Hi im new to flying but not to r/c so that helps. I built my second plane and i am in the process of completing it. I have a few questions though.

1) the covering job i did isnt the best as i only have a heatgun. wha do i need to do a good job? also will rinkles or look covering affect flying? its not super loose just a few bump wave things.

2) how do i start the plane? hold the gow plug to the plug and the starter to the spinner?

3) which channel do i hook which servo to? I have a 4 servo setup.

thnx for your help

1. Not a problem for something like a trainer. If you were into Pattern then you would a little concerned
2. Yes. Throttle down low. You will need to break in engine if it is new.
3. Ch 1 = Ailerons, Ch 2 = Elevator, Ch 3 = Throttle, Ch 4 = Rudder

Get hooked up with a club and an experienced trainer. You will save yourself a lot of heartache and money that way. I can't stress this enough. Starting and engine is a lot more complicated than what I can explain here without more information (type of engine, etc). You also need to have someone experience to make sure the radio/servos are set up properly.

Again, get in a club, find an experienced pilot to train you, and join AMA if you haven't already.

G'day Mate,
Totally agree with all the above, except the channel numbers, that would depend on the brand & mode of radio & receiver.

While you are definitely correct, he is a newby in the US. It very hard to get anything but Mode 2 without specifically asking for it so most likely that is the channel line up. Brand shouldn't make a difference.

actually elevator could be channel 1 like mine but any who, wrinkles are purely cosmetic, to do a good covering job you should have a iron like this... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXB363&P=M

and read and watch this by minn flyer http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=726


if you get a bubble pop it with a pin and put an iron to it

Alan o899 is quite correct Tx/Rx port assignements are arbitrarily different among some manufactures . The listed ones above are correct for Futaba and Hitec but not correct for JR, Airtronics I don,t know.

This has nothing to do with stick mode. It has everything to do with the arbitrary manufacturer assigned port designations.

John

Actually, brand does make a difference. Airtronics radios are 1=elevators 2=ailerons 3=throttle 4=rudder.

The best thing to do when hooking up the radio is read the manual that came with it. It will tell you exactly what channel on the radio does what.

The advice about finding an instructor is spot on. He'll show you how to SAFELY start and tune your engine, inspect the plane to ensure it's properly assembled, and help you get it in the air.

Ken

Yep, different brands have different connection sequences and since you did not tell us your brand we would be guessing so check your manual. If necessary, many are available online. Let us know if you need help finding it.

We can't tell without at least some pictures how bad your covering problem MAY be. YES, it can effect flight characteristics depending on its condition and where the condition is on the plane.

Basically you have the starting figured out but there are MANY safety issues and tuning issues also.

PLEASE get with a club or at least an experienced pilot for some training otherwise you can expect injuries and/or a short life for your plane.

Here are some clubs you should find within a reasonable distance of you:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/ClubZip...x?z=49453&d=25

Damn, I learn something new every day. I never even dreamed JR would have a different channel assignment for the 1st 4 channels. Thanx for the correction.

Yep, just like Ford, GM and Chrysler have different ignition firing orders on their V-8 engines. Why? Because their enginners think their way is best.