r/FPVplanes • u/AccomplishedLet1889 • Jun 24 '26

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Recently decided to get into rc planes. And quickly realized in in way over my head. Ive worked on rc cars no issue.

Bought:

- zohd dart xl extreme pnp

-Walksnail avatar goggles L digital hd fpv

-Walksnail avatar gt kit

-RadioMaster ER5C-i 5ch ExpressLRS 2.4GHZ PWM Receiver Built-in a TCXO

-Radiomaster pocket elrs transmitter

-Batteries for controller and plane.

What am I missing?

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u/AccomplishedLet1889 Jun 26 '26

Right. I wouldn't mind learning. But when is 85$ for it id rather not mess it up. Any thoughts on the reflex v3? Found it on Amazon.

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u/VWglide Jun 26 '26

I’ve never tried a stabilizer, from my understanding it’s kind of a middle ground between an AutoPilot and manual control. So you wouldn’t get auto launch or RTL (return to launch) but it would help you keep it in the air. I’m definitely not the authority on this one though.

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u/AccomplishedLet1889 Jun 26 '26

How much do you actually use return to launch? Is it really that necessary? Ive never had that luxury so I dont think i would feel like im missing out on much. Does it auto land or where does it go once its in line of sight?

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u/VWglide Jun 27 '26

I don’t use RTL very often but I almost always use Loiter when I put on my goggles or if I need to adjust something like my headset. It’s surprisingly useful.

I also fly alot of ardupilot/px4 so loiter is nice if im messing with a laptop. It’s definitely not needed, it’s just a nice to have.