Is this a good beginner plane?
1803190
Yes.....however the better choice is the eflite apprentice 15e......I flew the super cub....and as a new pilot...found that the apprentice is more forgiving.....it also offers beginner ...intermediate....and advanced flight contols onthe transmitter.....if I had to do it all over I would get the eflite apprentice instead.....it comes with the transmitter....so you also ddon'thave to worry about other items....it is reasy to fly....at about the same cost.....check you tube for vids on the appentice.....videos from "willie hill" are very helpfull
1803191
Yes it is. I found the super cub very easy to fly as a beginner. It is also a tough old bird. I would recommend disconnecting ACT before flying. It can usually cause more problems than it prevents.
682636
I think it is the perfect model plane for the 12 year old who is building his first model plane! Not the best model quality-wise but perfect for practice.
1567754
I am a novice, but I do recommend this heli, very easy to fly. I did go out on utube and made some changes they recommended to the tail rotor, better battery, lighter balance bar. I reversed the rotors to give more clearance but stripped out the screws and had problems after that. Very durable and fun to fly.
1987163
Not good for a beginner. Hard to fly and didn5 last long. Get a small model to start off.
1610622
I believe that anyone can fly this plane. I have been flying planes and helicopters for a few years now and this is one of the best planes I have bought for the price. Make sure you buy some extra batteries ( I bought a 4 pack of 180 mAH 3.7v) and I'm glad I did because I have even more fun flying. But back to the plane. You also need a controller that is compatible with the aircraft ( something like dsmx 2 technology) what's good about this plane is that if you break it you can buy basically any part required to fix it. It is pretty durable if you take care of it. Definitely a great buy and we'll worth the money... also it can fly in pretty gusty winds for how light weight it is. If you or someone you know is a beginner, tell them to get this plane
1551074
This is a complete ready to fly RC plane. It is geared for the new flyer and the only thing extra you might need is a couple more batteries. I would recommend that you learn on a simulator and practice. Have a ball you will enjoy. If you have problems flying the first few times, spare parts are available. So to barrow the commercial, "just go do it".
459113
I personally like it.. if you're a beginner is great but upgrade in the future
1372240
Well there are much better aircraft to lean with as this one will not take too many hard landings. You may want to look at the Vapor if you want something small. It is lighter and less likely to break if you have to land it a little hard.
1022374
very light weight Styrofoam. I am a beginner pilot and this plane is too fragile for the learning curve needed for beginners. first flight caused wing damage that required modification of the design. after that a few successful flights, but lifetime of the plane was limited to only a couple of crashes. only one control surface means that any wind will effect performance catastrophically. a good deal if you have some piloting experience, but definitely not for a beginner.
418787
In my opinion, yes. I used it to get proficient in all orientations/basic flight maneuvers. However, nothing beats actual flight time for progressing in this hobby.
1372238
It is a very cool looking & fun plane, but takes some patience to learn to fly it as a beginner. Maneuvers pretty quickly due to all the wing surface and short fuselage. Go for it, but "learn" out in a non-wind day & big tall grassy area until you get used to landing it. Have fun!!
1186686
this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous... » Read More this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. « Show Less
477163
I have this plane and it is great. Full function of aielerons and flaps if you want them. I'm an intermediate flyer and had no trouble handling it.
824670
I gave one to my 9 year old daughter last year and she flies it very well. If your boy can be calm and is fairly responsible, then he will be fine. Order a couple extra top propellers because that's the piece that takes the most abuse. Also, be sure to unplug the battery after use as running Lipo batteries dead ruins them. This helicopter is a good way to get into flying or teach kids, and its a far better buy than the cheaper ones you can get at Walmart as most hobby shops and many online retailers stock replacement parts.
1280554
Yes and it is actually a very good plane for a beginner. You could go on Ebay and get an older Stanley plane and do a refurbish job on it, however, I would not recommend that for a beginner. This is a good, solid and very usable plane (one of my "go to" planes" Get on Youtube and learn to do "scary sharpening" with sandpaper and you will have a plane blade you can shave with and a plane with will leave the wood glassy smooth. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
430199
I would have to check but I sadly would not recommend this plane. The front handle fell off 2nd use. The adjustment is sloppy and awkward. The depth knob is not pinned on so if there is any tension such asa adjusting on the fly the knob backs off rather then adjusting the blade. It will produce good shavings but the repeatability is an issue.
685224
Yes I think it would be. It is a nice big model and the instructions are pretty clear. I worked with my 12 year old grandson to build the B-29 bomber and other than me using a blade to remove the pieces from the sheets and helping with some of the gluing (to keep the outside as clean as possible) he was able to figure out what needed to be done and how to do it. It was a nice shared experience. Have fun. I know your cousin will.