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Post by jasonk1987 on May 15, 2013 21:49:15 GMT 1
My build
eflite 480 (910kv)
eflite 40 amp esc
ar400 rx
big wheels
wing seat and battery box mod
turnigy nano tec 2200 mah lipo
apc 10x7 prop
9g metal gear servos
COG checked after build and its fine. maiden flght tommorow first time flying it brushless any advice?
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Post by renard80 on May 16, 2013 0:49:52 GMT 1
It's all been said so many time before on here!  Immediate thoughts at 0045 in the morning with Scotch on board ;D: An experienced buddy alongside is worth a ton of book learning. Remember to carry out pre-flight checks of all moveable surfaces before each flight. If possible, take off and land into wind. Take off at increasing throttle, then quickly ease back. Half throttle is usually more than enough for flying, usually much less. Go easy on the sticks, no violent movements. Imagine you are driving a car at 80 down the motorway - you wouldn't turn the wheel drastically, so treat those sticks the same way! Get high quickly - height is your friend. Don't fly too close to the ground. To climb, use the throttle (gently). As you turn, ease back slightly on the right stick to maintain height. Try to keep the wings straight while learning. Do not let her get behind you. As you land, play with the right stick (easing backwards) to keep her nose up as you gently lower her by reducing the throttle. Do not be disheartened if you crash. Almost everyone has been there, done that! It's why glue was invented . . . That'll do for now. Good luck! ;D |
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Post by flydiver on May 16, 2013 2:22:25 GMT 1
Sniff! That was beautiful renard. ;D
Accurate too.
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You have over 2x the original power. Go easy on the throttle. It will do odd things at full throttle you are not likely ready for, at least close to the ground.
I watched a buddy who had modded a plane something like that give it full throttle to take off. It shot off the ground, did a torque roll, and slammed into a thorn tree at full throttle before he could even react. I was part of the audience that stood dumbstruck with our mouths hanging open. I thought he did the roll to show off but the tree put that notion to rest.
Great story.....hard on the plane, destroyed it.
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Post by iandhunt on May 19, 2013 6:48:26 GMT 1
I think we should just post this on the main comment page It's all been said so many time before on here! Immediate thoughts at 0045 in the morning with Scotch on board ;D: An experienced buddy alongside is worth a ton of book learning. Remember to carry out pre-flight checks of all moveable surfaces before each flight. If possible, take off and land into wind. Take off at increasing throttle, then quickly ease back. Half throttle is usually more than enough for flying, usually much less. Go easy on the sticks, no violent movements. Imagine you are driving a car at 80 down the motorway - you wouldn't turn the wheel drastically, so treat those sticks the same way! Get high quickly - height is your friend. Don't fly too close to the ground. To climb, use the throttle (gently). As you turn, ease back slightly on the right stick to maintain height. Try to keep the wings straight while learning. Do not let her get behind you. As you land, play with the right stick (easing backwards) to keep her nose up as you gently lower her by reducing the throttle. Do not be disheartened if you crash. Almost everyone has been there, done that! It's why glue was invented . . . That'll do for now. Good luck! ;D For God's sake you brought a tear to flydiver....I thought he was made of stone.... |
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Post by jasonk1987 on May 19, 2013 9:53:19 GMT 1
WWWOOOOWWWW.
I am truly made up at how well she flies..super cub really is an accurate statement,she really does handle like a dream straight as an arrow at half lick then a gradual climb at WOT. range is fantastic with full range rx and with the c/horns set at penultimate setting you really can make her dance, yet she will do the slowest of gentle turns and climbs on demand.
I strongly recomend this setup for a lovely stable slowfly aircraft that can do almost infinity virt at the flick of a thumb. Truly a wolf in sheeps clothing!
A full list of my setup at top of page.
Thanks
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 10:03:41 GMT 1
Jason,
Welcome to the club. I am so pleased for you that all has gone so well, long may it continue. If you can, please post a video, I am always heartened to see other chaps flying abilities, most of which are far superior to my own.
Ian,
Fly, with a tear in his eye? At first, I too thought he was made of stone, however, I know that he is rather like Renard and possibly myself, stern exterior but a heart of gold.
The advice is pretty close to perfection though.
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Post by jasonk1987 on May 19, 2013 10:40:12 GMT 1
Thankyou CH ,
I would love to but at the moment i have to use my xbox 360 for the internet and it has limits. The ability to ad pictures and videos being one but perhaps most anoying having to type using a mouse cursor one letter at a time. I am fixing my laptop at present so will be sure to do so when possible.
