"Late entry here, but I just purchased the Bixler today. My previous flying experience was a HobbyZone Super Cub (a starter park-flyer for just over $100 with no ailerons). The Bixler will be the perfect next step for me because it provides ailerons…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brandon Hightower Mar 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
HI guys, new member here; I am just starting out on the road to an all singing all dancing self-built hovering drone; but let’s not run before we can walk; so I would be grateful for your advice on…Continue
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Martin Hannington replied to Martin Hannington's discussion newcomer"Thanks guys I will look at the Hobbyking UK store, I’m now wondering if it maybe a better idea to start with a basic Arducopter as I think they are easier to fly; I more want to get into the building and drone aspect of it.
Anyone started with…"
"I think it depends on what type of learner you are. If youre the type that can learn by reading then internet forums and a cheap simulator are all you need to learn to take off and fly a plane like a Bixler. I dont think an organized field and an…"
Alan replied to Martin Hannington's discussion newcomer"Hi Martin
The Bixler is a good plane to start off with and it is supplied by HobbyKing. They have just opened a UK store, see http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_power_Search.asp
Given you have no experiece flying RC planes then…"
"Over where? The Bixler is a great plane to start with, its also known as the SkySurfer."
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HI guys, new member here; I am just starting out on the road to an all singing all dancing self-built hovering drone; but let’s not run before we can walk; so I would be grateful for your advice on my first projectI see that on DIY drones US they are saying that a Hobbyking Bixler Rc plane is a good place to start; as I don’t have any Esperance flying Rc planes do you agree? And I see that to order it in from the US costs a lot in postage so can you get them over here?I would love to hear your…See More
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