Dan C Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I learnt to fly on my Grandads Panic when i was 9 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Rodgers Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 When I started, Idumped some plans, then I realised Y!, to heavy on the stick, over compensating,so i sat down & concidered my problem. I brought aerofly deluxe, spent hrs infront of the screen, started at 25%on the simulation speed & worked my way up to 200%, then came the day of judgement, out came Peppi, started up, set her off & away we went, up up & away, now I spend more time flyin than repairing, GREAT FUN.Take care all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Doughty Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi, I've just joint this site and have caught the model flying bug bad. I've bought a Tutor 40. I need help as to which servos and receiver to use. I tryied a tutor 40 at a steam show and was told a OS 46 engine would be best is this true? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Rodgers Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi Dave.Any make that does around a 46 is ok. I like Super custom, They're the cheaper version of O.S, I use a SC32 in my peppi & a urvine 53 in the tutor40.Had no probs upto know. As for servosI use futaba 3003's inmost of my planes unless it requires something with a bit more torque, then cirius seem to do the job. I'd surgest you take a peak at phoenixmp.com, his got good stock, good prices &loads of knowledge.hope this is of some help.GOOD FLYIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Doughty Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi Paul.Thanks for the advice i'll have a look at that site in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Doughty Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hi,is the 2.4 GHz the new in thing. Whats the advantage over the 35Mhz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARREN BURR Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hi Can anyone help me ? I have been looking for a trainer kit that I would be able to build from scratch, I come from the world of model cars and I have noticed that the model airplanes have moved over to the dark side like the cars because all you seem to be able to buy is the ARTF's etc What ever happened to the fun and educational part of building the bloody thing and really understanding how it works and goes together? I do understand that some people do not want to build and some people just want to get in the air as soon as possible. Anyway enough of the rant if anyone has any ideas I would be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I am strugglimg with landing my arising star on the site I usually fly from, and wondered if I could get my solo on a simpler models, possibly a Super 60. I usually fly on a Sunday, work on a saturday, and have a good instructor but only get about 2 flights a week, unless it is too wet or windy. If I could handle a slower plane. I could get a lot more flights in and progress a little faster. This year I have managed to fly at another site and managed 1 good landing, one reasonable one and two good take offs. Unfortuneately this site has maximum number of members, so I almost feel like giving up until I can join themPeterP.S. Is there a cheaper ARTF like a Junior 60, Perhaps $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 DarrenSLEC sell a Tony Nijhuis designed trainer kit called the Sky40 - worth a look. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I have searched for sky40 but with no luck, Is it an almost free flight model like junior 60. Is it artf, does it have airleron, or just rudder elevator and throttle. Are there any details, as slec has not had a site for about 2 months now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelcityuk Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I learnt to fly back in 1988 using a Howard Metcalf Moonraker fitted with a Irvine 40 ABC and Sanwa radio. I had a few problems, a couple of broken props on landing, then the prop shed 1 of it blades followed within a second or so with the other blade departing causing the engine mount to be torn apart and the engine seizing due to over revving. A fellow club member lent me a OS whilst mine was being repaired. I'd just been given the nod to go solo when another member who was flying in opposite circuits to everyone else crashed head on into my plane. After that I flew a Piper Cub bought from a another club member that I fitted with a OS Surpass 70. Since 1990 I haven't flown. Still have a part finished Carl Goldberg anniversary Piper Cub and another Moonraker in my shed. It's getting tempting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mor Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I have just got one of the Sky 40 plans and a big box of balsa. its for a 40-46 motor. the plans came off RCM&E nad the plan was featured during summer 2006.has anyone built one and got photos / advice they can share? its the first model by me for 25 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Butler Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'm just fininshing a Protech IBIS as a second trainer to take my A with. I will be using a TT GP42 for power, the same as in my Irvine Tutor which performed faultlessly, and having a longer stroke than most will swing a larger diameter prop. I like the fact that the IBIS looks like a real plane, and being a tail dragger will hopefully improve my take off skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sheehy Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Alex, I would recommend you start with a 2 stroke until you learn to fly. for the same reason as I'd recommend an ARTF trainer to start with. 4 strokes are beautiful engines and to see one buried in the ground must be heartbreaking. Learning to fly can cost several planes, so get something you can replace reasonably painlessly (plane and engine). A 40 or 46 OS would be a good choice, they are not the cheapest engines but they start easily and run sweetly, so you minimise engine problems and can concentrate on learning to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 What does the sky 40 look like Andy, is there a picture on the box, as Slec web site is still not working.Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I taught myself to fly with a Boddo Tyor Too. 3 channels. I've just built my Son one from a part built ebay bargin, complete kit with glue / film and accessories for £6.I was going to convert it to electric, but it's got and old PAW 19 in it now. Hope to let him have a got over the weekend.Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hi Guys, As a keen builder and scale enthusiast, I learned to build and fly on a Flair Cub (you have to build it yourself) It was dark blue. But, every time I repaired it, I covered it red. Guess what? After six months, I ended up with a red cub.ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Beckett Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 LOL, thats funny.A mate of mine always does his models one colour - so the missus can't keep track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Lawrence Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 learning with a ripmax trainer 40 with a thunder tiger gp42 engine, originally had an mds 40 installed(supplied with kit) but wouldn,t run without cutting out constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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