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Old 02-08-2010 | 06:57 AM
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willig10
 
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Default RE: Crashed my first flight

Read this very slow:
Make sure your CG is a little heavy. In other words when you lift the plane at the balance point given in the manual ensure the nose of the aircraft is just tilting down. What this will do is make the airplane more stable for you and more forgiving. Next thing to do is taxi. if it takes a little throttle to get it going just back it down before it gets light on the wheels. It appears your airplane is right aileron heavy. The fix is to turn your turnbuckle on the right aileron a turn or a couple of clicks to the right with the trim on your radio.

Here is the best advice I can give to you. If you have access or can get access to the realflight simulator this is the best training aid out there right now in my opinion. If you can find one that is less expensive go for it. Train on the simulator first then go fly.

If I can help you out with anything feel free to e-mail me personally.

Glenn Williams
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Fort Worth, Texas
AMA# 938050