Que on wind and elec. connections
01-19-2003 | 05:55 PM
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Que on wind and elec. connections
A little about what I have: TH 40 trainer, 10X6 prop with 6 11X5's waiting to look for the right spinner attachment to fit right, 3" wheels, os46fx, 4 channel radio.
I don't want to bug my instructor every 5 min. when I have a new question so I'll ask you guys, if I p*ss you guys off at least you can't crash my plane. :-)
1.) How much wind is too much wind? I'm assuming that a 10mph steady wind is better than 5mph with 10mph gusts. Today we have 15mph winds, but it is sooo nice out, 60 F for a high today! I want to fly!!!!! (well, learn to fly)
2.) Do I need something to secure my servo wires to the Rx, battery to the switch, etc.? Or just check before each flight? Do I need to take the wing off after each flight to check this stuff or just do a range/field pre-flight check?
3.) Do I need a special spinner set up for my 11X5 props? I have the spinner that came with the plane and it works great with my 10X6. I was going to put on the 11X5 but those little plastic "spikes"(?) that rest up against the prop do not touch on the 11X5. Is a "pinch"/"sandwich" fit good enough for the prop?
Thank you guys/gals!
PS. I taxied my plane around my yard/farm yesterday. It was soooooooo hard not to use some up elevator to see what would happen, so I did it. Went about 5' in the air, I cut the throttle, kept the wings level and landed nicely. How do you keep yourself from just "doing it"!? I've done great on the sims, but have never been on a buddy box yet. What should I keep telling myself to keep me from "just doing it"?
I don't want to bug my instructor every 5 min. when I have a new question so I'll ask you guys, if I p*ss you guys off at least you can't crash my plane. :-)
1.) How much wind is too much wind? I'm assuming that a 10mph steady wind is better than 5mph with 10mph gusts. Today we have 15mph winds, but it is sooo nice out, 60 F for a high today! I want to fly!!!!! (well, learn to fly)
2.) Do I need something to secure my servo wires to the Rx, battery to the switch, etc.? Or just check before each flight? Do I need to take the wing off after each flight to check this stuff or just do a range/field pre-flight check?
3.) Do I need a special spinner set up for my 11X5 props? I have the spinner that came with the plane and it works great with my 10X6. I was going to put on the 11X5 but those little plastic "spikes"(?) that rest up against the prop do not touch on the 11X5. Is a "pinch"/"sandwich" fit good enough for the prop?
Thank you guys/gals!
PS. I taxied my plane around my yard/farm yesterday. It was soooooooo hard not to use some up elevator to see what would happen, so I did it. Went about 5' in the air, I cut the throttle, kept the wings level and landed nicely. How do you keep yourself from just "doing it"!? I've done great on the sims, but have never been on a buddy box yet. What should I keep telling myself to keep me from "just doing it"?
01-19-2003 | 07:47 PM
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Que on wind and elec. connections
Lone Al,
Here goes,
1. After you have a few hours of solo flying, you can fly in as much wind as you are comfortable with, and for now yes, 10 and steady is better than gust.
2.No plug them in , and check them at the beginning of each day of flying. Also, aileron extentions, and other plugs (battery ect.) can be taped with a little piece of scotch tape.
3. A "pinch fit" is no good. Get another spinner or get a Harry Higley Hub, or a spinner/propnut from DuBro. You can also go "spinnerless". The 11X5 will give better climb, and you won't miss the little bit of speed you will sacrafice.
4. If you are learning to fly by yourself, you'll get a lot of people telling you it's not a good idea, or can't be done safely. It can, I did it that way. The only thing to keep you from "just doing it" is the spectre of all your money (plane) turning back into a kit!
TAKE YOUR TIME!! Take it up with a full tank, and make several approaches to land. When you are lined up, and have plenty of space to stop, slowly bring the throttle back and resist the temptation to "hold it off" or, keep it in the air. KEEP PRACTICING ON THE SIM, and when your ready, you'll know. Good luck and keep asking questions. No one will get PO'ed.
Jetts
Here goes,
1. After you have a few hours of solo flying, you can fly in as much wind as you are comfortable with, and for now yes, 10 and steady is better than gust.
2.No plug them in , and check them at the beginning of each day of flying. Also, aileron extentions, and other plugs (battery ect.) can be taped with a little piece of scotch tape.
3. A "pinch fit" is no good. Get another spinner or get a Harry Higley Hub, or a spinner/propnut from DuBro. You can also go "spinnerless". The 11X5 will give better climb, and you won't miss the little bit of speed you will sacrafice.
4. If you are learning to fly by yourself, you'll get a lot of people telling you it's not a good idea, or can't be done safely. It can, I did it that way. The only thing to keep you from "just doing it" is the spectre of all your money (plane) turning back into a kit!
TAKE YOUR TIME!! Take it up with a full tank, and make several approaches to land. When you are lined up, and have plenty of space to stop, slowly bring the throttle back and resist the temptation to "hold it off" or, keep it in the air. KEEP PRACTICING ON THE SIM, and when your ready, you'll know. Good luck and keep asking questions. No one will get PO'ed.
Jetts
