I flew today
03-06-2004 | 03:04 PM
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I flew today
I went to the local flying club airfield this morning and looked at more planes than i can remember there names including a couple of helicopters.I met some really nice people out there and enjoyed every minute of it,AND i was asked if i wanted to fly and you know what plane ?it was the hobby 60 and a really nice plane.I was hooked up with the buddy box and after it was in the air i took control,now that was a real good feeling,the instructor took over i think 3 times,maybe 4 but that was all and the reason was he felt i was too close to the ground in case he had to take over in case i messed up,i did mess up a couple times and was glad he was there but afterwards he told me i did a great job for my first time which made me feel good.When i took over the controls,there were three other planes in the air but it didn't take long until i was the only one out there, lol.Finally this guy showed up with a new Nexstar and i just had to watch it fly and he gave it to an experienced flier and he took it around a couple times but decided it needed a few adjustments so he brought it in and after the adjustments ther were in the process of connecting a buddy box but it was time for me to go.I had the chance to fly one i'm interested in and the nexstar ?,it's a real nice plane and i wasn't disappointed but i think i want either the hobby 40 but leaning towards the 60 but it will take a few more trips to the field to really make up my mind.There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.It was a good day while it lasted but i have "other dutys" my wife says.
You can fly as long as you want but don't forget where you live.
You can fly as long as you want but don't forget where you live.
03-06-2004 | 04:06 PM
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nexstar is a great plane! i have had 3 new students all doing taleoff's and landings between there 3rd-5th flight. I had one SOLO on his 4th flight!!!! it is a great plane, just don't put the speed brake on and disconnect the AFS, it is junk.
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03-06-2004 | 04:34 PM
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o yeah, make sure the 60 will fit in your car
my 40-sized 61" wingspan plane wont fit in my Corrolla cuz its not wide enough, I have to put it longitudinally and I am getting many dents.
my 40-sized 61" wingspan plane wont fit in my Corrolla cuz its not wide enough, I have to put it longitudinally and I am getting many dents.
03-06-2004 | 04:40 PM
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Now wasn't that a kick in the pants??? Almost as good as your first piece of................................................ .......................ah well maybe I should just leave it that!!!!!
Yes do make sure the plane will fit in whatever kind of car you will be using but you could do what I did, went and bought a new ford windstar, plenty of room now don't you know???
Yes do make sure the plane will fit in whatever kind of car you will be using but you could do what I did, went and bought a new ford windstar, plenty of room now don't you know???
03-06-2004 | 05:41 PM
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it is a great plane, just don't put the speed brake on and disconnect the AFS, it is junk.
sean
it is a great plane, just don't put the speed brake on and disconnect the AFS, it is junk.
sean
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03-06-2004 | 05:43 PM
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o yeah, make sure the 60 will fit in your car
o yeah, make sure the 60 will fit in your car
03-06-2004 | 05:51 PM
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Now wasn't that a kick in the pants??? Almost as good as your first piece of................................................ .......................ah well maybe I should just leave it that!!!!! Yes do make sure the plane will fit in whatever you will be using.
Now wasn't that a kick in the pants??? Almost as good as your first piece of................................................ .......................ah well maybe I should just leave it that!!!!!
Yes do make sure the plane will fit in whatever you will be using.
Guess i'm gonna have to get me a topper or something cuz my little ford just aint big enough in the cab.
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03-06-2004 | 07:52 PM
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Congrat's.....FISH ON........The hook has been set....Bwhahahaha.....JW
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I went to the local flying club airfield this morning and looked at more planes than i can remember there names including a couple of helicopters.I met some really nice people out there and enjoyed every minute of it,AND i was asked if i wanted to fly and you know what plane ?it was the hobby 60 and a really nice plane.I was hooked up with the buddy box and after it was in the air i took control,now that was a real good feeling,the instructor took over i think 3 times,maybe 4 but that was all and the reason was he felt i was too close to the ground in case he had to take over in case i messed up,i did mess up a couple times and was glad he was there but afterwards he told me i did a great job for my first time which made me feel good.When i took over the controls,there were three other planes in the air but it didn't take long until i was the only one out there, lol.Finally this guy showed up with a new Nexstar and i just had to watch it fly and he gave it to an experienced flier and he took it around a couple times but decided it needed a few adjustments so he brought it in and after the adjustments ther were in the process of connecting a buddy box but it was time for me to go.I had the chance to fly one i'm interested in and the nexstar ?,it's a real nice plane and i wasn't disappointed but i think i want either the hobby 40 but leaning towards the 60 but it will take a few more trips to the field to really make up my mind.There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.It was a good day while it lasted but i have "other dutys" my wife says.
