RE: A new low from Hobby King
[quote]ORIGINAL: gizmega Our hobby is one of the last hold-outs on just having clean fun, and the "age of innocence". Plenty of garbage out there without us gluing it in the cockpits of our airplanes for all to see. (: [/quote] No one says you have to use them...............but, I find it interesting that you find it offensive if someone else does. I just don't get what the big friggin' deal is with this. It's a piece of plastic, nothing more, nothing less. If you don't like it, don't look. Simple. The "age of innocence" died a long time ago when mass media was introduced. 'Nuff said.
Posted on: 6/18/2013 9:09 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: A new low from Hobby King
One of my flying buddies just finished putting together his E-Flight Beechcraft Bonanaza with a V-Tail. He installed an HK "buxom" blonde pilot and a little "Snoopy" dog next to her. We ALL got a kick out of his choice of pilot figures.
Posted on: 6/17/2013 10:30 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Why Are People Mad
Why do people get mad here? Well, a number of things, but primarily, RCU is populated by a more "purist" and "old school' type of hobbyist than on most other sites. Case in point, take a look at the "Warbirds" section here on RCU. How many threads on foamies do you see? Practically none. So, when a newbie comes in asking questions on a foam RTF or ARF, the OP is usually discounted as insignificant or scoffed at or usually something short of riduculed. Admittedly though, some of the "old guard" is softening their stand on foam ARF and RTF kits. That being said, I enjoy RCU BECAUSE of the type of folks that gather here. I don't build, and ALL of my planes (15) are foamy ARFs, but I do like to hear about other people's builds and enjoy the photos. I guess my point is, that other sites like RC Groups embrace ALL types of hobbyists and their planes, as it should be.
Posted on: 6/14/2013 9:53 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Are profiles harder to fly?
I have a TechOne Profile P-51 and I find it easier to fly than most of my planes, but, with one big caveat. The ailerons on this plane are HUGE for its size and have a LOT of throw. I find it flies best with 30% DR on the ailerons; any more than that and it is way too twitchy. I only switch to 100% rates when I do axial rolls and then immediately switch back to low rates. She is a blast to fly.
Posted on: 6/11/2013 10:09 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: E-Flite Beechcraft Bonanza 15e
Anyone know what the recommended control surface throws are for the V-Tail configuration on this plane?
Posted on: 6/9/2013 9:17 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
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RE: TOWER HOBBIES FABULOUS KILLER SIZE PARK FLYER F6F HELLCAT!
I find that the TH Hellcat flies a lot more nimbly than my T-28s (I have 3 PZ full sized). The T-28 just isn't as aerobatic and has to be coaxed to do anything near an axial roll, at least by me. I have no such problems with the TH F6F. The F6F is more difficult to land for me, but I can land her without a nose over about 60% of the time if I "fly her all the way to the ground" and modulate the throttle a bit. I land my T-28s with about 1/4 throttle and just a bit of up elevator so she touches on the mains. Both great planes. I fly my T-28s to relax. I fly my TH Hellcat to get wild in the air!
Posted on: 6/7/2013 8:53 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: What glue to repair loose gear torsion block in foam wing?
Lately I have been using Beacon Foam-Tac. It takes 24 hours to completely dry, but it is incredibly strong.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 12:36 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
I wore my cap this last weekend and got a lot of compliments. Great job.
Posted on: 6/3/2013 12:55 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New E-Flite Apprentice S 15E w/SAFE Unboxing/Flight
I think it has to be a little more than a 3 Axis gyro because the manual supposedly states that if a loss of signal is encountered the plane will do slow decending circles until it lands "with little or no damage." I have watched the videos of this plane and it is indeed intriguing. My only concern with all this new technology, is that it is making it easier and easier to go out and fly without learning the basics and especially safety. That's what I believe is the most important factor to the rank newbie which this plane is marketed towards.
