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Post by alexinflight on Oct 13, 2008 21:21:53 GMT 1
Hey Guys, I have not yet ordered my Super Cub...but will do so soon. I have always wanted to try this hobby...and there is no time better than right now. I even think the wife wants to give it a go flying the Super Cub! I did tons and tons of reading and determined the a good starting airplane was the Super Cub....did I do my research right??? I hope so. Anyway I will order my SC when I get back from my Elk hunting trip...just wanted to say hello, I found you guys!
Alex
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Post by SCC on Oct 13, 2008 22:20:50 GMT 1
Hi Alex. Welcome to the forum. The Supercub is a great choice for the beginner. Hope you and your wife enjoy this great hobby.  |
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Post by alexinflight on Oct 16, 2008 14:55:45 GMT 1
Thank You. SC is scheduled to arrive on Friday the 17th. Looking forward to learning to fly.
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Post by flydiver on Oct 16, 2008 16:31:41 GMT 1
You'll be eager to jump right in.
I advise you do some of the reinforcement mods BEFORE your first flight (tape wing, check all glue, mod the stupid struts, reinforce tail, larger wheels, etc.). Those first few minutes of a new plane's existence are fraught with peril.
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Post by alexinflight on Oct 24, 2008 17:08:05 GMT 1
Thanks Guys! Cub Arrived, assembled it yesterday...Did the on ground testing of everything, steered it all over my shop on the ground of course. Sunday is maiden voyage day!
Alex
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Post by duck on Oct 24, 2008 19:49:17 GMT 1
Welcome,
make sure to let us know how it goes.
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Post by mrmugen on Oct 25, 2008 0:59:00 GMT 1
Good luck! Happy landings and soft ones hopefully...lol. It is one resiliant plane so crashes are not the end of the plane....by far. Make small inputs until you are comfy. It will take off on it's own if you get enough ground speed.
Kevin
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Post by alexinflight on Oct 25, 2008 13:45:53 GMT 1
Thanks again Guys. I have been practicing on RealFlight G4 and have many successful flights & landings on the sim. I know it's not the real thing but it does give me an idea of what to expect. I will let you guys know how it goes. Thanks again for you warm welcomes!
My screen name explaination: Well I have actually flown myself long before even thinking of trying RC planes, LOL! I am a hockey player and after a hard fought game and me heckling the goalie for 3 periods...the game was over and we had won 10-3, I was in the hand shake line their goalie skated as fast as he could from his crease past everyone in the hand shake line until he got to me, he cuts in at full speed and hits me with this elbows up at chest level...my team mates said I flew about 10-15 feet in the air to a crash landing. Maylay ensued, refs had their hands full, LOL. He wouldn't fight me, just wanted a cheap shot...which he got. So that's where AlexinFlight comes from.
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Post by alexinflight on Nov 8, 2008 21:35:49 GMT 1
Today was Maiden flight for my SC! Two successful takeoffs and landings! Third flight was me doing a hand toss...all was good...coming around to land on the 10' wide sidewalk around the park. and my SC flew a direct hit into a 30' street lamp bulb housing in the paking lot. Busted the cowl, motor mount, spinner cap and motor. Oh well, 25 bucks worth of parts an she will fly again.
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Post by alexinflight on Nov 17, 2008 1:19:40 GMT 1
More very successful flights and landings. My SC electrics/servos is gutted and is being converted to 2.4 ghz and brushless- LIPO! Great plane!
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