huggy
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Hi all
Jul 29, 2010 16:10:36 GMT 1
Post by huggy on Jul 29, 2010 16:10:36 GMT 1
Hi everyone, just joined the forum, new to flying the Cub - so new in fact, the 'plane hasn't even arrived from the model dealers I ordered it from yet. Been a free-flight guy on and off since I was a kid (a long long time ago in a galaxy quite near here in South East England) and built and flown quite a few sports type models in the last eight years or so, only just getting into RC, really because there are so few places to fly FF in this area. Had a Firebird a few years back (lost it) but thought it was time to have another go. I'm converting a 44" vintage style free flighter called the Bugaboo to three-channel, but meanwhile the Bind n Fly version of the Super Cub was going for a good price and I got a good deal on a Spektrum DX5e TX together with RX, which go in the Bugaboo, but that's a winter project so hope to get started, if it aint too windy for the rest of the summer, on the Cub. Never too late to learn! (here's hoping...) ;D
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Jul 29, 2010 16:39:46 GMT 1
Post by ginginho on Jul 29, 2010 16:39:46 GMT 1
Hi everyone, just joined the forum, new to flying the Cub - so new in fact, the 'plane hasn't even arrived from the model dealers I ordered it from yet. Been a free-flight guy on and off since I was a kid (a long long time ago in a galaxy quite near here in South East England) and built and flown quite a few sports type models in the last eight years or so, only just getting into RC, really because there are so few places to fly FF in this area. Had a Firebird a few years back (lost it) but thought it was time to have another go. I'm converting a 44" vintage style free flighter called the Bugaboo to three-channel, but meanwhile the Bind n Fly version of the Super Cub was going for a good price and I got a good deal on a Spektrum DX5e TX together with RX, which go in the Bugaboo, but that's a winter project so hope to get started, if it aint too windy for the rest of the summer, on the Cub. Never too late to learn! (here's hoping...) ;D Hi Huggy and welcome. There are a few chaps on here who dwell in the nice part of Blighty. I'd love to see a picture or two of the Bugaboo..
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huggy
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Posts: 24
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Hi all
Jul 29, 2010 18:11:41 GMT 1
Post by huggy on Jul 29, 2010 18:11:41 GMT 1
Cheers mate! Will see if I have a pic of the old beast. It's been around a while, re-covered at least once especially after retrieving it from a tree (minus tail & fin) at Old Warden, and is a mite diesel sodden, but flies well if there's enough room, hence giving it a go with "minimal radio". Will also be converting to electric as the old Mills 75 needs a rest. Away for a week as of tomorrow, so hope the new Cub is ready on return - been flying one on FMS sim in preparation, be interesting to see how accurate that is!
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Sept 12, 2010 22:13:59 GMT 1
Post by toff on Sept 12, 2010 22:13:59 GMT 1
Hi huggy, from the only flier on the pages who hales from the north(ish) end of the island. Can't understand why, as I get bugged loads about how easy is it to fly, and how much did it cost? (dead easy and less than 100 quid is the answer). Keep on posting, and any videos are welcome!
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huggy
Flying officer
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Hi all
Sept 13, 2010 18:01:31 GMT 1
Post by huggy on Sept 13, 2010 18:01:31 GMT 1
Yeah my Cub was purchased from "Up North" - RC Pitstop over Blackpool way generally have a good price for them. Really enjoying flying it, and for a new RC guy like me ideal. Nipped on the field for a quick couple of flights this morning before work, and while dropping off some old junk at the tip, which is next door down here in Hastings (very fragrant after a warm weekend with the breeze from that way... lol)
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