Posted on: 6/3/2013 12:41 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: For the New Arrivals and some others.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hydro Junkie And would you now explain to me why a new pilot has to have a specific frequency banded or loaded "state of the art" radio to have a good experience. I can take someone to a flying field with my Kadet Jr and Futaba 9CAP with a buddy box and they will have just as good of time as they would flying a Tower Trainer with one of the "state of the art" radios you are pushing. The radio and plane are only part of what will give a new pilot a good or bad experience. How they are greeted and treated at the field will actually make a bigger impact than the plane or the radio used. This brings up a second thought. After reading your last post, it made me wonder if you're working for one of the radio system manufacturers and trying to drum up business. Comparing a radio system to a shotgun? Let's get real, shall we. You're talking two different technologies that are so diametrically opposite that there is no comparison. Now if you were comparing a reed or Kraft radio to a 2.4, it might make sense. In this context, you would have been better off comparing a revolver to a semi-auto as they both do the same thing, shoot multiple rounds before reloading [/quote] I think you guys are jumping on Jester for the wrong reasons here. First of all, a newbie today, isn't going to walk into his LHS or go online specifically looking for "old" technology when he or she gets into this hobby. They are going to find in any LHS mostly the new technologies. Nothing wrong with that. I wonder how many here made the mistake of buying a non-computer radio at the start of their RC journey only to find out how limiting it really is. The best thing I ever did in this hobby was to buy a computer type radio. I doubt that jester is employed by Spektrum, Futaba, Airtronicts, etc. He is just trying to say that as far as TX/RX technology goes, todays offerings are better suited to the newbie.
Posted on: 5/31/2013 9:49 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: For the New Arrivals and some others.
[quote]ORIGINAL: opjose [quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly Opjose, you may well be pressuring that elevator-stick a bit more than you know, especially if you never retrim. [;)] [/quote] May be, but I doubt it. I recheck the trims on the first flight of the day just to see if they actually need re-adjustment... normally they don't. Digital Trims, Model Memory, lack of interference and model match made me a believer when I purchased a newer TX. I'm "spoiled" (addicted to?) by those features now... In retrospect I regret trying to take the "cheap" approach on my TX's when I started out. I ended up spending FAR more than I would have going directly to a $700.00+ transmitter for my first trainer. [/quote] This has been my experience as well.
Posted on: 5/30/2013 9:43 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: For the New Arrivals and some others.
After reading the OP's original post (rant), this line bothers me the most: "For all the new stuff coming out, total BS IMO." I guess I have to ask, what is BS about it? New innovations just serve to get more people into the hobby we all love and enjoy. Just buy the best equipment you can afford and go fly...........simple. The post actually sounds like the OP wan't to deter the newbie from buying "new" stuff and using the older equipment he used to learn on. Not good in a "beginner's" forum.
Posted on: 5/30/2013 9:01 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
I got my Spitfire Brotherhood cap yesterday and it is VERY nice. Great color and the embroidery is top notch. I am definately going to wear it at the field this weekend. Thanks a lot OldScaleGuy!!!!
Posted on: 5/29/2013 8:33 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Plane flight simulators
You could try to get the free one from FMS. Try this link: http://www.microflight.com/FMS-Flight-Simulator It is free. Keep in mind though, that although flight simulators are a very useful tool go get acquainted with RC flight, they are no substitute for the real thing. Only actually flying a plane can teach you how to fly it. A great alternative to flight simulators is to find a club and get an instructor/mentor to help you out. A lot of clubs have trainer planes for just that purpose.
Posted on: 5/24/2013 8:24 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Electric Training"
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RE: Charging Lipo Batteries In Transmitter
I charge the lipo pack (GForce 2750 mah) for my DX7s when I get home from work and while I am watching TV. I usually get home at 4 PM and go to bed around 10-10:30 and it is usually done by the time I go to bed. Incidently, I have only charged it 3 times in about 2.5 months.
Posted on: 5/24/2013 8:17 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Paid for my cap yesterday. I can't wait to wear it at the field!! Thanks OldScaleGuy.
