smithy8 Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Honestly i want to thank you so much for your help its been a headache with the thought of not having the correct transmitter and Reciever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis 2 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Good morning Pete and welcome from me too. If you join a club they frequently have a club trainer with linked transmitters, a so-called buddy box system, which you could use to learn the basics of r/c flight before transitioning on to your Ranger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 Yeah that's sounds great I'm going to the club next weekend to get to know people ect and to go over a few things so should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 I know this may sound funny but this weekend just gone i took out my land, sea, air, plane i did fly it quite well take off and landing was good i believe its a 4 channel plane so quite proud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Feel free to post up a photograph or two to let us see what you were flying. Very encouraging to hear that things went successfully for you on your first outing. Maybe you are a natural ...... just don't drop your guard and I think its a great idea that you are taking the club route. They will be able to assess your ability and maybe design some kind of programme for you with some set objectives to take you towards officially flying solo ....... and your A cert. They will also be able to get you thinking of the basics in the theoretical side of things with a view towards what you need to know on regulations and article 16 etc. .... an absolute must if you are to fly safe ...... and legally. Great start and best of luck going forwards. Toto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 @smithy8 that's good! How heavy is you 'land sea air plane'? If it's above 249g, you MUST have an Operator ID from the CAA for you to be able to fly legally......... irrespective of where you fly. Re totos comment around an A Cert..... the BMFA have a voluntary achievement scheme. Some clubs stipulate you must hold a certificate of a certain level (A) to be able to fly solo at their location. The A Cert shows you have a basic level of competence, safety, and understanding of your aircraft. Again, check out the BMFA website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Question does anyone know the correct size lipo for the rafale 80mm as my new lipo came today but to big and can't close canopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 The retailers state a 22.5v 4000mah - 5000 mah 45C. What battery are you using ? Check the retailer where you bought the model. ..... I think you are dealing with the devil here. Be careful. Toto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Please don't try and fly the Rafale, it'll end in expensive tears....... in the words of Cameron Poe (sort of!) - "Put the model back in the box" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 No not flying it just having it as show piece for now but just getting everything i needs for maybe one day to fly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Geezer Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Hi and welcome from me enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Hi all just a quick question im trying to upload photos but some how it not letting me anyone knows why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Wrong technique? At the bottom of the text box where you type is a "Drag files here..." message. Click on choose files, go to the picture you want on your system and it should appear underneath the text box. Just complete message in the normal way. Do observe the maximum size though - 48MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Ok thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 On 04/06/2024 at 18:31, smithy8 said: Question does anyone know the correct size lipo for the rafale 80mm as my new lipo came today but to big and can't close canopy This is what I use in mine. https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/gnb-5500mah-6s-70c-lipo-battery-xt90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Hi thanks for your reply i found out that i was putting lipo in wrong but now it fits perfect mine is a 50c pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Hi ya all. Well i have a question I've just brought a spektrum ar8000 reciever for my fms rafale 80mm edf jet. In the manuel its say throttle port is channel 3 but reading some articles its says throttle port on the ar8000 reciever his channel 1 (Confusing) does anyone know the correct throttle port please ? I'm using mode 2 dx6e transmitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Throttle on Spektrum receivers is channel 1. The order is Throttle, Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Gear, Aux1 (Flaps). Be aware that some receivers have Bind/Battery as the first line of pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 9 minutes ago, leccyflyer said: Throttle on Spektrum receivers is channel 1. The order is Throttle, Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Gear, Aux1 (Flaps). Be aware that some receivers have Bind/Battery as the first line of pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy8 Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 (edited) Ok thats great thank you for your help Edited June 22 by smithy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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