My SC maiden voyage
01-25-2008, 10:35 PM
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My SC maiden voyage
Wow, o wow.
O MY FREAKIN' GOODNESS!!!!!
Firstly, I just bought this two days ago but it's been raining for four days straight.
Today, the clouds opened for two hours. I didn't hesitate. The wind was pretty mellow (2-3 mph).
But I first pulled out the jumper and installed a 2200 11.1V 3 cell lipo. I also removed and uninstalled the ACT.
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I never even tried the stock pack. I went straight to the park. I never flew a plane before but this was my first flight. I did a runway take off (ROP). I did this three times with some power left.
I did 2 360s and I just loved every second. I even did, on accident, a three foot off the ground fly by. Freakin' scary but I was able to pull up and save it.
It wasn't too relaxing, it was still very while knuckle because I never flew before. When the wind picked up, the plane leaned to the right so I compensated by keeping pressure to the right.
Amazing hobby. The landing was just okay. The ground was muddy and the grass was very high. So, when I landed, the wheels locked on the grass once and the nose fell forward.
The other times, it was pretty bouncy but kind of smooth. I was expecting to crash but I didn't crash once and I must say, for $159, this plane is a flippin' steal. Couldn't believe how well it flew and how great it looked in the air. I am so glad that I bought this instead of the Trojan right away.
I think on my next few flights, I am going to move the clevices to the closest on the rudders for increased responsiveness.
Thanks guys.!!!! You guys RULE!!!!! By the way, my plane it covered in mud and I was a little worried about water getting in but no, this plane keeps on ticking!!! I immediately unplugged the battery after I was done.
I have fully gone Lipo. I haven't tried the stock 7 cell nor do I want to. I actually think lipo is safer to fly with because it allows you instant power to get you out of stick situations. One situation, my nose was diving but I punched it and gave it some down stick, and WA LA!!!! Back in the air!!!!
O MY FREAKIN' GOODNESS!!!!!
Firstly, I just bought this two days ago but it's been raining for four days straight.
Today, the clouds opened for two hours. I didn't hesitate. The wind was pretty mellow (2-3 mph).
But I first pulled out the jumper and installed a 2200 11.1V 3 cell lipo. I also removed and uninstalled the ACT.
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I never even tried the stock pack. I went straight to the park. I never flew a plane before but this was my first flight. I did a runway take off (ROP). I did this three times with some power left.
I did 2 360s and I just loved every second. I even did, on accident, a three foot off the ground fly by. Freakin' scary but I was able to pull up and save it.
It wasn't too relaxing, it was still very while knuckle because I never flew before. When the wind picked up, the plane leaned to the right so I compensated by keeping pressure to the right.
Amazing hobby. The landing was just okay. The ground was muddy and the grass was very high. So, when I landed, the wheels locked on the grass once and the nose fell forward.
The other times, it was pretty bouncy but kind of smooth. I was expecting to crash but I didn't crash once and I must say, for $159, this plane is a flippin' steal. Couldn't believe how well it flew and how great it looked in the air. I am so glad that I bought this instead of the Trojan right away.
I think on my next few flights, I am going to move the clevices to the closest on the rudders for increased responsiveness.
Thanks guys.!!!! You guys RULE!!!!! By the way, my plane it covered in mud and I was a little worried about water getting in but no, this plane keeps on ticking!!! I immediately unplugged the battery after I was done.
I have fully gone Lipo. I haven't tried the stock 7 cell nor do I want to. I actually think lipo is safer to fly with because it allows you instant power to get you out of stick situations. One situation, my nose was diving but I punched it and gave it some down stick, and WA LA!!!! Back in the air!!!!
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RE: My SC maiden voyage
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Its great to see someone experience the delight from flight. Something I started in 1948, a few years ago and enjoy to this day. Am still learning and learning, don't think that will ever stop. Now it's 3D, and I enjoy greatly from glow, gass to elecdtric. As I grow older, I get lazier, so the convenience of the electrics are coming forward. There must be a bunch of us out here that your goinna have to pry the transmitter out of our cold dead hands, my intent anyway. ENJOY
Its great to see someone experience the delight from flight. Something I started in 1948, a few years ago and enjoy to this day. Am still learning and learning, don't think that will ever stop. Now it's 3D, and I enjoy greatly from glow, gass to elecdtric. As I grow older, I get lazier, so the convenience of the electrics are coming forward. There must be a bunch of us out here that your goinna have to pry the transmitter out of our cold dead hands, my intent anyway. ENJOY
