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Old 01-14-2010, 11:48 AM
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Salinas Hawk
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Default RE: Learning to use a hi-start

Hi guys
    Ok, I got a basic Hiigh Start and a Spirit from Tower Hobbies,  but I can only get up about 100ft or so.  From there, I fly nicely, no crashes, but I can oinly keep it in the air for like a minute.  Is it lack of flying skills, or set up, or what.

I followed all the instructions by the letter.

My real question is: Is this typical of new pilots, or am I doing something very wrong?

I read all of this thread, and some of the attached articles, but I couldn't identify my problem.

Note:  I am a total newbie, and I have never successfully landed a 2-stroke trainer on my RealFlight, but after about 15 flights with my Spirit, that thing is almost impossible to crash.  I even tried a loop.  It was unsuccessful, but the Spirit didn't stall.  It just kind of fizzled and drifted into level flight.

Just the same, learning to fly is minumal cause I can only keep it in the air for a minute or so.

What am I missing?

Respectfully, Salinas Hawk