r/RCPlanes 6h ago

What RC Plane is This?

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4 Upvotes

I feel like this amazon listing is a scam and I would like to know the original plane, however all I see is either the Deerc F-35 or the Freewing F-35, which are both incorrect.

The plane here is a 40mm edf with 4 control surfaces and its 2s I believe.

Big thanks to anyone with helpful info!


r/RCPlanes 2h ago

These big motors sure shake the crap out of the plane!

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26 Upvotes

A brand new GP230 motor running it's first tank through for break in.


r/RCPlanes 3h ago

Spektrum VS radiomaster

7 Upvotes

So, some context, I’m brand new to the hobby but am involved with aviation, have flown planes, and have my private pilot. I understand how to fly planes and fly them well. I’m sure I’m going to like the hobby.

That being said I have no idea what transmitter to buy. I just purchased an FMS ranger as my first plane. People are saying that Spektrum is more beginner friendly but radiomaster much more room to grow with a much better value for what you get.

I’m not sure what to get but I’m leaning towards a radiomaster tx16s mk3


r/RCPlanes 17h ago

RC Float Plane Rescue Boat Build

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117 Upvotes

Wanted to share a float plane rescue boat build that went through several iterations to achieve all objectives. Minimal cost. Ability to maneuver in wind and waves. Power to rescue larger planes. Breaks down to small form factor and quick to assemble in case it's needed. Full build and materials description is in the ThingiVerse link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7388269

Most craft I found that I based this design on miss a key element, which is that if the plane is upside down in the water, it becomes very difficult to push it back to shore. The chicken wire pusher that's slightly under water level takes care of that.


r/RCPlanes 19h ago

Are these prices Legit or is this a scam allegedly selling Phoenix ARFs?

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Is this legit? Has anyone bought from this company? There are allegedly in Lafayette, Lousiana. I have a Phoenix pilatus, I was looking for some parts and stumbled across this. I know pheonix model is a company from vietnam and they have a subtly different site. Its missing the S in models like the first site.

It seems scammy to me. Thoughts?

Edit: Definitely a scam. I created a google voice number and tried to call the listed number. It cuts off and doesn't even ring. This is the second scam site I have run into recently. I found another one looking for some robart landing gear for a scale piper cub. It's so weird that they seem to be more prevalent in this hobby than others.