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[johnny_laser]

Hi All I'm a complete newbie to RC planes but after reading various post from different sites have made my mind up to buy a Diamond 2500

But I need some advice, I've read that maybe the sevo's will need to be quickly replaced as the ones that come with the plane are a bit fragile also the Tx maybe needs to be changed.

So can anyone suggest a nice future proof Tx and a full set of servos,
One day way way in the future I'd like a Jet plane so i need to make sure my Tx is up to it.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Johnny_laser

[Steve W]

Not sure about a Tx but if I were you I'd get a trainer plane first, something like a Bixler or an Easy Star before you try a big glider like that - they're easily repaired when you crash (and you will!) and will get you started in RC with far less frustration and cost.

All the best

[Coyote]

Hi Hobby, welcome to FPVUK. A good future proof tx would be a Futaba 9 or a 7. They should keep most people in channels unless you go down the full house glided setup with too many toys

[MarkLincs]

Hi All I'm a complete newbie to RC planes but after reading various post from different sites have made my mind up to buy a Diamond 2500

But I need some advice, I've read that maybe the sevo's will need to be quickly replaced as the ones that come with the plane are a bit fragile also the Tx maybe needs to be changed.

So can anyone suggest a nice future proof Tx and a full set of servos,
One day way way in the future I'd like a Jet plane so i need to make sure my Tx is up to it.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Johnny_laser

Right 1st thing learn to fly...

Recommend a WoT 4 Foamy learn to fly it....  make sure you can do all the basic stuff...  that means take off/land/circuits both ways/ figure 8's understand the stall points on planes and loops and rolls.  You must really learn this stuff 1st Line of Sight flying...


The Diamond glider I have one.. not for a beginner unless you have a mate who will buddy lead you and teach you to fly it.

I can fly and mine already has a bent wing spar lmao

transmiter the Futaba 9cap/7cap/ the 10c on 35mhz if you can find one

[dogzilla]

Hi All I'm a complete newbie to RC planes but after reading various post from different sites have made my mind up to buy a Diamond 2500

Woah dude not so fast Learn to fly on something a little cheaper first.

I suggest something like the V2 Trainer from flying wings. Nice easy to fly and it's tough and won't break.

[electrotor]

Hi All I'm a complete newbie to RC planes but after reading various post from different sites have made my mind up to buy a Diamond 2500

The Diamond 2500 looks like a fine model but you should treat it as something to aspire to flying. If you even attempt to fly it as a complete newbie you will reduce it to pieces of broken foam in less time than it is taking to write this reply. You will then have lost a lot of money and become frustrated and disheartened. Any time a newbie tells me they are going to buy a slick looking model and learn to fly with it I advise them to buy also a large black plastic bag.
Take the advice of the guys here and start with a trainer, then work up to the Diamond as maybe a second or better still a third model. You will not regret this approach but you will regret starting with a performance model like the Diamond.

[Miles]

Wot 4 as first plane, right...
I am with the Ez* option. Far easier to fly than my Wot 4.

TX wise, go for a Futaba 7 or 9. Or a JR, just make its 35MHZ.

[johnny_laser]

Thanks for all your responses, i totally take on board what your saying about starting out with the Diamond so will look fro a trainer 1st using a Futaba 7 or 9 depending on the price.

Can anyone recommend a good supplier? preferbobly in the UK

Thanks

Johnny_laser

[Miles]

For what? Plane or TX.

For a TX, ebay is your friend. New, they are several hundred pounds.
Have you picked a trainer, does your local model shop sell it? Or you can get the Bixler online.

[MarkLincs]

i'd recommend BMFA classifieds for 2nd hand tranny and even a trainer model although find an electric trainer plane...

[johnny_laser]

I'm just looking at the servoshop in the UK can anyone recommend them?

For the plane, i'l take a look on ebay for the Tx

[dogzilla]

I've used servoshop they were quick and no hassle.

[johnny_laser]

I'l be looking to make a purchase towards the end of March for my birthday.

thanks for all your advise.

[Miles]

Got my fox from them, postage could of been faster, but thats when comparing to GC. It was very reasonable and I will probably buy from them again.

[Flypoppa]

I have bought from the Servo shop and Giant cod. Both OK in my book.
As for a trainer, an Easystar MK1 if you can get one or clone such as a Bixler, Sky surfer. the Bix or SS are good FPV platforms. Loads of space.
But buy a kit. Building will give you the experience that you will need for the future.