Danos Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I decided to sell everything i owned as i cant do this hobby anymore reasons are weather and well the cost im jus nto getting my moneys worth. So ive sold it all and made me enuff to buy a nice pitbike Thanks for all your advice guys Adios Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 That's sad to hear, Danos, but quite understandable in these times, both with the weather and wanting to get the most enjoyment from your hard-earned......... Good luck with your new hobby and remember, there's no such thing as an ex-modeller - they're just taking time out..... Your courtesy in letting everyone know is appreciated, too Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeD Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Posted by Danos on 30/05/2013 21:09:35: I decided to sell everything i owned as i cant do this hobby anymore reasons are weather and well the cost im jus nto getting my moneys worth. So ive sold it all and made me enuff to buy a nice pitbike Thanks for all your advice guys Adios Dan I can completely sympathise with your feelings. What with howling winds,rain,boggy fields, cows taking too close an interest in what your up to. I often wonder why I bother. The only compensation I can think of is it's saving me fuel (car and nitro). It's certainly not improving my flying skills. I've given fly fishing a miss this year due to the river last year seemingly being in a permanant flood. Perhaps certain parts of the UK are less prone to "global" sorry "climate change". Perhaps a "vote" should be started in the most "least weather affected field" in the UK. We could all join as county members. One method for getting rid of a blowing gale is of course buy a "kite", instant no wind. Best of luck in the "pitbike" world. Cheers PeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I keep a kite in the back of my car so that idea does not work.Sorry to hear you are getting out of the hobby Danos, you might return one day. Be careful where you ride that Pitbike, the police like to confiscate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 That really is sad news, such a shame that you didn't explore the building side of the hobby, it really is a challenge at times. i am trying something new to my building skills with a working scale undercarriage and others have jumped to help me overcome my problem areas. So when the weather is rubbish and i have the time i will be back in the shed. just a thought. good luck anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Beginning to think I'm the only one who hasn't a clue what a "pitbike" is! I wondered if it was a typo, but seemingly not... I assume it's not something you ride in a coal mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 You and me together John! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tee Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ditto John!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well if that is what he is riding, he will be back in about 30 years time unless he is an agile middle ager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danos Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 LOL the Kite shame it doesnt work sounded like a good idea hehe. As for building side of things i have built a few models from scratch and plan what i found was even tho i go tgreat enjoyment all i was doing was building and buying parts and never actually getting any flying time due to weather or work As for the pitbike i have a 50cc already ive now brought a 160cc sounds awesome no police i'll be using a track just down the road Im a agile middle ager ive kept one plane my Corsair just incase i feel the need :P I have an old hitec transmitter the dog chewed the antenna off 2.4ghz it has abotu 1 inch of cable anyone have a quick fix like cud i use any 2.4ghz antenna cable as a fix? Lol im still askin for plane advice oh my days Edited By Danos on 30/05/2013 23:04:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Danos Just remember that in middle age it don't half hurt when you fall off and it takes longer to stop hurting as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Sorry to see you go but in the words of a famous Terminator You'll be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi Dan,I respect yout decision......but I think You''ll be back...All the best Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Tweddle Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hi Danos what like this + you may need this PM me please I may have ... Oh and while you wait, it is not Just us mate :- All in all, jet engines are more powerful, retain their performance at high speed and altitude, and are more reliable. They certainly have removed some of the romance of flying, however. Starting a jet engine is pretty boring. Some aircraft like the T-38 and C-141 have completely automatic engine start sequencers - you just push the start button and make sure you get a clean light off. Others, like the Boeing 727 allow the pilot to actually turn on the fuel at the appropriate N2 RPM. Nothing can compare to the art of starting a cantankerous P & W radial, though. With the radial there is absolutely no science involved - it is a black art which requires a complex vocabulary of curses and encouragements, appropriate body English, and a highly skilled left hand (at least on a Caribou). There is no finer sound than 2000 cubic inches of Pratt and Whitney coming to life in a billowing cloud of blue oil smoke and settling down to a contented idle. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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