I am looking to buy a Remote Control Aeroplane as a gift for someone, it doesnt have to be amazing, its more of a nostalgia pressy, anyone know where I can get one in Sheffield?

cheers
Barry

T A G Models on Fitzalan Square are a good bet. :thumbsup:

before you buy such an item, it is most sensible to arrange tuition and of course insurance.
without these there could be problems. its best to join a local flying club such as the ssa (sheffield society of aeromodelers- gliders and electric) or NASA (at north anston- power flying) who will provide insurance and free tuition aloing with advice on the best model and equipment to buy.
its not just a case of tuning it on and flying, by turning a transmitter on you may cause a crash somewhere else, which can ptoentialy be fatal (barkston heath last year)

see ssaclub.com , and bmfa.org (for insurance)

hope this helps!

dave

Maplins sell cheap battery powered ones for about £20-£40.

Originally posted by jetuk
before you buy such an item, it is most sensible to arrange tuition and of course insurance.
without these there could be problems. its best to join a local flying club such as the ssa (sheffield society of aeromodelers- gliders and electric) or NASA (at north anston- power flying) who will provide insurance and free tuition aloing with advice on the best model and equipment to buy.
its not just a case of tuning it on and flying, by turning a transmitter on you may cause a crash somewhere else, which can ptoentialy be fatal (barkston heath last year)

see ssaclub.com , and bmfa.org (for insurance)

hope this helps!

dave

Having experienced a stray plane narrowly avoiding decapitating one of my animals, I'd just like to say thanks for pointing out the safety concerns! ;)

I used to have one of these that I bought from http://iwantoneofthose.com they have a good selection of cheap and slightly expensive planes on there.

I used to fly mine without tuition or insurance and never had any problems. I'm not saying you don't need them, but I never bothered with them as I wasn't aware of them at the time.

I used to fly around Carterknowle Road on the college fields and also there was a field further out towards the cat and fiddle, but you had to make sure the wind was low.

My mate destroyed his one up on the fields behind Silverdale School when the wind took over and he eventually crashed it in to the ground.

Great fun, but they do take some getting used to.

(Ebay'd mine in the end, got bored of it :D)

Nice!! But I'd prefer and if finances would allow to buy a remote control Helicopter! anyone any idea of how much or where to buy one??

I've got a plane with all the bits needed to put together, so bit of a project and I don't really have time anymore. But if anyone is interested... :cool:

Originally posted by simon4x4
Nice!! But I'd prefer and if finances would allow to buy a remote control Helicopter! anyone any idea of how much or where to buy one??

TAG model shop online says 350 squid

http://www.tagsmodelshop.com/shop/Helicopters9584.htm

I got one of the radio controlled microlights from Maplins for £25. OK, it's not a 'proper' plane, and only has three controls (left, right, power for lift), but it's a good laugh. Most of the cheaper ones are like this.

helicopter= big money, and lots of training! however indoor flying is on th eup, and electric helis are quite good with 20 mins flight time, but dangerous in the wrong hands. join a club! the ssa have indoor sessions at the uni gym on sundays throughout the winter and theres lots of people who will advise, and even give you a go.
dave

Better link here - all kinds of advice and helis available. Quite like the idea of sticking a video camera on a helicopter - must be pretty cool :thumbsup:

http://www.helibits.co.uk/

hobbies on shalesmoor is a good bet ,they have a lot in stock,electric,glo fuel engines and loads more .
sorry i dont know the number but im sure there in the yellow pages.

codeman

they sell electrics ones for about £25 pounds at danbar games. they have those little stalls in the shiopping centers