RE: Which one to buy, and what will I need to buy with it
You don't need fingers for the strat, Jimi played with his teeth, so you've got at least 5 of them to spare right? :)
Posted on: 4/8/2004 6:32 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Which one to buy, and what will I need to buy with it
[quote]This "chicken stick"...it's what's used to jerk the propeller into motion and start the engine?[/quote] Yup, it's for those "Chickens" that are scared of stiches and blood. [quote]I've looked at the Sig- am I correct in saying that the total price would be around 340 dollars for the plane, radio and engine? [/quote] That sounds about right, or maybe $100-$150 at the club if they have a nice used one. Check out a few of those clubs, or better yet, go to or call your LHS (Local Hobby Shop) and ask what local clubs are *BIG*. Chances are some of the employees at the LHS will be club members and they'll "tell you where to go" in a very nice way. - Joe
Posted on: 4/8/2004 6:27 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Just how tough are these planes?
[quote]Starting with the simulator will HELP. But it won't replace getting some in-person assistance while learning. The simulator doesn't tell you what you are doing wrong. It will let you practice making the same mistakes all day.[/quote] I agree all the way. I used a sim quite a bit. Then I got out there with my trainer and an instructor. The instructor was impressed with my turning ability, until he realized all I knew how to do was crazy hairpin turns that the sim let me get away with. When I got the plane down, even with 10 rubber bands on the wing it had shifted about an inch out of it's saddle. I'm still trying to do nice gentle turns that don't pull an ungodly ammount of G's.. What I was doing was a knife edge, then pull all the way back on the stick, then back to horizontal. Really ugly turning for a trainer, but fun on a sim! - Joe
Posted on: 4/8/2004 6:21 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Which one to buy, and what will I need to buy with it
I'm with staggerwing. Go to a field, http://www.ama-dist-8.org/Clubs/Locator.html is another nice field locater. You might just be able to fly a trainer or 2, and decide what you like. Maybe even buy one you like at the field dirt cheap. Looking through catalogs and web pages for a plane is nice, but nothing beats fly before you buy. - Joe
Posted on: 4/8/2004 6:07 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: PAID FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS?
I feel both ways about the issue. Late last fall I bought a plane, 2 radios, and tons of field gear. I go to the local field, and find out that their "Every Tuesday evening beginners classes" have ended for the year. So I'm stuck with driving 30 miles to the field on weekends and hoping there is a trainer there, and that I'm not bothering him. I'd have rather paid someone. I make $30/hr, and those trips to the field that were fruitless cost me plenty in time that I could've been working. But during the summer, tuesday nights, 8? stations, lots of instructors, all for free, you gotta love it. Perfect for a non-dummy who, unlike me, waits to see if he likes flying before he buys everything. Then again, you still need AMA, and must be a member unless you're a guest. I imagine that newbies training get at least a few sessions as a guest. I think it should be offered both for free and for pay. The best way to promote the sport is however the student wants his training. My 2 cents. - Joe
Posted on: 4/8/2004 6:00 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Is something wrong with my evo
Dude! Top Flight Power Point props are made for pusher planes, they only run backwards! I use an electric starter. Since my EVO always wanted to start backwards, I hooked up the power to the starter backwards, so now the engine starts in the right direction. I had to get rid of the EVO white plastic 3 blade spinner though. An electric starter will eat them up if you're clueless like me. Got me a metal 2 blade spinner and a 11x6 prop to solve that problem. - Joe
Posted on: 4/6/2004 8:33 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: instructor / student crashing protocol
Before my first flight with an instructor, just before I asked him if he would help me, I was watching him fly his Flip-3d. He dead sticked it into the weeds just off of the field and lost his landing gear. I got the idea that there was some risk involved real quick! I even asked him "Can I land my own plane? I see how you land them...:D " - Joe
Posted on: 4/6/2004 8:18 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Is something wrong with my evo
Ok, I don't know what I'm talking about, even though I have the same engine, but could it have started up backwards and have been blowing out the carb? I've got the same engine, and after the first couple of tanks an instructor had to remove the limiter to get the engine leaned out right. Yours could be running rich and blowing a bit out the carb. I think you should try to repeat it with someone there who has more experience. Oh, and instead of putting on a bigger 3-blade prop, I took the baffle out of the muffler, and bought a metal 2 blade spinner, and a 11x6 2 blade prop for mine. Removed the flywheel also. Now the crazy Extra EZ 2 pulls off in about 20 feet even through a couple inches of slush..:) - Joe
Posted on: 4/6/2004 6:46 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Hey Check This Out!!!
