ericrw Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 At last I've done it. I've got my "A". It's been a long process no doubt due to my age 79+ especially as I had no prior experience of r/c, whether it be boats, cars or 'planes. Length of time includes inclement weather and nonavailability of Instructors My first 6 months training was with a Wot 4 with a Irvine 53 engine this combination proved to be quite an handful. In fact after hanging it in a tree, like a Xmas decoration, I bought an "Arising Star" with a Irvine 46 engine. That was in April this year. From that time on progress was obvious. I've put this thread in the "Beginners Section" to advise any newcomer to have a Trainer 'plane with a flat bottom wing as opposed to a semi-elliptical, such as the Wot 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done Eric - great feeling, isn't it! It's much easier for youngsters but you've proved that if you stick with it you'll get there in the end. I wonder how many of the instant gratification generation will have the patience to do the same in years to come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Congrats Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done Eric,congratulations,isnt it a great feeling,were you nervous when you took it.Its great to be able to fly without having to wait for an insructor.Youll find your flying will improve because you ll get a lot more in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Jealous or what. Two years flying and still no A for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn sharp Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 good one eric well done Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done Eric, now the real learning begins. Practice circuits and landings until you can do them blindfold, easy to fly about, but its putting the model where you want and the landings that count. My biggest problem was landing short into a banking(Ouch). I now set a target in front of me and practice, practice, practice. Great satisfaction when you can land exactly on the button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Congratulations, Eric! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 congrat's from me eric...... ken anderson..ne..1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard V-D Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wahoo! Let's hear it for the over 60's. Well done Eric. I'm just putting the finishing touches to my Arising Star, I wonder if it will be as lucky for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Harris Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Eric may the '4' be back with you. At your age you'll be needing a good 3D plane next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well done Eric, brilliant news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks for all the congrats ! Yes Stephen, I was nervous and I experienced"dry mouth syndrome" as I did when I first started flying. But a Werthers's Original from my friend soon took care of that feeling. To all who are still striving for the "A", I wish you all the best and I can assure you that the thought of the test is more worrying than the actual test itself. By the way as from now, I'm an electric flyer !! Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 well done eric nice one .......mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Well done Eric, You give me hope. As a mere Youngster of 70 perhaps I will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Fantastic Eric! Well done! Its an absolutely great feeling that first time you walk out to the line to fly all on your own! Enjoy - here's to you BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffmeister Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Congratulations Eric! Well deserved and enjoy your solos... good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogster Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Congratulations Eric. You`ve past just before all the bad weather starts. I was hoping to pass before the winter but hey ho, I`ll just have to build something...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Channon Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Eric, i was just going to say well done , then you ruin it by becoming an elec***c flyer, have you no shame ? Seriously, well done, it is the same feeling as passing the driving test, well done. Regards Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 No !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Well done chap. warmed my coccles that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Well done Eric, the BMFA may well have to give you a mention in their magazine, as they do to other A test achievers, at the other end of the age specktrum. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Posted by eric loakes on 02/10/2010 19:02:50: By the way as from now, I'm an electric flyer !! Eric. Perhaps when you get a bit older you'll get over it and do some proper modelling! I always say that there's a place for electric motors in any model ....in the servos! (say's me who's probably done 70% of my flying on EP models this year - but I'm an oily man at heart) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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