Pilot Error
08-17-2003, 09:25 PM
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Below you will find a few examples of what Pilot Error can do for you. Today I learned a valuable lesson, Throttle Management! Recently I purchased a 3D monster called the SkyDancer from Composite ARF. To make a long story short, pay attention to those who are experienced. One of my good friends flew the Dancer for me on the first flight. GREAT FLIGHT, wonderful 3D abilities and all that you would expect from the aircraft. Well it's time for the second flight, MY TURN! About 3 minutes into the flight I went to full throttle, not paying attention to how fast the aircraft was going. While flying straight and lever at full throttle I noticed that the tail of the aircraft jerked, all the while my friend was yelling throttle back, throttle back, but I was too caught up into flying my new aircraft and never heard his voice. About 2 seconds after that I noticed something falling from my aircraft, it was my right elevator and horizontal stab. Yes my elevators were on separate servos but to now avail I was unable to recover. So the moral of the story is THROTTLE MANAGEMENT! Time to order another one…
Composite ARF Skydancer 40
Weight: 5lbs 13oz
Engine: O.S. 50
Prop: 12x4
RPM's: 1257 (first flight)
Hitec HS 5245MG 1 each elevator (Torque 76.36oz/in @ 6v)
Jr DS368 1 each wing (Torque 53 oz/in @ 4.8v)
Hitec HS-645MG 1 rudder (Torque 133 oz/in @ 6v)
Jr 649s PCM receiver
6v 1500mAh battery
Composite ARF Skydancer 40
Weight: 5lbs 13oz
Engine: O.S. 50
Prop: 12x4
RPM's: 1257 (first flight)
Hitec HS 5245MG 1 each elevator (Torque 76.36oz/in @ 6v)
Jr DS368 1 each wing (Torque 53 oz/in @ 4.8v)
Hitec HS-645MG 1 rudder (Torque 133 oz/in @ 6v)
Jr 649s PCM receiver
6v 1500mAh battery
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08-18-2003, 02:13 PM
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I'd imagine it was flutter that ended that plane's life. Flying a 3D plane fast will do that. Sorry about your loss. Looked like a nice plane.
James
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09-03-2003, 02:17 AM
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Great news... The company Composite-arf has wonderful customer service and was willing to hear my problem. Bottom line is a new one is on the way, thanks to the exec lent customer service.
