Almost ready for the new Cub's maiden...

[admiralev]

After crashing, repairing, painting, etc., I amnow ready for what I will consider my "maiden flight."

Any tips for a real noobie before I leave the ground? Any info is good; I'm happy with reading a long list...better safe than sorry!

Thanks!

[SCC]

Hi Everett.
Flight pre check. Make sure your ele and rudd are level. The trim sliders are easily knocked on the way to the flight site.

Make sure ACT is off.

Whilst flying, small tapping movements on the stick and letting it return to center was a tip i found very useful.

Keep your flight pattern simple. I made a consious decision to fly just left turns.

When coming in for a landing i turned my body and looked back at the plane. This helps with orientation for left and right rudder control.
Once commited to landing cut the throttle and keep her wing level and small taps on the stick to keep her nose up. Do not try to get her to land at your feet. If she glides past by 50 feet then so be it.

The most important thing is to have fun.

[admiralev]

Thanks for the tips SCC

I think I'm ready to go...