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Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 8:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		 So I took my first lesson today with my Alpha .40 trainer. Went really well, I started out with running a race track pattern and figure eights . Then my instructor let me do passes over the runway and after that he allowed me to land  which I did great...I did break the 3 blade prop on  3rd landing due to a small bounce but my instructor said it would have not broke if it was a master screw prop....the one I had was just a cheapo that came with the plane.

it was kinda like riding a bike....took a little bit but I I got the hang of it real quick again.

this hobby is more fun then I remember!


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RE: Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 8:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Awesome! Glad you had a successfull first flight, sounds like you chose a good instructor! First two landings without any damage, and then just a prop from a bounce...... exceptional.  Keep us informed how your next session goes!

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 8:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Jerry, will do.

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 10:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		A prop or two is no big deal. Good job!!! Heck, I was buying props for my trainer a half dozen at a time.

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 11:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Only use wood props. Otherwise you will not improve your landings as quickly.

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/9/2013 11:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		Only plane I use the Master Air Screw props on is the trainer, I taught three students with that one prop. It was a bit shorter when I finally threw it away but it was still in balance!!. One prop, that was a great day. Like Dick, I was buying my own training props in bulk.

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/10/2013 3:43 AM   
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Status: online 		Good job "89"!! And don't be afraid to get your instructor to give you a hand with your J-3 cub's first flight or two. Don't want to hurt that baby. Get real comfortable with the Alpha before you get that Cub up, they will fly differently. Keep practicing and enjoy!

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RE: Back in the game! - 1/10/2013 7:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks guys, I plan on flying this bird for quite a while before I take out the J-3. I also already told the guys at the field about the Piper and a bunch of them were more then willing to help look it over and maiden it for me.




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RE: Back in the game! - 1/12/2013 4:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds familiar! I'm recently back into it after 23 years and it came back after a few laps around the field, soloed on my third flight. I can't believe I stayed away for so long, all the fun I missed! Oh well, time to make up for lost fun!

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