Elad, your statement about just taking off and having a go at it is exactly what I did one day. High winds, poorly tuned engine, and only one flight that year while the prior year I had always had someone to shove the controller into their stomache. I did however make a couple solo's last year. My first attempt ended bad. I lost power on takeoff and crash landed. About an hours worth o repairs. The second attempt lasted 5 mins as all I wanted to do is get it back on the ground after I took off. Once I did I literally packed up in less than 5 mins (including cleaning the junk off my plane/oil) and dashed at of there like I stole something. And actually I did. My freedom! Ever since then I try to remember how my first landing was...I do remember that I hit the runway...sideways..and I bounced but then landed in the grass and rolled to safety. To this day my landings are a bit squirly. Landing on pavement, it's hard not to bounce. Last friday I landed on the 180' x 26' runway...slowed enough to turn it around and took it off immediately again. That was my crowning acheivment so far. However, it was followed by a crash into the trees and a rather lengthy search for pieces parts. She is ready to go now, and hopefully (wind permitting) I will be flying tomorrow. Tally ho!
Snoop, odd is a nice statement.
Some are *******s, some are VERY nice, some are weiiiiiiiird, but most are just a good ole bunch of guys. I usually notice some wierd quark about them..and often recently wonder, what is mine? I would most likely not notice it being on the inside looking out. I'll have to video tape myself and my statements some day. HA. In my area however, the best description I could give is there are 3 categories. 1. older nerds 2. old guys. 3. young guys that crash and you never see again. HA. I fight to stay out of all 3 categories, and have only met a handful of 'normal' people. All in all though, in any of the above categories, I am glad to talk with them and fly with them. I know where I stand with these people, and they know where they stand with me. Just two people interested in the same thing, with probably completely different lifestyles before and afterwards. THAT'S an interesting aspect of the hobby!
Tom, in due time my friend. Batteries have gone by by. I need to buy more but am BROKE. I get paid tomorrow. Poor trick or treaters are going to get a handful of whatever I have left from when I first bought candy but ate most of it. Damn Junior mints! Why do you tempt me soooooo!
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