Maiden Flight
 

Well i've had my plane for a week now. still no maiden flight. Bad weather and school has kept me from it. maybe tomorrow. Any one fly in rain?

RE: Maiden Flight
 

What plane? Have you flown before? If this is your first time, I would not recommend flying the plane period without seeking an instructor. Its not easy to do, and can be VERY dangerous. If you have flown before, and this is just a new plane, good luck, and happy flying. I still wuldnt fly it in the rain. Electronics and water DONT mix.

EDIT: I just realized you are the one who was inquiring about warbirds and jets for a first plane. I hope you take the advise of everyone seriously. This is a very dangerous hobby. Check this out to see just what can happen, even if you have experience. The pictures speak for themselves.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_47..._1/key_/tm.htm

RE: Maiden Flight
 

With a lightening rod in your hands?:eek:

RE: Maiden Flight
 

Just because there is rain doesn't mean there is lightning.;)

RE: Maiden Flight
 

I'd advise against it... there's already more things to go wrong than any sane person would want to deal with... a missile controlled by a radio made for profit, in the hands on someone inexperienced, and never before having been flown. Why add to the list of potential problems by flying in the rain?

RE: Maiden Flight
 

Yes indeed however if you do happen to hear thunder then it may well be to late.

I think it not out of place at all to warn one who may actually try it, of the great danger involved without ever having given it any thought.