OFF TOPIC:
Had the peasure of seeing (CITY OF LINCOLN) Avro lancaster bomber accompanied by two spitfires at 25yards fire up engines and taxi onto a full power takeoff.Six rolls royce merlins really make yours hairs salute with an overwhelming proud feeling to be british.
I live 15 miles away from RAF CONNINGSBY thats where they are bassed , It was to mark the 70th anaversery of the dambusters raid. I am 25 but could not imagine how scared thoose boys would have been. Guy Gibson and crew really had brass, so yes i was lucky to see that!
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Post by flydiver on May 19, 2013 16:37:42 GMT 1
Made of stone.....huh! I'm hurt. I do have a soft spot for renard when I think of him in his cups during the wee hours contemplating wind, maiden flights, and vegemite for pity sake. That is the definition of darkness and despair.
As for the rest, someone has to bang heads of you ignorant louts to get some sense into you. I considerate something of a civic duty if not a calling.
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 17:38:49 GMT 1
Made of stone.....huh! I'm hurt. I do have a soft spot for renard when I think of him in his cups during the wee hours contemplating wind, maiden flights, and vegemite for pity sake. That is the definition of darkness and despair. As for the rest, someone has to bang heads of you ignorant louts to get some sense into you. I considerate something of a civic duty if not a calling. As for the rest, as for the rest, Sir! Do you include the famous/infamous Crazy Horse with the rest? Ignorant lout? Me? Surely you are mistaken? Just because one is "Hors de combat" at the moment?  Be aware Sir, that Renard and I are MARMITE eaters, feared throughout Christendom, imbibers of copious quantities of the falling down fluid, merciless in our mickey taking and of certain mature years. ;D I remain your junior officer, Regards, CH |
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Post by renard80 on May 19, 2013 23:42:53 GMT 1
Had the peasure of seeing (CITY OF LINCOLN) Avro Lancaster bomber accompanied by two Spitfires at 25 yards fire up engines and taxi onto a full power takeoff.Six Rolls Royce Merlins really make your hairs salute with an overwhelming proud feeling to be British. I live 15 miles away from RAF CONNINGSBY, that's where they are based. It was to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. I am 25 but could not imagine how scared those boys would have been. Guy Gibson and crew really had brass, so yes I was lucky to see that! I thought it was only we Brits of a certain age (much more than 25  who feel our stiff upper lips trembling when we hear the old Merlin engine overhead! That wonderful drone, especially on a Spit, gets deep into your guts. As for the Dambusters - I am always amazed that Hollywood hasn't latched on to that exploit and hi-jacked it for the Yanks, as they do with so much else (Enigma and The Great Escape, for example). Dammit, Mel Gibson is the obvious shoe-in for Guy Gibson! ;D |
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Post by jasonk1987 on May 20, 2013 8:36:26 GMT 1
Indeed tho i feel you may have now given them th idea  . Not to worry tho the film would still be brit bassed as we all now the british RAF have the best pilots in the world. I doubt they could find an american pilot skillfull (crazy) enough to fly a lanc 60 feet off the deck with heavy flak fire and moon light as your only real source of vission, not to mention a 1 ton bomb spinning nearly 1000 rpm under the fuse with the risk of that bouncing back and taking the tail clean out. Besides mel gibson is originaly an aussie so he would be to pissed to fly. not to mention the need for a pretty big jar of MARMITE in the cockpit with you! If any nation is offended by this DONT be, yow are lucky enough to say you originated from the UK. ;D |
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who feel our stiff upper lips trembling when we hear the old Merlin engine overhead! That wonderful drone, especially on a Spit, gets deep into your guts.
. Not to worry tho the film would still be brit bassed as we all now the british RAF have the best pilots in the world. I doubt they could find an american pilot skillfull (crazy) enough to fly a lanc 60 feet off the deck with heavy flak fire and moon light as your only real source of vission, not to mention a 1 ton bomb spinning nearly 1000 rpm under the fuse with the risk of that bouncing back and taking the tail clean out. Besides mel gibson is originaly an aussie so he would be to pissed to fly. not to mention the need for a pretty big jar of MARMITE in the cockpit with you! If any nation is offended by this DONT be, yow are lucky enough to say you originated from the UK. ;D