Ok .. Saturday isn't good for me. Let's watch the weather for next week.....

Me getting out flying is a tough one unless I can find a ride. If yu want to come to the Burgh some weekend I'm sutre we can manage something though. God luck this weekend if you get out...

yeah sure, just when ever, you make the call.. just took jen to work and austin to the babysitters, going to start on the fuse. should I wait until I get the radio equipt. before I cover the wing so I can install the servo?

also, can I hook a trainer cord to just anyones radio or does it have to be airtronics?

thanks

If you got an Airtronics radio, then it needs to be an Airtronics radio you hook to with an Airtronics buddy cord. I don't have one and I don't know if Doug does or not. There use to be one in the trailer at the field but I think some local hoodlums borrowed it. There was a cord and trainer box for Airtronics but I'm sure it's gone now. Doug has Futaba and I have JR.

It might be a good idea to wait until you have the radio to cover the wing. You may have to do some trimming in order to make the servo fit.

GLoplug(the other Mike) has airtronics but his schedule for weekend flying is limited also. Just stay a few mistakes high and play pass the transmitter. That's how I learned when I started. The instructor just has to be a little more on the ball. Did you sign up for AMA yet? Most clubs will require it and it's a good idea.

Thanks, didnt join AMA yet, where we are going sunday isnt a club, just a bunch of guys flying at a friends private airstrip, I will join the AMA soon.

Thanks Mike, will not cover wing yet, I should have my radio by thursday. I did build the elevator, but it looks like it is twisted just a little bit, hardly noticable. I built it just like the book said to and it lays over the plans prefectly, anything I can do to get that little twist out of it?

My dad just ordered his plane, its a Avistar ARF w/ OS 46FX engine and Futaba 4ch radio. He hasnt flown for a very long time and said he will just have to learn all over again.

You can get the twist out by getting two flat surfaces like glass. Put a mist of amonia on the wood or maybe some water - get it damp, not wet like soaking - and press it overnight with some weight on it between the glass. Or .. if you take your time .... take it out with the covering.

Im new at flying so I was just wondering if any of you guys have advice for me . Im learning on 46' glider.

skipper

Make sure it isnt tail heavy, that was the problem with mine, and you may want to think about buying a trainer.

Hey Skipper! Let an experienced pilot check out your glider. You can learn on one, but a trainer is better. The one thing you want to avoid while learning is being dead stick. Especially when learning to land. With a glider, there's no going around again. You can't practice approaches and take off is totally different. With a Trainer, you have more to learn with. I hope you meant a 46 inch glider. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Someone will always be around to help out.

By the way .. where are you? Are you close enough to us that we could help in person?

skipper, don't let Joss Stick fly it....he'll put rocks on it to balance it, then fly it into the ground........he he he...just kidding! Joss Stick is definitely the kind of guy you want helping you.

Does this sound familier? "Michael! Stop chasing me! Leave me alone! I don't want to fly with you!!! STOP IT!" Fly Over there!!!"

glowplug when Doug's son was flying with him. hee hee heee heee snort

ok, you got me

Stick to the post boys.....and by all means be nice....

hey guys, I got my stuff from tower today - radio, fuel, and a hotshot... the fuse is almost ready for covering, then the wing will be ready for covering. mike, the weather looks pretty good for next week.. if this hurricane dont mess things up for us.

skipper, if you ever get a chance to meet these guys, take it! all of them are very helpful!

I'm working Monday and Tuesday as a substitute teacher at a high school. Gotta make some airplane money! Let's see what next Thursday looks like.

sounds good! if things work out, you mind if my dad comes down too? jennifer has been practicing her belching so you two can have a contest, and she said to remember bubba

Sound Good! Buuuurrrrrrrrrrp!

Mike,

You're my hero, man!!!!!

Thanks .. I think .... How come??!

Its Done! Just got the rx and servos installed, now its ready to go. I started the engine and run it around the yard for a few minutes, which amazed the neighbors. It balances good right on the spar, its nose heavy just a very little bit. Now I gotta wait until sunday so I have someone to fly it and trim it out for me. My webcam isnt working but a friend has a scanner so I will post some pictures of it when I get the film developed.

Sounds like you're ready to go. Can't wait to hear how it flies after Sunday. Good luck......

YEah Man! Let us know! Good Luck!!!!!!

It's pretty windy here today. Maybe 20mph or better. At least it was earlier. Hope the hurrycane gets on by before Sunday.

Mike ,
Thanks for the tips. I live in utah and I dont think we live close because you live in West Virginia. I live by an experienced pilot
so I think he could help me with flying . Im just learning how to fly but when I start flying gas airplanes I will learn how to take off and land on a learner. yea Im getting a 46 inch .thanks again for the information.

whats a dead stick?




skipper

Skipper,

A dead stick is when your engine quits during flight. As long as your battery is charged you will still have control over the surfaces(rudder, ailerons, and elevator) but you will be flying without power. When this happens you have one chance to make it safely on the ground. Some of my best landings have been deadstick. It's not something you intentionally want to try until you get alot of practice flying with power.

Wes,

Good luck again on Sunday. THe GP42 from my experience likes to run just slightly rich. Set your throttle trims so it will hold an idle at the midpoint and will kill the engine when you chop it all the way. I can't wait to hear how it goes. Say hi to Jennifer from Pgh.