bubbagates

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ez2bgman

Well done. It goes to show you that it's not just airplanes that count here although this thread is in the beginners section of airplanes. The basic idea is to give and that is what you had done.

Everyone can also post what they have done and are doing to help others but let's at least keep this thread going in the intention it was created and that was to offer/ask for items that you have and no longer need or need (not want) an item that you cannot get.

In my opinion, training is as good as anything as well as material items such as engines, props, manuals, mufflers, just to name a few.

bubbagates

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Minn,

Is it possible to get this thread linked, pinned or whatever to the rest of the forums. I was looking through them and noticed no beginners section in all of the others.

RCU rules state that no multiple posts on the same subject are allowed across multiple forums so if I were to do this myself it would probably get kicked back.

I feel that this thread could benefit more than just the guys flying airplanes.

Would everyone agree with this?? Thoughts???

ez2bgman

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bubbagates,

I agree with you 100%. A thread like this could be posted in every beginner forum. Many more enthusiasts may get involved in our wonderful hobby if they could get assistance from others. At our economic level, it can be very hard for someone new to this hobby to get started. Although the costs of entry-level equipment is fairly reasonable, someone financially strapped wouldn't be able to afford this hobby. A helping hand is always welcome for those that are less fortunate. During my 16+ years in the hobby, I have had to take several "breaks" due to finances. Nevertheless, I was always able to rebound and continue. I feel more relaxed being able to spend a few hours fixing/tweaking/upgrading my R/C gear than any other time.

I support this thread in all Beginner forums.

Thanks and happy flying.

MikeEast

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Ok the receivers gone to a new friend at Mississippi State, I still have the Profile Midwest Extra 330 if there in someone within driving distance of Nederland (Beaumont) Texas.

Have to see if I have anything else laying around.

bubbagates

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Maybe I should start a poll to see if everyone agree's. wadda ya think

If enough people would agree them maybe the moderators can make it happen. We already owe them a ton of thanks for pinning this at the top of the beginners thread. If they do it maybe we can all get together and buy them each a beer.

markdmsu

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Thanks for the receiver BigNed. For everyone else's info: I built a spad for the amusement of some college friends with small budgets. Trying to teach them to fly. I've flown it a couple times, but recently the rx went out. Luckily the one BigNed offered matches the one I need. We certainly appretiate it.

-Mark

bubbagates

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I actually found a few 2 and 3 blade props, both wood and fiberglass in the 10 inch and 11 inch ranges between 5 and 7 pitch. The 2 bladed props are both Zinger and APC and the 3 Bladed props are all Master Air Screw (MAS).

I also have a JR600MaH 4.8V battery, and a Futaba 1000MaH 4.8V battery that has had the plug trimmed down to work with JR. Sorry no chargers, yet.

I also have a SIG Four Star 40 paper manual if someone needs it. I have a Twist manual also but that can be downloaded from the Hangar-9 web site.

bubbagates

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I'd like to see one done in the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon cover with the Prism and rainbow, now that would be way too cool. Or even better still the graphic I once saw for their song called "learning to fly"

Hey, I just gave myself an idea for my next covering job. . Crap, more work now

MikeEast

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Heres the Midwest Profile Extra ...

bubbagates

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I want the big yellow thing sitting next to it...Just kidding

Ops, breaking my own suggestions, you'll have this. I just couldn't resist as I am waiting for theVectorFlight Edge 540 to show up at my door.[&:]

ndrainbird

Hi outlaw, I guess thats where I am lost.. I dont know what would be good for a 9yr old to start, so I dont know what to start with at all.. Plane and build around that or motor and build around that, etc........I guess If I had a starting point that would be great!!!

MikeEast

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Your Sig 40 trainer would be fine for your 9 year old. If you get a buddy box and an experienced trainer and your son really wants to learn it will be a great plane for him to learn on, probably one of if not THE best.

MikeEast

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BTW Bubba,
I have only had that plane for a month and I absolutely love it! It is my new best friend.. Its a Lanier Edge 540T and 3W75 a pure jpy to fly.... The transition into scale aerobatic planes was a little intimidating though, never realized how stall prone they are. They fly WAY better than anything else I have ever flown but you have to know how to treat them, they dont like to have their elevator yanked on like a funfly does. Get on high rates and slam the elevator whole you are in a bank with power off and relatively low speed you are going down if you arent really lucky ..

MinnFlyer

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Bubba, I mentioned this to the Car Mods, and their reaction was what I expected. I don't mean to sound biased, but the Car Forums have a large percentage of young members who are not exactly what you would call reputable, and we fear that there would be far too many incidences of exactly what we are trying to prevent - which is people who are not in NEED just grabbing Freebies.

But they ARE considering this type of thread anyway.

bubbagates

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Thanks Minn,

I understand and never thought of that but as usual you are correct.

It was a thought, that's all

ndrainbird

I was thinking, does someone have a decent simulator program I can use with my radio I have now, to help me and the kid before we wreck somthing.. someone said you can use your radio-to- computer and actually fly a sim plane? again I am sorry for being so (dumb)

ndrainbird

buddy box?????? and have you ever seen a nine year olds face after you wreck his toy?????

KeithLuneau

There is a good free sim called FMS, or Flying Modell Simulator. A quick google search will point you to it. It's not bad at all for a free sim. There are links there on making an interface for your transmitter as well.

Also, do seriously consider an instructor before you fly. If nothing else, at least go out to a local field and someone there will more than likely be willing to let you get some "stick time" and get a feel for flying.

pauluk2w

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If you want to try the FMS route i have the futaba interface and a disc so you can download it you can have all you need to do is hook it up to your tx. I don't have a lot but if you think you could use it then it is yours.
paul

pauluk2w

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The FMS interface has now gone

bubbagates

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Spaceclam,

Just checked FEDEX...

Looks like your radio is out for delivery...[X(] That was fast for going across the country via ground

Spaceclam

bubbagates, check your pms.

bubbagates

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I'm to *****y to check it LOL Dang pms

Spaceclam

do your private messages take your brain hostage and ship it to candyland like mine do?

bubbagates

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If I only had a brain [] (I thought I was in Kansas for a second)