Simon Robinson Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi all, I have been flying helicopters for well over a year now and I have been looking into getting into fix wing and maybe in to EDF one day.>> >> At the weekend I took some advice from Sussex Model Centre and I bought the Hobby Zone Radian. Off course being the great British weather I haven't had the chance to fly it as yet.>> >> Just wondering if any gliding PRO's could give any advice....?>> >> Regards>> >> Si.>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Advice on what exactly, Simon? How to use emoticons, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Radian eh? Bit of an Easy glider clone so anything you read about the easy glider E here will apply. Check out my soaring start up in the recent special issue for info and advice on how to fly it. You'll find the nose in flying much easier. BTW - This is the gliders and gliding forum. Some of us (me!) think electric powered foamies are for ex bank managers..... not slope soarers. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Bankers and Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Robinson Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well we have to start somewhere and I foam would be good for someone who's just starting off. Don't want to run before I can walk. Can't wait to get it flying, I understand the basics of flight and gliding as I am having flying lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have an Easy Glider electric which is great fun for windless days. Doesn't compare to windy and cold slope soaring though for excitement. This is where the real action is! Leave the motor at home and take it to the top of a big hill! More seriously, if you need any help in setting it up etc., just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ex bankers eh Andy? ...now I wonder just who you could you be referring to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Simon Robinson Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Cheers guys, the set up is very easy and very quick. Im hoping that I can pick this up pretty quick and hopefully move up. What would be the next stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Simon Whoa! I think you might find actually keeping a glider up in the air (other than by simply switching on the power) takes a bit of practice and understanding of how the wind and weather can work for you. Don't rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewhit Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Simon, Perhaps the biggest issue is the one of orientation when the glider is flying towards you. In this situation, left and right controls are reversed. Of course with your heli experience you will be well used to this! Otherwise, just remember that if it's going to your right, give it right to straighten up. As t'other Simon says, slow down and learn to fly this one first. You will prang it and, being elapor, it might just bounce - otherwise I can recommend CA used with kicker. Good luck, and stick to foamies for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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