Hello guys,
As you may guess I’m a rookie (complete). I’ve just bought a Art-Tech Cessna 182 4 Channel electric. I’ve no experience in flying planes before I bought this plane. I’ve taken it out on two occasions [&o] (I’m awaiting the reports from both crash investigators). Yes I crashed both times.
The first time I nosed it into the ground and bent the prop shaft also smashing the front cowling. Not to worry I have found that the replacement parts are cheap £6.00 for a new motor etc.
The second flight was a bit better as I hand launched it and took it up to about 40ft. I managed a good football field circuit (some dodgy moments on right turns by not adjusting the rudder and allowing the nose to drop). Then a complete mess of a final right turn saw the plane nose once more smashing the wings, motor etc. Never mind it’ll fix and I’ve found that some tape works wonders on polystyrene.
Ok so I now know that it’s not easy and I now have the greatest respect for any person who can keep one of these things in the air for more than 2 minuets. My question is:-
Are there any videos / DVD’s that may be helpful? I cannot afford any of the flight sims yet (the wife may murder me if I spend any more money on my crashing addiction yet). I’ve thought about a local club but due to work commitments I have limited time and I don’t know anyone else enjoys this hobby. Any advice tips etc would be of great benefit. The plane came with the FMS flight sim but my pc has great difficulty in accepting any devise apart from a mic in the mic socket. I was wondering if I could get a USB cable which may work on the Art-Tech transmitter?
Thanks in advance for any replies.