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Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
Here is a good example of why a beginner should not start off with a piper cub as their first plane. The first take-off may be your last! ..... Unless you have an instructor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLJ_n...eature=related This take-off looks a little better.....hangar 9 cub http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_edR...eature=related |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
I think a little throttle management on takeoff is in order.:D:D
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RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
That really has nothing to do with it being a Cub, the guy took off before he had sufficient flying speed. A trainer would have done the same thing in that situation.
A bigger reason why a Cub is a poor choice of trainer is the weak cabin under the wing. One hit on a wingtip and the cabin will be toast. |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer That really has nothing to do with it being a Cub, the guy took off before he had sufficient flying speed. A trainer would have done the same thing in that situation. A bigger reason why a Cub is a poor choice of trainer is the weak cabin under the wing. One hit on a wingtip and the cabin will be toast. Ken |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer A bigger reason why a Cub is a poor choice of trainer is the weak cabin under the wing. One hit on a wingtip and the cabin will be toast. I could of swore , that's was a 4 stroke in the first video, and then a 2 stroke in the second ? |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
It would appear to me that the person flying that cub is actually fairly experienced. Yes he was hot dogging the take off, but you'll notice that once the plane started rolling to the left, he didn't panic, he reacted quickly, added throttle, and stayed off the elevator. The maneuvers later in flight, and then the recognition that "somethings not right" and a nice line up and smooth deadstick landing are all marks of experience.
You are correct that these are all reasons why a beginner should not fly a cub (or any other plane for that matter) without proper instruction. Had that been a beginner without an instructor, there would have been toothpicks on the runway. Brad |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
ORIGINAL: bkdavy It would appear to me that the person flying that cub is actually fairly experienced. Yes he was hot dogging the take off, but you'll notice that once the plane started rolling to the left, he didn't panic, he reacted quickly, added throttle, and stayed off the elevator. The maneuvers later in flight, and then the recognition that "somethings not right" and a nice line up and smooth deadstick landing are all marks of experience. You are correct that these are all reasons why a beginner should not fly a cub (or any other plane for that matter) without proper instruction. Had that been a beginner without an instructor, there would have been toothpicks on the runway. Brad |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
I have 3 Cubs, your take off looks pretty good compared to a few of mine. I had a flame out right after I took off in a heavy crosswind. Landed on top of the Club house. lol Still have`nt lived that one down yet.
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RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
Actually those weren't my take-offs. I happened to find them on youtube.
Sorry about your mishap. It happens to the best of us, experience or no experience. |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
Seems like an experience piloit to be judging by what happens in the video later on
on thought is there a chance he was attempting a ""Snapasarus" take off but aborted looks about right.... Steven |
RE: Beginners Beware...Cub in Trouble
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer That really has nothing to do with it being a Cub, the guy took off before he had sufficient flying speed. A trainer would have done the same thing in that situation. |
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