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RE: Another Newbie! - 9/24/2003 1:03:48 AM   
aeajr



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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Way to go Swag!

So, what plane are you getting for your second plane?

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RE: Another Newbie! - 9/24/2003 2:05:45 AM   
Swager


 

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Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Greetings Aeajr!

I ordered and recieved a BTE Venture 60. A Super Tiger .61 ABC will be going in her. I haven't figured on a Radio yet, but I have decided on seperate servos for each aerilon. Im looking hard for a newer Futaba 8 channel with a RP148FP receiver. Might have to buy them seperate. Going to look at the local clubs. Hopefully someone is looking to upgrade to a 9C or 9Z and maybe I can get a deal.

I also received a combo deal from a guy on Ebay for covering tools. Came with a Top Flight heat gun, heat iron, heat trimmer, heat glove, iron socks and 3 full rolls of covering. Not too bad for $40.

Colors for monokote on the plane are going to be medium purple and yellow with a trim of white. Hopefully it will look OK.

Thanks for reading my little write-ups. Seems like no one was reading them so I quit writing them. I had some more experiences that I felt a newbie would enjoying hearing about, but it seemed I was writing them for naught.

Take Care and Clear Skies

Swag

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RE: Another Newbie! - 2/24/2004 1:11:35 PM   
Swager


 

Posts: 583
Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Well lets see, I haven't posted in this topic since last Sept. WOW! Time flies!

Got my seceond plane, a BTE Venture 60 kit. Going to put a Super Tiger .61 ABC on her. I also ordered a SIG 4 Star 40 which will be mated with a OS .46FX.

Ordered a Futaba CAF7 transmitter package and a Futaba Flight pack. So the same channel will go into both the 4 Star 40 and the Venture 60. I will build the 4 Star first.

Flying season here starts in April/May depending on how the rains are.

Just waiting for the flying season and practicing on the simulator.

Clear Skies

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RE: Another Newbie! - 2/24/2004 2:06:45 PM   
aeajr



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Status: offline 		Swager,

I imagine you forgot all you learned last season, so it is back to the beginning, right? (ha Ha )

Bet you can't wait!

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RE: Another Newbie! - 2/24/2004 3:16:22 PM   
Swager


 

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Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Yea! No kidding! These Central NY winters are too long!! Actually the club I go to is having a snow fly soon, but I will just be a spectator!


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RE: Another Newbie! - 2/24/2004 3:54:08 PM   
Commander_Drake



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Joined: 3/28/2003
From: Windsor, CT, USA
Status: offline 		Swager,

A fun thing to do, since you are just starting, is to keep a log book of your RC activities. I've been keeping one for 20 years. I record my flights, planes and building activities, and I include photos pf planes, friends, flying fields, events, projects etc. Now that we are in the internet age I have transcribed it all into electronic form, use digital photos and put it all on the web so I can refer to it from anywhere I happen to be with internet access.

One thing I notice from looking back at my log is the long layoff periods when I get distracted by things like going to graduate school, getting married, having kids etc. But I keep coming back to it! And hopefully you will to. It just keeps getting better.

I fly both gas and electric and love them both. I hope to get set up with a brushless motor and LiPoly batteries this summer. I went to the NEAT fair and was amazed. For those who want to stick purely to electric, that's fine. But gas powered model airplanes will only become obsolete at about the time when all the Harley Davidson club members are riding electric motorcycles.

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RE: Another Newbie! - 3/3/2004 4:48:28 PM   
Swager


 

Posts: 583
Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Im keeping track of my cost also. Hidden from the wife, of course.

A flight log is a great idea. I'll get one going for this year.

Thanks



Clear Skies!!

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/22/2004 3:16:42 PM   
Swager


 

Posts: 583
Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		I have about 8 flights in this spring. Way too wet!

I finished my PT-20 repair and just started my 4 Star 40 build.

Things are going together nicely.

Now we need it to stop raining and bring out the sun.

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/22/2004 4:46:22 PM   
TNRabbit



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From: Lusby, MD, USA
Status: offline 		The previous post about this looking like an adventure story was RIGHT ON! This is a great thread! All newbies should read this, and the old timers can relive their first experiences thru your posts, Swager. This is one of the most exciting things I've read on RCU!! GOOD JOB--Keep 'em comin'!


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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/22/2004 7:11:20 PM   
Swager


 

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Status: offline 		This past thrusday night was an experience. 10-15 MPH winds and 25 MPH gust! I went to the field. Ya see, last week I had a little crash (broke the nose wheel bracket and ripped out two hinges from the port aerilon) and my idle was acting strange. So if anything I could at least do a good engine check. Well the Lead Flight Instructor is there and he ask me, "Are you flying?"

"I dont know, kinda worried about the wind."

He looks at me and says, "Ya have to learn sometime to fly in the wind."

So we took her up. Now my take off and landings have been pretty good, but not in a crosswind. So the instructor does the honors. For him, no problem, but he talks to me about flying in a crosswind and things to watch out for. I flew the plane around in the high wind, which was an experience in itself. I am so glad I decided to fly. I learned alot.

I got in three flights and no problems. My instructor perofrmed all takeoffs and landings. What made me feel good was my repairs on the Superstar must of been good. The wind thru her around alot and she flew like a real trooper! Looking forward to this week!

OH, I started my engine without turning on the XMitter and Receiver, AGAIN!!! I hate when I do that!!

Clear skies!

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/22/2004 7:25:42 PM   
raideron



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From: Fort Mohave, AZ, USA
Status: offline 		Hi and Welcome Swager,

Sounds like you have you R C plan worked out just Great!!
Loads of help and great tips here at RCU.. And a lot more at your
local club.. Nothing like hands on and instant information/help!!

Watch the "BUG" It takes hold and it won't let go )

Again Welcome to a great hobby..

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/25/2004 2:45:05 AM   
Swager


 

Posts: 583
Joined: 6/10/2003
From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Well here is me and my ole Superstar, right before her 37th flight.

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/28/2004 3:43:30 AM   
Swager


 

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From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Well had flights 38 thru 42 tonite. Take off, approach, land! Take off, touch and go....whoops, sorry, landed. Take off, wind change reverse your pattern, approach, touch and go........whoops, sorry again, landed. Take off, land.

Fixed the nose wheel, ah much better! Take off, winds shifted again! Bring it all the way around to reverse pattern. OK, approach, get your nose up! get your nose up!! Wings level, cut throttle, nose up........perfect landing! Take off again.

This is the way it was, I was the only trainee for the first hour. It was the busiest time I ever had flying! I was doing pretty good, but getting exhasuted. Probably due to the fact the number of times I ran onto the field to get my plane. She took a beating tonite but flew like a trooper! She was flying better as time rolled on! Mud and grass all over! Our field is kinda ......moist! I called it a day after someone showed up with the same frequency. My battery was at 4.7 so I disassembled and cleaned her up!! I stuck around and took some pictures with my digital camera. I'll post some pictures later!

Over all a most excellent day at the field!

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/29/2004 2:33:25 AM   
MinnFlyer



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Status: offline 		There's nothing like a little dirt and grass stains to make a plane fly better

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RE: Another Newbie! - 5/29/2004 4:09:21 AM   
Swager


 

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From: Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Status: offline 		No Kidding! The field was not at its best for a pilot of my limited talent. With all the rain we got it is amazing we can fly at all. The guys do a great job getting it ready. A few pictures.

The 3rd photo is of Mike Graham watching a trainer land. Mike is our Flight Line Boss. He keeps things running smoothly during Training night. I call him "Pit Boss"!

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