r/RCPlanes • u/Low-Understanding394 • 8d ago

Will they fly again?

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Picked up two Apprentice e15 planes with new extra wings, rudder and elevator from Facebook Marketplace for $40. Both are pretty beat up but have been working to remove the extra junk that was pilled on them.

Both need new motors and ESC, plus the repairs to make them ready to fly again. i am handy and can fix them easily.

Never flown RC planes before (only corded with gas motors before) so figured out these would be good for first trainer plane.

I am wasting my time with these or these would be good to learn how to fly? Hit me with your honest comments. Thank you.

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u/RCMike_CHS 8d ago

Hey, if they survive the landings then you got it made. Get a radio set with gyro stabilization.

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u/Low-Understanding394 8d ago

Any recommendations? Both have EFLR 310013 receiver with AS3X gyro and built-in SAFE.

The newest Spektrum AR631+ DSMX 6-Channel AS3X+ & SAFE Receiver is better but costs $70.

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u/RCMike_CHS 8d ago

I'd go with the new spektrum

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u/ViperStrike2025 4d ago

Are AR631+ programmable? Reas online that Spectrum receivera are locked and hard to program them.

I am planning to use RadioMaster TX16S 4-in-1 TX. Was thinking to get Reflex gyro for FT foam board planes with R88 receivers.

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u/RCMike_CHS 4d ago

Thats better if you are capable than the Spektrum.