I have decided to dust off my Cap 232 scratch build and get back into flying. It's been 5 years since being in control of a RC plane. When I flew, I flew the cap very well.
I'm just debating while prepping it for a first flight again, if I should risk it with this plane. It's beautiful and flew wonderfully.
Do you think I should get a ARF electric or something to get me comfortable with flying again. I don't want to get a Eagle 2 type plane I had 15 years ago. I just sold my old 4 Star. Looking for a intro intermediate plane to bring me back up to comfort level before flying the Cap. I just re did the radio and put in a new fuel tank. I have to run the motor a bit, but everything is frozen.
What do you guys think?
I live in a condo so scratch build is not an option right now.
Thanks
Michael

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Get a Big Stik or Ultra Stick. You will continue to use those as break-in engine or how's the radio models long after you have regained your flying skills.

You're on the right track. Don't risk your Cap. Assemble an ARF that you will be more comfortable in flying. Then, when you feel ready, fly your Cap.

Consider buying a flight sim, they are much improved from even a couple of years ago, will allow you to practice anytime and save a bunch of money on wrecked models when trying to learn new maneuvers.

It's not exactly like flying a real model, but pretty close and they are fun.

Another great idea if you ask me, is a foamy! If you pick up something like Eflite's little Yak-54, it fly's a lot more like a regular model than a foamy and I use mine out back in my alfalfa field all the time...

You are so right. The guys who make the planes for some of these simulators really look in to trying to make them behave like the real ARF kits out there. I personally don't own the Planes I make, so I have to ask many question to the people that do have them.

I did a lot of reading on how the Arizona Dr-1's handles when balanced properly. It doesn't taxi all that good, and you have to be careful when you do try to move it around on the ground.

Meaning, she will try to kiss the dirt. It takes off nicely at 50% power and her rudder response is quick and she almost wants to bite its own *****. The plane is twitchy, and the ailerons are touchy.

I gave the Arizona Fokker Dr-1 the power range of a O.S. 54fs. All my planes I completed or currently working on is for IPAC Aerofly Pro Deluxe Simulator. I finished the Arizona last night and should be available for download here in a few days or less.

http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine/index...2dba216df2dd9c


Here is a pic of the plane. I'm working on a GP Fokker Dr-1 next... Piper J-3 after that.







One thing nice about my Arizona Fokker Dr-1... If you crash the plane, it won't cost you $800 to replace it.


Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst
AMA District II # 56404
Aero Modelers Club
Pulaski, NY

michaelvg11-
i feel your pain brother, it has been about 8 months since ive had some stick time since the birth of my twins. i thought id be able to sneak off everynow and then but no dice! i was wondering the same thing, i have a mustang and a cub, and i dont think i want to risk the .40 size cub either. i thik after hearing the opinions id go with a stick as well as suggested. plus it is an all around plane. good luck.
Raf-

Congrats on your Twins! Future Flyers I hope!


Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst
AMA District II # 865404
Aero Modelers Club
Pulaski, NY

mee too! unless it cuts into my stick time!

Thanks guys and congrats. Just stopped by at the club I plan on joining. They actually have trainers provided by the club with instructors. Spoke to them and they will set up dates and times to get me back on board. I will buy another plane anyway..

thats even better, i didn't think of that... thats more $ for my own stuff!!!
thanks-Raf