Originally posted by thisguy65
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Thinking about getting back in to the hobby, lots has change.
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Well...last night couldn't wait to fly it. No no I didn't fly it but drove it around the yard. Today did some bunny hops, where get up in the air few feet and land. Basically smaller touch and go.
I really...really wanted to get in the air and told my self I would wait until next weekend to have someone bail me out if I get in trouble. Said screw it, setup home position and gps and let her rip. Was very predicable. Very! Did 4 flights in total. As soon as I would get up in the air would start setting up landing. Start approach and bail out and fly around to try it again.
Kept forgetting to put it in mode 1 (advance, not expert) to trim the plane out. Last touch down was feeling froggy and did a helical down until last few feet and level out.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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Originally posted by F22trainer View PostDustin, For The Win! Forgot to ask if you got the RTF or BNF.
I still have the first RC plane I ever flew, bought it in the 80’s and it was 20 years old then. Even though it is only 3 channel, it is harder to fly than the Cub.
welcome to the party!
Given I haven't flown in over 15+ years the Carbon club help gives me the confidence I need to get back in to the hobby.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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Thanks guys, I'll admit I was running in mode 1 (experience). Did have a mishap with the trees, lost perspective on height/distance from plane to the tree. No damage other than landing gear and my pride.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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Originally posted by thisguy65 View PostThanks guys, I'll admit I was running in mode 1 (experience). Did have a mishap with the trees, lost perspective on height/distance from plane to the tree. No damage other than landing gear and my pride.
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Originally posted by Woodcock View Post
Sorry to hear about yur bump man. You soon learn that repairing them is a cool part of the hobby too.
Woody
Oh just landing gearing (wire and wheels) and a prop. The wing got bumps where it cracked the paint but the shape is still there just fine. I was back in business lol. Put some painters tape under the bottom and belly land it until the wheels come back in. Could of been much worst but I was surprised at how well the foam held up. First foam plane.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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