|
|
|
General RC Heli Discussion Discuss general topics on rotary wing aircraft, including construction, Servo's, Gryo's and Stabilizer discussions.
 |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-14-2016, 04:45 PM
|
#1 |
|
Level 3 Supporter
★ Site Supporter ★
I am: Dave Z
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Radio of choice:
Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9
Feedback: 21 / 100%
Posts: 3,868
Total Props: 128
|
I can still auto!
I may not be a hot doggin's 3D flyer. Actually, just happy doing circles in the sky. But today, I found out the hard way that I can still do an auto when I need to. I was probably only about 3 minutes into my flight with my X-Cell 60 which was running great, good power, nice smoke trail, when out of nowhere, it just flamed out. Ok, one chance at this and a gentle touchdown. I take it back to the pit area, put it on the bench and start with what I thought was the obvious, let's check the glow plug... wait... where is the glow plug... spit it out somewhere. Put in a fresh plug and went flying again.
__________________
Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane. |
|
 .
|
| Sponsored Links - Subscribe to remove this ad. |
|
|
|
08-14-2016, 04:59 PM
|
#2 |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: jim w
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Richmond B.C.
Radio of choice:
futaba # of RCs: 3
Feedback: 18 / 100%
Posts: 2,728
Total Props: 9
|
Re: I can still auto!
I'm impressed and you have a heli in one piece! My version of auto rotate would be more akin to a stone.
|
|
|
.
|
|
08-14-2016, 09:09 PM
|
#3 |
|
RCC Apprentice
I am: Trevor Haskett
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Feedback: 4 / 100%
Posts: 34
Total Props: 0
|
Re: I can still auto!
Good on ya! There ain't much time to react in a real, unplanned emergency landing. Quite different than shooting autos on purpose, from your preferred height, from you preferred location relative to the field, etc...
I can do a good 'greased brick' imitation with sufficient planning. Is that worth mentioning? 
__________________
Radios: JR 9303 and Taranis Rookie FPV quad racer (Minion), and average heli pilot (Trex 500, Trex 450, MCPx) Lotsa planks and a Stampede for FPV with my kids! |
|
|
.
|
|
|
|
|
08-14-2016, 09:31 PM
|
#4 |
|
Level 3 Supporter
★ Site Supporter ★
I am: Dave Z
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Radio of choice:
Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9
Feedback: 21 / 100%
Posts: 3,868
Total Props: 128
|
Re: I can still auto!
Anything that keeps it in one piece and nothing bent or out of align is worth mentioning.
__________________
Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane. |
|
|
.
|
|
08-18-2016, 10:47 AM
|
#5 | |
|
Administrator
★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★
I am: Max P.
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Aurora, Ontario
Radio of choice:
JR and Spektrum Feedback: 77 / 100%
Posts: 19,799
Total Props: 232
|
Re: I can still auto!
Quote:
 Xcells were always good at autos. At least better than some of the other helis in those days.
__________________
Transport Canada Advanced Flight Examiner; RC Test Pilot; FPV Instructor, Airplane Instructor; Helicopter Instructor My Aircraft Albums: https://www.rccanada.ca/rccforum/album.php?u=13173 |
|
|
|
.
|
|
08-18-2016, 06:23 PM
|
#6 |
|
Level 3 Supporter
★ Site Supporter ★
I am: Dave Z
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Radio of choice:
Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9
Feedback: 21 / 100%
Posts: 3,868
Total Props: 128
|
Re: I can still auto!
Ya, it caught me off guard and I'm sure I paused a bit before dropping the collective, but it set down quite nicely and when it was fully on the skids, did a little 180 degree spin around on the ground, but stayed firm and level. I was actually pretty calm throughout the landing.
__________________
Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane. |
|
|
.
|
|
08-23-2016, 08:24 AM
|
#7 |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: James Parnell
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Kenora Ontario
Radio of choice:
Futaba # of RCs: 31
Feedback: 25 / 100%
Posts: 2,439
Total Props: 14
|
Re: I can still auto!
Nice to hear for sure. Haven't flown in a couple months now. Lost interest due to know one to fly with, glad you were able to recover and land it Dave.
|
|
|
.
|
|
08-23-2016, 07:23 PM
|
#9 |
|
RCC Supreme Contributor
I am: jim w
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Richmond B.C.
Radio of choice:
futaba # of RCs: 3
Feedback: 18 / 100%
Posts: 2,728
Total Props: 9
|
Re: I can still auto!
I've been flying them about the same amount of time sworn off them several times but they have a challenge like no other. I did have a 600 size but I found it too big and scary tried a 450 but found it too twitchy and a victim of wind. Now I fly a 500 and it's just right for me not too big not too small and the cost is manageable. I'm 61 now and I too am a little long in the tooth but still a teen at heart.
|
|
|
.
|
|
08-23-2016, 07:49 PM
|
#10 |
|
Level 3 Supporter
★ Site Supporter ★
I am: Dave Z
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Radio of choice:
Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9
Feedback: 21 / 100%
Posts: 3,868
Total Props: 128
|
Re: I can still auto!
True enough they're not for everyone. Just like the 3D flying, not for everyone. I don't think my reflexes are there for that.
__________________
Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane. |
|
|
.
|
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
Linear Mode
Your Privacy Choices