total noob . sc lp . help. tips

[deyagis]

I'm new to this rc flying and just got me the super cub LP. I'm a Lil freaked out on taking it out on my first flight . i will be using a dx6i on it. and i just wanted to know of any tips b4 i take it out . any mods i should do to reinforce. i do OK on the simulator but i still have rough landings so i don't want to break it too fast. please help out i know i will love this hobby I've always wanted to fly rc planes . and now i can ;D

[N4768Z]

I'll give you the same advice that was given to me a couple of months ago. Wait for a calm day (less than 5kt winds) get her way on up there so that you have plenty of room to make mistakes and recover (she can take some altitude). Remember to take off and land into the wind if possible. I have never flown anything outside of a paper airplane and I find the cub easy and a complete blast to fly. Here's a link to my first vid and Youtube channel. We went from The Christmas tree to the field in the same morning without a hitch.

[deyagis]

thank you so much for your reply. im taking the sc for a maiden flight on monday . its my day off and weather looks good. i will post 2 let you guys know how it went. thanx again ,that is a great vide of your flight . i hope mine goes as well as your did. well practice makes perfect so i gotta get it flying.

[parrothead]

Welcome to you.
From what I understand from some fliers, having someone who has RC experience with you helps a great deal.
But, if you decide to go it solo, hear is a few of my points.

Easy commands on the stick. Your Cub will respond quickly. You have probably read this numerous times but I will throw it out anyway...turn off ACT. Its' worthless and just makes learning even more challenging.

Field test all you controls again before your flights.

You will crash. Just a part of the learning curve. But with a few preventive (and cheap) steps, this bird can take a real beating. Read the threads in the forum regarding taping the main wing edge and others parts. Just this procedure itself will save the wing through your learning curve.
Shut the throttle all the way down as soon as you realize a crash is inevitible or when the prop cannot spin freely. This will save your electronics/motor from damage. As n4768z mentioned, fly it high and away from EVERYTHING.

Most of the parts on this bird are cheap.Knowing this helped me in the beginning. Kinda helped my confidence and ease the tension.

SCC is by far the best educational resource you will find for your bird. I couldn't even fly that "paper airplane" you mentioned before my SC.
You'll love it.
Happy flying.

[deyagis]

so your saying that its better to take it on first flight with act off. i tought about that. i dont want anything having control of my sc other then me . i think i would panic more if it startd doing stuff im not telling it to do. do i just unplug it?

[parrothead]

Yep, just unplug it. I chose the cut the wires AND remove the ACT components to reduce the weight a bit.
But, if you like you could just unplug it for now and later when you have some fights under your belt, plug it back in to see what all the chat is about with ACT.

You are dead on the money about having "something else" controlling your plane. Your inputs will be overridden so ACT can show you what your beloved plane looks like sticking 3" down in the dirt.
As many have said here, its' just a marketing gimmick. Useless.

[deyagis]

today was my first flight i was so excited i 4got to unplug act . and it did pull a couple nastys on me . other then that i am amzed as to how well i controlled the sc it was very easy definetly happy with my purchase.

[parrothead]

Awesome!
Sounds like all went well. Better than my maiden. Did you choose to hand launch or ROG?

[deyagis]

I chose to hand launch . i really had nowhere to takeoff from as the whole field was tallgrass. i knew i could land on it and not hurt the cub much. its amazing how this plane flys so smooth. but i am not gonna get overconfident ..YET. .. ;D i still have alot to learn. i just got bigger wheels on it used dubro 2 3/4. superlight wheels. will post pics as soon as i get a chance. .... ohh i broke one of my wingstruts while transporting the cub in my backseat. the hook broke these things are weak. i need to do something about this. i am thinking of doing the string struts. please let me know if anyone has a better idea

[jbess]

Pink string FTW!!!

[john66]

Mar 29, 2010 14:41:20 GMT 1 jbess said:

Pink string FTW!!!

FTW - For The Wing?

[jbess]

For The Win...gamer talk, sorry. For The Wing works too.

[majormonogram]

i'm pretty sure FTW is not 'for the win' either...lol At least that's not how I have heard/seen it used. more like...'i'm taking that stripper home with me...FTW!'

hey, for the win does fit...just not how I usually read it...lmao.

Your pink string struts do look pretty sick, btw. I think that's what i'm going with once i mount the pink vampire teeth.

\\edit: Oh and for the record I have been married for 15 yrs and would never take a stripper home with me. Hi honey .

Also, no strippers were harmed in the making of this post.

I have no idea what's wrong with me today...cant...stop....typing....

[jbess]

There are variations to be sure, but I've only seen it and used it in the gamer sense:

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ftw

[majormonogram]

Ah I guess according to the urban dictionary I'm a biker....lol....I've been a gamer my whole life and have all 3 systems and a ton of pc games and I never knew for the win. thanks for pulling me out of the gutter jbess