Hi Guys, this is my first post.
I have been flying some electric models bought from BG but I got tired of spending money that way. I wish to create something and came across an aero-modelling class in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai called Alder.
It is a 10 day course in which he will teach and we will also make a flyable balsa airplane model with 1 meter wingspan right from scratch using raw materials. This will be controlled with Turnigy 6x.
He is charging Rs 13,000 for the kit (inclusive of tx cost) and Rs 5,000 for the coaching, so net Rs 18,000. He told me that his cost for Turnigy 6x is Rs 4000 and 9x is Rs 8000 which I found to be a little steep.
My questions:
1. Is the cost justified for the course? Or shall I procure my own tx? Is yes, can you suggest where can I buy it from? Which one is better Flysky or Turnigy for future scalability?
2. My expectation from this course is to pick up the basics of aero-modelling and use those to make airplane models. I would like to apply my knowledge to build bigger and better models with time. Do you think this class will be able to meet those expectations? Post the course, will I be confident enough to build something entirely on my own? (maybe people who have attended such classes before can pitch in)
3. How easy/difficult is it to procure the raw materials. I want to be able to sustain the hobby and my skills.
If you would like to add any other info to guide me better, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks
Sukhamrit