emmeff
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Post by emmeff on Aug 6, 2007 4:52:14 GMT 1
Definitely premature me thinking about my next plane, but assuming I do master the SuperCub, what's a good next plane?
I really (really!) want a warbird like a Spitfire or P-51 or a sport plane (like an Extra) but this is probably too big of a jump from the SuperCub. I figure something with ailerons, perhaps a bit more sporty but not too much.
What's a good next step? I'm planning on using my own radio gear and would like to piece together something with a BL motor and LiPo battery.
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Post by mrmugen on Aug 6, 2007 5:06:46 GMT 1
Well I would start with doing the aileron mod to your cub first. It will help you learn the 4ch a lot better than a low or mid winged plane. Once you learn to use your left hand for the rudder and your right for your ailerons you will be ready for anything. The nice thing about the cub is if you get in trouble you can let go of the sticks in most cases and level out. That is due to the nice amount of dihedral in hte wing and it's top mounting. I made the mistake of getting ahead of myself at first and paid dearly. Just a thought. Kevin
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Post by sackohammers on Aug 6, 2007 22:39:10 GMT 1
I see folks recommending the Tigermoth for people in your shoes. I have no experience with it, but it is said it makes a great aileron trainer, has scale looks, and is fairly robust.
Check out rcuniverse for similar posts to yours. I think the other ones recommended are the estarter and the minimagister.
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emmeff
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Post by emmeff on Aug 8, 2007 21:49:31 GMT 1
I think I would replace the SuperCub instead of modifying it, which requires new electronics anyway. I'll have a look at the estarter or minimagister. Thanks.
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Post by spar on Aug 9, 2007 0:27:26 GMT 1
Once you learn to use your left hand for the rudder and your right for your ailerons you will be ready for anything. Why the different left-right rudder conventions between 3-ch and 4-ch setups? Too bad 3-ch skills have to be undone when moving up. It must be very challenging to move back and forth between 3 and 4-ch planes if you have both. |
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Post by 60buick on Aug 9, 2007 4:16:32 GMT 1
because you fly a 4 channel plane the same as a 3 channel plane except when on the ground, taking off and landing (when a little rudder imput is needed). You fly with your right hand and most people don't ever use rudder.
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Post by spar on Aug 9, 2007 12:13:24 GMT 1
You fly with your right hand and most people don't ever use rudder. So could you fix your rudder and use a 3-ch TX with ailerons? |
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Post by cybersoft on Aug 10, 2007 0:20:34 GMT 1
I'd like the Easyglider Electric, power to get you up there and enough lift to soar around for a while.
I don't think it'll happen though as I keep pouring money into my Cub on upgrades.....where do you stop? ;D
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Post by 60buick on Aug 10, 2007 2:48:29 GMT 1
Yes you can. Most of my 3 channel planes are lacking rudder. The only down fall with the SC is that it will be more difficult to go where you want on the ground because you can't turn. But it will be far more manuverable in the air. Another option is to splice in another servo to the rudder servo for the ailerons while keeping the rudder in use. The proper way to turn is with elevator aileron and a little bit of rudder. But reducing the throw on the rudder and adding ailerons it would fly nice and be more manuverable.
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