Spitfire_mk5
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Location: Canada
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What servos do you recommend?
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Pretty much any bb servo will do, digitals will be better (Fut 9252 -- not a futaba pilot so don't know thier designations very well or JR 8231, 8311 ect.). However a good analog servo will be great in there as well without the battery sucking effects of the digitals (for example JR 2721, 4721, 4131 are all very nice servo -- believe the FUT equivilant is a 9202, but im not sure). Just remeber you probably don't need the super-expensive digital servos (though they are nice) and if you do go that route expect to need some hefty batterys.
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What receiver do you recommend?
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6 channel will do, though you always seem to be running out of channels (my raptor 50 uses 9 channels of a 10 channel Rx) so get a 8-10 channel one. PCM vs FM is up to you, most use PCM though i use an FM Rx in my raptor 30 without problems and don't particularily like PCM -- however some high end servos give off RF so they require PCM (ex JR 8700g TR servo). Your call on that (would recommend you get something that works with your radio  )
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What battery do you recommend?
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If you go all digital servos get a duralite setup, if not a large NiCad will do. I had a 1400mAh Nicad in my analog servoed raptor50 but changed it to a duralite 4000mAh and hav never gotten it to the stop flying voltage in a days outing, probably could get 15-20 flights or more out of it vs the 1-2 with the NiCad (depending on flying style)
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What fuel do you recommend to start out with and what are cheap sources of fuel?
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15% should do for now, later move on to 30% when you 'need' the extra power -- again depends on flying style. FOr sourcing fuel check out bulk purchases and get together with the local fliers to save some $$.
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What do you recommend as a good electric starter setup?
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50 isn't that big of engine most anyhting will do.
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Should I get (do I need) a governor? Benefits?
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depends on flying style, I wouldn't fly my 50 without it any more as it stops overspeeding when you let off the pitch. There are many pages going over the benifits of governors, a seach will reveile enough to keep you buisy for weeks. This is one of those "nice to have" items, and when you need it you will know that its time to get one.
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Is there anything that I might be overlooking?
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glow plug ignitor, start shaft, fuel pump, plug wrench, box to carry tools in. |
