ORIGINAL: cfircav8r
When did it become normal for people to expect thier airplanes to hover and helicopters to loop, roll, and fly inverted. I also remember a time when the club would hold a fun fly contest and you could actually compete with what you had. I guess I'm dating myself though. I only own one ARF which was given to me, and it has been modified, recovered with full lights, video and still cameras added. Oh it also is a .40 size with a .45 (I need the extra power for all the extra weight.) Other than a glider it is also the biggest plane I have flying.
Interesting. I have yet to see a full scale pilot hover, although I like the challenge of attempting to do it. It's easier than torque rolling (for me anyways). Seems like club membership has fallen off in our neck of the woods. on the other hand, if you look at the Classified ads here, there are alot more 3d planes up for sale, than anything else. I wonder why that is? I like flying scale. Heck, I'm as happy as a "pig in slop" if I can just take off, circle and land safely
