swimmer
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Post by swimmer on Mar 12, 2008 15:42:37 GMT 1
After becoming discouraged with rocketry for various reasons I am looking to RC electrics as a hobby adventure. Secretly, RC has always intrigued me and was enhanced this past weekend watching a flyer at a local park. Is 58 too old to start and I mean from the absolute beginning? I have not even been to a hobby shop yet to look at the RC stuff. At this time in my life I have disposable income to buy what I need but I want to be smart about it also. That is why I am here on this site..... I have enjoyed already reading many posts. I am encouraged when I read about inexperienced flyers and their Super Cubs. So, I'll be around a while. I have a lot of questions but I will be selective as I do not want to ask questions that have been asked a million times. That is what "search" is for. So, are you all willing to help an old guy?
Swimmer...old but young at heart.
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Post by mrmugen on Mar 12, 2008 16:18:22 GMT 1
Welcome swimmer! My grand dad is 72 and he just flew for the first time.....so your a kid yet...haha. Never too old to enjoy life. I would be willing to help in any way I can. I am sure that goes for anyone on this board. We have a great group of folks here who are willing to help...I can assure you that. Feel free to ask the same question that has been asked before....no biggie.
Kevin
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Post by mararra on Mar 13, 2008 0:03:06 GMT 1
Hey Swimmer, Jump on in ! I started at 591/2, and I'm havin more fun than I ever would have when I was younger. Back "then" had no money, no skills, no time, no patience and no money. With three kids in college I still don't have any money, but this hobby has gotten a lot cheaper the last few years with all the low cost Chinese equipment. I just got my 5th and 6th planes last month and I've got my eye on a lot more....wanna be like MrMugen when I grow up ;D. You can't beat the Super Cub as a place to start. It's cheap, reliable, easy to fix, and well documented on several online forums. Anything you want to know about buying, flying, modding or repairing the SC is only a few mouse clicks away. Hope you decide to join the SC squadron. M
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mac
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Post by mac on Mar 13, 2008 2:45:40 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum swimmer.
I'm one of the never did it before crowd and my trials and tribulations are well documented on this forum.
If it wasn't for this forum I would have probably bought a different plane and gotten discouraged and quit the hobby. But with the help from the people here I'm still flying.
I don't think age has anything to do with this hobby, you are only as old as you think you are.
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sayers
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Post by sayers on Mar 13, 2008 2:49:18 GMT 1
Hi Swimmer Welcome to the Forum .Your a Youngester , I Am 74 and a Newbie like you , Super Cub Great plane , and a great bunch of guys on this forum , you ask and they will give advice.
Happy Flights & Soft Landings
Sayers
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swimmer
Flight lieutenant
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Post by swimmer on Mar 13, 2008 3:09:31 GMT 1
Thanks to each one of you for making me feel so welcome.
Like I said I have not been to the hobby shop but gathering information before jumping into the hobby.
Looks as though I am in good company and it has been a long time, sayers, since I have been called a youngster.
I will keep you all informed of my progress ans depend on you all for support.
swimmer
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sb352
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Post by sb352 on Mar 15, 2008 3:37:24 GMT 1
welcome swimmer . As far as thhis site it is absolutely the best . And the SC is a first great plane . All the guys are very knowledgeable and always help when asked . But , BEWARE , this obby can be very addicting LOL
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swimmer
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Post by swimmer on Mar 16, 2008 1:17:29 GMT 1
I got to the hobby store today and looked over the SC and all associated parts and pieces. I will be purchasing my SC next week. I'm selling off my high power rocketry stuff to finance my RC stuff. I don't have room to store two hobbies worth of equipment.
When I walked in the hobby store I thought to myself, "Uh-oh, now I've done it." The shop owner was teriffic and answered all my questions and commented how nice a plane the SC makes for a beginner, or any RC flyer. This store has a large stock of SC parts and pieces.
Swimmer
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