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Post by kingcub on Dec 31, 2009 1:25:55 GMT 1
Hello from California,
I've recently been drawn to RC Airplanes and have been researching about getting started. I've spent countless hours trying to find a good candidate to learn how to fly and i have decided to get a Super Cub. I haven't gotten it yet because i am waiting for my birthday in two weeks to get the money to get one at my local hobby shop but i am very excited to get out there.
I've never had any experience flying any RC aircraft so after reading about the durability of the Super Cub and its ease of flight i have made my choice.
I will be learning by myself and the only experience i have is Ace Combat video game lol, so wish me luck. If there is anyone in the Sanger, Ca area that fly's let me know where you fly, i'll need to find some buddy's to fly with and anyone who is willing to give a noob a few pointers.
Thanks,
J.King
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Post by N4768Z on Dec 31, 2009 3:34:16 GMT 1
Hi J. King, I just joined here the other day myself. I have been reading the threads finding some great ideas. I purchased my cub at Christmas for my son and I to fly. I’m already looking at getting another one so that we can have our own planes. I posted a video of our first flight on the video thread of this forum or you can just click the below link to go to my YouTube channel. The plane is very easy from the start...yes intimidating to land at first but still easy. The cub is forgiving with mishaps. My advice to you is the same that another gave me. It worked well. Take your time. When you leave the ground get it nice and high so that you can comfortably play around with it and get a good feel. take off into the wind and land into the wind. Don't worry about landing the plane where you are standing. if the path is clear, use the entire football field to bring it down. When I first started landing I would coast the entire length of my flying field, sometimes having to take it back up again and make another approach. The transmitter is cheap but it has a nice long reach. With a few practices my landings got much better. try not to be in a turn when you bring it down until you have some experience on the stick. Most of my bad landings where from not leveling out. That's my two cents as a beginner. I’m sure that these guys have plenty of experienced advice to help you out. Good luck, most importantly...have fun! www.youtube.com/watch?v=14qaj2L4Rfk
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Post by kingcub on Dec 31, 2009 16:11:31 GMT 1
Thanks, i will definitely take it easy up there. Awesome video, i actually had stumbled across it a few days ago while watching every Super Cub video on youtube lol. I'm getting excited to fly and hopefully I'll bring my Cub home in one piece.
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