Newbie first flight ....
10-22-2003 | 11:53 AM
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Newbie first flight ....
Hi all, this is my first post so please be gentle!
I have just finished building an Irvine Early Bird. befor I try to fly it, how do I go about balancing it? Do I just throw it and check the glide on it ??
Whats the best way to go about things??
Thanks
Taz
I have just finished building an Irvine Early Bird. befor I try to fly it, how do I go about balancing it? Do I just throw it and check the glide on it ??
Whats the best way to go about things??
Thanks
Taz
10-22-2003 | 12:01 PM
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RE: Newbie first flight ....
Taz man, welcome to RCU.
No, DON'T TOSS IT. Check to see what your manual recommends as the CG location, then test it and see where it balances. Great Planes makes a nice CG machine, but can't eleborate more about it as I don't own one. I usually just use my fingers and to date I haven't been off too much. Rule of thumb the way I learned it is, a tiny bit nose heavy is generally ok, it you can't get it right on. A tail heavy plane will fly only once. I'm not familiar with your plane. Forgive me, but is that glow or electric?
If it doesn't balance where it needs to you will need to shift around servos, battery or anything else that can be moved.
Again, welcome to the best hobby.
No, DON'T TOSS IT. Check to see what your manual recommends as the CG location, then test it and see where it balances. Great Planes makes a nice CG machine, but can't eleborate more about it as I don't own one. I usually just use my fingers and to date I haven't been off too much. Rule of thumb the way I learned it is, a tiny bit nose heavy is generally ok, it you can't get it right on. A tail heavy plane will fly only once. I'm not familiar with your plane. Forgive me, but is that glow or electric?
If it doesn't balance where it needs to you will need to shift around servos, battery or anything else that can be moved.
Again, welcome to the best hobby.
10-22-2003 | 10:32 PM
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RE: Newbie first flight ....
Welcome to RCU and RC flying. Great hobby, great place (RCU), and there's an awful lot of truly terrific people who are happy to help.
I would also suggest that you get help. In the UK, as in the states, there are clubs and instructors who can teach you to fly (no cost). It's the best way to learn and will probably save you from trashing that plane.
Good luck,
Dennis-
I would also suggest that you get help. In the UK, as in the states, there are clubs and instructors who can teach you to fly (no cost). It's the best way to learn and will probably save you from trashing that plane.
Good luck,
Dennis-
