When To Wing It
 

If I go over my plane I find things to adjust . Than later I think of something else. and so on. After some time, it can get very expensive and time consuming.
Than at the field you think why did I try so hard? Or why did spend so much. and so on.

Am I the only One that does this?

RE: When To Wing It
 

If you enjoy what you do, who cares?

If you are not having fun, then you need to rethink your approach to the hobby-sport.[sm=71_71.gif]

When I started, I was a little like that, but later, I learned to relax and enjoy mine and others' models.

Regards!

RE: When To Wing It
 

Nah........you're not the only one. I always find little nit noids that as I become more experienced I want to fiddle with. Actually, I find that pretty fun anyway. To me, it's fun to challange myself in seeing what I can do better, especially when I know that some little tweek might make the plane fly better.

I don't consider that "trying so hard" and when it comes down to the expense.........I don't count!

RE: When To Wing It
 

I would think Winging It wouldn't be a good idea, You should always check your batteries, flight surfaces ,hinge points,control horns, prop , engine mounts, etc before you put a plane up. I have found broken and loose hinges, wallowed out control horns , batteries that have had a cell go bad , all kinds of little things , that could turn into big things once in the air. I would think a preflight inspection is one of the most important things one should do.

RE: When To Wing It
 

I think some people enjoy that more than flying. I think that is great and they end up with really nice planes. Not me... my planes are like pickup trucks, once I get it setup I don't want to mess with it and I expect it to do it's job no matter what I put it through. Never works out that way. I do envy some people who have the patience to spend all day perfecting one thing.-BW

RE: When To Wing It
 

There are things that are important, and things that are not.

Then there are things that are important to SOME people whiel others don't care.

For instance, having good batteries that are fully charged is important. Having a small tear in your covering can be important on some models, but with other models, you can get away with a few flights for that day, but fix it when you get home.

To some people, having a plane that is totally clean, grease-free and shiny is important. I usually give my planes a good cleaning in the spring, then just a quick wipe-down after flying (Can't beat OS 4-strokes for keeping your plane slime-free!).

Let's face it, we're all different. Some people will spend hours getting a tail wheel perfectly aligned. As for me? I'll just hold a little rudder while I taxi out.

Diffrent strokes for different folks!