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Post by ungerdog on Apr 19, 2009 23:23:45 GMT 1
I saw my first RC plane demonstration more than 30 years ago and wanted to try it, but my enthusiasm fizzled because of the hobby's time and expense. Now, however, things are different. I've been practicing with FS1 for awhile and got my new Super Cub two days ago. I immediately swapped the wheels with larger ones better suited for grass landings. Maneuvering it on the ground in my backyard shows that that was a good thing to do. My maiden flight will not be until next weekend and I'm anxious for it!  |
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Post by patmatgal on Apr 19, 2009 23:37:50 GMT 1
Way to go! There are a couple of things to reinforce before your first flight (leading edge of the wing and tail section to about 7 inches in front of the tail wheel bracket) but you have a week to do those and read all about other points that may need strengthening/reinforcing. Good luck on your maiden flight! SC is a pleasure to fly.
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Post by alexinflight on Apr 20, 2009 2:27:17 GMT 1
You will very much enjoy the SC! Good luck on the maiden, and don't get discouraged if and when you crash. We have all crashed, and we just epoxy the SC back together. I have been flying only about 7 months and now can fly a low wing Warbird with no problems. The Super Cub was my foundation and is still great fun to fly! Good to have you aboard.
Alex
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belem
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Post by belem on Apr 20, 2009 4:55:36 GMT 1
You're about a month behind me. Buy some CA and place the strapping tape where recommended and enjoy.
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Post by ginginho on Apr 20, 2009 12:56:05 GMT 1
Echoing the previous responses, good luck, have fun and report back....No matter what happens!!  |
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Post by ungerdog on Apr 26, 2009 2:11:11 GMT 1
Made my first flights this morning despite there being a breeze. Most of my landings were smoothe, a few bumpy and one crash (the landing gear popped off, but no damage done). At one point the wind picked up and I miscorrected for it, which sent my Cub into a tree and stayed there. Fortunately, the branches were such that I could climb it for a retrieval - again with no damage to the plane.
I have to say that my time spent practicing with a simulator was well spent and I recommend it to all beginners before their first flight.
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Post by Ellis on Apr 26, 2009 4:16:43 GMT 1
Glad to hear your first flight was a success! It's also nice to get that first crash out of the way. I agree with you whole heartedly about the flight sim - only way to go. The sims are good to use if it's been a while since the last flight.
Have fun,
Ellis
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wjcjr1
Flight lieutenant
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Post by wjcjr1 on Apr 30, 2009 13:48:16 GMT 1
After recently purchasing an E-Flite Apprentice and piecing back together a Park 450 powered Super Cub my son became actively interested in RC Air Flight. I purchased him/our family the FS1 simulator.
My son with probably too much accumulated Playstation time grabbed the FS1 dumby-transmitter and with minimal instruction flew away. We went through the tutorials,which nearly killed him by watching and not doing, he learned a lot though.
After one month of routine FS1 he had his maiden flight. I took off and landed for him the first few times but he controlled miraculously in the air. He then ROG'd for the first time not a problem. Landing is his next challenge, maybe this weekend.
The FS1 flight simulator paid for itself many times over in not only preventing a destroyed plane but more importantly making his first experience of RC Flight a success rather a disappointment to not be repeated where he would never have enjoyed the same thrill we all feel once our wheels leave the ground.
Wayne
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