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Post by nickj3694 on Jan 2, 2012 12:28:58 GMT 1
Hi guys , new to flying ... Just bought my first plane - a hobbyzone super cub dsm ! First off did I make the right choice in my purchase?
Any other flyers in my area ? Sure I could use some advise before my first flight !!!!
Any way happy new year to you all.
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Post by pauliepilot on Jan 2, 2012 14:15:03 GMT 1
Hey nick wellcome to the club,first off happy new year
:-) now then im not sure about other flyers in that area but i do no if you have a pc then a cheep sim would be a good idea for a little practice first :-)
Alltho saying that i didnt have a pc or sim and i went n flew the first day i bought it :-)
Great little trainer...good luck
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Post by renard80 on Jan 2, 2012 20:00:53 GMT 1
Welcome aboard, Nick.
Search around and you will find loads of advice for beginners here and elsewhere on the internet.
From bitter experience (!), I can offer these tips:
1. The majority of flyers crash sometime. Live with it! Therefore, before taking to the air for the first time, it is worth carrying out the "damage limitation" mods recommended here and elsewhere (especially strengthen the wing saddle with wood; strengthen your wings' leading edges and tips with clear packing tape; strengthen that flimsy cowl with tape; and consider strengthening the narrowest part of the fuselage, beneath the tail - it often breaks in a heavy crash).
2. An experienced flyer alongside you initially is worth a ton of book-learning. RC flyers are usually a friendly bunch, approachable and only too happy to help newcomers.
3. Use only the most gentle movements of the control sticks. Best advice I have read is to control your aircraft as you would drive a car at high speed on the highway - you wouldn't jerk the steering wheel to turn your car or ram down on the accelerator, so don't do that with your plane.
4. Fly high! It gives you more time to correct mistakes before she reaches the earth.
5. Do not use (preferably disconnect) the ACT facility. Virtually everyone agrees that ACT causes more crashes than it prevents.
And, of course, the strong winds we are experiencing in UK at present are not helpful to a newbie. Overcome your impatience until the wind lessens - occupy your time with those mods and practising on a simulator!
Good luck!
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Post by john66 on Jan 2, 2012 21:43:26 GMT 1
Hi Nick and welcome, nothing to add to the good advice given by Paul & Ian (renard)
EDIT: cept you will smash it and have to repair it but thats all part of the fun....Did you know that gorillas made glue? Nope nor did I till I bought my first plane the HZ Super Cub!
Your knowledge of glue is about to become expansive....
Good luck with the maiden!
Enjoy! ;D
John
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Post by renard80 on Jan 3, 2012 1:14:19 GMT 1
Your knowledge of glue is about to become expansive.... . . . and probably expensive . . . ;D |
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Post by nickj3694 on Jan 3, 2012 22:49:08 GMT 1
Thanks for the tips guys ....... I'm still waiting for a calm day - grrrrrr !!!!
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Post by nickj3694 on Jan 8, 2012 12:46:22 GMT 1
First flight under my belt !!!! Glad for the tips about tape !!!! Thing I might have had 2 bits of fuse if not  ?? But glad I tried a flight and not any significant damage :-) .......(only broke 1 of the plastic shields above the wheels . |
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Post by renard80 on Jan 9, 2012 1:47:22 GMT 1
That's great news for a first flight, Nick. Keep it up!  |
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?? But glad I tried a flight and not any significant damage :-) .......(only broke 1 of the plastic shields above the wheels .