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In article <1i3o2tINN9r@ub.d.umn.edu> cbusch@ub.d.umn.edu (Chris) writes:
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>   What would the minimal cost of building a simple running rc
>controlled air plane that would be simple to fly?
>A complete utter newbie (me:) wants to know...
>Please email me directly.
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Well, let's run through some numbers here for a low bucks setup:

Balsa USA Swizzle Stick 	~ $25.00
4 Channel Airtronics Radio 	~$120.00
Covering, paint, and glue  	~ $30.00
Hardware i.e. wheels, tank, etc.~ $20.00
Engine i.e. OS 40FP, Fox .25,etc~ $70.00

                     Total      ~$265.00


Note this does not include electric starter, starter battery, or glow
lighter. That's another $70-90. The estimates are on the conservative
side. The Swizzle Stick is a very simple 3 channel trainer to fly and
build. It is available only through Balsa USA by mail order. I would
check the latest RCM magazine for the mail order prices on some of 
these items.


Good Luck
Lyman Lew, lew@caesi.scg.hac.com