Introduction
04-09-2004 | 09:15 PM
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Introduction
Hi every one.
When I was in my mid teens I bought an eaglet from my friend, it was needing some serious repair but the price was right. $30 bought me a 4 ch radio, a .20 OS engine, and some broken bones to mend. I really have to admit I really enjoyed resurrecting the plane. Unfortunately the plane never flew (very long), after months of repairs and watching another pilot making core samples over several trips to the field I was disgusted with myself.
About 10 years later I've gotten the urge to give it another go. I've ordered an Eagle 2 with an OS .46 LA, while I am building that Ill be saving my pennies for a Futaba 6-Exa. I figured this should be a decent set up to get started with. I how ever have down loaded the FMS simulator and used a Saitek X36 controller for inputs, my was that a sobering experience.... I think I crashed a years worth of income and build time in a matter of hours... I *was* debating the idea of joining the local club, but now its not even a question. I'm almost a little put off by the simulator, but I've got a kit in the mail so I'm dedicated to it for now.
Anyhow, thats my story
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When I was in my mid teens I bought an eaglet from my friend, it was needing some serious repair but the price was right. $30 bought me a 4 ch radio, a .20 OS engine, and some broken bones to mend. I really have to admit I really enjoyed resurrecting the plane. Unfortunately the plane never flew (very long), after months of repairs and watching another pilot making core samples over several trips to the field I was disgusted with myself.
About 10 years later I've gotten the urge to give it another go. I've ordered an Eagle 2 with an OS .46 LA, while I am building that Ill be saving my pennies for a Futaba 6-Exa. I figured this should be a decent set up to get started with. I how ever have down loaded the FMS simulator and used a Saitek X36 controller for inputs, my was that a sobering experience.... I think I crashed a years worth of income and build time in a matter of hours... I *was* debating the idea of joining the local club, but now its not even a question. I'm almost a little put off by the simulator, but I've got a kit in the mail so I'm dedicated to it for now.
Anyhow, thats my story
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04-09-2004 | 09:33 PM
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RE: Introduction
Welcome back man,
Great hobby and I think you'll like the eagle 2. A guy at our field fly's one rock solid. I have the 6EXA radio and it is really easy to program but should last you forever<or until you need 9 channels and tons of mixes>
Great hobby and I think you'll like the eagle 2. A guy at our field fly's one rock solid. I have the 6EXA radio and it is really easy to program but should last you forever<or until you need 9 channels and tons of mixes>
04-09-2004 | 09:37 PM
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RE: Introduction
Led, keep flying the sim. It will pay great dividends once you get the Eagle in the air. You will get the hang of it. I know people who have flown a real plane the first time with complete success after mastering the sim. I wish they had these when I started flying. With enough time on the sim and a little time with a instructor you will be fine. The 6xea is an excellent radio that will last you for years. It's the radio I use. Hang in there and welcome back! Look on Ebay for the 6xea radio. I got mine brand new w/ servos, RX, batteries the whole shabang for $91.00 including shipping. It took me several tries and I used a bid sniper ( bidnapper). These radio systems come up frequently on ebay.
By the way my first plane was a Golberg Eaglet w\ a Enya .019. Three channel, I flew and crashed the crap out of it!
Rrragman
By the way my first plane was a Golberg Eaglet w\ a Enya .019. Three channel, I flew and crashed the crap out of it!
Rrragman
04-09-2004 | 11:23 PM
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RE: Introduction
Welcome to RCU, and back to RC flight!
Glad you're planning on a club and instructor. I will mention one other thing, while Sims a great, and will shorten the learning curve substantially, they will NOT give you a real experience, especially FMS.
FMS does not allow you to practice flying in any wind, and almost every RC flight involves handling wind. FMS also makes landings easier than in the real world, and landings are mandatory.
No Sim will teach you how to trim the plane, or properly tune the engine. What they WILL do is allow you to make the same mistakes over and over wihtout teaching you the right way to fly a plane.
They will however, teach your fingers (thumbs) how to turn when the plane is flying toward you, and help you hone skills required to keep it in the air.
Good luck, and most of all, have fun!
Um, I guess that was more than one thing.
Dennis-
Glad you're planning on a club and instructor. I will mention one other thing, while Sims a great, and will shorten the learning curve substantially, they will NOT give you a real experience, especially FMS.
FMS does not allow you to practice flying in any wind, and almost every RC flight involves handling wind. FMS also makes landings easier than in the real world, and landings are mandatory.
No Sim will teach you how to trim the plane, or properly tune the engine. What they WILL do is allow you to make the same mistakes over and over wihtout teaching you the right way to fly a plane.
They will however, teach your fingers (thumbs) how to turn when the plane is flying toward you, and help you hone skills required to keep it in the air.
Good luck, and most of all, have fun!
Um, I guess that was more than one thing.
Dennis-
04-09-2004 | 11:28 PM
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RE: Introduction
Welcome! The Eagle II is a great airplane to learn on- and the OS-la's are easy to operate and generally reliable...
Keep at it on the sim. it will help quite a bit I imagine, then actual flying will be soo MUCH more fun!
That 6EXA looks like a nice radio! I used a 6 CH. (6XAS) up until a year ago and only upgraded because I fly DF and had a tax refund! It should last you a LONG time-
Keep us posted!
Keep at it on the sim. it will help quite a bit I imagine, then actual flying will be soo MUCH more fun!
That 6EXA looks like a nice radio! I used a 6 CH. (6XAS) up until a year ago and only upgraded because I fly DF and had a tax refund! It should last you a LONG time-
Keep us posted!
