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Post by mikey on Aug 28, 2009 15:47:48 GMT 1
;D I am a newbee from Ga. I'm really interested in the Super Cub LP. I have been lurking here quite a while picking up hints and suggestions. Is the SC LP as easy to master as I'm hearing ? I am due to get one for my Birthday the 1st of Oct.I will be 60 yr's old. I hope it will take me out of the house for a few hr's.Along with a couple of extra 1300 mah batts, is there anything else you guys can recommend. I have all of the fields and open spaces here, I could or would use for flying here in West Central Ga. What should I expect on my First Flight other than to take it SLOW an EASY?  |
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 28, 2009 16:20:28 GMT 1
Welcome abord mate. I can offer you advice from the mistakes I've made. Pick an ideal location, don't be over eager. You want an oval or something similar at least 200m across. Not too many trees and no power lines. I was afraid to let the plane get too far away from me, not good. You want to fly it about 100m up, or about 350ft for the Yanks. Smooth inputs on the controls are rumored to be good, although I haven't had enough flying time to comment. I got my plane stuck in a tree, and tried revving the engine to get it out. I am now waiting on a replacement receiver from overseas, so be sure not to repeat my mistake - making the propeller turn when it's not free to do so will damage the plane's electronics. I had a lot of trouble mounting my LP battery in the battery box, it was such a tight fit it damaged the wiring. Lithium Polymer batteries are very unstable and explosive, you don't want to risk abusing them. I, like most cub owners, have modified my battery box to mount batteries vertically with velcro - then you can fit 1800-2200mah batteries in there for more flight time. You can find videos on youtube and pictures on this forum about how to do it. If you're just learning to fly it's a good idea to reinforce your plane. Lots of ideas on this forum, and videos on youtube. Packaging tape appears to be the most popular method. Reading this article should get you started... www.ampaviators.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=28 |
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mikey
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Post by mikey on Aug 28, 2009 16:43:12 GMT 1
 Thanks mate from down under . I studied metrics in school last week, so I'm comfortable with any one you want to use. Again Thanks. ;D
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Post by Dillzio on Aug 28, 2009 19:03:56 GMT 1
No worries :-)
You're almost 60, and you go to school???
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Post by flydiver on Aug 28, 2009 21:27:51 GMT 1
;D Is the SC LP as easy to master as I'm hearing ? I am due to get one for my Birthday the 1st of Oct.I will be 60 yr's old. NO......NO.......and still........ NO  Sorry-wishful reading on your part. Without trying to discourage you I think this is a more realistic perspective. There may be a handful of young guys that grew up on video games, played with RC cars and put 200 hours into a flight sim that pick it up quickly. If you aren't one of those a 60 year old newbie will not. Guarantee it. I'm 61 and I teach a lot of folks. In 2 years I've found NO ONE that just flies away without issue. Most new planes will have their first damaging crash within 30 seconds, likely less than 10. For example, 2 young men showed up at the field yesterday with a new LP Cub. Typically they did NOT come over and greet us or check channels (newbies NEVER know about checking channels it seems). They threw the Cub under power, it went up at a steep angle, got about 75 feet up, rolled over and came down on it's nose. Flight time, ~ 7 seconds. Predictable. I have yet to see anyone with a new plane of any variety fly successfully first time out. Generally it takes 1-2 months of consistent practice. I'm still working with a 70 year old after 2 1/2 years of inconsistent practice. He had a very good day at my field 2 days ago. He went home, flew the next day, and pretty much destroyed his fleet. Ever single error was preventable. Admittedly he's not talented and he's been very inconsistent. If you can, get a mentor. Someone to trim it out, get it about 300 yards up before they hand you the controls and take them back when you get in trouble. EVEN better is a mentor with a buddy box on a trainer plane. That is optimal. Check around for local flying fields or clubs. Local hobby shops can help. Next best is to get a flight simulator and don't even think about trying until you can fly the SIM successfully. Numerous models available. Get back to the group if you want to go that way. Highly recommended anyway. The money spent on a SIM is money saved in plane parts. Last, worst, and most frustrating is to go it alone. If you must, no way around it, then reinforce the hell out of it, get spare props, prop shafts, glue, tape and pay close attention to ALL of these rules: 6 Keys to Success by Ed Anderson www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18Good luck. Fly HIGH, avoid the wind like the plague. |
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mikey
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Post by mikey on Aug 28, 2009 22:21:49 GMT 1
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Post by mikey on Aug 28, 2009 22:29:54 GMT 1
flydiver. Very sound advise. I was hoping someone would come in with some cons. I will take your advise very seriously and watch for a couple of weeks then try my hand at flying with my experienced friend at the control.
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Post by flydiver on Aug 28, 2009 22:53:46 GMT 1
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Thanks mate from down under . I studied metrics in school last week, so I'm comfortable with any one you want to use. Again Thanks. ;D
