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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 17, 2013 15:09:42 GMT 1
iandhunt, champion snow clearer, You made me think when you spoke about taking your Cub around the world. Now this is my problem, so to speak. I intend (together with Lady Crazy Horse) to visit our son in the land of Oz and I don't mean the one with Judy Garland in it, later in the year. Their Summer, our Winter, no flies on me chummy. This is fine of course, but I can not envisage keeping sane without the Super Cub being with us. So.... How do I take the Cub, Tx and other necessary bits, like Li-po batteries and charger with us without contravening a hundred regulations saying "you can't pack that". Not only that, if indeed I do get over the bureaucracy, how do I pack it all without ending up with a load of broken kit? I think I read about one chap who had taken the Cub and wings in a hard case golf bag, but I don't want to have to buy one just for that. Any ideas would be appreciated, keep them clean please!  |
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Post by SussexFlyer on Mar 17, 2013 16:55:47 GMT 1
The hardest bit to transport would be the wing. Quite a high risk of it getting broken. How about asking your son to order a replacement wing to be delivered to him (presuming of course the Cub is sold in Oz) and just taking the rest of the plane over with you, which should be a lot easier to pack. I wouldn't have thought the batteries should contravene any regs, after all cameras, laptops, etc all have batteries, though I am far from expert on this.
Or buy a Mini Super Cub, its smaller sibling? Much easier to transport. It could even be a present for Crazy Mare!
Better still, persuade your son that his life is not complete without an RC model. Once you achieve this it is a simple matter for you to fly *his* Cub when you visit!
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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 17, 2013 17:18:14 GMT 1
Sussexflyer,
Great advice. I think I might put this idea in his mind, take my Rx and Tx with me.
As he earns sh*tloads of money for doing virtually nothing (he has brains and loves what he does) as opposed to me that love what I used to do but have no brains, I don't think that it would be too much of a problem.
The thing is, I think that Dillzio, who has the great good fortune to live in a civilised country like OZ has problems getting parts/ spares? But then again, I have time to convince my loving son to get the bits before we travel.
BTW I like your style and thinking.
I hope to get him hooked on this fantastic hobby as well, especially if I get some video of his location, then he would really be hooked. Cheers and happy landings
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Post by SussexFlyer on Mar 17, 2013 17:21:14 GMT 1
Sussexflyer, Great advice. I think I might put this idea in his mind, take my Rx and Tx with me. Or just take your Tx and a trainer lead (about a tenner), then you can both fly it. I have just bought a Spektrum DX6i, just waiting for the wind to die down. I've 'bound' it to the Cub's Rx so am pretty much cleared for take off! I've also bought a trainer lead so I can teach two of my partner's triplets (aged 10) to fly using the DX4e the Cub came with, linked to the DX6i. The boy triplet is not interested but the two girls (who wish they were boys!) are very keen and are currently learning to fly an indoor helicopter. (if you want some indoor fun when it's too windy to fly get a Syma 107G indoor heli, only about £17 free post from Amazon.) Some of the skills they are learning on the heli (e.g. reverse 'rudder' when flying towards you, and not to over control) will come in useful on the Cub of course. |
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Post by iandhunt on Mar 17, 2013 17:42:20 GMT 1
Morning SUNNY SUSSEX ENGLAND! I agree that this post, NOW NUMBERING OVER 3 PAGES, has been a cultural eye-opener. I also realize that living in the US has given me numerous occasion to celebrate the diversity of my country. However, with all this diversity I am realizing that the rest of the world can have the same hobby and totally different viewpoints...all the more reason to celebrate IMO. As for travel, I imagine if you can get a hockey equipment bag with reinforcements built in it would be sufficient to protect the cub. Weight shouldn't be an issue but God knows the airlines these days!  How is British Airways in terms of being hard-a$$ed? The LiPo I would probably just purchase once I arrived at my destination. No point risking the plane over either ocean at 35000 feet....  In conclusion, last night was special.....this photo was taken in my backyard, ENJOY and have a great week....time for breakfast!!!!  |
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Post by SussexFlyer on Mar 17, 2013 17:48:52 GMT 1
Great pic iandhunt, is it the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)? Fantastic, would love to see that one day.
Re taking a Super Cub on a trip to Oz, it will for sure be the longest flight it ever makes! However, it may be its last. Having seen how the baggage handlers treat people's luggage at London Heathrow I wouldn't risk it. And marking the bag 'fragile' only serves as a 'challenge' to them!
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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 17, 2013 17:54:32 GMT 1
iandhunt,
What an amazing photo' thank you for posting that.
BUT, I could not tolerate the conditions that you seem to have to endure. If I have to wear more than a pair of trunks (swim shorts or whatever you call them) on holiday I am in the wrong place. Heat good, cold no way.
Preferably lots of heat. Preferably away from this dreadful place called England, snow, ice, cold, rain, wind and it is bloody March!
Enjoy your breakfast, (bacon sarnies perhaps?)
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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 17, 2013 18:06:52 GMT 1
Sussexflyer,
I worked with an ex baggage handler in a previous life. He taught me how you could open any suitcase in seconds, look through the contents and put it back as if it had never been opened. Worrying, perhaps.
I would tell you all how to do it, but I have not been given security clearance any more and may have my life force terminated if I revealed the secret, so I think I will just say nothing.
As for the stupid locks we all put on your cases, they are no problem, totally useless, don't even have to bother with them.
As for fragile, as Sussexflyer says, it just means the baggage handlers throw it just that bit harder against the tarmac before loading.
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Post by renard80 on Mar 17, 2013 22:41:49 GMT 1
Can't see the problem with getting your SC to Oz.
Take your Tx on board as hand luggage and use it to control the SC flying alongside.
Simples! ;D
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Post by iandhunt on Mar 18, 2013 3:23:19 GMT 1
Enjoy your breakfast, (bacon sarnies perhaps?) Nope, reindeer sausage from North Pole, AK....no joke.....Santa is down one reindeer. Been a long winter!  |
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Post by iandhunt on Mar 18, 2013 3:25:47 GMT 1
Can't see the problem with getting your SC to Oz. Take your Tx on board as hand luggage and use it to control the SC flying alongside. Simples! ;D I wonder what size Mah battery would be required to fly to Oz??? Perhaps a 22,000,000,000??? I assume the CG would be way off then..... Ah, math! ;D |
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Post by SussexFlyer on Mar 18, 2013 8:30:55 GMT 1
Take your Tx on board as hand luggage and use it to control the SC flying alongside. Brilliant! |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 18, 2013 19:44:13 GMT 1
Well, I had better e-mail my boy then, get him to buy a Cub or two, just to keep his old Dad happy and of course, Lady Crazy Horse.
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Post by SussexFlyer on Mar 18, 2013 20:05:45 GMT 1
Well, I had better e-mail my boy then, get him to buy a Cub or two, just to keep his old Dad happy and of course, Lady Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse, Just be aware that when you fly in Oz, or anywhere in the antipodes for that matter, the elevator is reversed - down is up and up is down.  |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Mar 18, 2013 20:28:44 GMT 1
Oh you are so funny, next you will be talking about the way the water goes down the plughole!
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How is British Airways in terms of being hard-a$$ed?
