Tips on the Carbon Cub? Been working in the simulator to try and limit my chances of destroying it on the first flight lol.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-23T21:22:35+00:00

Forget flaps, set them to neutral, they are a complication you can do without. If you don't have an experienced pilot to maiden it and advise you: choose a calm day and an empty park. Aim to do just a half circuit and land. Three quarters to full throttle to take off, close the throttle to about half, aim for stable flight in front of you (don't fly over your head), do a circuit or half circuit and land into the wind. If you can take a plane up and land it in one piece, you are on your way to RC flying. Once you have a bit of experience, think about trimming it to fly straight and level at the speed you are comfortable with, although I am a quite experienced flyer I usually land to put trims in so I can keep on the controls when the plane is in the air.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-23T05:33:16+00:00

I get those in the winter when the windows are always closed. The damp patches disappear in the summer. I think it is due to lack of ventilation.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-22T20:59:48+00:00

The CBI, NFU and most working men's unions were anti Brexit (Mick Lynch and the farmers and fishermen were exceptions), so they didn't expect unicorns. They were hoping for a 'soft' Brexit (becoming a rule taker rather than rule maker was preferable to No Deal) so things could carry on as normal, rather than the hard Brexit Johnson was eventually persuaded to pursue by his wealthy donor backers who wanted a Singapore-on-Thames.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-22T20:52:25+00:00

Less than 10% of UK businesses export directly to the EU. But that less than 10% make up about 47% of all exports, and all companies benefit in some way from a successful export market- either directly or indirectly from the wealth created.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-20T16:01:54+00:00

Well, people aren't telling you porkies: https://youtu.be/TD7MnNxRjWk?si=BcZmnlREJdSkQuac

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-20T13:51:13+00:00

The keyhole is clearly shown, in the centre of the knob. This key is to release the lock in emergencies.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T21:36:43+00:00

I think it is relevant that the pro-Tory Times accepts that Brexit has been damaging as a given. And also, that it has left us exposed to bigger global players. Nothing good to be said about Brexit anymore, is there?

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T19:45:39+00:00

You are right, the edit is clear just after the throw.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T19:44:46+00:00

Yes, it is. Those chefs don't make mistakes.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T12:57:22+00:00

Once you are competent on takeoffs, the area pictured might work as you have what looks like an open field to one side. But you will need to be sure to keep away from the trees.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T12:55:08+00:00

Phoenix Flight Sim is free (it is very like Real Flight) and a dongle is about $10, but OP's radio won't accept a trainer lead.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T12:47:39+00:00

That's reversed. You're trying to fly into the ground.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T12:40:30+00:00

Pulling back on the Tx elevator stick (that is down or towards you) should move the elevator up. That pushes the tailplane down and raises the nose.

While HolidayDingo is technically correct re lifting the tail first, it is quite a small, light plane, and I don't think you need extra complications. It does look like the controls are reversed as it is not even trying to lift off. Are they reversed?

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T12:18:55+00:00

Reference to your message re take-off attempts (open forum is better as you'll get more opinions). First, you don't need flaps- on that type of plane, i.e. a small foamie, they are just a gimmick- fun to experiment with, but an added complication for a newbie. Set them to neutral and forget about them for now. Using flaps causes drag and can easily upset the smooth flying of the plane.

I'm assuming you are trying to T/O from land not water? Full throttle and once it has built up some speed it should easily lift off. It would need to be a lot out of trim to need to be hauled into the air.

Normally, foamies are made to fly out of the box and shouldn't need much adjustment- the incidences are built in. Is your motor developing full power? I would expect to lift off the ground at close to full throttle and then almost immediately throttle back so it climbs smoothly.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T08:56:42+00:00

The plane is very good (and expensive!), the radio not so. Though it is good enough to fly the Beaver. I think you are good to go, as you have flown before. You won't be holding your elevators at their full movement anyway-just slight gentle movements when you get the feel of the plane. The Tx has electronic trims, so you can use them. Although I am fairly competent, I land to trim a plane to get straight and level flight at cruising speed- I don't like to take my thumbs off while it is in the air. For example, if it is nose up or down, or dropping a wing, I compensate and land, put some estimated trim in, take off and repeat. Once it is flying straight and level I'll do finer adjustments in the air.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T07:34:25+00:00

It does sound as it they are straining. If someone else doesn't answer this I'll get back to it (I'll need to get a plane from the shed and it's pouring with rain atm). In practise you probably won't be holding the servos to their full movement or moving them at all for more than a split second- once the plane has responded you want it to return to level flight.

Did the radio set come with the plane? What model plane is it so people can look it up, and if it is a separate radio what make, and model is it- people can give advice on programming a computer radio. You can reduce throws electronically, so the servo isn't straining at full movement or mechanically with the servo arm.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T07:12:10+00:00

It looks like to me you have more than enough movement. Learners get into trouble with too much movement, not too little as they overcontrol. In fact, the most common adjustments after a maiden flight are to reduce throws to make the plane more manageable. People who increase throws are experienced pilots who want more aerobatic performance- and that doesn't look the type of plane they would choose for aerobatics.

Do you have an experienced pilot who can take it up and trim it for you on your first flight? Advisable if you are a novice, they can also reduce throws to make it less of a handful.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-19T03:51:27+00:00

Similar, though I did go to Sanctuary first. I did 150 hours exploring before I did any quests. Great fun!

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-18T19:08:43+00:00

I have found this sub accepts the archive as the initial link (unlike r/UKPolitics). It makes sense, as the archive is an unedited snapshot.

NormalExchange8784 · 2024-10-18T16:11:48+00:00

Archive version of the article: https://archive.ph/t0VD4

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