technobushpig asked:
My dad flying his control line plane for the first time in 30 years, the tail came lose during the first few seconds you cant see it on the video but the result was he had limited control of the plane
Denise Wallard asked:
With these reasons you can draw a conclusion that those who buy electric RC Helicopter want convenience more than real experience. There are those who prefer to build model RC Helicopter by themselves to add to their ever-growing collection. Are RC Helicopters much harder than planes? RC Helicopters are more complicated to fly than airplanes however it is possible to learn to fly a RC Helicopter by yourself which is next to impossible for an rc airplane because with a RC Helicopter you can fly a little bit 2 inches off the ground and land safely. RC Planes are nice in that they’re much more relaxing to fly than a RC Helicopter but the coordination you learn from flying RC planes is not so useful when flying RC Helicopters that it warrants buying a whole airplane first. For those who have heard this for the first time you should realize that you only require standard parts from an auto parts and hardware store to create a helicopter (that can really fly). One of the most thrilling experiences you can have is to fly an aircraft on your own. That is.
Do not let the helicopter hit you! This is a habit you definitely want to avoid. Gas RC Helicopter is relatively larger than other type of RC Helicopters while electric RC Helicopter can be categorized into 3 sizes- that is electric mini and micro. One last reason is that gas RC Helicopter is the best thing you get before you move to ultralight helicopter. Thus one you have a gas RC Helicopter you don’t have to require yourself to upgrade unlike if you have an electric RC Helicopter. See micro helicopter dragonfly.
With a pre-built ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) kit like the Raptor you’re only a few hours from ready to hover when you get it in the box!. Practice turning the heli a little bit to the right and left. Get used to the perspective in real life. The sim experience only helps. Practice flying the heli out and back (tail in both ways) Practice a little side to side slow-flying. Wind conditions; the bigger the helicopter the more wind it can cope with.
If you want to fly with the airplanes (which they tend not to like when you hover all over the runway) you will need AMA insurance. http://www.rchelicoptersguide.info/mini-… If you are planning to fly your RC Helicopter on open spaces then the electric RC Helicopter is your ideal size. On the other hand if you only prefer indoor flying then you can either choose the mini or the micro.
These RC Helicopter parts can cost you a little under a thousand dollars if you know how to select good parts.In other words after you have bought and first flown your radio-controlled helicopter you might not be able to fly it again. The there is one thing that rc pilots are conscious about that is the closeness of the rc to the real helicopter. Gas RC Helicopter is powered by an engine that is ran by fuel.
Practice flying around backwards slowly. This is very difficult. Practice flying around backwards while inverted. Yikes. The Real McCoy. I suggest that you should wait to fly the real thing until you can confidently fly around in the simulator and land without crashing. You will be much better off in the event of an emergency and learn quicker too. Also see helicopter rc parts. Usually beginners tend to buy electric RC helicopter because it is much cheaper than gas rc’s. RC Helicopter simulators fun too. I like to push it to the limits and do all sorts of weird things I would never do for real.
Bruce Bird asked:
The sport of model airplane combat has been around now for decades and in recent years has grown exponentially. The human race is naturally competitive and it’s only natural that modelers are going to find a way to pit their flying skills against each other.
In combat, competitors tie a lengthy streamer to the rear of their model, and take to the skies in an attempt to cut their opponents streamer with their propeller or wing. Category after category has been created to allow all sorts of planes to enter combat. What used to be reserved for balsa and ply-wood built planes has now expanded to allow for much more durable RC model airplanes that are even capable of surviving mid-air collisions (sometimes!).
Balsa, Foam, and SPAD model airplanes all take to the skies to see who is Top Dog. Combat clubs can be found in just about every country on the planet. The two largest RC model airplane combat associations are the Radio Control Combat Association (RCCA) and the National Sports Combat Club (NSCC).
Just about every model airplane combat group has one thing in common. Your model airplane and you competitor’s must both fall into the same category to make the combat fair. A few examples of these classes are; Slow Survivable Combat (SSC), Open Classes, and Scale. Each of these classes have strict requirements about the size of the engine used, the overall weight of the aircraft, the size of the prop, and in some cases even the shape of the fuselage must conform to the rules.
At one time model airplane combat got pretty fast and furious with high speeds and a high attrition rate as planes ploughed into each other and into the ground. The Slow Surviveable Class was developed to counter this tendency and the rules produce a big, slow flying airplane without an excess of power. As a result, this class is much more suitable for beginners, the models survive much better and can often be used for other forms of flying.
When fighting in the SSC class, a single round of combat lasts 5 minutes. You must have a .15 engine and your airplane is required to weigh no less than 2.5 pounds. There are no restrictions on your airplane’s wingspan, but the overall wing area must be at least 400 square inches. All combating RC model airplanes use an unmodified Master Airscrew 8×3 prop and the maximum allowable RPM is 17,500rpm at launch. RPM testing is often performed before combat starts to make sure everyone is conforming to the rules.
The other classes of combat, Open Classes and Scale, all have different rules and restrictions regarding weight, engine, and appearance but the objective of all of them is to ensure that it is the skill of the pilot that is being tested and not the airplane.
What all of these classes do have in common is some sort of point system. Combat contestants earn points for things such as cutting their opponents streamers, continuous flying during combat, launching within the set time limit, as well as points for every foot of streamer left when landing. Points can also be deducted for not engaging an opponent in combat. Pilots that avoid fights will be penalized. If your model airplane crosses various safety lines which define the combat area this will also earn penalty deductions.
Model airplane combat whether RC or Control Line can add a very exciting element to an already enjoyable hobby. So what’s holding you back? Give it a try, inquire with other flyers at your local flying field. Large combat associations might have strict rules, but feel free to make up your own when you set out pit your model airplane flying skills against your friends.
rootbeard asked:
Control Line flying on the farm witha few of my Cheezehead buddies
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