Spence Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi everyone, I just joined today and need some advice please.I have been flying small electric helicopter for 18 months or so,. I had the oppertunity to buy an Apache 2 plane complete with an 0S 40 engine, transmitter,starter,spares and a whole load of stuff to boot, I bought for a good price £100 is that good??The thing is i have started it and it sounds and pulls great but i have never flown a plane before...could i give it a go or should i join a club? I know the basic theory of flight etc and im wandering "how hard can it be"? The Apache has a six foot wingspan and is quite sturdy, does anyone have a manual i could down load to learn the basics? Anyone have any advice for me please...im itching to get it in the air, but I also want to land it!! Help!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Wright Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 from one newbee to another - the best advise you will see repeated on here time and time again is to join a club - the model will last longer that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo. Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi Steve, best heed Antony's advice.When i started, my club was closed due to the foot and mouth crisis, but being impatient off i went up a local hillside, i came back with a bag of firewood. You could teach yourself, but check your local shop is well stocked with trainer models!!!Also dont forget the all important safety aspects of model flying, whether it be electric or i.c. Join a club.....Happy flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Everest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi Steve started about 1 year ago joined a local club on advice of local supplier best thing i did instruction and advice,still managed to trash a couple of planes but my fault running before i could walk you no what its like when YOU HAVE CRACKED IT,but have slowed down now and am more content and using less black bin liners,Hope when you fly first time all goes well,dont know the plane so sorry cant help with info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Cheers for the advice everyone, kind of thought i should join a club!!! Gonna look for a club in the chorley area ( north west )if anyone knows of a good club please let me know.Thanks again for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Lawson Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 HI STEVE,YOU ARE SHOWING GOOD SENSE BY JOINING A CLUB.I TAUGHT MYSELF TO FLY THIRTY YEARS AGO AND TRASHED 6 AIRCRAFT IN THE PROCESS. GET YOURSELF A GOOD INSTUCTOR AND GOOD LUCK, IT`S A FANTASTIC HOBBY.GERRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fats Flyer Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 STEVE,YOU MUST JOIN A CLUB ,AND BE TAUGHT HOW TO FLY PROPERLY.ALSO ,A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF JOINING A CLUB IS JOINING THE BMFA FOR YOUR INSURANCE.WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER IS A PLANE IN THE AIR IS A FAST OBJECT AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE IN THE WRONG HANDS TO PROPERTY AND MORE IMPORTANTLY PEOPLE.TO FIND A CLUB NEAR YOU ,LOOK ON THE BMFA WEBSITE,THEY WILL HAVE A LIST.GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY FLYINGVINCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar69 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi Steve,All the above is good advice. The BMFA site is at www.bmfa.orgDon't be tempted to 'go it alone' there's lots of valuble advice & help in a club.Happy flying.Brianps. That was a great bargin price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks Brian, I will look at the above website this evening.I have a small tear in one of the wings, what kind of tape should be used to repair it? Im guessing a low tack is not "man enough " for the job.??What maintenance needs to be carried out on the motor? What grade fuel should be used? I use a 16% mix nitro with a car I have got, could that be used?Sorry for all the questions but i keep thinking of things to ask....would ask the missus but i know what answer i would get!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi all, I've been flying approx 6 months, self learnt. Started with one of JP's electrafuns and am now flying the parkzone mustang. Whilst these planes are a small introduction to get the feel of flying I'm now looking for something I can make a contribution to. Something I can at least put together and something a little more powerful. Electric if possible. I dont have a clue about what TX, motors, speed controller etc to buy or what plane. I've been to my local club, they were ok but not the most friendly bunch so I'm a bit on my own and just want some general advice. Im looking for a Katana type plane. Can anyone recommend a make, model and the bits to go with???Sorry I know it's loads to ask but I was so pleased to find this site. Thanks for reading my blurbJez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam24 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hey Clarky,You cant expect just to turn up at the local flying club and find everyone running round eager to help an advise. They are there for there own flying times and already have things to sort on there own and friends models. As with any thing it takes time to get to know people and for the people at the club to get to know you. My advice would be to carry on attending the club a while longer as you will make good friends and you will reap rewards with the things you learn.Good luck with your flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Lawson Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 HI guys,Anyone out there got a Parkzone EP Spitfire or FW190 and if so, I would appreciate any feedback you can give me re; quality and flying etc. they do look the bees knees and I am quite keen to get one.cheersgerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi Kamakazikev..I agree your quite right and I will pop down again this weekend probably. It was just no -on said a word and I did try to make conversation on a number of occasions. Thanks anywayJez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam24 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey Jez,Yeah these modeling types are a strange bunch to be sure!! lmao!Let us know how you get on ok mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey Jez,I know what you mean about these flying clubs they can be quite 'clicky'. As a newbie I myself shy away from them. Anyways if I crash it's a perfect excuse to get making another one. Bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I wil do Kamakazi and thanks Jay for your comments much appreciated :-)Have a gooden and lets all stay in touch, this site's not bad I must admit, good to meet you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Yeah nice one Jez defo keep in touch. Top site agreed. This is something us modellers have needed for a long time. Good on RCM & E!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Jay, know what you mean about clubs but generally they're always friendly, there are probably several near abouts so you could always shop around. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerenceA Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 After a 30 odd year break I am returning to the hobby and although previously an instructor, I am commencing as a newby and getting instruction. Strongly suggest you dont even think about flying without an instructor by your side. I actually taught a professional full size 747 pilot how to fly models as he crashed them every time out on his own! Enough said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam24 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Although I agree that people should have experienced help while not only learning to fly but also with the many other aspects of aircraft modeling using the fact that you taught someone who pilots "full size 747s" is meaningless as there as far removed as chalk and cheese!Anyway RC planes dont have autopilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Cunningham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 hi i am thinking of starting model aircraft flying, but i am struggeling to find any decent sites in which i can buy a complete starter kit ( do these even exsist?) i am looking for advise in a good starter model and having looked for clubs in scotland there seem to be very few. if anyone can help i would be gratefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerenceA Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 That is exactly the point I was making Kamakazikev, they are totally different. My thread by the way was intended for Steve. No matter how well versed in the theory of flight and aeronautics, it will be of little consequence in actually safely controlling a model.Orientation for a full size pilot is always the same, whereas with a model it changes on whether it's flying away or toward you or from left to right or right to left. Also its vitually totaly visual. Eye and transmitter hand co-ordination has to be developed until it is done without thinking, much the same as a musician reads the notes on a score and instinctively plays them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Tonks Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 to james C and anyone interested. I started flying last august and on october 14th i got my A cert. my setup was a seagull boomerang trainer,irvine 46 engine with apc 11x7 prop,futaba 6exa radio gear. I now fly a black horse super air with an irvine 53 engine. next project this year is GPs super stearman biplane with a 120 4 stroke,Hope this is helpfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hey mods. The link to the starters downloads (pdf files) appears to be broken. kevinb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Which link where Kevin? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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