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**retiredflyer** · Oct 9, 2015, 03:54 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Well, I have found that eventually you become overwhelmed with TOO many planes. You get up in the morning and stand there and spend an hour trying to decide what plane(s) to fly that day. And maybe it's me, but each plane is unique in its flight characteristics so you really lose some of your edge if you don't fly a particular model a lot. You will eventually gravitate to several planes you REALLY like anyway.
That being said, your original question....I have one ultimate deciding factor when enough is enough.....my loving spouse! I get the "look" and I know it's time to cool it. For a while!

Keith

**Loneflier** · Oct 9, 2015, 08:59 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

RetiredFlyer is correct. All the planes have a unique feel in the air, and some are more fun than others. The problem with too many planes comes when your house starts to look like an airplane hanger in every spare room and corner, and you buy radios with 250 model memories to try to consolidate planes into one or two radios. I can't tell you how many times I thought I had the right radio for a certain plane, and get to the field only to find that I left the correct radio at home. The other problem with too many planes is that you stop buying or building new ones since you wonder where you will put it once it is finished! I have gotten to where I am ranking my favorites to fly, and starting to combine those that I want to sell at the next club swap meet so that I can make room for new ones!

Yes, it is an addiction, but better than some that you could have!! :D

**XF-15DCC** · Oct 9, 2015, 11:05 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Being a semi new to the hobby I have 2 planes and only one is built to fly. I have a boat load of fun with the FMS 1280. I have a tactic 850 and I'm thinking about seeing if I can do flaperons and/or spoilers into the mix and see how it reacts. It has some "battle scars" but still flies. The other plane in a box is a seagull Yak 52 that I won and will be a winter project.

I'm on the hunt for a next step plane from the 1280. Maybe a Flyzone Beaver. I do have a small list of planes that I would like, mostly 1920-40 racers. I love the lines on those planes. What I would like..

Ryan STA 44"
Radial Rocket
Curtiss P-6E

**PappaBear** · Oct 9, 2015, 12:16 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

The biggest problem with all these models is where does one store them all unless you have an enormous house, garage, or hangar. Over the years you can accumulate quite a few models and as several people have already stated they all have different flying and handling characteristics.

Before I emigrated to the US, I had over 100 R/C model aircraft of various sizes, and enjoyed flying most of them.

Before anyone asks, no I didn't bring them with me when I cam here, although I have brought 10 with me. In answer to the question, can you have too many models. I don't know.

However I do know I won't be able to build and fly all the aircraft I would like to in my life time.

Martin.

**ryramZ** · Oct 9, 2015, 03:18 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

It's great having many planes to choose from.
Some do better in higher winds than others. Some are easier to see or have lights which makes flying in near darkness possible.
Some go fast, some go slow, some need conditions to be just right, others don't care.
Some transport better as well.
You know how when you bring that one to the field there are only certain ones that you can transport with it.
When the big Carbon Z t28 comes I'm forced to bring smaller 3s planes with it.

Too many is a good problem to have if you ask me. It's fun when something rekindles your interest in one that's been gathering dust. Then you go fly it and it's like oh yeah, I remember this one, it's awesome!
Ryan

**OV10** · Oct 9, 2015, 05:47 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

ABSOLUTELY AGREE Ryan and couldn't have expressed it any better.
It must be we all drank from the same Kool Aid bucket somewhere early on into the venture!!!!

**jordan1387** · Oct 9, 2015, 05:55 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

I used to feel guilty for wanting so many. I would try to be happy with what I have and only stick with the main few that I want and not buy so many I don't need. I mean I am happy with what I have but there are so many more I want! If I only stuck with a few I would be constantly wanting to buy more. So I think I'll just accept the fact that I have an addiction and be happy with having a ton of planes lol.

**farmflyer** · Oct 9, 2015, 07:28 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

I'm sure there is a limit I think that number would be different for everyone depending on different factors. I just haven't reached that number yet thank God!

**Rocketeer** · Oct 10, 2015, 09:58 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Greetings Jordan,

I'd be more than happy to eliviate your concern and list all of the planes I have but, I'm not sure how much server space the MRC forum computer(s) have left and I'd hate to crash the system!!! :D :D :D

I will say that judging from your list you have a waaays to go before you need to become concerned.
If you complete your "want" list you'll still end up a few short :) :) :) :) by general standards .

Just enjoy the ride......

Bill L.
In Okla.

**jordan1387** · Oct 10, 2015, 10:57 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

[quote=Rocketeer]
Greetings Jordan,

I'd be more than happy to eliviate your concern and list all of the planes I have but, I'm not sure how much server space the MRC forum computer(s) have left and I'd hate to crash the system!!! :D :D :D

I will say that judging from your list you have a waaays to go before you need to become concerned.
If you complete your "want" list you'll still end up a few short :) :) :) :) by general standards .

