The instructions above say to start with the A8-3 engine for the first flight. The B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 or C6-7 for subsequent flights. Why?
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I started with the b6-4 and had no problems. My guess is they say to start small so you can get used to the rocket if you have not launched them before. They do have quite a bit of power and might go higher than most people would expect of not familiar with them.
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The letter and number codes refer to the launch strength of the rocket engines. That strength determines how high the rocket will fly and how quickly it will gain speed. (In fact, if you look inside the different engines themselves you can see different amounts of fuel packed into them!) Small imperfections in rocket design or launch pad set up become more impactful with the higher strength rockets. As such, it is recommended to start with the weakest engine, the A8-3, to get used to what launching rockets is like, and to test out your launch set up. Once you feel comfortable with the A8-3, you can jump to higher power engines. Either way, the A8-3 packs enough power to send any regular sized rocket hundreds of feet into the air, so there's no harm starting there. When working with children, i only use A8-3 engines.
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I have been hand launching plane. It's way cooler. I agree with Kevin though, if you have been flying micros, this is a step backwards, this plane does not have ailerons.
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You will need to purchase the rocket engines. They are sold in packages of three and come complete with wadding and igniters. Estes recommends B4-2 for the 1st flight of the Amazon (larger rocket) and B4-4, B6-2, C6-3 and C6-5 are also compatible. The Crossfire (smaller rocket) will accept A8-3 (first flight), B4-4, C6-5 and C6-7. You will also need to purchase both plastic model cement and wood glue (white school glue okay) for assembly. Lastly you will need to purchase a small can of spray primer, a small can of white spray paint and a can of clear spray paint (optional) to finish the smaller rocket as it is constructed from paper tube and balsa wood with a plastic nose cone. The larger rocket is mostly plastic, already finished and just requires stickers to be placed after assembly. The only tools required to assemble either rocket are an exacto knife, a small piece of fine sandpaper and scissors. The larger rocket is much easier to assemble and I would recommend tackling that one first. It also accepts many of the same engine sizes as the smaller one so you may get by with purchasing just a couple of sizes. Engines are selected by letter with A being the weakest and D being the most powerful. The first number after the letter type represents how many seconds the "burn" is and the last number represents the delay before deploying the parachute. Choose accordingly and start with the lower powered engines first to properly test your rocket and confirm your launch location is big enough. Trees, wind, houses and fenced in yards with dogs can be potential setbacks. My son and I had to contend with all of these our first launch despite utilizing a local park with six or seven acres of open area. Hope this helps.
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I have purchased two of the F645 and use mode 4, look at the manual, bottom right hand side. To get throttle LH, mod 2,L/t turn and r/t on LH. I set both up the same, work great, not the best camera but they both function good. Buy an extra battery, another F645 is a little expensive to increase flying time.
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would also like to add, banggood.com is a place to get parts. also ebay. but most come from over seas so order a few extra, it takes 3 weeks. main motors (burn out) blades (break) and main shafts (bend) from hitting things, thats the most items i have ordered. and get extra batteries 200mah gets you more air time. and after you get experience and want to fly out side. wl v912 is a great start. look up some videos on youtube.