That funny stuff page is good. Where's the cartoons come from? I might as well post a link to our club's website. C.A.R.D.S Field http://www.radiodrone.net
Posted on: 4/6/2004 6:33 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Yes I'm new, yes I'm lazy and yes I'm looking to buy
Just join AMA now, then go to a decent size club. Ask about who's got a trainer for sale. You might do very well. Also ask about local shows. If you can go to the show with someone from the club to pick out a nice trainer setup you might also do very well. A smart and patient shopper can get a very nice trainer with everything including a radio, all the field gear, and AMA and club memberships for your budget easilly. It's nice to see someone not posting "What can I get for $150?", and then their next message after buying and flying with no help is "I crashed my Electric AeroChicken into a car cuz it flew bad!" :) - Joe
Posted on: 3/31/2004 9:29 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: I started my plane
My neighbor kids run a go-cart (illegally) up and down the street a lot. I was out taxing my plane in the yard and they wanted to race it down the street. I was tempted, till I realized I had no brakes. I'm not sure how fast an Extra-EZ 2 would go down the street, but I know it would be way too fast to keep it close and safe. Oh, and is a small chunk of (unused) ladies panty hose rubberbanded over the carb a decent filter? I got new ones (funny feeling buying them) just so I wouldn't get any hairs down the carb.. :) - Joe
Posted on: 3/31/2004 9:14 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: READ>>> I HAVE A PROBLEM... YESSSSS I DO!
My instructors always do all the engine needle stuff for me. Next time I'm going to make them show me how it all works if they want to mess with it. Yes, I'm a pain as a student. "Let me land it this time, this is just like FMS!" :) - Joe
Posted on: 3/12/2004 8:26 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: RE: RE: Simple training quaifications
I don't lose respect for people based on stuff like that. Some of them know 100 times more than I know, and I'll learn a lot listening to them with an open mind. If they do come across once in a while as a poorly lit body part and cause me pain, I just put some cyber Prep-H on the message and I don't get upset. I'll b1tch and act stupid on occasion when I'm on the rag. But my next message might be something that is a lot of help to someone. We are all gods and goddesses in our own ways, and maybe not the sharpest tool in the shed in other ways. I chew and swallow what's good, and spit out the bad (or at least try to) - Joe
Posted on: 3/10/2004 8:35 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: I flew today
Used trainers are great, not only do you save a couple hundred, you can still have a nice trainer, but get an 8 channel radio instead of a 4 channel with the money you saved. Trainers can be thought of as cheap and disposable, but a nice radio will work with all your planes in the future. - Joe
Posted on: 3/7/2004 7:36 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: I flew today
[quote]There a great bunch of people and i have a chance to fly several different ones so who knows what i'll wind up with.[/quote] With any luck you just might get to fly a really nice plane, and then the guy will say to you "Do you like it? $100 and it's yours!" Clubs are a great place to buy a trainer. - Joe
Posted on: 3/6/2004 9:11 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Negative Members
[quote]I know enough from your posts to know... you haven't a clue about how to deal with criticism... and that your mom didn't teach you any manners. [/quote] I see a lot of 13 year olds posting on here that don't call people stupid or bring their upbringing into a debate under the guise of "helping" them. I guess some on here learn what helpful criticism and maturity is at an early age. Some will never learn. What kinda argument is "I can insult you because I have a better avatar!" I see no sense whatsoever in that. Justifying immature debate skills because you have a nice avatar? Oh well.. I just had to say something. - Joe
Posted on: 3/5/2004 9:14 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are these good beginner planes? Looking for much needed advice?
Just to to this link to find a club near you. http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/clubsearch.aspx?sid=E6B70206052B4759AC00238C033D568C They'll help you find a nice starter plane and radio cheap. Probably a well used and abused instructor also... :) - Joe
Posted on: 2/25/2004 7:36 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: ultra stick crash in the wind
[quote]you are ****ing crazy flying at 20 mph winds [/quote] 20mph isn't too bad. I'm a newbie, but I flew my Xtra Easy II trainer in winds at least 20mph and didn't have many problems. Take off into the wind, get a mistake or 2 high, then when the wind does get you a little it's "Wheeeeeee!" :) You weren't taking off crosswind were you? That could be way bad.. - Joe
Posted on: 2/23/2004 7:58 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Simple training quaifications
I think that form is from http://www.mentorrc.com in Perry Ohio We have 3 pilot qualification levels at our club. Here's a link to them: http://www.radiodrone.net/power_pilot_qualification_progra.htm - Joe
Posted on: 2/23/2004 7:27 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Crashing Jets Video - OUCH!!!
