The F-27 Stryker

[Guest]

Here is a Link to a plane sent to me ? which I question because I'm not a plane person. Not that I don't like them, I can't control them. If I turn the tank and it comes to-wards me, I go all to pieces, not knowing which way to turn the controls? But these looks fun.http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/produ...strykervid.htm

Mike.

[wonwinglo]

Here is a Link to a plane sent to me ? which I question because I'm not a plane person. Not that I don't like them' date=' I can't control them. If I turn the tank and it comes to-wards me, I go all to pieces, not knowing which way to turn the controls? But these looks fun.http://www.otherlandtoys.co.uk/produ...strykervid.htmMike.

*** Mike,you dont want anything like these little hot rods ! better to have a stable high wing design that gives you plenty of time to think,the easiest trick to control a model that is coming towards you is to push the stick towards the wing that is dropping on the aeroplane,works every time,when I had my flying school this was one of the first things that I taught students to get out of trouble.

Another easy way to get flying is to get a powered glider,these things fly themselves and all that you need to do is steer the model gently around the sky.Electric gliders are really something else,I have one fitted with a cobalt motor that climbs like a rocket ! if you do want to get flying dont be discouraged,just make sure that you have the right type of model to nurse you along.

Best of luck !

[Guest]

Thank-you for the tip. I can assure you, if I take up the winged flight, it would not be with the stryker, I would learn to walk before running (no pun intended) I've never looked at any other forms of RC before coming to the forum, but it has opened my eye's to fantastic new world, full of possibility's. which I now hope to sample at sometime in my life. Just don't tell the dragon I said that. as well as planes, I love the look of the boats, and the sub is amazing. But, when I take the step to-wards planes, I will be asking your advice.

Mike.

[wonwinglo]

You are most welcome Michael,you are in the right place for advice here,with such a diverse membership and their interests,you never know perhaps one day you will be flying one of those Stryker designs ? boy do they move...

[Guest]

Hi Michael

Yes it does take a little time to get used to reversed controls when the model comes towards you but after a while it does come naturally. We still all make the odd mistake now and then and push the stick the wrong way before quickly correcting.

Best way to learn is as you are now using ground based vehicle or boats, more room for error there compared to aircraft...by the time you get used to it on them then you will handle it on aircraft quite easily when you choose to move on.

And as Barry says above, the tip of moving the stick towards the lowest wing has stood the test of time and does work extremely well..at least with aircraft you get a visual reference...not so much the case with ground vehicles or boats.

Love that Top Gun music on the video...very appropriate and I wish you luck in whatever path you choose to take in this hobby, it's all good fun....enjoy !!!

Regards................Mark.

[Guest]

So, with learning to fly model planes, is there places where you can go and take lessons on the basics, of control, flight, and the do's and dont's. and mainly learning, for want of a better word etiquette of the RC airways ?

:busted_co :stop: lane:

............................:ranting2:rotest:

I could see things ending in tears, if you end up crashing into & smashing somones pride and joy, that has taken many months to build, plus the thought of causing people injury or worse ?

Mike.

[wonwinglo]

So, with learning to fly model planes, is there places where you can go and take lessons on the basics, of control, flight, and the do's and dont's. and mainly learning, for want of a better word etiquette of the RC airways ?:busted_co :stop: lane:

............................:ranting2:rotest:

I could see things ending in tears, if you end up crashing into & smashing somones pride and joy, that has taken many months to build, plus the thought of causing people injury or worse ?

Mike.

*** Mike,to learn to fly you can take a couple of routes,most model clubs quite honestly are not geared up for beginners,there are exceptions where some clubs have their own trainer models with dedicated instructors who give their time towards beginners,the problem is that the majority of clubs have more members who just want to fly the models they have made in the restricted spare time they have,even if you could get someone who was prepared to stand with you with a buddy box ( two transmitters linked together whereby the instructor can press a button quickly and avert an impending crash !) it would take some time for you to become proficent as it needs concentration and lots of practise.There are now dedicated flying schools where you can go and spend a week,two weeks or a month learning to fly on a course of model flying tuition,these places are usually on farms in beautiful countryside,they have their very own fleet of models,equipment and a splendid closely mown strip,the instructors are very experienced and employed by the schools themselves,above all they pride themselves on getting people of all walks of life flying quickly,and above all safely.In view of the expertise at hand and also non of your models are at any risk,the costs are very reasonable usually working out at aprox £100 for three lessons,but in those three lessons you will be well on the way to going solo depending as always on your own personal learning curve.The instructors will guide you slowly through the basics and watch out and work on your weak spots,something that would take years with club instruction because there would be no intensity.Just like driving a vehicle once you know how to drive you then can go onto polish up and improve your flying with plenty of circuit flying,lots of skill is quickly acquired in judging the position of the model in relation to the runway,practising a set pattern with a trainer model for a season will soon pay divendends as your skill levels develope.

Although I no longer teach people to fly,I can honestly say that nobody failed to fly in all of those years of tuition with people from all walks of life,believe me when you do it day in and out,it is hard work for the instructor ! but very rewarding when people come up to me and remind me of their days during tuition,seeing them throwing the aeroplane all over the sky,a long way from their shaky first solo,but after all we all have to start somewhere !

Above all whichever way you choose join the B.M.F.A and take out proper model insurance,act responsibly and check out your aeroplane properly before flight,make sure that you only fly from a proper model airfield away from people,yes you will sometimes have a crash as it is all part of the learning process,but always fly under proper supervision when you are learning.Best of luck if you do take things further.

[Guest]

:thanx:

Thank-you for your time, info and pointing the way to learning how to fly, I never new such places existed, and as for the buddy box, what a great invention, shame we can't have them for life's little ups and down?

You should have this reply as a starter thread, or some where that could be easily accessed by people that might not know who or where to ask about learning how to fly a model plane, or even be a bit embarrassed. If it is already a thread, I apologize.

I would never of guessed that you could get insurance for model planes, or of the existence of B.M.F.A. or even Model flying tuition.

To those who may think, its all on the net, you can't look for what you don't know exists.

:thumbs-up

Mike.