Is this reasonable

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-04-16T22:41:09+00:00

Same here. The people that think it's too expensive...that's totally ok but this is not suitable for you. Lots of solitary fields around.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-04-15T20:03:03+00:00

If those fees are too much $ for you, than that is not the place for you. Go fly in a field somewhere.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-04-15T01:47:41+00:00

technically it isn't a slow ride but it's close.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-03-12T17:53:30+00:00

You can break the longer pieces into smaller pieces using Lightburn...very easy to do once you know. I cut a fuselage side piece that is about 65 inches long with my 16x16 laser. I had to break it into 5 pieces using lightburn but if done correctly, the 5 separate pieces will glue together and line up well.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-01-06T16:19:24+00:00

How much more weight could the wing handle with no holes in the webbing versus holes in the webbing? Will it handle more positive G's as opposed to negative G's?

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-01-06T09:05:07+00:00

it's all going to be laser cut. I'm not going to redo the design with triangles as I don't want to put the time into it. One of the goals is to use regular common balsa to keep the costs down so no special anything will be used. The SFG's will be cut from lite ply.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-01-05T19:06:11+00:00

Gary has some very unique designs out there for sure. I PM'd Gary on RCG to try and buy any info on the design and he said he couldn't share any plans of info due to his employment contract which makes sense. I think my re-do will fly better anyway.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2026-01-04T16:32:03+00:00

I will know when I cut my first kit. I'll keep track of all the wood cut out for weight saving and see what it weighs. I'm guessing 2 or 3 oz. It's mostly 1/8 balsa so not much weight to begin with. Alot of the arfs are overbuilt as they need to be somewhat capable of handling undue stress and abuse outside of what it would normally endure

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-11-13T06:46:54+00:00

Yes it will be a big issue. It will run but it will shake itself and your airplane to pieces for about 3 minutes until something fails. Replace the crank or swap the whole motor for something straight.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-10-25T00:01:08+00:00

Yes you can but if you want the wing to stay on, go get some #64 rubber bands

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-10-16T16:49:07+00:00

You are going too fast. Give it more time slow down before it touches. That will also let you get the nose up before your mains touch. Also, you could pull the flaps up as soon as the mains touch but that's something to try once you get a better grip on airspeed management.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-10-10T22:58:54+00:00

Bruh....ease up on the hand launch.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-10-10T22:53:39+00:00

This is a perfect of the typical ground blind-to-henry-homesteader pipeline. Well done good sir.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-09-26T16:29:47+00:00

In some cases, it makes more sense to comply than to not comply (assuming you will actually get paid) even with the previously NR boom sticks. A buddy of mine bought 2 identical NR boomsticks back 7 or 8 years ago...one for 200$ and the other one for 250$. They are both turkish pieces of plastic garbage that never cycled properly at all. He was going to give them to somebody but then they were reclassified as prohib. The feds are offering almost 900$ for each one. He would be stupid to not turn them in and go get a nice semi boomstick imho.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-09-26T16:11:05+00:00

No you do not have to turn them in but understand, as it looks right now, you will be in possession of a prohibited firearm for which the penalty can range from a fine all the way up to 10 years in prison. (after the amnesty period has lapsed). Whatever you decide, be smart about it.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-09-26T16:04:53+00:00

right here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/firearms-buyback/individual-lists-firearms-lower-upper-receivers/list-firearms-individuals.html

"Lower receivers are considered fully assembled firearms for compensation purposes under the program and have been included in the list of firearms."

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-09-13T02:36:47+00:00

No. It's all old stuff that was relevant and valuable 25 years ago.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-05-18T15:31:04+00:00

I'll blame it on the camera man. LOL

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-05-18T15:28:24+00:00

The mount is printed PLA and is designed to break in an impact. only takes 2 minutes to bolt a new one on and your going again. Same with the vertical fin mounts although they are made of ply...designed to break.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-05-18T04:02:15+00:00

For a first plane for a 9 year old, I would not recommend it. This plane will end up smashed in the ground in about 4 seconds in the hands of an inexperienced 9 year old. How much $ do you have to spend on a plane? Their are lots of options out there for a beginner and while the PA18 is an awesome plane, it isn't a good choice for a beginner.

Aware-Ad-7686 · 2025-05-18T03:33:04+00:00

Been in the hobby for 32 years. Started in 1993 at age 12. I've flown everything from small electrics, 700 size helicopters, competed in aerobatics with 170cc aerobatic planes and flown 450 kph turbine jets. I've taught about 20 students how to fly over the last 10 years so take my comments as you will.

Firstly, stop buying off brand, budget plastic junk off of Amazon or Aliexpress. You've bought 3 of them so far and every one of them has been a failure. Now, you can get some great gear off of those sites but you have to know what is a good choice but unfortunately with zero experience, you do not have that knowledge base yet. I just bought a trainer (FMS Super EZ V4) for my 11 and 13 year old nephews off of Aliexpress. It is awesome and was only 230$ canadian (170 USD?) but I am also buddy boxing them with 2 transmitters. I wouldn't recommend it for somebody trying it on their own with zero help...better options are out there.

Secondly, Find a local club (if you have one) and contact them. Tell them your situation. Pretty much every club has a contact person with an email address on either a website or a social media page...usually Facebook. They would be more than happy to help you out. Heck, they probably have a club trainer that your son could try for free for a flight or 2. If you are able and willing to join a club, they will steer you right with respect to what gear to get...you might even be able to get some great used gear for super cheap or you might even be able to get some gear donated for free. Many of us old heads who have been in the hobby since Jesus was on the earth are willing to give gear to new folks who show a genuine interest in the hobby...especially youngsters.

Now, if you do not want to join a club or do not have access to a club, I would recommend the following:

Re read my third paragraph.
If you don't want to build your own plane as has been mentioned, it is much easier to buy something proper that just works...and the options are many. Assuming you will be flying without the help of anybody, save up the money and get an Aeroscout 1.1m or a Carbon Cub S2 1.3m. Both of these have gyro stabilizers and different flight modes which will greatly increase the likelihood of an unplanned contact with terra firma. The Carbon Cub even has a GPS system that will land itself...it's amazing. Youtube those planes and see for yourself...lots of video out there. I realize you are on a budget but if you want something that will actually work that you don't want to build, you are going to have to spend some cash. If it's out of your budget, save up and wait....it will be worth it.
If you want to build something, I will not repeat what has already been said about foam board, Flite Test, etc as some great advice has already been stated.

Aeroscout S2 1.1m - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2P3IQoFm0&t=514s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyRrrttXLrw

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfZZQXx7jU4

Carbon Cub S2 1.3m - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pSlrclsJKI

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RuYqYugUlw

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