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Old 05-22-2012 | 09:23 PM
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Default RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon


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Also I agree modelers come from all different back grounds and aren't usually fortunate to get structured training, which there is nothing wrong with that. The main thing is that it's a hobby and that they enjoy it. I guess I'm hard on my RC students by training them similar to the way I do my full scale students. I teach that all landings should have a nose high attitude but we do airwork first and that includes doing stalls with their trainer as well as proper recovery. Being able to use the rudder is a must for them. And I guess what you are saying here is probably the safest way to keep people from a stallspin by having a fairly high approach speed and really to teach someone cross control techniques one would really need some hands on with an instructor and buddy box. I am by far not the best RC pilot but I do try to practice the same techniques I use in the full scale because I've learned that bad habits are hard to break. <span style="color: #ff0000">Anyway I don't really agree with the statement of the nose gear but that's ok we all have our opinions I guess, and as long your technique is helpful then I guess that's good
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Are you thinking that I endorse nose wheel first landings ?
Of course IDONOT.
I feel you are not reading me properly.
I was saying that many model pilots approach too fast and flare too low thus often hitting the nose wheel before the main gears.

I am definitely not endorsing that.
I also said (wrote) that if the model (or full size) is exposed to that condition then a tailwheel model may bounce undamaged while a trigear can get damaged.

Suggest you read my postings again. You and I are teaching the same thing.

Zor