colmo-RCU

I´ve killed 3 electrifly foamies and dont seem to be getting any good at 3D. It seems I`m not getting something important. Where can I read about 3D, plz, my 4th plane will thank you

colmo

bdavison

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Your AMA club would be a good place to start. You can contact them here....


AEROMODELERS OF PERRINE INC*
18730 SW 85TH AVE
MIAMI FL 33157
Phone: 305.510.3919 - ask for TOM CALDWELL
www.amps-rc.com

Also check out the instructional videos at www.teamflyingcirkus.com under the Video's section.

colmo-RCU

Thanks a lot for the info. The thing is I dont really live in miami. I am a pilot and spend a lot of time there but I live and fly Rc in Bogota, Colombia. There is no one there who flyies 3D well enough to anybody else, so what I need is a video, or book that can explain the basics.

Thanks a lot,

colmo

bdavison

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Oh yes there is....

There is a local club in Bogota that can hook you up. Quite a few of their pilots are flying 3D gas planes like the big QQ yaks. Im sure someone there can help you out.

http://www.tigresvoladores.galeon.com/

MikeBiv

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First buy this book-

Mastering RC Flight
http://www.rcpilotguide.com/

Then Get a Simlator. FMS will harldy cut it. The Cheapest will be $30 + the PC Transmitter. This
is what I use.
http://rcflightsim.com/

Or AFPD, G3 ~ $200 with Controller included.

For the Model, I use Gorilla Glue, not as light as UHU but a LOT stronger. DON"T use CA for the entire plane, too brittle. Only for
plastic to foam.

Might want to conscider an EPP Plane from SloFly
http://slofly.com/cart/index.php?cPa...6e8fa6c652e99e

I would Not recommend a Flatout. I have no experience with E-Flight models, but they look good.

Anything from Hobby-Lobby should be great..

I liked the Yak-55 and It's on sale for $19

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/yak55.htm

and get an Esskay Outrunner for $19

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brushless-skatty.htm


The More Batteries you can buy the better.
I just ordered some commonsenserc.com 15c 700Mah 3 Cells for $24 each.
Get one of there $30 Balencers too, or if you need a Charger they have a Charger/balencer for $100
Or You might want to try the Thunder Tiger Por-Lites. Heard good things but never used them.

Couple different props, 8.3.8, 9.3.8

Get good Servos. I bought some E-Flight S75 's and they are a little too slow.
I'll be buying only the Futaba S3110 , same price but a lot better IMHO.

I used to live in Orlando, and there is a Hobby Shop Mega, Mega store there called Graves RC.
It's far but check it out, best hobby Shop i've seen anywhere and I've traveled the Country while working.
http://www.gravesrc.com/


Slowley reduce the Expo on the Rudder. Start around 40% and can hover around 40-45 degress. Keep Lowering it till it's a zero and you can hover vertically. Start high up, enough to pull out of a mistake.


Then Pratice, Practice and more Practice.

3DAP

NOTHING CAN BEAT PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. A simulator will save you money in the long run. Try maneuvers such as hovering and torque rolling a little bit higher to give you some extra reaction time. Foamies are much cheaper than gas planes, dont give up and let # 4 rip. Every one makes mistakes even the pros. 3DAP