Rob Pearson Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Hi I have a dx6 and ws1000 which is the best and or cheapest simulator to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Have a look at " Clear view " Rob, it is downloadable online and you can try it free before purchase **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan H Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Take a look at PicaSim, although biased towards gliders there are quite a few power models and the flight dynamics are very good in my opinion. Available on PC and mobile platforms the best bit is that it is free with optional donation (which I did). http://www.rowlhouse.co.uk/PicaSim/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 hi, downloading now, thanks for your help. p.s. how much should i donate and is it safe? rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thanks for all the replys. I'm trying pics sim at the moment. Need some help with the Dr and expo on my dx6. So i have been advised to put Dr to 0 and expo to 70 and fly with safe mode off....what do you think.Alright maule apprentice and umx timber.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 70% expo is a bit "all or nothing". I'd suggest 30% is a better starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hi everyone sorry I have been so busy with work.So need some advice if anyone would like to help.I sent this to horizon so just thorght be good to ask you guys.....Hi,I have a apprentice 15e?A mauleA umx timber?I am looking to buy another but I need some advice...It has to have safe or as3x (still learning)I want it bigger and stronger than the mini timber but not as big as apprentice.My experience is....Learned on the apprentice and half way thru bought maule and timber together I love the way the apprentice flys but find it bit dull then I flew the maule and it was too much for me and I nearly had a heart attack cos it's too big and cumbersome. Then a flew the mini timber and absolutly love it how it reacts how it flys how I can fit in boot and take where ever but you breath on it and it breaks in half. Last time I flew it the aleron mount just fell thru the polystyrene so I had to crash land it. Very dissapointed. Oh and I really fancy like a war bird or by plane.Hope you can help.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I sent you a personal message in June about stabilisation Rob, which remains unread And agree wholeheartedly with Percys advice for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Sharples Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Posted by Percy Verance on 30/07/2018 20:47:52: Rob The same applies here as always. Join your local club and get the benefit of a registered Instructor. You'll learn faster, and it will save you time and money - not to mention broken models. Of course you can learn on your own given plenty of time, cash, patience and models, but the real fear here is that you'll become disillusioned and simply move on to something else.... And if you joined a club Rob, you'd learn to fly the *proper* way, without any stabilisation aids. You might end up a more confident pilot too, as you'd be taught such things as how to land in a crosswind, or how to get out of unintended spins etc. And I'd urge you to to forget the warbirds and biplanes. If you found the Maule a handful, then it's unlikely you'd be ready for warbirds as they're even more of a handful.... Sorry, but there it is. And you rightly point out you're still learning Rob. You'll find you never stop learning in this hobby. Edited By Percy Verance on 30/07/2018 21:09:33 Hear hear Percy. Totally agree, I did the club route in the mid eighties and it never leaves you, sound advice, sound safe flying, sound safety, helped me no end. Edited By Keith Sharples on 30/07/2018 22:29:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Well I'd say thanks for your reply but I must be honest I found that pretty unhelpful. I.dint ask your advice on how to further and enjoy my hobby I asked advice to which plane to buy next. You obviously have a lot of time on your hands....where as I work 12 hours a day and any spare time I am a dad to a 2year old girl and one one the way and I'm the sole earner so have to work all the time. And I have another love which is off road motorcycles so Any other spare time is taken up by that. So I really have limited time to fly.... also in MY hobby I like safe mode....also in MY HOBBY I can flick between safe and none safe (stability) as suits to MY hobby......also thru my gate in my garden is a 7 acre field which I can walk and fly and walk back and get back to my farther duties or bikes or work or many a job that needs doing in my house....also I tried to use a sim but can't get any to work (see previous post) also..... I can fly pretty good and suits MY hobby.. ..also I tend to find with owning a business (which I do) that I earn allot of money..... (Which i do) so i cab buy any plane i want and crash it and not worry cos i can just buy another also....in MY hobby the parts I like most is looking at my dx6......choosing and buying planes....making a braket for it in my garage.....then making sure is all set up.....buying the best battires I can.... Then I fly (badly or not is a matter of opinion that I'm not asking for clarification on) then I may crash I may not I may flick safe off I may not (but having an option of safe is perfect for MY hobby) and if I do crash I really enjoy sticking it back together and really enjoy the proces of finding and ordering the parts.....then I can walk thry my gate and fly again............ I have one really good friend who lives 2 doors down and he answers all my questions and I trust him and we fly together.... other than that my partner says she much prefers the rough me who races off road bikes not the geeky me who pines planes l...... So (and this slightly directed to the chap who "privately messaged me" when I get a min free which I don't often and if I do I'm pushed toward using or spending time on bikes I try my best to take part in MY hobby but I really don't get time. Thus the none replys for days...all I tried to ask this forum is WHICH PLANE TO GET NEXT WITH MY CIRCUMSTANCES......... feel really upset that you send me all that advice and absolutly nothing to do with the next plane to buy to suit MY hobby..... And Mr I I sent you a private message I will have a read now and reply..... Happy flying in your clubs everybody! Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 31/07/2018 22:34:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 My adviceLearn to fly the apprentice without the stabiliser. Do that and you're ready for anther one.Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Rob, please see the PM I have sent you. Thanks BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob Pearson Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wow thanks Nigel a nice HELPFULL and on the subject message.... everybody on here should take a leaf from your book. So Nigel I can fly both my apprentice and umx timber off safe mode but I would say only 80% then I panic and flick back on. But that's the glory or safe mode (in my opinion) I have dabbled with expo but then i think flew round once and had to land and run back as my daughter was running off down the field. And tbh I only like to look at the maule not fly it. I absolutely love the way the timer flys and love the safe feature (in my oppinion) but it's so delicate. I want something inbetween the timber and apprentice size wise and that's stronger than timber but flys like timber. None of you on here need to pave the way of my hobby but I'm happy to listen to advice/ideas on my next model. And yes I will have 4 working planes but don't worry I work my bum off and can afford it and IT NEEDS TO HAVE STABILITY AS THAT IS WHAT I FEEL COMFTABLE WITH. And Denis W "I have sent you a private message" but you have not replied......!So Nigel which plane if you were me would you buy next?And I will throw abother question in the mix for all to answer... (but not to divert from the point of question)So what is so terribly wrong with wanting and enjoying and buying planes (and or with safe)One more question.....What's wrong with having (in my case 3) flying one....whilst fixing one.....whilst looking at one......Just another quick question do you think it is irresponsible to fly knowing that I could crash it with stability off?SorryOneMoreIsn't it a responsible thing to do if I'm flying on my own to make sure whilst I'm learning have the option to flick a switch that stables the plane and not crash say into a house car or a child on the field. And before u all say it....the club's I've been to have houses cars people and children near the flight area..........But I think I know the answers to all that bar my original question after the sim questions is what plane shal i get next.One more quick question...I have made some really fancy brackets on my living room wall to mount a plane only to look at not to fly. Ha dare I ask what you all think to that........It took me nearly a year to persuade my partner to allow the plane on living room wall.... Do you think I'm allowed by the forum members to put a plane there..Could you also tell me the average bank ballance of the forum members and how many planes they have regardless of experience just so I can make a pie chart to see of your advice is going to be of advantage.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 My bank balance stands at £120, reckon I'm below average, but I may excel in other areas...who knows. Lighten up Rob. or not if you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 John.... I'm as light as a feather or shal i say as light as my very delicate umx timber...oh look we back here again...thus asking which plane to buy next..Oh John are you any good with electrical items if so I can offer you a job and I guarantee we get your ballance above the shady 120.But John can i ask you a question...Which plane do you think I should buy next...Oh John can i ask you something else...if money was no object like above 120 or so would you consider a new plane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Appologise..please change Beb to tom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pearson Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 I'm getting shouted at by beb I think for swearing. I appologise to all people I have offended.So what plane do you all think I should get next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Got a job and I'm content, know next to nowt about Electric or the models you're discussing, got plenty planes ta. Thanks for the offer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Right that's enough Rob, second use of unacceptable lanaguage this time post deleted, and you can go and cool off a bit. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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