HI i just flew my Whirlwind today and got going ok thought it was cool although it was to fast for me i couldnt get my hands around the controls fast enough so i crash into the ground and the prop snapped, do you guys have any free ideas that could help me learn with this new 3D plane (note i have never flown 3D before) like how to get my hands around the controls and stuff??

Thnks

Maidin

Does anyone know any helpful hints that could help me to get to know this plane a bit better. Things like 3 mistakes high which i am taking into consideration now, any others??

Maidin

Also is a Reduction Proppellor the same thing as a slow flyer prop????


PLease help!

Thnks Maidin

Well, not sure what you mean about getting your hands around the controls..... I have a few thoughts....
If youre referring to launching by hand, then grabbing the controller... Dont. Until you are quite familliar with your plane you should have someone else launch it, or get landing gear so you can do a rolling takeoff.
Maybe shorten the sticks?
Also, set the control throws to a fairly minimum setting (say, 10-15 degrees deflection) so the plane isnt as jumpy in the air. If your radio has dual rates... Use them. Its really helpful to be able to give your plane more control if its not enough, or less if its too much.

Just had a look at the plane, one final thought... it looks cool, but it also looks like a fairly extreme 3d machine. It will probably want a brushless motor to fly with authority, and weight should be kept to an absolute minimum. keep the balance to the front of the range, that will also make the plane a bit more stable...