need opinions on first beginners plane

[twoeagles46]

first of all im 73 years old,- that said,.im looking for a nice beginners plane to fly,im not as spry at the controls as I once was ,ive looked at a lot and finally came down to these 2, the carbon cub s+ 1.3 or the mini apprentice s rtf both seem vary nice ,and seem to fit the bill as I have never flown a rc plane before and these 2 seem as they would help teach me to fly a plane witch one is best , or should I be looking at something different ,the only thing that I fear are fly aways too old to c run after them, thats a concern,
I have used rc controls before as I have 3 drones 1 beginners quad copter ,1 high speer boat drown and 1 large xiiro drone, 3 rc cars, and 3 large rc speed boats, now I want to try planes never had one before , I would really like to hear from all with their opinions all would be considered thank you ,twoeagles

[mr.frankenjet]

I have seen the carbon cub, both are great planes. The cub a bit larger and has a gps flight envelope that will fly the plane back over you if you get to far away. The apprentice a bit smaller both with safe that makes these planes really hard to get out of control. Either way be sure to start with an instructor to get you started, takes allot more time to get the hang of flying but that's what keeps it exciting. Good luck and happy landings

[twoeagles46]

well thank you mr.franenjet ill see if theirs a instructor around here I looked for one once before but couldn't find any plane flying not so popular around here, that's why im looking for something I can teach my self on. theres a small open lake here so every one has rc boats that's the big thing here. I would also like to get floats fore witch ever plane i get so maybe I could try taking of from the water also. thanks again for the helpful ideas.

twoeagles

[ICM]

If you're set on RTF, you might also consider the Apprentice STS 1.5. Its bigger, easier to see in the air, floats available and currently 10% off at Horizon bringing cost to within $15 of Carbon Cub. You might also consider a BNF and apply the $ saved to a better transmitter and charger. Should you progress beyond trainers, you'll likely find the the RTF versions inadequate. You should also google the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) website. Under the Media and Resources tab, enter your location and you can find clubs and flying fields near you with beginner instruction programs. BTW, I began 2 1/2 years ago at 72 with no RC experience. Went the Apprentice BNF route and learned at an AMA club 35 minutes away, Bought a lightly used Spektrum DX9 from a local seller and a good charger. I now have 13 planes up to 6s and no need to replace the Tx or charger. Still fly the Apprentice on occasion.

[twoeagles46]

wow this is all great stuff, thanks icm, ill try what you say to do and ill look at the apprentice 1.5, and im totally open to all suggestions at this point,want as much info as I can get before I do any thing.all and any possibilities are open. I want to thank you and all who may respond to this post you people are great.

twoeagles

[PappaBear]

Hi TwoEagels,

I would advise joining an R/C Flying club they will be able to advise you on a suitable trainer and they will be able to teach you to fly it without crashing. Please see the link below, this will take you the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Enter your ZIP code and you will be presented with a list of clubs in your area. You may well find the club has a trainer they will give you a trial lesson with so you know what to expect when you have your own model. Excellent advice from ICM above.

https://www.modelaircraft.org/club-finder

I hope this helps you.

[twoeagles46]

Thanks Pappa bear Im sure it will help me alot sounds like the right thing to do and thank for that link ill sure use it, again thanks so vary much, this is all really good stuff for sure

Twoeagles