RE: Trying to Identify a trainer
 

Trey the reason I am so adamant about new Radio or at least a matched set is there are so many compatability issues along with other problems for example you would be amazed at how many illegal units there are still floating around out there from before 1991 that cannot be used. The point is there is now way for you to effectively avoid the many pitfalls.

We get folks all the time that try to mix and match or buy from flea markets and almost every case this results not only lost time and sometimes expendature of funds far greater than what they could have done by simply buying new full sets. Delighted to hear you went ahead with a new set, this is one of the keys to your success.

The very first thing for you to do is to truck on out to that flying field with the airplane. Network and met the folks (remember these folks in all likely hood are going to be your future friends, if approached with that attitude then you will do well) get involved and join the club. Let them look over the airplane and follow their suggestions.

Yes like like richrd mentioned above in all likelyhood all you may need to do is patch the holes with some packing tape.

Agine the single most important step for success is working with a mentor/instructor who will likely end up your future flying buddy. So get on out to that field as soon as possible with the airplane even if its not ready and connect.

Welcome to the obsession

John;)

RE: Trying to Identify a trainer
 

I'd packing tape any small holes.. (or even big ones) Heck I used it for windows on the Kid's Eagle II.

As for the Radio I'd Just go get the best Tx /RX w servos you can afford if you think you'll stick with flying..
Brand is a whole mess of it's own.. I tend to go with whatever the Instructor has for a buddy box.

If you are on the fence hard to beat the $99 4ch JR setup..

JR and Airtronics are positive shift so a JR Tx should work with your Airtronics Rx.

RE: Trying to Identify a trainer
 

Hey guys, time for a little update on my progress. My radio system arrived, and I'm really pleased with it. I installed the servos, and they will need a little fine tuning, I'm sure. Took it outside today, and fired it up. For the last few days, I have been putting it off, because I had a fear of sticking my hand behind the prop to remove the glow warmer. Today I went for it. I have a twist and lock warmer, so it held itself on there, while I used a dowel to turn it over. Once it got running, I was watching the glow warmer bounce around. Soon my fear was replaced with a new one. I could just see that thing falling off, catching the prop, and getting stuck in my forehead or something. So I reached back there, and pulled it off. No big deal. I'm glad I got over that. I started it a few times, and after the first time, I was careful about it, but I didnt mind doing it. Made me feel a lot better.

Yesterday, I got off work early, and it was a nice day out. I decided to drive to the local flying clubs field, and see if anyone was around. Sure enough, two guys were out there flying. The sign at the fence said "visitors welcome." So I went in, and introduced myself. They were really nice guys, and seemed very willing to help me learn. Both of them seemed very experienced, judging by their flying skills, and the quality of their scratch built planes. I stuck around for about an hour, and just watched. While one would fly, the other would explain to me what was going on. I stood there with a grin on my face the entire time. I think it will make learning much easier to have folks that are so helpful, and willing to help. They want me to join the AMA before I take my first flight, and I think its a good idea, for insurance reasons.

The rest of the stuff I ordered from Tower will be here Friday. Once that arrives, I'll be ready to take it out there, and have the guys look it over, and maybe they can give it a test flight. I'm pretty excited.

Quick question though, what do you guys use to anchor the rx and battery?

trey

RE: Trying to Identify a trainer
 

wrap them in foam, then just wedge em in.