Stephen Grigg Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Ive never seen or done indoor flying.Next Thursday our club has a meet at a sport hall.Ive bought the Parkzone J3 Cub so I can join in,should be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Mind those walls they jump out at you just like trees do outside, but they are bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hi Stephen, if my experience is typical then its generally bedlam! Between dodging mid-airs and ducking under someone else's "low pass" there's never a dull moment BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 go on stephen-you'll enjoy it for sure...organized chaos...you'll have a load of fun....no wind,and nice and warm.........and guaranteed to have a mid-air...also you will see some fantastic creation's if our meetings are anything to go by..... ken anderson.........ne 1.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Sounds like a typical sunday at our club,great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The Cub's a good one to start with though Stephen (depending on hall size) as it's nice and slow, have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks David,it was your review that tempted me sounds ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 cub seems to fly pretty nice, bit like a slightly faster scale ember. don't fly too fast and you'll be fine review exaggerated a bit? sure the J3 looks good, but would I even want to try and get a go off one of their owners if my own ultra micro 4-site is sitting around? errrrrrrrrrmmmmmm, no having said that, the cub will find even more fans among indoor flyers who aren't as crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Don't diss the Cub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 haha it looks ok, but wouldn't swap one for my 4-site any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 So tonight is the night I have my first taste of indoor flying,the J3 Cub is in the car ready for action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Put you're hard hat on Stephen You're gonna love it! Pure madness! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 stephen-you'll have a grand time---- i bet you are hooked after your first visit.... ken anderson...ne 1.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi BEB and Ken yes I had a great time especially as it was such a lovely evening we flew outside until dusk.I didnt attempt to fly the Cub inside,it was fine outside but was tale heavy so wasnt stable enough for inside.I need to find something to add a little weight to the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 It was good to meet a few different people,1 gent was flying a model he built in 1946.Someone else was flying CO2 engined models.Birds with flapping wings,a bat with illuminated eyes,various weird shaped models,all fascinating and new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 If it is the same set up as the p51 park zone i sat the velcro behind the prop ( completely out of the dedicated battery bay.) Mind you i did sello tape the tail fin and leading edge of the wings to give some strength and reduce damage .This has been beneficial and i have not had any fractures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Stephen, glad you enjoyed it. For putting some nose weight in the cub - I have a minium indoor cub and had the same problem - tail heavy - I found a little Blu-Tack is useful. Just stick it inside the molding of the nose. Being Blu Tack you can fine tune how much to use really easily. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 stephen-what did i tell you----bet you'll be on e-bay buying all the indoor gear you can now find.........also if you cant move the batt on your cub for to alter the c of g....blue tac is the stuff to use....think you should also buy some contra heli's-as they are excellent for indoor's....have fun.... ken anderson....ne 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Thanks for the help Gents,I want one of those flappy wing things!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Added a little weight to the front of the Cub and it flies very well now.Flew it for a second time outside at the field,and Guys the ladies love the cute little small yellow aeroplane that actually flies.Only problem so far is its the other guys wives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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