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You will need an engine pack like this: Estes A8-3 Engine Pack (3-Each)The 3 engine pack will be good for 3 launches and also comes with plugs (to hold the engine in place) and ignitors to hook up to the launch controller. Lastly, you will need a few sheets of wadding to protect the parachute from getting scorched by the engine for each launch. My engine pack came with a few sheets.That pack is great for a first couple of launches as it will send up this model rocket around 200 feet. When you are feeling more adventurous, try a B4-4 pack or C6-5. Those will launch the rocket much higher. You will need an engine pack like this: Estes A8-3 Engine Pack (3-Each)The 3 engine pack will be good for 3 launches and also comes with plugs (to hold the engine in place) and ignitors to hook up to the launch controller. Lastly, you will need a few sheets of wadding to protect the parachute from getting scorched by the engine for each launch. My engine pack came with a few sheets.That pack is great for a first couple of launches as it will send up this model rocket around 200 feet. When you are feeling more... » Read More You will need an engine pack like this: Estes A8-3 Engine Pack (3-Each)The 3 engine pack will be good for 3 launches and also comes with plugs (to hold the engine in place) and ignitors to hook up to the launch controller. Lastly, you will need a few sheets of wadding to protect the parachute from getting scorched by the engine for each launch. My engine pack came with a few sheets.That pack is great for a first couple of launches as it will send up this model rocket around 200 feet. When you are feeling more adventurous, try a B4-4 pack or C6-5. Those will launch the rocket much higher. « Show Less
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the best flight sim to use if your looking to practice before the real deal is RealFlight 7 or 6.5, 7 is new out but you can get 5,6,or even 4 at a good deal on a used one on amazon. The others that are free are garbage, bad graphics and good luck even to get them running on your system, believe me i tried them all, real Flight has all the planes that the hobby shop carrries and more so you get to practice with what your going to fly be it Planes or Helicopters. So save yourself a world of grief and go with the best ..and Yes I fly all kinds of planes but i always practice first with Real Flight crash there planes and its just press the reset button, crash the real deal and it 'll cost ya way more then the program...hope this helps
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Yes, I recently purchased this as my first RC plane. Its very durable (did a nose dive into cement on second flight) and still flies well. I have a dx6i controller and setting up a model for this plane was super easy (basically the default plane settings). I would recommend getting multiple batteries as 9 minutes goes by quick. I'm already planning for my next more advanced plane.
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This is not a beginner airplane. The better choice for a beginner is the champ and it is sold by the same company that makes the carbon cub. I have had a champ for three years and it has never broken. My friend who also owns one had to do something really stupid to break it. The champ is the way to go.
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They're referred to as "control line" models. A few exist out there, but that has pretty much been overcome by the reduction in price of R/C models, especially those Ready To Fly and Park type models. Try searching Amazon, they have quite a selection of relatively inexpensive Park type models that are 2 and 3 channel R/C aircraft, and usually electric in nature. Any local hobby shop would have them also if you want to take a look in person. Hobbytown USA is a good place to start unless you have a local hobby shop you like also. You can also check out their website, just google it. They're referred to as "control line" models. A few exist out there, but that has pretty much been overcome by the reduction in price of R/C models, especially those Ready To Fly and Park type models. Try searching Amazon, they have quite a selection of relatively inexpensive Park type models that are 2 and 3 channel R/C aircraft, and usually electric in nature. Any local hobby shop would have them also if you want to take a look in person. Hobbytown USA is a good place to start unless you have a local hobby shop you like also. You can also check out their website, just google it.
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as explain on the corner of the box for the Crossfire isx can be used the (A8-3), (B4-4), (B6-4), (C6-5), (C6-7), and for the AMAZON can be used the (B4-2), (B4-4), (B6-2), (B6-4), (C6-3), (C6-5) i personally use the C6-5 for both of them and believe is quite difficult follow the rocket when is landing back, and identify the approximate place of landing.with the hope to has been helpful a big Ciao Pietro Corrieri
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Your flight control does not determine what motor you use. You can use any motor you want. You have to find a frame then you find the right size motor for the frame then you have to find the right size esc to use, this I determineed by the amount of amps your motor draws then you find you Lipo size.
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Dear Paul, Sorry for the late reply. This item is the A6002, we'll revise it ASAP. If you have any question, pls feel free to contact me. Best Regards! Yours sincerely, Abby
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Ask Amazon if they'll take it back, but at this point probably not, they figure you've crashed it enough that you are the problem. I bought a second one without a control box, and installed a new rotor, this way you have one to look at that is fine. Now I have two. Fly one then the other, neither engine getting too hot. If you're going to get into this, you are not just the pilot but the ground crew too. Stuff happens...
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They need any engines that have a 'T' at the end of the engine number. the 'T' means smaller engines. Amazon sells the 1/2A3-4T and the A3-4T. The one with the 1/2 in front does not go nearly as high, so my kids (and myself) enjoy the others better full A3-4T better
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it can use a lot of different engines from A8-3 (recommended for the first flight) up to C6-5 or C6-7 (which produce the highest altitude). Other ones are A8-5, B4-4, B6-6
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It will launch multiple times. Our record is 14 flights before I put a c6-5 in it. It went very high, caught a breeze up there (about 600-900 feet) and drifted into a wooded area. Never found it. Check the wind before you fly, and keep the engines to a lower power range (B's) unless you have masses of open space.