Just enjoy the ride......

It's only been a few days since I started this thread and I've already added 3 more jets from freewing to my want list..lol.

**Pheonix** · Oct 11, 2015, 12:45 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Originally posted by jordan1387

Originally posted by Rocketeer

Greetings Jordan,

I'd be more than happy to eliviate your concern and list all of the planes I have but, I'm not sure how much server space the MRC forum computer(s) have left and I'd hate to crash the system!!! :D :D :D

I will say that judging from your list you have a waaays to go before you need to become concerned.
If you complete your "want" list you'll still end up a few short :) :) :) :) by general standards .

Just enjoy the ride......

It's only been a few days since I started this thread and I've already added 3 more jets from freewing to my want list..lol.

Well, I added 2 more to my air force and planning to order the new Mustang by Horizon and perhaps a Yak jet. I think I am around 50 or so now.

**jordan1387** · Oct 11, 2015, 07:54 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Originally posted by Pheonix

Originally posted by jordan1387

Originally posted by Rocketeer

Greetings Jordan,

I'd be more than happy to eliviate your concern and list all of the planes I have but, I'm not sure how much server space the MRC forum computer(s) have left and I'd hate to crash the system!!! :D :D :D

I will say that judging from your list you have a waaays to go before you need to become concerned.
If you complete your "want" list you'll still end up a few short :) :) :) :) by general standards .

Just enjoy the ride......

It's only been a few days since I started this thread and I've already added 3 more jets from freewing to my want list..lol.

Well, I added 2 more to my air force and planning to order the new Mustang by Horizon and perhaps a Yak jet. I think I am around 50 or so now.

I'll probably end up at 50 if I keep this up even though I think 30 is more than enough!

**doctormike** · Oct 11, 2015, 09:58 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

I have 52 and counting, as they get larger. I must say that I am much more selective than I used to be. I put 2 1/2" finishing nails in the wall and hang them by the tail wheel. Works great! I also hang them from the ceiling (12 ft.). Each one is numbered and the nylon cords run over to and down the wall where it is tied off. I use a hangmans noose around the props. I have a 6 ft. w.s. Grumman Widgeon still in the box. I have no idea where that thing will go when finished! Doc

**Pheonix** · Oct 11, 2015, 11:03 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

I still have 2 in the box (T-45 and SBD). I made a rack in my garage and hung many on the wall and on the shelves that were put in when we purchased the house. I have planes all over the place :).

**doctormike** · Oct 11, 2015, 01:33 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

There should be an RC planes anonymous! I can't help myself! They say knowing you have a problem is half the battle. What about the other half?! Is it so wrong to spend your whole life loving airplanes? Doc

**jordan1387** · Oct 11, 2015, 04:56 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Originally posted by doctormike

There should be an RC planes anonymous! I can't help myself! They say knowing you have a problem is half the battle. What about the other half?! Is it wrong to spend your whole life loving airplanes? Doc

Exactly, I can't help myself either! As long as you can afford it I don't see anything wrong with it. I spend a lot of time and money on this hobby, but it's better than other things we could be doing! I tell my mom it's not like I'm out partying or buying drugs or stuff like that. All we're doing is flying airplanes!

**Capt. Crunch** · Oct 11, 2015, 05:11 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

Hi Jordan
You can never have too many planes! I'm usually looking for the next one before the one I ordered even arrives.

Best hobby I've ever had

**Ben** · Oct 14, 2015, 10:37 PM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

My progression of thoughts in the hobby.
2011: I just like these park zone planes. The pz gunfighter mustang is the fastest plane i will ever want.
2011, later in the summer: Ok, so I got my CG checked on this world models corsair. Can you show me how to tune the engine?
2012: I will never have so many planes and so big that I cant just put them all in the back of my truck (important quote here)
2012: Acquire my first .60 size nitro, top-flite P-47 ARF. I have to take the wings off to put it in the back of my truck.
2013: Starmax P-51, huge foamie. Junk. Later FMS Hellcat 55 inch, good flying plane, just weak retracts.
2015: lets just fast forward to this. I now have a dedicated 10x6 trailer to pull behind my truck with my airplanes stowed in it. I am still at the 60 size, but I was up to 30cc for short while. Honestly I think I will end up next summer with a 50 cc size warbird and that will be the end of it. Really. Seriously. Yep, 50cc then no more. That is it. Yep. Sure is. uhhuh

**Hippie 64** · Oct 21, 2015, 07:06 AM

RE: Is there such a thing as too many planes?

I started out with a Flyzone Piper mini 3 channel just to play around in the yard with . Holy crap I'm hooked !!! I'm at 15 I think. My pool table is full , my room , even on our guest bed . The only way to have too many is when your wife says so !

Then I show her how nice a plane looks and she's says ok .........

Rktr still waiting for my house sitting invite while your out of town :D

Bryan

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