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04-08-2008, 09:07 PM | #1 |
Ground 1, pilot 0.
I didn't think I would get upset about crashing the first time, but I could have cried. It was very discouraging when it happened. After many hours on the simulator and fun with little foamies, I thought I had the basics down. It took off got about a foot off the ground and rolled left in to the ground and snaped the wing. I was able to repair it with some foam glue, but thats all part of learning right. I have learned not to rush. If you don't feel right, wait for another time to fly when your calm. Well I'll wait for the glue to dry and try again tomorrow. over and out.
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04-08-2008, 09:10 PM | #2 |
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Crashing for the first time sucks. Been there, done that. I feel your pain.
However, instructors are a valuable resource in this hobby. If you can find somebody who has experience, it would be wise to get them to help you out until you can get some time under your belt. Good luck. |
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04-08-2008, 10:14 PM | #5 |
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My first crash was a mechanical failure. I was good with that. My second crash was a pair of inexperienced hands, both building (needed better markings for orientation on the plane) and on the transmitter. I was really down about it, as I had put a bunch of time into flying my trainer and felt I was ready to move forward. My third crash? I had a good laugh. My fourth? I really do wreck too many planes
It sucks. We all do it. It doesn't make it not suck, but it helps. Get your plane back in the air. Make sure you are only expecting "baby steps" out of your learning curve, it is never easy. Turn the wind up on your simulator, no wind = not real. Most of all, have fun, these are just toys. Ben
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04-09-2008, 05:01 AM | #6 |
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I tell all the folks that are looking to get into the hobby "DON'T try to fly without an INSTRUCTOR!" today's sim's are great But there is no better tool to learn than an instructor. Having someone who knows a little about flying is one way to reduce the risk of a bent plane (reduce....not eliminate, even the pro's crash). even if all you have him do is give your plane a quick look over to see if there is anything that could cause trouble in the air.
I lost my first plane due to the fact that I had no lock on the elevator clevice, (a 1/4 inch piece of fuel tube could have saved a plane) and an instructor may have caught that on a preflight inspection. I fly full scale, and I often wonder if folks who could afford to go out and buy a full size plane would try to fly it without an instructor? don't bend your new planes, and have fun! Bill
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04-15-2008, 06:00 AM | #7 |
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Re: Ground 1, pilot 0.
Quote: "Most of all, have fun, these are just toys."
Whenever I hear someone call our model airplanes toys, I can't help but remember the lines from the origional movie "The Flight of the Phenoix" with Jimmy Steward... Jimmy: " Ya ya mean, ya only build toy airplanes?" And the German engineer's response: "Zay are not toy airplanes, zay are model aircraft! A toy airplane is somezing that has an elastic band that you wind up and toss into za air!" A truly great movie and I've always loved that explaination!!!
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04-15-2008, 06:26 AM | #8 |
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Re: Ground 1, pilot 0.
I agree that you should find somebody with experience to help you have success with this "sport" we call model airplane flight. An instructor can first of all tell you weither your plane is even built properly,trimmed for flight and will in fact fly properly. Too often i see inexperienced guys come out with a plane that doesn't have a hope in hell of flying straight and level or of even staying together for a few minutes! Often controls are hooked up in an odd manner, different modes from what most pilots are using, high rates, no expo etc.
Go to your local flying club, make aquaintances and get an instructor to help. Your RC flying days will be much more successful , enjoyable and who knows...you may become the next world champion in one of the dozens of RC flying avenues that exist out there! Good luck and have fun! Lee Prevost
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04-15-2008, 08:33 PM | #9 |
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OK OK I KNOW. I am that kind of person that likes to try things on my own and learn from my mistakes. I hate to make mistakes especially when people are watching, so I drove around until I found the perfect spot at the end of a dead end road. I think one of my many problems is moving the sticks to fast and to much. (make small movements) #2 (bring spare props) #3 (don't fly In winds over 7kph). I have tendency to slam the elevator stick back in a panic. I have looked in to joining a local club and getting a trainer, This is one thing I am going to do. I am not going to give up .This hobby Is just to much fun and very addictive.
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04-16-2008, 07:34 AM | #10 |
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Re: Ground 1, pilot 0.
Another point. If it's a foam plane, get a hot glue gun. You can be back in the air in 15 mins. Before you've even recovered from the first prang. As said above, make sure it's as close to perfect trim as you can get it. Eyeball it from the back to the front to make sure the ails. are level with the wing, rudder is lined up and the elevator is parallel with the stabilizer. If it vears off to one side as soon as you launch it, a newbie doesnt have a chance. This is where the instant reflexes from an experienced flier react fast enough to catch it.
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