No longer a newbie newbie
06-16-2007 | 01:18 AM
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From: Regina,
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No longer a newbie newbie
Just thought I'd let you all know I got my wings this evening. Had a beautiful evening for flying though the mosquitos were ravenously hungry. Showed two of our instructors my ability to tune and operate my plane safely. Then took off, flew a few circuits and did some touch and go's and some landings. Shiny new wings up on the dresser....until I find a flying jacket suitable for them. Thanks for all the help and support. This forum can be a godsend some days.
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06-16-2007 | 08:00 AM
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Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!![sm=thumbs_up.gif][sm=thumbs_up.gif]. IMHO soloing is one of the best feelings in the world so enjoy it, you definitely earned it!!!!! 
A solo flight is a great accomplishment and that wins you one genuine RCU ATTABOY (Suitable for framing, wrapping fish, or lining trashcans).
A solo flight is a great accomplishment and that wins you one genuine RCU ATTABOY (Suitable for framing, wrapping fish, or lining trashcans).
06-17-2007 | 08:56 AM
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Congrats! I can't wait till my first solo. This being Father's Day weekend, I've had kind of a mixed bag of emotions. Bought my first glow plane (Sig Kadet LT-40). Drove up to my daughter and son-in-law's place to assemble. We got it finished late Saturday...then the rain started! It's now Sunday morning and pouring down rain!
On the positive side, I had a blast spending the weekend with my son-in-law learning how to assemble an ARF. On the bad side, I REALLY hoped to put this bad boy in the air this weekend! Oh well, I've learned a lot this weekend and hopefully I can get with my instructor next weekend (he seems to be working a lot on the weekends lately [:@])
On the positive side, I had a blast spending the weekend with my son-in-law learning how to assemble an ARF. On the bad side, I REALLY hoped to put this bad boy in the air this weekend! Oh well, I've learned a lot this weekend and hopefully I can get with my instructor next weekend (he seems to be working a lot on the weekends lately [:@])
06-18-2007 | 02:47 PM
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Congrats! I can't wait till my first solo. This being Father's Day weekend, I've had kind of a mixed bag of emotions. Bought my first glow plane (Sig Kadet LT-40). Drove up to my daughter and son-in-law's place to assemble. We got it finished late Saturday...then the rain started! It's now Sunday morning and pouring down rain!
On the positive side, I had a blast spending the weekend with my son-in-law learning how to assemble an ARF. On the bad side, I REALLY hoped to put this bad boy in the air this weekend! Oh well, I've learned a lot this weekend and hopefully I can get with my instructor next weekend (he seems to be working a lot on the weekends lately [:@])
Congrats! I can't wait till my first solo. This being Father's Day weekend, I've had kind of a mixed bag of emotions. Bought my first glow plane (Sig Kadet LT-40). Drove up to my daughter and son-in-law's place to assemble. We got it finished late Saturday...then the rain started! It's now Sunday morning and pouring down rain!
On the positive side, I had a blast spending the weekend with my son-in-law learning how to assemble an ARF. On the bad side, I REALLY hoped to put this bad boy in the air this weekend! Oh well, I've learned a lot this weekend and hopefully I can get with my instructor next weekend (he seems to be working a lot on the weekends lately [:@])
I just got a new engine from the LHS for my F-22 and put it in Saturday night, just to wake up to a rainy day on Sunday.
I was lucky though, i was able to sneak in one flight on my LT-40 and my maiden flight on my F-22 before the rains started up again.
You will enjoy the LT-40, it is really sturdy, as I have had more than one "not so nice" landings and all I have had to do it batch a couple tears in the covering.
06-18-2007 | 04:59 PM
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I have been flying for years and I still get a rush every time....Welcome to RC flying..... Planes just seem to appear in my shop. I thought I had 34 planes but I did inventory on fathers day and found 48. Don't tell my wife.....LoL
06-19-2007 | 04:41 PM
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I know how you felt.
I just got a new engine from the LHS for my F-22 and put it in Saturday night, just to wake up to a rainy day on Sunday.
I was lucky though, i was able to sneak in one flight on my LT-40 and my maiden flight on my F-22 before the rains started up again.
You will enjoy the LT-40, it is really sturdy, as I have had more than one "not so nice" landings and all I have had to do it batch a couple tears in the covering.
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I'm really ready to try out my LT-40. Hoping for this weekend. Your other plane is SWEET too! I REALLY WANT that F-22! Maybe as my 2nd plane. Let me know how if flies!
06-19-2007 | 07:59 PM
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I am 16 and just got my first glow plane this weekend. I am waiting for my AMA card to come and to finish collecting the glow necessities and I will fly by this weekend. but anyway, I was told a 17 year old from my field who started on a few years back started after just 6 months of G2 (or weeks I don't remember exactly) and the trainer cord for him was so unnecissary that it was funny and the trainer switch was never flipped. Back to my point, I have been using G2 for about 3 years now, do you think things will be the same for me? I will find out this weekend wish me luck!!!
06-19-2007 | 08:27 PM
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The simulator should help but every individual is different as are the instructors. Hard to give you a solid answer.
Just go out there and have a good time whatever happens.
Don't forget your sunglasses , sunscreen and a hat. Charge EVERYTHING up good.
Just go out there and have a good time whatever happens.
Don't forget your sunglasses , sunscreen and a hat. Charge EVERYTHING up good.
06-19-2007 | 08:40 PM
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Of course! I made a list of things I need to get and forgot sunglasses! but I wear glasses, are there sunglasses for people who wear prescription glasses? should I just make a new topic?
06-19-2007 | 08:48 PM
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maggot , your time on the Sim is a plus , it well help a bunch . But nothing is like the real thing. It`s a live, the sun and wind on your face. You`ll love it.
What are you going to fly? If its a trainer, your chances are good. If it`as a P-51 , a Funtana or similar , you find yourself with a hand full. Also when learning on your own , deep pockets are a prerequisite.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
What are you going to fly? If its a trainer, your chances are good. If it`as a P-51 , a Funtana or similar , you find yourself with a hand full. Also when learning on your own , deep pockets are a prerequisite.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
06-19-2007 | 08:51 PM
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Try http://www.zurichsunglasses.com/index.html for sunglasses to fit over your normal glasses. Been wearing them for years.
06-19-2007 | 09:01 PM
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I am training, with an instructor for the first time I'm thinking, on a semi-aerobatic trainer called the Midwest Aerobat. Got a great deal from a great guy at that field, everything but the rx/tx for $75.
06-19-2007 | 09:04 PM
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No they are not. But if you take the time to read their website and check around with R/C pilots I believe you will find they are one of the most used sunglasses in the hobby. Their warranty speaks for itself when it comes to safety.
06-19-2007 | 09:14 PM
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Well if no one at your field has a pair, which would surprise me, Zurich offers a 10 day trial with a full refund if you don't like them. Good luck.
06-19-2007 | 09:18 PM
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cool! they sound confident, they must be good, I recall a couple guys at the field have some that look like that, but they maybe just be look-a-likes.
06-20-2007 | 07:25 AM
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