Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2003

Do you have any RC flying experience?  If not, flying wings may not be the
best thing to learn on.  I, too, love flying wings, but I'm glad I learned
on conventional trainers.  Flying wings are neat planes, but they have some
quirks.  Swept, tapered wings (like the Zagi) tip stall if you get them too
slow.  Also, a flying wing is stealthy.  The lack of a fuselage and tail
makes them hard to see, especially looking straight on, like when you land.
On the up side, my Zagi has taken abuse that would've turned conventional
models into toothpicks.  The only thing that breaks is the plastic canopy.
I've seen Zagi combos as cheap as $185.  I have no experience with the
Ele-Bee. I fear you're going to be hard pressed to find a new flying wing,
radio gear and charger for $150 or less.

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Morris Lee
morris.lee@verizon.net

Your best bet for finding a setup for $150 is to buy used.  As
previously posted by someone else, by the time you add up the cost of
the plane, radio, and charger, it's way over.  Remember that the radio
you buy will need to have mixing capablities in order to get the
flying wing surfaces to move properly.  Also, make sure you get all of
these items in the package:  plane, motor, prop, speed control,
battery, radio (transmitter, receiver, 2 servos), charger.

If you are looking for something to fly in your backyard/schoolyard
and want to do some mild aerobatics, take a look at the Aerobird.  For
the complete setup, it is right at $150 and is a ball to fly.  Read
more at:

http://www.redshangarone.com/mall/products/hobby_zone/hbz6000.asp

Brian Gaither
Red's Hangar One
www.redshangarone.com