The dumbest video I saw was of a guy with way too much money and no brains. Buys a full scale helicopter, hops in it with no instruction, all alone, and trashes it trying to fly..:) - Joe
Posted on: 2/9/2004 10:44 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Need help,
I just did a google search for "RC Model Amsterdam" and about the 3rd link I tried was what you needed. Glad I could help you sir! - Joe P.S. I got a lot of fun out of being such a newbie, and still being able to help someone on here. Isn't RCU just awesome!!!!!!! - Joe
Posted on: 2/6/2004 8:51 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Neighbors flying over house
I don't live very far from you, and can talk out of a TV set that is turned off at 100' with my car CB radio if I crank the amp. A nice drive by, then when the planes crash in your friends yard he can sue them for damages to his lawn [sm=devious.gif] Just kidding of course. - Joe
Posted on: 2/6/2004 8:49 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Need help,
Try this link, click Location at the bottom of the page. http://www.quartel.nl I got it from this site: http://www.airtoi.com On that site click Direct at the upper right, then NL Shops on the left menu bar. It's got a few shops in Amsterdam. Have fun! - Joe
Posted on: 2/6/2004 8:34 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Ultra stick 4* or other
About half of what I read on here is how the Irvine 53 loves a 12x6 prop. The term "Stump Puller" was used a lot. That's what I'm going to try on my US 40 as soon as the snow melts off. Supposedly I'll end up with a 6-6.5 pound plane and 7-7.5 pounds of pull. I hope I'm right? [sm=confused.gif] - Joe
Posted on: 2/6/2004 8:23 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Whats going on with OS ?
There's the price thing, and the fact that so many of the old timers swear by OS. They could make an engine with a remote needle valve that took a torx driver, took a special expensive OS Only glow plug, and needed 30% fuel, and people would still buy it. - Joe
Posted on: 2/2/2004 9:21 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Some Advice for a UK Newbie
[quote]My Nearest Club is 50+ Miles away, though they do use a flying Field about 15miles away & as of yet, I havent got in contact with them.[/quote] Go get in contact with them ASAP. See what they fly, what their buddy boxes are compatible with, and just maybe they'll have a lightly used nice trainer you can buy for cheap. Get a cost effective trainer, and save your money for the fancy plane you'll want as soon as you get a bit of time on the sticks. Just my 2 pence worth..:) - Joe
Posted on: 2/2/2004 9:14 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: <span class=
There should be some sticks on the poll. Fugly Stick, Ultra Stick, etc.. Just cheapo planes you can fly like a bat out of hell with, but are still fairly sturdy. Then again, were there any Spads on that list? - Joe
Posted on: 1/14/2004 8:21 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: engine mount question
Here's a hint I learned from repairing HP printers. When putting a self tapping screw back into a hole it was in, turn it counter clockwise a bit, till you feel it drop back into it's original threads, then turn it in. This stops you from cutting a new set of threads each time you put the screw into the hole. - Joe
Posted on: 1/14/2004 8:15 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Flaperons??
Informative debate from 2 sides is great, but arguing is dumb. There's an old saying: Fighting on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics, even if you win, you're still retarded" :) - Joe
Posted on: 1/14/2004 7:29 PM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Going crazy here, need some advice...
I'm not sure what plane to recommend to you sir. You didn't say what size your 4-Star is did you? Maybe a big plane would be fun, if the expense and transportation of one isn't a pain for you? This place makes some very nice planes. http://www.americanpioneerhobbies.com/index.html And this place sells them (These are great deals! And don't forget to click NEXT at the bottom of the web page at this link..:) http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/black_horse_models.htm I'm not much of a builder, so this quote from their web site makes me interested in them: "The Black Horse® ARF model planes are built by skilled builders. All kits come with hinged and pinned aileron, elevator, and rudder. Some also come with pre-installed push rods with double casing." - Joe
Posted on: 1/14/2004 12:24 AM by Author "00000000000000" in the forum "Beginners"
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