You can fly as long as you want but don't forget where you live.
I went to the local flying club airfield this morning and looked at more planes than i can remember there names including a couple of helicopters.I met some really nice people out there and enjoyed every minute of it,AND i was asked if i wanted to fly and you know what plane ?it was the hobby 60 and a really nice plane.I was hooked up with the buddy box and after it was in the air i took control,now that was a real good feeling,the instructor took over i think 3 times,maybe 4 but that was all and the reason was he felt i was too close to the ground in case he had to take over in case i messed up,i did mess up a couple times and was glad he was there but afterwards he told me i did a great job for my first time which made me feel good.When i took over the controls,there were three other planes in the air but it didn't take long until i was the only one out there, lol.Finally this guy showed up with a new Nexstar and i just had to watch it fly and he gave it to an experienced flier and he took it around a couple times but decided it needed a few adjustments so he brought it in and after the adjustments ther were in the process of connecting a buddy box but it was time for me to go.I had the chance to fly one i'm interested in and the nexstar ?,it's a real nice plane and i wasn't disappointed but i think i want either the hobby 40 but leaning towards the 60 but it will take a few more trips to the field to really make up my mind.There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.It was a good day while it lasted but i have "other dutys" my wife says.
You can fly as long as you want but don't forget where you live.
03-06-2004 | 09:11 PM
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There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.
With any luck you just might get to fly a really nice plane, and then the guy will say to you "Do you like it? $100 and it's yours!" Clubs are a great place to buy a trainer. - Joe
03-06-2004 | 09:26 PM
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With any luck you just might get to fly a really nice plane, and then the guy will say to you "Do you like it? $100 and it's yours!" Clubs are a great place to buy a trainer. - Joe
There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.
With any luck you just might get to fly a really nice plane, and then the guy will say to you "Do you like it? $100 and it's yours!" Clubs are a great place to buy a trainer. - Joe
Sometimes you never know what your gonna bring home but as long as it's not a new girl friend,it's ok
03-06-2004 | 10:18 PM
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For some strange reason i think i was hooked a couple weeks ago when i was sitting early one morning and the wife came down the hallway,looked at me and said "what's the matter" thinking something was wrong with me,i said "i think i want to fly",you should of seen the look on her face,priceless,but i said "model airplanes" then the blood came back to her face lol.
Maybe i was just a fishin the water looking for a hook to bite ?.
Maybe i was just a fishin the water looking for a hook to bite ?.
03-07-2004 | 09:24 AM
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5_Spot,
Well, maybe at least you understand why so many of us tell new guys, go to a club, look for an instructor. It IS mostly to make their learning experience easier, but it's also about sharing all this with other people,
I'd hold out until you see that guys plane, I'm guessing that it won't be real pretty, but you might be able to save yourself a couple hundred bucks. I'd bring a couple hundred to the field with me when you go to see it.
Dennis-
Well, maybe at least you understand why so many of us tell new guys, go to a club, look for an instructor. It IS mostly to make their learning experience easier, but it's also about sharing all this with other people,
I'd hold out until you see that guys plane, I'm guessing that it won't be real pretty, but you might be able to save yourself a couple hundred bucks. I'd bring a couple hundred to the field with me when you go to see it.
Dennis-
03-07-2004 | 07:36 PM
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Used trainers are great, not only do you save a couple hundred, you can still have a nice trainer, but get an 8 channel radio instead of a 4 channel with the money you saved. Trainers can be thought of as cheap and disposable, but a nice radio will work with all your planes in the future. - Joe
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Man I was the lucky one. When I met my instructor, and after the first day of flight...he had me follow him to his storage building, and he gave me a NIB Global Right Flyer 60 :-). GAVE it to me. I was stunned but very pleased too. Turns out, he is an older gent, and due to his wifes failing health, he doesn't get out as often. I feel like he passed it to me so I could get the GOOD out of it.
You will meet nice people in this hobby...many willing to help...because thats what they enjoy.
Good luck with whatever you decide to fly!
You will meet nice people in this hobby...many willing to help...because thats what they enjoy.
Good luck with whatever you decide to fly!
