GrumpyGnome

@paul devereux I thing greg has a FlySky tx. I use a F;ySky with Phoenix - just needs a dongle and mini-coax to 'din' adapter. More posts in gregs other thread re sims.....

If your tx didn't come with a little 'din' to coax adapter, something like this provides a Phoenix dongle, cable, and adapter... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133283588109?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=133283588109&targetid=4584826055637456&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354546&mkgroupid=1299623041023876&rlsatarget=pla-4584826055637456&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=344190a514d11a4ea6f9f36c1eaa0f49 There may well be UK suppliers, with a little searching.

https://aerobatx.co.uk/shop/futaba-caps https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/futaba-cap-u-futaba-cap-65750 https://www.1001hobbies.co.uk/model-kits/134662-futaba-9600casqfut-cap-futaba.html

My FlySky tx came with a coax to trainer port adapter........ but yes, Greg will need one if his tx has the din-type trainer socket. I was just illustrating how cheaply they can be found.

@caveman @Greg This is what I bought - it has the dongle, and a mini-coax cable. A mini-coax to 'din-type' converter was included with the FlySky tx I use. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354096624986 Works perfectly and replaces the one I got when I bought the 22-in-1 sim which included software for Phoenix, Realflight (an older version that is upgradable), Reflex XTR and some other ones. Subsequently, I changed PC'a and just downloaded Phoenix.

Good to see that the powers that be read the forum..... even nicer when a thread is referenced in the editorial! Latest issue is much much better. Thank you RCM&E.

I posted a link to the dongle I use. Type in parts of the description in ebay, and you'll find lots - all perfectly safe. There are also some uk shops (type sim cable..) but they're obviously more expensive, and probably came from the same factory as those listed on ebay. Probably any on Amazon as well.... Phoenix has been suggsted as it's cheap, has hundreds of models available (and flying sites) and is rather good. I've used it for years and have never missed vendor support. There is nothing in it that I have thought "that could do with an update". If you do get stuck, there is an active group of people who create new models etc., on rcgroups. I've never had an issue.... Realflight is a good sim. Very ecpensive if you just want to see if you get on with a sim though - for years I didn't like sims at all.

Indoors was quiet - just the four of us. My fun was curtailed by a failed solder joint between esc & motor connectors after just three flights 🙁. Think I'll remove the connectors and solder the wires permanently and save a few grams - that'll offset the glue that's been added!

Hi Greg Don't be surprised to see s major difference with the US and UK 'definition' of a Park Flyer...... wverything's bigger in the US of A! Not sure if we've said, but if you don't get a RTF plane, you'll need additional stuff. Foam planes generally need a transmitter, receiver, lipo battery (and suitable charger). If you go balsa, you'll need to buy more stuff to build it, and some more stuff (motor, speed controller, servos) to get in the air..... more help here once you decide what to get!

The first 'Here' in the section PhienixSim DVD dowloands a zip file. Extract that and you'll find a tile called (I think) Setup.exe. Run that and you'll have Phoenix 5. Download and extract the other zip files in that section - these will allow you to update to the final version - v6 Look in the section further down rc-thoughts, 'How to install and update Phoenix sim' for a good set of instructions. Pop a post in here if you get stuck..... in the meantime, you'll need to order a dongle as Phoenix needs one to recognise a transmittet. On YouTube, or on rcgroups, you can see videos of Phoenix so you'll get an idea of what to expect from the sim.

Yeah, just took dogs for early morning wee........ flippin' freezing! May find some warm jobs that need doing.....

Very nice......

Yup, all mine are on 3 position switch. Lots of people put them on back/side sliders or rotary pots, for finer control, but I'm happy to minimise my finger workload on the landing phase!

Excellent - many years of good sevice ahead, hopefully!

To make life easy, you could have a go with one of these. https://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/collections/rtf-aircraft/products/ranger-600-rtf-powered-glider-with-flight-stabilization. Everything you need, it's practically guaranteed to be set up correctly. Only other cost would be insurance, and CAA registration for anything above 250g (I suspect this plane is above 250g..). A couple of spare batteries sounds a good idea.

Snow, hail, sleet, wind 😞. Tomorrow looks promising, although the forecast is between -2 and -4 degrees. Still, indoor flying tomorrow afternoon is guaranteed........ Those VMC hurries look good and seem to fly well.

There have been a couple of suggestion in your other thread.........

I used to fly in my local park, but it was only possible until around 7:00 that's when the dog walkers arrived with he two significant issues: a) dogs will chase planes b) dog walkers seem to delight in walking quite close to you, often where you want to land. Having said that, I used to enjoy myself, but only flew very lightweight, mostly very slow, models - just in case.... by lightweight, I mean well under 500g. The biggest challenge with larger models will be the amount of space needed for a landing approach, I think. If the bye-laws allow, and you comply with regulations/recommendations around proximity of non-involved people (sounds like that won't be an issue), have a go. Personally, I'd look as something slow and relatively light with a degree of stability built in - I think someone has already suggested a powered glider. For foam, Phoenix's fly well (I'll have a look where you can get one), with a receiver equipped with stabilization, or an add-on. For balsa, the Balsa Cabin Sonata-e flies nice and slowly. The Aviator suggested in the YouTube link earlier, flies well, and is light but will get very small very quickly - don't know how your eyesight is!

Definitely variable then. We have a relatively small hall - 4 badminton courts; he flies on beginner mode as it's a tad uncontrollable on intermediate and expert. He flies constant figures of 8, and if taking off from ground, it determines it's own direction! Landings are always 'arrivals'. Nice cheap way of getting into the air though.

Really? a club mate brings one to our indoor sessions and can't fly at less than about 75% throttle, it just falls out of the sky with a vicious tip stall. Maybe they're quite variable in performance....

You can download Phoenix (a very good sim) free as it's 'abandon-ware' - from https://www.rc-thoughts.com/phoenix-sim/. It also allows you to build/customise models.... You will need to buy a dongle which you can get cheaply off ebay (e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354096624986) or search for similar cables in UK shops. You can also download hundreds of user-created models from here https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2382571-User-Built-Models-for-PhoenixRC Have fun!

Why resurrect a 2 year old, dead, thread with such negativity?

Welcome! Your own strip? Nice. Lots of nice people and good chat here.

Hmm, not sure I trust this article too much. He has no planes, and quotes drone pilots as having "yaw on the left stick, and rudder on the right"............ think the popularity comments are just his opinion rather than fact. I started off with a three channel set with elevator and primary 'steering' on a single stick. When I was taught, on a 4 channel set, I was persuaded that separating primary controls (now ele and ail) resulted in smoother flight - deffo a good thing for gliders. After a break for marriage and kids, on my return, I switched back to primary controls on right stick - can't remember why but might have been that the shop had no sets in other modes (that I could afford!) ..... have been this mode for last 20 odd years.

Now that's a great offer.....