Beginner plane under 100$

i just got my mini f4u. i know CG is about 50mm from the LE. but how do i check if its correct. should i check it with the plane upsidedown or upright position. i got is correct when the plane is upside down but if check it again with the plane on upright position its too nose heavy.

+1 for the Bixler, I bought the pnp set with TX, RX, Battery etc.. and another spare ARF kit.

I can now fly reasonably well and land almost every time. I would also invest in CF rods for the fuse and wings and a few rolls of cloth tape.

Also, when I first started I removed the aierlon servos and flew with just rudder and elevator. Then as I advanced out the servo's back in.

Also, make sure you get an ESC with BEC, that will make sure if your battery is almost out, you will still have power to the servo's for a safe landing.

Perhaps it's not BEC. I mean't the esc that monitor voltage and then cut off power to the motor but allow servo control for a safe landing. What is that called?

Originally posted by rcmodelreviews. Originally posted by Parksie Also, make sure you get an ESC with BEC, that will make sure if your battery is almost out, you will still have power to the servo's for a safe landing. How else are you going to power your RC gear if you don't have a BEC or ESC with a BEC?

the same way nitro boys have for years EX battery.
and IF you pick an ESC ment for nicad/nimh battery you could
but you would have to dig way back to find one that would mess up your lipo.

As a newbe I waisted approx $275 on a Hobby Zone super mini cub,and then a hobbyzone stratos,twin engin.What was i thinking?I got 5 minutes of flying time befor I crashed each one,on different days,in an attempt to learn to fly .I could have bought,a Bixler 2,and had a much more enjoyable experience as a newbee.That would be my choice as a trailner.If you dont want to go through the pain of crashing all the time and throwing away money The bixler is Large ,flys slow,recovers well,and gives you a 4 channel radio,and ailerons,to steer with,if you choose.I love the design.I build all my planes from scratch now with hot wire foam cutters.But if i had to do it all over again I would definatly buy the Hobbyking Bixler 2.