explaining the basics for novice flyers

[garvey76]

hi all
im a newbie to flying so thats why i went for the super cub.
what i would like to see is, as this is a super cub forum and it is a teach yourself to fly plane, is some sort of area(hope ive just not missed it : with explanations on everything from batteries/types ect to recievers and the plane its self.
nothing complecated just small helpfull pages explaining the terms used in model flying and the parts needed to get it going.
it will also help so when i go to the shops i can atleast look like i have some idea what im talking about when i want to upgrade the batterie or motor ;D
hope ive made sence.

[duck9191]

every one could ask questions that they have and we could help answer them for each other. then after a good amount of info has been complied it could be made in to a sticky or a faq.

[60buick]

What do you want to know? The people here can tell you about anything you want to know.

The best thing to do now is join a club or meet up with other flyers close to you and become friends. You will pick it up by doing. You have done the first thing which is get a plane.

also there are a lot of RC specific magizines out there, subscribe to one.

hang out at the hobby shop and ask questions. I am at the local one just about everyday. I practicaly work there, I just don't get paid (but my perks outweigh any monetary gain) I have been good friends of the owner for 15 of the 18 years they have been in business now.

read other forums as well. this site is still new so there are not as many topics on it. Check rcuniverse.com and rcgroups.com and others. Don't stray to far though because this is the only dedicated Super Cub forum out there. But do read about other planes that intrest you. You will learn a lot.

Modify your plane. When you out grow the radio, motor, ect. Upgrade. You will learn a lot about the plane. Give it ailerons, bomb drop, ect.