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Originally posted by Phatbob View PostA new photo of my A-10 after 1.5 minute maiden........so far.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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Yup, Euro Hog. First real loss in twenty years. Ailerons locked up in a turn, no response. It took off and she flew great for a minute, and then the fight was on. (I lost) The foil wrap is the front mounted battery after impact and burning. The nose gear is the upgrade at motion. And....here I was worried about the landing bounce.
The pilot was the first part I found in the jungle environment. I spotted a piece of white foam and turned it over, there he was. After awhile of searching (With 6 Deer Fly at all times) and the lack of wreckage, looked up to spot an engine nacelle about 20 feet high. I assume the rest is up there somewhere. I'll return soon with a pole, saw, pruners, and OFF! I want to find the upgraded wing gear.
The wife was in tears because she knew how much time I spent on the plane. I told her it's part of the game. There's a lot going on and there is always risk. I told her I'm pulling up my skirt and getting another. This past weekend I sold my Freewing F-15 Superscale (wasn't great on our grass runway) and my new Freewing F4 phantom to fund the project.
I'm not blaming the servos. It could've been the board or receiver (New AR8000). I did cycle the servos with a servo tester for 10 minutes or so, as instructed in the build video. It seemed a good idea. But....the next A-10 is is getting Hitecs'. I'm going to assemble without a single decal or drop of paint, FLY, then detail.1 Photo
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Originally posted by Phatbob View PostI'm going to assemble without a single decal or drop of paint, FLY, then detail.
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Originally posted by xviper View PostOther than the pilot figure, I don't recognize those other parts. The nose strut doesn't look stock and what's the thing wrapped in silver foil?I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Bob,
You sure have nice, rc hobby friendly consoling wife. That alone is a big plus to the whole sorry episode. My wife would have just rolled her eyes and uttered a snide remark under her breath. Then a grin and a chuckle as she watched me struggle with the pole. Feel blessed!Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
xviper, At least the pilot ejected safely. I hope you can find some humor in that. Best to you and yours, LB
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Originally posted by dahawk View PostBob,
You sure have nice, rc hobby friendly consoling wife. That alone is a big plus to the whole sorry episode. My wife would have just rolled her eyes and uttered a snide remark under her breath. Then a grin and a chuckle as she watched me struggle with the pole. Feel blessed!
Ordered #2 HOG today with the upgraded nose gear. I hope to recover the upgraded mains in a few days.
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Originally posted by Phatbob View PostOrdered #2 HOG today with the upgraded nose gear. I hope to recover the upgraded mains in a few days.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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