Russ1974 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I went to the club today,nobody else around, but gave me a nice big safe area to give the new plane (my first) a good checking over. As I had flown helis many years ago I felt quite comfortable checking all the controls, securing the plane in its restraint, filling the tank with fuel, connecting the glow plug, and starting the engine up!! All was going fine until I got distracted and put my hand in to the prop. Went to A&E but they couldn't do anything to save most of my left hand, and I am now typing this with 7 fingers. Ok ok I'm just kidding - the engine started up perfectly first time, and I ran it at various throttles getting though 3/4 tank of fuel to run the engine in. After a couple of hours I realised nobody else was going to show up (9-5 job on a calm sunny day? no thanks!) so packed up and went home feeling quite pleased with myself. Not just because the engine started and I didn't hurt myself or the plane, but also that I resisted temptation and didn't even do any taxi-ing let alone flying. Looking forward to the weekend when I'll get to see it fly for the first time. Edited By Russ1974 on 24/09/2009 21:24:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Russ,I was introduced to I/C about a year ago flying only electric till then.I used to arrive at the field,methodically and carefully set everthing up and bring myself to start the engine.Once it was running,I would have quite happily packed up and gone home,the concentration and effort was so much I felt I needed a sit dowmn and break before I would be ready to fly.What you did today was very good especially your resistance to put it up.Well done I hope you have a great weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Stephen In a word -That's why I fly early in the morning on my own The only time I want an audience is when I'm playing music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 flying together is just tops the banter at my club is just the best even if im flying badly then the lads make it worthwhile just being there, they will make me a brew, slap me on the back and say ahhhh don't worry your just crap !! always makes me smile !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1974 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hehe. Well I am just getting ready to head to the club for my first proper introduction and with a bit of luck somebody will take my plane up. With even more luck, somebody will have a buddy lead handy and i'll get to take the controls ... but we'll see !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hi Russ, every single one of us has been there, so, get a good instructor, keep calm, and above all, enjoy it ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Clarkson Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Wicked Russ, good luck. Let us know how you got on. I am sat at work staring out of the window at beautiful weather and no winds!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1974 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Although a few weeks old I thought I'd mention this to anybody else who has their first plane and is considering taking it for a fly without expert assistance. On my second trip, and my first fly, I had somebody check the plane over properly before taking it up. It turns out that I had fitted one of the parts backwards on the prop assembly/engine, and as he gave it an inspection the prop pretty much fell off in his hands! Took it all apart, rebuilt it properly, and all was well. Nothing broken, but had I taken it up for a fly and the same thing had happened, well a plane without a propellor would not be much fun for a beginner. So, if you have built your first plane/heli/and are desperate to get it in the air, just be patient, these things are dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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