ORIGINAL: rjm1982
I have my NexSTAR sitting here, and ive done all of the checks for proper operation and all of that good stuff....
My only concern is that the manual says the airlerons should have 1/2 up and 3/8 down....i pretty much have 3/8 up and about a 16th less down...
I know this is pretty close to recomended...and is probably fine, but im so nervous with this being my first plane...
I probably wont fly untill at least another week (waiting for paycheck to by a combo feild kit (starter, gas, power panel, etc)) but I will be going to my local feild this sunday to watch guys fly, i think i will bring the plane just to have someone take a look at it for now....
And yes, i will have a trainer/buddy-box when i DO fly.....
For anyone else thats new...avoid the urge to go into the crash part of these forums...now im really nervous....
and lastly, even though my engine is broken in at the factory, is it a good idea to run a full tank through it anyways....somone said i should do that at flying throttle so i can get a fix on how long i can fly...
anyways, thats it for todays round of "help a newb"
thanks
The ailerons with be fine. The one reason they want to limit the down travel is to allow the rolls to be more axial. Without getting too technical, it's a drag thing.
As far as the engine is concerned it is still a good idea to run at least a tank of fuel through it at a very rich setting to break it in better. The Evo engines are good engines but still need a good run at a rich setting at full throttle. Be sure to have the plane secured well when doing this.
Try not to be so nervous, I know it's difficult and we all go through it, even well after we solo, especially when it comes time to fly a new plane. My most nervous times are during learning new manuvers and maidening a new plane, especially a kit plane. Most guys are good at hiding the shakes but we all go through it.
You will feel better once the guys at the field check it over and give it an OK to fly, then once it gets in the air the nervousness will disappear and you will be feeling like the proud papa.
Welcome to the hobby and RCU.