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Post by sham on Jun 15, 2014 10:30:55 GMT 1
Here she is - hanging on the wall and just waiting to fly...
And yes, I know - the room is a tip.  |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 17, 2014 17:11:59 GMT 1
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Post by sham on Jun 17, 2014 19:22:44 GMT 1
That's very similar to the reviews I read elsewhere which is what led to me buying it in the first place.
Everyone seems to love it. I hope I will too.
Also can't help but notice that that guy has attached his landing gear skirts upside down!
He also used the hardware intended to secure the rear float mounting wire to secure the landing gear wire.. And complains that it doesn't sit flush. Not so good with RTFM, this chap.
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Post by hghost on Jun 18, 2014 4:02:44 GMT 1
Also can't help but notice that that guy has attached his landing gear skirts upside down! First thing I noticed too......LOL  something good to laugh about.... have had 4 beautiful days ( some wind tho ) but down in my back and not able to do anything....other than scan the boards and read the forums. Hope you get her up soon and let us know how well she flies...and lands...lol |
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Post by sham on Jun 18, 2014 6:26:21 GMT 1
Oh, she'll land.
Question is, in how many pieces?
Hope you feel better soon... Its horrible when there's perfect weather and something else keeps you from the flying field.
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Post by sham on Jun 22, 2014 12:34:51 GMT 1
She flies!
Last evening I had the batteries, all four of them charged and ready when the wind dropped to nothing... So, off I went to the clifftop
Flight one report: It was a bit hard to get a real opinion from this first flight as the breeze came back and the trimming needed sorting (wanting to dive), but she's very much quicker than the SC and the ailerons make for lovely smooth turns. It really was a shake down flight, and as I said trim adjustments need to be made.. But very responsive and very controllable. The breeze also highlighted how good the AS3X is - you could see the plane moving in the wind, but it was marginal and the plane was very stable. It works. Well.
The flaps made for an unbelievably easy approach and the first landing was firm but she stayed on her wheels - impressive for not only the first flight, but any flight in some quite strong gusts. Talking of landings, the supersize wheels really help a lot.
Which left me with 3 flight batteries charged and as I woke this morning the air was perfectly still. Too good an opportunity to miss and so I went to the 'easiest' field in the area to practice with the Sportcub.
First couple of batteries involved multiple take offs and landings to retrim (which with ailerons added into the mix isn't so easy as the Supercub when the plane is trying to turn left - I wasn't sure if the ailerons or rudder needed sorting). The plane wasn't happy flying level and wanted to turn left, and gently dive but I dialled that out using the clevis'.
Landing practice on flaps was welcome and went, well, slow
She behaves very oddly with throttle and flaps, sudden pitching up when power is increased which has to be corrected with down elevator.. but as long as the pilot is gentle with the power application its fine - with flaps deployed, she climbs incredibly strongly at only half throttle. It caught me out how much lift there was a couple of times and it took a few practice approaches the first few times to get the speed right, you can fly incredibly slowly with the flaps out to full (or even half), which makes landings as smooth as you like. The extra axis of control helps too, obviously you can correct a slight roll without turning by adding a touch of opposite rudder. It even taxis smoothly on grass thanks to the big wheels.
Third battery gave me more chance to get a feel as she was now flying straight and level...
In general, this is a lovely plane. Slow and gentle like the SuperCub but with added control and more realism having ailerons and flaps.
Got a couple of loops and barrel rolls in, and the extra power really helps here - lazy loops instead of the Supercubs need to get over the top quickly. She was inverted for several seconds at the top of a very large loop under full power. It really does handle well - very docile, but very precise. I loved the extra control - like being able to turn on the rudder with a little opposite aileron to give a very flat, wide turn or deciding on a tight turn by either banking her over and adding elevator or by using rudder and ailerons together.
There is a downside, but only one. The battery supplied with the Sportcub (and the three I already had) are only 1300mah - good for 5-7 minutes with this machine. I will definitely be investing in at least one larger battery to give 15 minutes or more in the air, and a better charger so next time out I have enough electricity with me for both planes, this and the lovely Supercub, to get decent airtime.
I have added tiny cable (zip) ties to the landing gear skirts - I noticed stress marks in the plastic clips after all the landings so ,with prevention being better than cure, drilled some small holes and attached them more securely to the LG (which has impressive strength, while still absorbing bumps).
A good plane! Highly recommended as a next step for those training. |
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Post by hghost on Jun 23, 2014 3:57:44 GMT 1
Glad you are enjoying it.
Thanks for the post
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Post by flydiver on Jun 24, 2014 2:00:47 GMT 1
Good deal! I thought you'd enjoy it. T-28 next, and soon!
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Post by sham on Jun 25, 2014 18:38:44 GMT 1
I don't think a warbird is for me, to be honest. I think the next one will be a Carbon Cub Z or something Balsa and large. I love the Cub style of flying, and don't fancy warbird nervousness. Although, you never know  |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 25, 2014 20:52:07 GMT 1
T-28 is simply a very good flier. It's not nervous or weird. It's quite tractable but also very sporty, if you are ready to step up to that style of flying and you like it.
If you want a larger scale then the Z might be a good choice. Balsa in that size is also nice once you have gotten past the routine crashing stage.
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Post by sham on Jun 25, 2014 21:23:59 GMT 1
Ok, well.. Maybe its one to look at then.
The larger scale stuff appeals more than the sporty stuff to be honest.
I've not had a crash yet (throws salt over shoulder, kicks black cat).. not a proper one anyway... Although, I have a long way to go until Balsa.
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Post by hghost on Jul 13, 2014 4:48:29 GMT 1
You have the large Sport Cub....now look at this little beauty HH came out with and has a SAFE/AS3X system . www.horizonhobby.com/products/sport-cub-s-bnf-with-safe-technolog-HBZ4480#t4-PARTSI fly a Champ allot....Been flying it at night....I like the smaller planes ( with my area ) low and slow is nice At night and no wind the Champ can be flown quit High and with LED's it is easy to orient in the night sky . And if a crash occurs rarely if ever is there any damage done. When get the slow stick built I intend to do it that way as well...seems night time around here is the only time the wind is not blowing. I have far to many planes, going to have to sell some off, to get some more of these nice ones they are bringing out. Just thought I would share the little Brother Sport Cub since you are flying it's Big brother. |
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Post by sham on Jul 13, 2014 8:03:40 GMT 1
Awww..
Its just like its Dad!
Seriously though, there are some really nice foam planes around right now.
A good time to be buying.
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Post by hghost on Jul 13, 2014 23:36:40 GMT 1
Yeah , sad part is Buying them all is getting expensive , as I own way to many now...and they keep showing me more and more.....
I have been addicted....gonna have to seek some rehab help.....
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