Won't take off
07-17-2009, 09:04 PM
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Won't take off
OK, I got my first plane, its an A10 Thunderbolt II ducted fan jet. They said it was a good beginers plane.So why can't I get it off the ground?
07-18-2009, 08:02 AM
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RE: Won't take off
ORIGINAL: jamie briggs
.... They said it was a good beginers plane ...
.... They said it was a good beginers plane ...
1- EDF's are not for the beginner. Usually fast and little airflow over control surfaces during start. -> Bungee start
2- Planes with a low wing are not suited for beginners. Center of gravity is above center of lift. Not stable enough. Decent beginnerplanes have high wings, don't look like an existing full scale plane, don't look fast/cool/real/bling, don't fly fast, have low landing speed and can take a beating.
Get yer money back and never ever visit that shop again.
Check the beginners subforum for suitable models.
Sad Greetings, Ron
07-18-2009, 08:15 AM
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RE: Won't take off
ron_van_sommeren is right. And smack the seller in the nose while you are at it. BUY NOTHING NOW! Start reading and join a club. Learn what beginners use and then start buying and coming back to this great forum for help. Good luck.
07-18-2009, 08:47 AM
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RE: Won't take off
ORIGINAL: Dsegal
... a club ...
... a club ...
The experienced help from members will save you lots of money, more money then the club member-fee: crashes (they will do take-offs and landingn for you) burnt motors, controllers, batteries etc.
ORIGINAL: Dsegal
... Start reading and join a club ...
... Start reading and join a club ...
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* System wiring diagrams:
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* Monthly Ampeer newsletter, on paper and online available. Excellent articles in the archives by e-flight pioneers Ken Meyers and Keith Shaw a.o.
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* Brushless motor animations and simulations. Mostly outrunners but inrunners are just outrunners turned inside out.
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* www.wattflyer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3
-> Everything You Wanted To Know About Electric Powered Flight
* www.ampaviators.com
-> Beginner Guide
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-> Faq
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* 'Dry' testing brushless motors after a mishap:
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* Motor_rewinding_101, about poles, winds, delta, star
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-> basic overview (1-5)
