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Hello,

I looked alittle but no joy. Is there a place on the RCU website where one can get the answers to all the basic questions?

The reason I ask this is I read post on Ground check, range check, frequency pins, PCM, channel mixing, and on and on.

What are the basic happening during a flight school? What is expected of me by the flight instructor? Basic working of a Tx, Rx and Servos? Engine running lean or rich? How can I tell? What are the basics I should have in my field box?

Is there a web site that has this information? The whole reason is, if one can get a basic understanding of the simple things it makes the initial visits to the field much more pleasurable.

Thank You

Swag

Clear Skies!! :)

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Try this link for starters. And be patient with yourself. There's a lot to learn and it's gonna take a little time. A visit to your local club will be invaluable, regardless of what you read on the internet. Most RCers I know are glad to share their sport with new guys.
Welcome to a great hobby!

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If you do a search for each question you have listed, you will come-up with enough information to make you the guy everyone asks!!
Don't hesitate to ask questions here, but don't be afraid to do a search here and read what is already been told.
I think a FAQ page would be a good idea, but most people will not bother to read it and still post the qestion in a new thread.

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Swager,
Don't worry about it. From the things you've posted you're already ahead of most new guys I talk to at the field.

Just stop by and express the interest you already have and there will probably be people lined up to "share" their knowledge. :D

Seriously, the more you know the better off you'll be, and the less you'll have to worry about those occassional bits of bad advice. But I've had to explain where the ailerons and rudder are, and what the difference is between them.

Once you show up at the field with a plane and ask someone to teach you to fly, you should know (and have) the basics. But by then you will.

Basic equipment:
40 size Trainer (most common)
gallon of 10% nitro glow fuel (most common)
electric starter & 12 volt power source (easiest way to start your engine)
glow plug igniter (with self contained battery is best)
manual fuel pump

(You can also forego the starter and 12 volt power source, but then you need a "chicken stick" and some patience. (Chicken stick is a stick that you use to "flip" the prop in order to start your engine.)

You can get an electric fuel pump and use the same 12 volt power source. I find a manual pump best for me.

You can also get a glow plug igniter with a cord that uses that same power source. But with the electric pump and corded igniter, you're better off getting a power panel to plug stuff into. (12 volt power source powers the panel.)

That's all from me! :rolleyes:
Dennis-

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My OS.46FX starts first flip most times, if primed a little. No patience, or luggin' a battery and starter, required.

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There is a beginner's guide on my web page. The purpose is to give the beginner a basic understanding of all aspects of the hobby before any steps are taken. A lot of work went into compiling the information. It has been translated into seven (7) different languages. It has been adopted as the training guide for about thirty-five (35) clubs that I am aware. I know it does not answer all questions but as it evolves, it answers more and more questions. At this point, it fulfills the needs of most people.

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Thanks everyone!!

Things are arollin!! Taildraggiin the Tower Hobbies link is very nice, TY

Lightfoot, I check your link out also, nice stuff, once again thanks!

I broke down and got a OS .46 FX. Now I am buying peice parts for building the trainer. I figured I could use the engine in a more advanced plane when it is time.

Thank You for helping me, I am more grateful than you will ever know!

Clear Skies!