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06-13-2010, 03:34 PM | #22 |
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Soooo......the Cap 232 had her maiden flight, which lasted 3 minutes. The battery (which was second hand...should have never trusted it) I believe failed and she spiraled in nose first from about 250 feet up. The throttle cut out and the servos seemed to seize up, as I watched in horror and did everything I could to try to pull it out.
The plane really did not fly well anyhow. Very twitchy and fluttery, although I think the servos were acting up almost right from take off. Every so often it would do something unpredictable, almost like a heavy wind gust caught it, though there was no wind. After a couple "OH CRAP" moments, it mercifully met it's demise. I'm not too "broken up" about it, it was a nice build and I enjoy that almost as much as flying. I saved all the electronics and engine from it...except that battery which is in the trash. I did come home from the field thinking "why do I bother with this God-forsaken hobby", but the moment passed. I did have a coupld good flights with the Pitts at least. Last edited by dean2287; 06-13-2010 at 04:03 PM. |
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06-13-2010, 03:53 PM | #23 |
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OMG Dean, you write the best stories!! What would we do without you !!
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06-13-2010, 11:11 PM | #24 |
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That's a shame Dean. Are you sure it was the battery? Maybe the switch?
I had a switch go bad on me this year, but I caught it in time on the ground. The damage doesn't look to bad from the pics... can you repair it? We finally had a nice day out here today also. Made it out for about 8 hours of great flying with my brother Travis. I flew my Cessna Ag Wagon, Super Chipmunk, Cub, Tiger 60, Burrito, Tango, SPAD Combat Plane, and my little electric Herr Extra...Trav flew his Super Chipmunk, SSE with side force generators, Mojo, and Showtime 90. No casualties to report, other than some sunburn! Cheers Curt
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Now...my man Dave (cassat), who gave me the battery for nothing and even shipped it to me for nothing (!!!!!), has VERY generously offered me a free plane (Sig Kougar)!! This despite the fact that the battery may have had nothing to do with the crash. What a guy, truely a credit to the rc community. I was almost at a point of packing it in...I mean, what's the point of spending all this money, time, and effort only to and up with a pile of sticks, heartbreak, and maybe 1 good flight a month. However, it's guys like that who keep you going. 1 part fun hobby, 10 parts great people...makes a superior tonic! |
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Don't give up Dean.... Just get some great flying funfly type planes like the Twist, SSE, Funtanas, etc, etc, they are very forgiving and a blast to fly. Great sport fliers are the Pulse (I know you had one), CG Tiger series, Sig 4* series, Chipmunks, Ultrasticks, etc etc.... all great relaxing planes to fly and will be in the hanger for a long time to come. Not that expensive either. Although, we have very little control over a mechanical or electrical failure, a plane can go in at anytime. So the old saying goes..."Don't put a plane into the air that you don't feel comfortable with or can't afford to lose if, and when, you crash". If I can help you in any way, don't hesitate to ask. If are ever coming this way, I can probably help you out with some cost effective, flight proven airframes. Let me know if I can help and keep you in the game!! Cheers Curt
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Yeah, it seems like either through my own fault or mechanical failure the sticks are piling up...but really my flying is getting better. I lost one to a pole that I didn't even know was there (I'm no longer flying at that location), the Cap due to some type of electrical issue, and one due strictly to inexperience and the sun in my eyes. The Cap 232 was pretty much a gift as I paid for it through my sideline business income, so easy come easy go you could say (this opinion not exactly reflected in my wife's personal view of the situation ). I'll carry on, maybe a bit more attentive to detail. I never had any kind of radio or electrical trouble before this...I'll have to review the gear from the Cap and replace anything questionable. I want to get my Cub up and flying, it's likely to be a good, steady, and comfortable plane to calm the nerves. My Pitts has been a super reliable flyer, and can stand up to a little abuse (flip overs, hard landings, "weed ins" )...I'm putting off the maiden of my Spitfire until I'm very confident in the plane, my gear, and myself. Having another sport flyer would be desireable just to build my aerobatic abilities and comfort zone. |
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06-14-2010, 11:20 PM | #28 |
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I know how you feel..why do i do this, then it passes quickly and you get back on the bus to hobby shop and you suddenly feel better . Atleast that what I did when my decathlon hit the dirt due to ..welll...trying something..I still haven't named the maneuver, but I did manage to break the aluminum motor mount clean off the firewall, so I ordered another..now I have spare parts and a new windshield
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06-19-2010, 05:28 PM | #30 |
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Here is something that I put on the planes I like to fly alot during one day. Lets me know if I have enough juice left in the battery, not sure if you are using one or not. Guess the way I look at it, 20 bucks can save your plane.
and they make cool light up dashboard http://www.hobbico.com/radioaccys/hcap0332.html
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