What's a good beginner plane for a large 5 acre area with a grass runway?

Joe C.
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Flying R/C for 20+ years. Numerous awards in racing & combat. R/C Instructor, enjoy helping folks soar to their goals.

 

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Shopper conversation with Joe C. on June 20, 2016

Joe C.
Hello! How may I assist your shopping experience? Did you have a question about the planes we offer?
looking for a beginner plane
Joe C.
great, how much room do you have to fly?
5acres plus
Joe C.
do you have a smooth grass runway?
yes
Joe C.
ok our best trainer is the Apprentice featuring the SAFE system
are you familar with SAFE?

Apprentice S 15e RTF with SAFE Technology

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Apprentice S 15e RTF with SAFE Technology

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no
Joe C.
SAFE offers 3 flight modes: beginner, intermediate and expert. Beginner mode stops the plane from rolling (into the ground-- common when learning).
All modes offer a "panic button" you can press if you get disoriented which auto levels the aircraft from any attitude.
this RTF (ready to fly) package comes with all items you need to get started in the box
ok , what are my choices and cost of beginner planes
Joe C.
battyer and charger too
we also offer the Delta Ray and Sport cub s with SAFE

Delta Ray RTF with SAFE Technology

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and the sportsman s+ has "auto land"

Sport Cub S RTF with SAFE Technology

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Sportsman S+ RTF (Gen 2)

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I've added these items to your "ideas" to the right. Do you see them? (can you click them to see details?)

Sportsman S+ RTF (Gen 2)

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whats the price range
Joe C.
do you see the "ideas" window?
(it has all prices listed)
looking
Joe C.
great
a friend suggested the night vapor
Joe C.
the night vapor is a very easy flyer, but not well suited for outdoors
any breeze over 2 mph will blow it away
but for calm nights it is a lot of fun
and relatively durable too
but you need to be careful how you pick it up and store it
have you seen one?
which one thats above the vapor is most durable
Joe C.
the sport cub S is very light
especially if flown over tall grass
but it can't take off from grass being so small
(so you need to hand launch it and just let it settle into the grass)

Sport Cub S RTF with SAFE Technology

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what is the bnf vs rtf
Joe C.
rtf comes with transmitter, bnf does not
can i get sport cub s with extra battery and extra props
Joe C.
sure

150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery

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if I buy 2 complete pkgs with extra stuff for both what kind of pkg . deal can you do
Joe C.
sorry we only advise on product info
ok , extra parts and bat. are on web page
Joe C.
right, I put the battery on the right
thanks
Joe C.
you're welcome
how about extra props for cub s
Joe C.
did you find them?
no
Joe C.
I'll show you

Prop and Spinner: 130 x 70

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Prop and Spinner: 130 x 70

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here you go
thanks again
Joe C.

Prop and Spinner: 130 x 70

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you're welcome