striker68

Just went to the field today and had my first flight. I was there waiting for a couple of hours b/c no one had a JR buddy box. Finally someone said that they would take the plane up and give me the controls. After flying for a couple of minutes I had him land it to see if it was difficult to land. After that I took off and landed myself two times (no help during the flight at all). And I must say that the landings were pretty good.

Man this is fun. I cant wait to go back out.

FHHuber

Good deal!

Now... don't get overconfident. (and don't bump the trims) Overconfidence can ruin an airplane QUICK.

I assume you did a lot of practice on the simulator... and you paid good attention to what the guy who helped you said. Otherwise.. it would be nearly impossible to do that well. I have only seen one other person able to fly on his own after just one training flight. (He had destroued 3 airplanes before he got any help...)

striker68

Thanks, I will surely keep everything the same for quite a while. I cant afford ( literally) to be overconfident.

And as far as the simulator, I have been practicing more than I have liked to (but I knew that I was saving myself money in the long run).

beavertail

Congrats, Keep on the simulator, it will pay for itself and make you a better pilot. Start practicing what you want to do, ie; aerobatics and cross wind landings.

jcflysrc

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There for a minute I thought you meant me.

DFalpha

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u think its stupid for me to take my first glow plane to the field? and do it without any help?

DBCherry

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Pete,
That would depend. I'd say you could do it, providing that you've flown a number of quick electrics, or large gliders, AND have at least 50 hours on a good flight simulator like Real Flight. And that you've mastered landing planes in the sim with 5 to 8 mph crosswinds.

Otherwise, get help.

By the way, there are I believe, a couple of clubs pretty close to you. Even if there aren't, it would be worth the drive to our field in Westborough a couple of times.

I don't know if you've flown anything, and if you have what, but unless your experience is fairly extensive, I hope your "first glow plane" is a trainer.

Try this site: http://www.modelaircraft.org/
They have a "club locater" page. Just plug in your Zip Code.
Dennis-

czechyour6

GOOD job! As you can see from my Gallery, a gorgeous Sig SE met its death because I was getting too confident too fast and all it took was a second of not paying attention and 50ft off the ground you cant afford that. Altitude is your friend!

striker68

I went out and took her up again today at a large field by my house (I live in the country). I had two successful flights and was about to take it up again untill I stepped on the horozonal stabalizer. [>:] It didnt break it but it did seperate it just a little bit. It may have been able to fly but I have too much moey in this hobby to "take a chance". Oh well, It wont be diffictult to fix and I will be flying again soon.

btw I just wanted to mention that all of the people in this hobby that I have come in contact with has been very friendly. (Including people at RCU.

Razor-RCU

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Sweet! Good job! That IS pretty rare to pick it up that fast--- But is good news nonetheless...

Just remember to pre-flight your "investment", keep those airborn batts charged, and like above those trims centered!

You are sure to get addicted- in fact you should go ahead and start building a SIG 4*40

Congrats again!

MinnFlyer

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Keep up the good work!

striker68

Thanks MinnFlyer. I appreciate it.

jucava

You have one good wing at least.

volkan

will ive been flying for a couple of years now. and in my lesson today, i preformed a take off, exactly 9 touch n goes, and a landing,
adter this my instructor said im ready for my solo, so i did it on the same day! and bought the plane down in one peice. hopefully i will be flying solo tomorrow as well

striker68

OK?

What are you trying to say?