Myron Beaumont Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hate to say it but I've only ever had one bad "arrival " causing some damage (t'was a Curare) 'cos I misjudged the distance away of a Cornish dry stone wall . Seems to me that loads of folks go flying with a bin bag in anticipation of a disaster ? Am I exceptional or what ? And I'm self taught ! Hmmmm Where are you all going wrong I ask ? G-UMPY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 There are old pilots and bold pilots but.......Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 29/07/2009 11:03:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Carr Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi Myron, Guess a big part of the equation is also the percentage of time flying by individuals... ie those who fly a lot have greather chance of bringing out the "model body bag" -- occassional/infrequent flyers not so..... Also, obviously, the individuals particular skill level/experience....... Learners greater chance of Quality of model build, vigliance on model maintenance/safety..... Those who push themselves a bit to further their skill/those who dont and happy to just do circuits Loads of factors really - no one thing You've done well to only have one mishap CraigEdited By Craig Carr on 29/07/2009 11:24:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 also whether you just fly one model constantly, or keep chopping and changing, needing to learn each new models little foibles.I've noticed over the years that old, familiar models tend to crash less, and newer ones never seem to fly as well or handle as easily. At least not for a year or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Clarkson Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I would love to comment, but seeing though i have only single figure hours on my first ever RC plane, i wont!!!! ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 he who dare's ---Crashes......... ken anderson who has dare'd........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Im not looking forward to my first crash! Approaches are something i practice and pratice onn the sim and is something i love doing the most :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Whiting Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 G-UMPY old mate, What we must remember, there are not many today that had the pleasure of serving the modellers apprenticeship we had. We are truely the lucky ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Terry Exactly 'cos we trimmed things out for " free flight ". Just been reading " the other mag " ? Brings back memories -Good ones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 P_S The Nomad Do you remember all those KK kits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Craig As in life I never have told all of my " mishaps" ; i HAVE HAD MORE THAN A FEW BAD ARRIVALS (hit the caps lock button again by mistake but maybe - appropriately? ). But no serious damage .BUT that was long before the ARTF/Electric things came on the market to make us buy things we " must have " to make things right & up to date all the time I remember when ----------------------------- Sorry G- umpy . Vive les ingeneeneers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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