These planes are great if you don't wish to put in a lot of building time on your first plane. If you wish to get in the air sooner than an ARF might be for you. These planes come unassembled with pre-cut balsa pieces and roll out plans, from which you build the plane from scratch. You'll need a .40 size engine, as well, but don't get anything to fancy first time around. Even the lower price engine will last a long time with just a little care.
Radio Start out with a four-channel radio for now.
Of 5,6, and 7 channels till later as you become more experienced. This is why many newcomers to the sport quit right off the bat, because they try to fly on their own and there is only one outcome a crash, with the loss of your plane and perhaps injury to a bystander. We have a 500' grass strip flying site, located on the north side of Rt.25A in Shoreham, across from the Shoreham High School at the north end of Defense Hill Road. This field is maintained by voluntary help from club members, with funds from the club treasury. Field hours are from 9am till dusk 7 Days a week.