First Plane
08-31-2002 | 07:55 PM
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Update
Thought I would stop in on this thread and update my progress.
I went out to the Georgia model aviators last sunday and had my first 2 flights.
I spent the majority of the morning putting the final touches on the plane. The instructor was very good and knowledgeable on many things I never would have thought to do.
My first flight was short and more of tease than anything else..lol
There was a bit of wind so I think the instructor was being a bit over protective. The instructor would get the plane high and level and then hand over control. I would barely touch the stick and she would take control back. The flight ended early with the instructor deciding to bring it in based on to much wind.
Well a little later that day another instructor took me up and let me fly a bit. The instructor picked up my turns a couple of times, but I was soon making a real nice LEFT turn by myself.
For some reason my right turns seemed to need more input, maybe it was the wind I dont know, but I did not make a complete right turn by myself on that flight.
One problem I noticed was that the sticks were too sensitive, dual rates were down 40% and was still very sensitive. Almost to the point of not being able to feel the movement, or I should say learn the amount of movement.
Instructor had the same opinion and suggested moving the pusrod connectors one hole further in on the servo horn on all servos.
Well I am planning to make the adjustments and plan to fly again in the morning if the weather holds out.
I have joined the GMA club, or rather in the process (check is in the mail). THis club has a great flying field and facility.
The members I have met so far are great people and really have a love for this hobby.
My instructor was awesome and seemed to really care about my plane and my future as a model aviator with the club.
I also have to say that the members of this forum have created the knowledge I now have of this wonderful hobby.
I cant thank you all enough for all the suggestions and advice as I have come in.
There is only one regret with this new hobby and thats waiting as long as I did to get involved. I wish I had gotten into it years ago, just didnt know.
Thanks all
Dbow
I went out to the Georgia model aviators last sunday and had my first 2 flights.
I spent the majority of the morning putting the final touches on the plane. The instructor was very good and knowledgeable on many things I never would have thought to do.
My first flight was short and more of tease than anything else..lol
There was a bit of wind so I think the instructor was being a bit over protective. The instructor would get the plane high and level and then hand over control. I would barely touch the stick and she would take control back. The flight ended early with the instructor deciding to bring it in based on to much wind.
Well a little later that day another instructor took me up and let me fly a bit. The instructor picked up my turns a couple of times, but I was soon making a real nice LEFT turn by myself.
For some reason my right turns seemed to need more input, maybe it was the wind I dont know, but I did not make a complete right turn by myself on that flight.
One problem I noticed was that the sticks were too sensitive, dual rates were down 40% and was still very sensitive. Almost to the point of not being able to feel the movement, or I should say learn the amount of movement.
Instructor had the same opinion and suggested moving the pusrod connectors one hole further in on the servo horn on all servos.
Well I am planning to make the adjustments and plan to fly again in the morning if the weather holds out.
I have joined the GMA club, or rather in the process (check is in the mail). THis club has a great flying field and facility.
The members I have met so far are great people and really have a love for this hobby.
My instructor was awesome and seemed to really care about my plane and my future as a model aviator with the club.
I also have to say that the members of this forum have created the knowledge I now have of this wonderful hobby.
I cant thank you all enough for all the suggestions and advice as I have come in.
There is only one regret with this new hobby and thats waiting as long as I did to get involved. I wish I had gotten into it years ago, just didnt know.
Thanks all
Dbow
09-01-2002 | 05:26 AM
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Sounds like you are off to a great start. Don't feel bad most people just starting out can't make a right hand turn either, because most people are right handed and for some reason its hard to make right hand turns, but it wont be long before you will be doing your own thing and you will love it. As for control horns I set them on the outer hole on the control surfaces and that will slow the movement down and the inner hole on the servo if its needed to slow them down. Great to have you with us and have fun...
