Is anyone aware of any kits currently avaiable for rocket / gliders that are remote control capable?
Seems like a fun concept to me!
Good stuff Will. Any idea how much the servos and remote equipment would be? Those videos of the rocket planes were pretty awesome.
Zero (if you go to the local R/C club and someone hands you their old 72 MHz system) to $1000 if you buy the top of the line spread spectrum system.
The RandR aircraft are for intermediate/advanced flyers.
The ArcieII would be a better introduction to R/C boost gliders. https://www.balsamachining.com/CATALOG.htm has the kit for $35 and a radio system for $150 additional. That (analog) radio system could be used for your next model(s).
Though, in all honesty, I would recommend purchasing a four channel radio, minimum. My first system, a Hitec Laser 4, cost only $140, and that was a 4-CH TX, a 6-CH RX, and three HS-81 servos. (I think there is also a package that comes with some "feather" servos appropriate for the Arcie.) That was... three years ago, I think? Since 72MHz has been on the out and out, I imagine you could pick up a set somewhere for considerably less than that.
In any case, a four-channel radio is a lot more versatile, as it will allow you to fly other R/C aircraft, should you ever decide to go that route.
Agreed. And going with an entry level "spread spectrum" system might be wise.
I just bought 2.4Ghz 5 channel Spektrum DX5e. Radio and receiver was $100.
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