Keith Evans 3 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Ok , you have been trying out some new patterns , you lose it , and you can't work out the planes orientation , it's nearly out of sight ,you can't tell if it's the right way up or not ,although the plane has a different colour scheme on the top to the bottom it's all just one shade of grey and the background noise makes it difficult to here the engine . Apart from praying , what are your best tips for recovering the plane and getting it back home safely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevem3akm Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Putting your name and address on it. Lol, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Slight Roll on the ailerons, then you will see which way its facing Slight Dive to see which way up it is Choose a different colour scheme Fly Closer Visit Specsavers....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 The wiggle on the ailerons is the standard one, combined with a second phase elevator wiggle. The most important thing is,....don't panic - but easier said than done. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Like BEB said, a quick wiggle on the ailerons, then elevator - and hopefully you then realise which way it's going. But best of all, don't do anything that might cause you to lose orientation when you're along way out - and especially not if you're a long way downwind. And finally, don't forget - you may have lost orientation, but the plane doesn't know that! So don't panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It sounds obvious but look for the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Ask other flyers [who are not flying] to help,there may well be ones who have better long range vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Fit a DJI NAZA auto-pilot with GPS and press, Return To Home! Wish I had one of those in my 'bang, bang' single channel days, would have saved chasing after the model across Epsom Downs on numerous occasions. Good exercise though! I built a wayward O/D tailless glider a long while ago. The problem was not so much of a flyaway and losing sight of it but rather it had a nasty tuck-under habit which resulted in it spearing into the ground. I tried moving the C of G and messing with the reflex to no avail as it was the rubbish aerofoil I used. In the end I fitted a parachute to facilitate a gentle arrival if all else failed. The chute was released with the application of full up elevator, micro servos had not been invented and the fuz was tiny. It worked but the chute would deploy randomly on occasion. Might be a solution when you lose sight of your model - don't forget to write your name on it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Evans 3 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi all , thanks for the tips .I like the logical approach , it's far better than having a panic attack !! Having someone next to you would also help you to calm down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Posted by Stevem3akm on 10/06/2015 20:03:22: Putting your name and address on it. Lol, Steve I always write my name and a contact telephone number inside the fuse, somewhere obvious. I've often wondered whether or not it would be prudent to enclose further information. For example, reassurance that I have third party insurance (in the event that it caused property damage), or an offer of a small reward for safe return... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 advertising that you have third party insurance would be an open invitation to some sectors of society - expect a sudden increase in model aircraft derived whiplash injuries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Well indeed, that was my concern... but somewhat selfishly (and hypothetically)...that's for the underwriters and the claimants to squabble over. ... If it improves the chance that I get my model back, is there any drawback for me? Advertising possession of insurance isn't admitting liability, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 throttle back to idle - it'll give you a bit more time to figure things out, & potentially a softer landing in case you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I try not to fly to far away from myself in the first place. If it does get away from me I have a boring solution. I tend to fly a L/H circuit 90% of the time and so most times I just keep turning left but having said that, I have had the occasional 'Bugger, Which way is it going ' moment.Not as bad as the inverted dumb thumbs (fingers in my case - I'm a pincher), Pull up, Pull up.....Oh no, too late.... Push up....crunch!Rosco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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