Posted on: 5/21/2013 8:49 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: First plane
Fact is, I used a sim for about a month and learned to fly on my own using various trainers including the HZ Champ. However, I did NOT progress very much until I actually started getting instruction from a talking, breathing, live mentor/instructor. If I had it to do over again, I would save the $200.00 I spent on the sim, join a club and find a mentor/instructor. BTW - I found my mentor not at my club, but among the 10 guys I fly with in our "informal" club. Human help is always better. I just wish I had taken that advice from the beginning. The only way to get better at flying IMHO is to..........well, fly. Sorry guys, but sim "flying" ain't flying. Yes, sims can teach you some things, but, there is NO substitute for actually flying that RC plane.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 9:59 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1st time airborne with my HZ Super Cub
Wow how cool. I'm glad you got the plane down. Yeah, the only thing I have messed up so far was the cowling. It's amazing how durable the HZ Super Cub really is.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 1:55 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Radios
I just got the new Tactic AnyLink adapter for my Spektrum DX6i. I have bought 3 Flyzone RX-R planes and they each came with a free $30.00 Tactic 6 channel RX. I bought the AnyLink for $25 so that those RXs will not go to waste. I tried one of them in a new Flyzone Focke-Wulf FW 190 Select Scale last nite and it worked great with the AnyLink installed on my DX6i. The range is supposed to be 1000 feet so it should be just fine. I'll find out this weekend.[;)]
Posted on: 9/13/2012 9:56 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 1st time airborne with my HZ Super Cub
Call the fire department. The Super Cub is too good a plane to let rot up in a tree!!!!
Posted on: 9/13/2012 9:51 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: A beginner's plan, need suggestion
The toy you have chosen will do nothing to help you fly the plane you intend to buy. Turns are accomplished by speeding up and slowing down one of the two propellers, that will not prepare you for the way that most RC planes fly 3 or 4 channel. The simulator is a good idea, and can help immensely when learning to fly RC, however, a sim is not "real world." Neither the toy plane or the simulator is going to prepare you for the YAK. I would suggest: 1. Find a club with a good instructor in your area and ask for advice. This is usually a good step for a new RC pilot with no experience and he/she will usually point you in the right direction. Good planes to start with and which instructors may accept are: E-Flight Apprentice Flyzone Sensei 2. If no club/instructor can be found in your area, then buy yourself a real RC type plane to start off with. I can suggest 4 that would be good if you need to "go it alone." They are: Hobbyzone Champ Hobbyzone Firebird Stratos Hobbyzone Super Cub Ares Gamma 370 All of these planes have great customer support from their respective distributors and parts are readily available at most hobby shops. Also, you may want to get a good radio system to start out with. Systems from Futaba, JR, Hitec, Spektrum, Graupner and Airtronics are all good brands to go with.
Posted on: 9/12/2012 8:18 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: What plane (brand new to hobby)
If it is convenient for you, yes, find a club and an instructor. A Flyzone Sensei or an e-Flight Apprentice are popular trainers that can be buddy boxed and are often welcomed by instructors. If you don't have a club or instructor available, then I would suggest one of the following if you plan to "go it alone." Hobbyzone Champ Hobbyzone Firebird Stratos Hobbyzone Super Cub Ares Gamma 370 Of those 4, the Gamma 370 is the most upgradeable with an optional aileron wing and brushless power set that are readily availalble from Hobby Town. Good luck and happy flyin'.
Posted on: 9/11/2012 9:44 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1st time airborne with my HZ Super Cub
The Super Cub is my favorite high wing trainer to fly and was actually my third plane, after the HZ Firebird Stratos and Champ. I still fly it even though I now fly 4-6 channel warbirds as well. What kind of TX/RXare you using to fly your Super Cub? I use my Spektrum DX6i to fly mine and turn the ACT off with the "Gear" channel set to 1. I find the ACT actually hinders my flying the Super Cub, especially when I loop her. I would just keep the Super Cub as is. I find that she is a great plane to fly just to wind down after I have flown my warbirds. I am fortunate to have a place to fly that has an asphalt runway. Landing the cub is a breeze on pavement. She will come in slow "dead stick" or with just a small amount of power.
Posted on: 9/11/2012 8:56 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Electric P 38( looking for)
My buddy has a Durafly P-38 from HobbyKing. Very nice plane. Hard to get parts for it though.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 2:40 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Radios
Spektrum DX6i.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 2:35 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Should I Be Worried?
