Got a New Airplane Today

[HPIguy]

No. I had a firebird commander 6-7 years ago and it broke and w couldnt ever get it to fly again. A few years ago I wanted one but never got one. About the only flying I do is with my msr and on the sim for a few minutes everytime I go to hobbytown. I think the msr helped, but I had also never flown a heli other than a havac before that. I was flying that around the house with ease on the 2nd day.

Well, that's good to know. Maybe I'll give it another shot then. Like I said, I really wanted the Mustang originally anyway, just the wind here is what kills me. Also, FWIW I bought the Phoenix sim and it's awesome.

Where do you see the big Cub for $169?

Sorry Rolex, took a few days to just disconnect ya know? Here you go sir.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ7380

 

[grgbulldog]

It is bNF. I thought about pickin' one of those up, but the 3 channel would get boring.

 

[Rolex]

The big cub seems to have full aileron function, also. That would be 4 channel.

 

[grgbulldog]

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...one-Super-Cub-LP-Bind-N-Fly-Electric-Airplane

$155 at amain. You sure? I can't find where it says 4 channel. This guy made aeilerons

 

[Rolex]

I don't fly planes without ailerons or flaps and the foam construction won't allow a scale conversion.

I guess it was just what the Rx could handle:

ACT and X-Port function:

The receiver included in the Super Cub LP BNF is a 2.4GHz DSM2 receiver/ESC unit. It must be partnered with a full range DSM2 transmitter. It is equipped with throttle, elevator, rudder and aileron function.

For most of the DSM2 transmitters, channel 5 will activate ACT, while channel 6 will activate the X-Port function.

For the Spektrum DX5e transmitter, the trainer switch will activate the X-Port function.

 

[grgbulldog]

Hmm. I was thinking about getting a newer bigger plane to go with my DX6I. Was thinking the bigger parkzone p-51D or something. Any advice on that? I'd like an ARF, but don't have money to spend like that.

 

[grgbulldog]

Recorded yesterday. Windy.

 

[Rolex]

Looked extremely maneuverable as well as fast. Good flight.

 

[grgbulldog]

It is. Its a lot smoother with no wind though. Thanks.

Here be one with take off and landing. The wind picked up right before touchdown, made it a little rough but alright. Sorry about the quality, didn't have my camera, just my phone.

 

[Rolex]

Trying to recover close to the ground is dangerous. ALWAYS land straight into the wind.

 

[grgbulldog]

I try, I'm still new to this whole plane thing. Other than a firebird commander I made 2 flights with 6ish years ago this is my 1st one. I love it.

 

[Rolex]

For being a novice, you are doing great. A small plane on a windy day. More power to ya. Even I wouldn't take off on a day like that.

Remember, takeoffs are optional...landings are mandatory.

 

[grgbulldog]

For being a novice, you are doing great. A small plane on a windy day. More power to ya. Even I wouldn't take off on a day like that.

Remember, takeoffs are optional...landings are mandatory.

HA. Never thought of it that way. That plane is so durable I'm not too worried about it. Lets say it was a bigger more expensive plane that costs more for repairs my thoughts would have been different. I'd like to upgrade soon. Something bigger and electric again. Was thinking the newer t-28d BNF. Also what about that new parkzone extra 300 thats coming out? If you set your dual rates to a lower through it could be manageable? I deff plan on getting a simulator when I get my new computer. Messed around at the LHS with it.

 

[hamz9561]

I'd go with the T-28. It would be the next jump. Once you get really good with that, then I'd go with the Extra.

 

[grgbulldog]

Thanks. And thanks to all that helped with my MSR.