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Post by hghost on Apr 11, 2013 2:34:34 GMT 1
Hello. HGhost here, newbie extreme. I have built many , many planes in my lifetime, but have flown None. Now that is insane isn't it ? Last time I tried I was a little kid and straight up and straight down and months and months of building gone in seconds thus discouraged on trying again, but love the building challenges. Now older, hopefully wiser and still love planes and desire to actually fly one. Have not bought the Cub yet, but will in the next few weeks. I am here to gain knowledge and wisdom from the talented and tried pilots who have learned the hard way and love it enough to share that experience with me. Technology has advanced enough maybe just maybe that alone will allow me to fly without to many disappointments or disasters. Anyway any and all advice , help, complaints, whatever will be welcomed...as you already see , I need all the help I can get.
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Post by Crazy Horse on Apr 11, 2013 8:34:05 GMT 1
Hi HGhost, A very warm welcome to the SCC! Your aircraft experience I think mirrors my own, built loads when a child/young man but never had the money to get into RC which was at that time in its infancy. Although technology has advanced at an amazing rate, you will have disappointments and you will have disasters. Do not let that put you off this fantastic hobby. When (not if)  you get your Cub, please take the time to do the basic mods and strengthening before flying. It doesn't take that long and there is plenty of advice on the threads here, it would be a good idea to read as much as you can before that first flight. It is tempting I know to just fly straight away, but resist that initial impulse and do the work. If you can, I would get/acquire a flight simulator and practice on that first. It is an invaluable tool and it doesn't matter how much you crash! As for crashing, and you will, I believe that you will already have all the skills necessary to get her mended and flying again. It is quite remarkable how much punishment the Cub can take and still fly, after minor repairs are completed of course. It is a aeroplane that you fall in love with and never lose that feeling, no matter what you fly. But then, I am a sentimental old fool. Above all, ENJOY! ;D |
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Post by hghost on Apr 12, 2013 1:53:59 GMT 1
Thank You Crazy Horse, I will indeed take all the advice on this thread to my heart and will put them to use. And yes , it is when I get the Cub, I will do all of the suggested mods first and take my time so I can enjoy it this time and not get frustrated as I did as a kid. Thank you for your kind words and welcome.
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Post by Crazy Horse on Apr 12, 2013 18:33:11 GMT 1
If I can be of any small help, please let me know. My experience is rather limited, but I would be more than happy to assist in any way that I can, even sharing the disappointments and crashes that I have had, but all can be repaired. (Time and time again). ;D
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Post by hghost on Apr 13, 2013 1:54:16 GMT 1
Thank You again Crazy Horse, I went and bought my Cub Today....going to take it slow
and while it is still cool and windy and rainy weather of spring...I will take this time to check it out and do the Mods that are suggested.The Only local Hobby place is more about RC Cars and Little plane extra's . I will have to shop at a local craft place for some items and looks like probably online as well..........I watched a You tube video of some Mod changes...the Prop I am not sure about or the wheels. The reinforcements of the wings and battery compartment and landing gear spars are no issue......Have any suggestions about the prop and wheels would be greatly appreciated...and will either one cause shorter flight times ? BTW I live in WV in the U.S. Our weather is strange and unpredictable.
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Post by iandhunt on Apr 13, 2013 7:27:17 GMT 1
The cub is a TOUGH OLD BIRD! Don't worry about crashing it either....I have posted a bunch of my crashes.....all are repairable....gotta love CA glue and EPO foam. Do the mods, don't be scared, and have fun!  |
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Post by Crazy Horse on Apr 13, 2013 7:46:52 GMT 1
hghost,
If you get a chance, have a look at the iandhunt posts of crashes. If that doesn't inspire you, nothing will! All repaired in record time and flying better than ever! As for wheels, well big is good as long as they are light. Narrow seems best for grass and wider for tarmac etc. Take a look at the various posts, there are many opinions on this. Don't be afraid to experiment, it is what makes this hobby so captivating! As ian says, the Cub is a tough old bird.
Happy flying.
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Post by hghost on Apr 13, 2013 17:27:26 GMT 1
Thank You Crazy Horse and ian.............I will remember that
waiting on simulator software to come in....will give that a go before I actually take up the Cub..........in the meanwhile, I will be doing some Mods
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Post by iandhunt on Apr 14, 2013 20:24:17 GMT 1
hghost, If you get a chance, have a look at the iandhunt posts of crashes. If that doesn't inspire you, nothing will! All repaired in record time and flying better than ever! Gotta love being unemployed! I use the Dubro super light 3.25 inch treaded tires. They hold up in Alaska in the middle of winter better than anything I have found to date. Plus, the bush look is all the rage nowadays. I agree with CrazyHorse....the thinner the better on grass and dirt. Those stock tires were used ONCE before I upgraded. |
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you get your Cub, please take the time to do the basic mods and strengthening before flying. 