And for every one of your bad tales of woe there are just as many good ones about Spektrum TXs nd RXs. Don't you guys ever stop the Spektrum bashing? I have Spektrum RXs in ALL my planes with not one issue whatsoever. Granted, none of them are the 5 channel, but they have all been solid preformers. Including the AR400 I purchased a few weeks ago. Not buying a certain product is your choice, but just because you had a bad experience does't mean everyone will. BTW - By the sound of it, most of the negativity comes from stories about the PAST. Sounds familiar. It's almost like the you're not really flying unless you were taught by an instructor blather.................straight from 10-20 years ago.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:43 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RANT: The
The only LHS close to me that carries about the same number of airplane stuff as cars is my local HobbyTown. The other 2 are mostly cars. Why? I think that cars are just more popular with the younger crowd and they tend to buy more cars than we airplane folks. Also, cars are way more expensive than airplanes so I would think that the markup is larger with cars. For example, the LHS that is a couple of miles from my home sells the RTR Traxxas 1/16th cars/trucks for just around $300.00. The same shop sells the Hobbyzone BNF Super Cub for just over $160.00. That's just about a 2 to 1 ratio. If you look at the prices of RTR cars and RTF planes, the difference is quite significant. Foam just costs a lot less I guess. Also, parts for cars/trucks seem to be in stock in quantities way larger than for planes.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:32 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Pre-Maiden Jitters
You are right of course. But believe me, there are many people who fly RC that have never had formal instruction and do just fine. It just rubs me the wrong way when people say it isn't possible to learn to fly RC without formal instruction.............poppycock.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 12:52 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Pre-Maiden Jitters
[quote]ORIGINAL: countilaw I've newbys flying pattern in their second year also. But they didn't start flying pattern ships in the first 6 months of flying either. They started out with the proper training, the proper plane and the proper technique. You must learn to crawl before you can walk. Too many newbys start out with planes that are too far advanced for their owners capabilities. When I am going to maiden a new plane I know it's straight and balanced. I know it's going to take off level and climb out straight. I know that my installations are correct and air worthy. I have confidence in my ability to fly the plane. Therefore, I am excited to fly it. With the world of ARF where someone else built the plane, you don't know what's going to happen when the plane leaves the ground. But with close inspection and measurements, you can take some of the guess work out of the results. How many people have we seen or heard of that purchased a RTF and took it to the school yard or park and tried to fly it with no instruction? Quite a few I'm sure. They crash the toy plane, it breaks and they walk away saying, " Well, there's a shot $200. They drop it in the trash and go play video games. If they had purchased the correct plane, had so instruction, and learned the correct technique, they would probably be enjoying a great hobby now. I am sure there will be some people pop on here and claim that they taught themselves to fly. Well good, but at what costs? How many planes did you go through? How long did it take you? This is the internet, so everything you read here is always the truth and no one lies about their experience and how great they fly or how long they have been flying. Frank [/quote] So I take it to mean that everyone that is self taught is lying or has spent a bunch of money on wrecked planes? Not necessarily so, but that subject has been beat to death in other threads. To the OP I say, most everyone gets nervous on the maiden of a new plane. My knees were almost knocking when I put my Flyzone Focke-Wulf FW 190 in the air the first time. Same with my Parkzone T-28 Trojan, but since then, no nerves with these two. However, I have a Flyzone Cessna 182 Skylane Select Scale that I know I am going to be nervous putting her up the first time. Although I probably won't be as nervous as the first time I put my HZ Super Cub up, my second plane overall. Being nervous is just being human. On the other hand, I know two fellows that have bought planes and are terrified to fly them, who knows why. Anyway, get out there an fly, if you crash, so be it. She'll fly next time.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 10:44 AM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Deals on Transmitter/Receiver
I think to the end of this month, specially marked boxes of the DX6i come with 3 receivers. I got mine for $190.00 out the door with the 3 receivers. The DX6i is an excellent TX/RX combo for the beginner.
Posted on: 8/17/2012 2:25 PM by Author "Chucksolo69" in the forum "Beginners"
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