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Post by blackthunder on May 18, 2013 22:06:55 GMT 1
Hi guys, Names luke, 16 years old, Owned a super cub for nearly half a year now but only managed to fly it "Properly" about 3 times out of the 6 ive tried. Hard to get a good fly down here due to the winds. Own a lot of RC models with my dad, mainly cars. Got 3 1/5 scales, Own 5 heli's: Blade 400 3D- cant fly! Blade cx2- Lovely heli! Buzzfly 3D- Nasty bit of kit, Blade MCX- Good fun and a twister which is in pieces. haha, Thought id fly a plane and see how it went and actually enjoyed it, good to get up in the air compared to allways running cars! So yeah, can just about do the basics with the plane, took it out today after adding bigger wheels and started off lovely, had a accidental crash into a massive tree due to the wind taking it. Good 20mins of climbing and she returned with only a broken wing strut which i was quite susprised with. Quick replace and fix and was back in the air. After that managed to get a few loops in and acctually managed to land it a good 5 times before the battery died. Took it home in one piece whilst i had the opportunity! Been reading most of the posts for ages, just never got round to making a account. Be good to join in with the banter with you guys. Go easy on me, im only young  |
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Post by blackthunder on May 18, 2013 22:07:51 GMT 1
oh yeah, it is a supercub! haha
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Post by hghost on May 18, 2013 22:21:15 GMT 1
Welcome aboard. And Congrats on going Home with your Cub in One piece.
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Post by blackthunder on May 18, 2013 22:24:48 GMT 1
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Post by renard80 on May 18, 2013 23:00:59 GMT 1
Hi Luke and welcome to the SCC.
It's great to see someone young joining in, when so many of us here are well stricken with years! ;D
Seems you are off to a good start. I wish you many more hours of happy flying - when (if) these wretched winds die down.
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Post by iandhunt on May 19, 2013 6:31:32 GMT 1
Wretched winds here in Alaska....however, It stopped snowing today and will be in the upper 60's for us next week! Plus, 20 hours of light makes flying at "night" a treat!
Welcome to the club blackthunder!!!!
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 10:23:36 GMT 1
Blackthunder aka Luke,
A very warm welcome to the club.
As for taking it easy on you, I think it might be the case of you taking it easy on us mature chaps!
So glad that you are flying and also that you have spent a time reading the forum, very wise.
Please feel free to join in the banter, there is never any offence meant to anyone, just a bit of light hearted jollity, essential for windy days!
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Post by blackthunder on May 19, 2013 11:41:22 GMT 1
Looks like I may get my 2nd flight in two consecutive days! Winds mild today, could be risky but I like a challenge! Until it breaks... Get revision out of the way fir my exams tommorow and may be able to squeeze a flight in today! Looks like it may rain though  |
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 11:55:58 GMT 1
Cloudy here in East Sussex but the leaves on the trees are barely moving.
I hope you have a happy flight and wish you well and good luck in your exams.
I like your enthusiasm, it is infectious!
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Post by blackthunder on May 19, 2013 11:59:51 GMT 1
From what I can see out of the window, the tree leaves are moving but only little, could be worth a crack, I'll see how it is later! Is it raining in East Sussex at all? Slight spit over in the west! "Sunny" Bognor Regis isn't living up to its mark!  |
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Post by blackthunder on May 19, 2013 18:10:33 GMT 1
Decided to go for it today, nearly lost the old cub in the road and over some houses but managed to some how, some now get it back in view and back over to where it was safe. After that, got a good flight in, couldn't get a decent land tonight which was a bit gutting.
Started to make it harder by flying through some goal posts, got 2/3 right, last one I miss judged and yeah hit the post.
Was quite funny to watch but just means some more money and some more hours on the dining room table. Both which are doable!
Have fun guys!
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Post by renard80 on May 20, 2013 0:01:58 GMT 1
Same old story, Luke - bend 'em and mend 'em! ;D
Glad to see you're having fun.
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Post by SussexFlyer on May 21, 2013 8:57:36 GMT 1
Hi Luke
Welcome to the SCC, only just seen your post, been away for a few days. Where in West Sussex are you (I'm in Billngshurst)?
It has indeed been very windy here recently (we have a trampoline which rolled off down the field a few days ago!) but I managed to get a flight in last night when the wind dropped a little. Even if the day is windy it's worth keeping the battery charged as often you get a marked drop in the wind just before sunset.
Don't be tempted to fly in winds over about 7mph as the Cub is very light and easily blown about. And, if the battery runs out when you are downwind you will risk not being able to get it back.
But it sounds like you are doing well and, most importantly, learning all the time. Your experience with RC cars will help a lot in terms of the steering being 'reversed' when coming towards you.
When you get a bit more experienced try moving the clevises in a hole or two on the control horns on rudder and elevator. They are set at minimal throws 'out of the box' to prevent over controlling (one of the most common causes of crashes) but as you learn more about all important anticipation of the model's flight you will want more throw. Then you can turn tighter, do some loops, and, most importantly, be able feed in sufficient up elevator when landing to prevent nosing over. This is called 'flaring' (forgive me if you know this already!)
Grahame
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Post by blackthunder on May 21, 2013 22:10:35 GMT 1
Hi Grahame, I'm in Bognor Regis! Not too far away from billinghursts! And sorry to sound dumb but what's the clevises? Haha, I don't know much about the technical side of the plane, I'm only young And carry on mate, all advice is useful! Also guys, where's the best place to get a new wing and struts from? Both mine have broke along with the battery door latch thing! When orrdering my spares I'm looking at £50 cause of £6 postage! Waaaaaaa! I do order a few of each piece though, just to make sure! Luke |
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Post by SussexFlyer on May 22, 2013 6:58:52 GMT 1
Hi Luke,
The clevis is the black metal thingy at the end of the metal control rod and which has a little pin which slots into the hole in the control horn (the white plastic bit that moves the rudder and elevator). The horn has a choice of holes - the furthest away from the hinge gives the most gentle movement, the nearest to the hinge gives more extreme movement. If you move the clevis's pin from one hole to another you will also have to adjust the rudder and elevator to a central position when the sticks are in the middle. This is done by sliding the little silicone rubber 'keeper' off the clevis and winding it in or out a turn or two on the metal control rod (use pliers to hold the rod still - it's important the rod doesn't turn or it will put strain on the servo). It may take a bit of trial and error but when happy with the position slide the keeper back. Job done. When you fly remember you still have the Rate switches on the transmitter so you can have a more extreme position with the clevis and if it proves a bit much in the air just flick the rate switch and you will reduce the throw to 70%.
How damaged is the wing? It's amazing what can be repaired with superglue and parcel tape (that 2" wide clear tape with a criss-cross glassfibre mesh in it).
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