Vandoo,
I am also a newbie to RC flying. Not new to aviation however. Spent 50 years flying airplanes all around the world. However, none of that is that helpful when it comes to RC. Repeat, almost none of it.... Like you, I am very interested in warbirds, especially the P-51, Spitfire and the Corsair. I have several of each, BUT, I am not going to fly any of them until I get very proficient with my trainer, the Apprentice. I bought a used Apprentice and then found another one so if and WHEN I crash it, I will have some replacement parts. After I get proficient with the Apprentice, I will move up to something else with tricycle gear. My first warbird maybe my ParkZone T-28 that I also bought used. Almost everything I own with the RC world have been used aircraft, so WHEN I crash it I won’t feel as bad. I will still feel terrible but maybe not as much. I crashed my recent purchase and felt depressed the whole day. Feeling depressed now just thinking about it. A good friend of mine says that these planes all “have a number”.... meaning that more than likely, your going to crash.
So, I will practice with my RealFlight 9 simulator and will fly the Apprentice until I feel really comfortable and no longer need my instructor. Then, I will probably try the PZ T-28 with help from the RC guys at the field. I WILL some day fly my warbirds, just NOT today, NOT now until I can really get used to the sticks and get good enough.
I was at the RC field before the virus hit and I watched a couple of very experienced RC pilots crash. One on takeoff with his P-51 ( hard left due to th P-Factor) and one on landing (got too slow and it stalled).....so, I will continue to buy used airplanes and try to get over the fact that crashing may be part of this hobby. I hate the idea of crashing, but its a reality. I’m going to do everything I can to try and prevent a crash, Simulator, lessons, high wing trainer etc
Just my 2C from a beginner,
Paul
I am also a newbie to RC flying. Not new to aviation however. Spent 50 years flying airplanes all around the world. However, none of that is that helpful when it comes to RC. Repeat, almost none of it.... Like you, I am very interested in warbirds, especially the P-51, Spitfire and the Corsair. I have several of each, BUT, I am not going to fly any of them until I get very proficient with my trainer, the Apprentice. I bought a used Apprentice and then found another one so if and WHEN I crash it, I will have some replacement parts. After I get proficient with the Apprentice, I will move up to something else with tricycle gear. My first warbird maybe my ParkZone T-28 that I also bought used. Almost everything I own with the RC world have been used aircraft, so WHEN I crash it I won’t feel as bad. I will still feel terrible but maybe not as much. I crashed my recent purchase and felt depressed the whole day. Feeling depressed now just thinking about it. A good friend of mine says that these planes all “have a number”.... meaning that more than likely, your going to crash.
So, I will practice with my RealFlight 9 simulator and will fly the Apprentice until I feel really comfortable and no longer need my instructor. Then, I will probably try the PZ T-28 with help from the RC guys at the field. I WILL some day fly my warbirds, just NOT today, NOT now until I can really get used to the sticks and get good enough.
I was at the RC field before the virus hit and I watched a couple of very experienced RC pilots crash. One on takeoff with his P-51 ( hard left due to th P-Factor) and one on landing (got too slow and it stalled).....so, I will continue to buy used airplanes and try to get over the fact that crashing may be part of this hobby. I hate the idea of crashing, but its a reality. I’m going to do everything I can to try and prevent a crash, Simulator, lessons, high wing trainer etc
Just my 2C from a beginner,
Paul
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