My first flight--H9 Alpha
08-19-2003 | 09:08 PM
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My first flight--H9 Alpha
The other day, I took the controls from a friend and flew a Hangar 9 Alpha RTF. It was the first time I ever flew an RC plane, but it was a lot of fun. I managed to pull off a few loops, rolls, and other maneuvers...to my friend's surprise. 
This could be a fun hobby--anyone else have some good "first flight" stories--and recommendations for a good trainer? I'm a complete noob and need seasoned advice. Thanks!
This could be a fun hobby--anyone else have some good "first flight" stories--and recommendations for a good trainer? I'm a complete noob and need seasoned advice. Thanks!
08-19-2003 | 09:28 PM
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a: it's the only rc I've flown
I have nothing to compare it to, but it seemed fairly easy to control, with a decent amount of power. I might get one as a trainer, unless there's something clearly better out there.
Originally posted by Yub, yub, cmdr!
I got a question
what is your opinion of the alpha?
I got a question
what is your opinion of the alpha?
08-20-2003 | 07:42 AM
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The Hanger 9 Alpha is a good Trainer. I just SOLOed yesterday on mine. It took me about 10 weeks to go from start to SOLO. If you get the Alpha, change out the 3-bladed prop with a 10x6 prop after you are comfortable, for power reasons.
Still , if I had to do it again, I would have gone with a .60 size trainer. The last four weeks here have been 10 to 15 mph crosswinds. The larger .60 would have handeled better.
Still , if I had to do it again, I would have gone with a .60 size trainer. The last four weeks here have been 10 to 15 mph crosswinds. The larger .60 would have handeled better.
08-20-2003 | 02:05 PM
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Thanks for the advice. 
We practice on a field adjacent to the ocean, and there's often a stiff breeze. A heavier plane might be a good choice.
We practice on a field adjacent to the ocean, and there's often a stiff breeze. A heavier plane might be a good choice.
Originally posted by motor710
Still , if I had to do it again, I would have gone with a .60 size trainer. The last four weeks here have been 10 to 15 mph crosswinds. The larger .60 would have handeled better.
Still , if I had to do it again, I would have gone with a .60 size trainer. The last four weeks here have been 10 to 15 mph crosswinds. The larger .60 would have handeled better.
