descent flying delta wing as H9 added addition surface area on the leading edge of the wings for lift while also adding some frontal surfaces to slow it down a little. Without an experienced pilot with you on the buddy box system, it might be a handful. The F-15 Eagle will be a rocket! Tends to move fast, will either keep up with Shawn's trainer, or blow past it. Because of it's speed relative to size it'll disappear more quickly and for the novice pilot, some will loose orientation and end up driving it into the ground. You really have to fly ahead of this one. The T-28 was a descent trainer back in it's day. In the R/C scaled size, it's okay. I'm not sure what level of flying you're at, but typically low winged planes require a little more skill than the high wings. Problem with scale R/C airplanes is they are limited in the wing surface thus lacking lift meaning you're going to have to fly faster to keep it in the air. You'll have to land at speed and note the stall speed might surprise you so stay lively on the throttle. I think this one might be okay to try out. __________________

06-16-2008, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
CHEMIKER Nerd Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Bike: Unimaginably fast red 2007 FZ6 Posts: 648 Rep Power: 21 Member #1596	Re: What should I get? My vote shouldn't count, I just like the looks of the F-15. I'll hide now... __________________ Motovation Sliders \| Pazzo Shorty Levers \| BD43 Headlight Mod \| FAZR6's Fender Eliminator

06-16-2008, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: What should I get? Thanks Daryl. I really dig the F-22...the only thing I don't like about it is the prop and I'm not sure if I was to go gas. I'm still a beginner pilot, but I'm pretty confident that I could fly these planes. This may not be saying much, but I have been flying the stryker B with LiPos. It's almost as fast as the stryker C. I'm guessing it will do about 50-55 mph with the LiPos, at full throttle. Last edited by jsteinb95; 06-16-2008 at 11:28 PM..

06-16-2008, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,174 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: What should I get? On the t-28 vote only because it looks cool. I have no experince and couldnt begin to say why. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

06-17-2008, 04:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
christod1 Just a member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhodes, Greece Bike: Naked 07 FZ6 Posts: 487 Rep Power: 9 Member #967	Re: What should I get? I'd go for the F 15. I dont know the specs of the planes so i went for which looks better. The Raptor looks good as well but like you said J, the prop in front doesn't look that great... __________________ Life is too short.You got to stop and look around once in a while cause you might miss it.

06-17-2008, 04:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: What should I get? I chose #3 because it's the closest thing to an F4U Corsair. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

06-17-2008, 05:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 423 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	Re: What should I get? If you are a beginner I would definitely stay with an electric plane. Gas is a whole different element when it comes to anything RC. I dabbled in planes for a while, then after crashing soooo many times I decided to just stick with cars. I also swore off of gas after I flew my first brushless electric, just charge and fly, no carb adjusstments, fuel hoses to slip off, dead glow plug igniters, et cetera. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

06-17-2008, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: What should I get? i didnt think of the problems wolf said but the f-15 looks the coolest and I was thinking that if you had a sudden urge ( I never plan anything...) to go fly you could just gas up and go..... no carging or waiting to charge, also if you were out flying and the charge ran dead... you could just put in more gas.... I am not an expert at this at all (or a novice for that matter just my worthless two cents) __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

06-17-2008, 06:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,297 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: What should I get? The T-28, props look funny on a jet. The T-28 is a great looking plane, a better flyier I'd assume. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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