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Forum: Beginners 02-08-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 63
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Posted By doxiedad
on a side note, how well does the regular size...

on a side note, how well does the regular size t-28 or p-47d sized planed fly slowly? How much space do I need to fly one of them? Can they land in grass?
Forum: Beginners 02-08-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
yeah for my 2nd plane I think I should stay with...

yeah for my 2nd plane I think I should stay with the micro class. There will always be more planes later, don't want to move to fast and discourage myself from flying anymore. When I crashed my champ...
Forum: Beginners 02-08-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
My brother in law suggested that if i start...

My brother in law suggested that if i start getting bored, or complacent with the champ I can increase my throws some by moving the pushrods from the outermost hole in 1 or 2 holes and try that....
Forum: Beginners 02-07-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
It's a nice plane, but a bit more than I'm...

It's a nice plane, but a bit more than I'm wanting to chew off right now. Looking for another backyard or park flyer.

If I get more serious about flying I'm going to go to my local flying club...
Forum: Beginners 02-07-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
Looking at the parkzone website the Micro T-28,...

Looking at the parkzone website the Micro T-28, Sukhoi SU-26xp, and the Ultra Micro P-51 all look very similar other than paint schemes to me.

Which of these three would be a good next step since...
Forum: Beginners 02-07-2011, 04:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
Doubt I'd fly indoors, my living room is 13' by...

Doubt I'd fly indoors, my living room is 13' by 13' so not much room there. I figure the Ember would be fun to slow fly outside and play with the neices and nephews.

Still looking forward to the...
Forum: Beginners 02-07-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
Really thinking about picking up an Ember 2 bnf....

Really thinking about picking up an Ember 2 bnf. They look like they are a lot of fun
Forum: Beginners 02-06-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
I look forward to seeing it :)

I look forward to seeing it :)
Forum: Beginners 02-05-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
That T-28D is nice, but I don't think I'm ready...

That T-28D is nice, but I don't think I'm ready for 4 channel yet.
Forum: Beginners 02-05-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
Probably a new micro, something I can fly around...

Probably a new micro, something I can fly around the house and won't break the bank. I have a bad habit if jumping into hobbies, then getting bored/frustrated and jumping back out.
Forum: Beginners 02-05-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,413
Posted By doxiedad
2nd plane after Champ

So I'm loving my Champ, but it's starting to show wear from being my first plane. I've bought about $50 of replacement parts (main wing, tail assemblies, props) when they run out I'll probably be...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters 02-04-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 25,487
Posted By doxiedad
how good a heli is this for a new pilot? my only...

how good a heli is this for a new pilot? my only experience is with my hbz champ i want to get something that shares batteries with the champ
Forum: Beginners 01-31-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah I'm starting to get the hang of this flying...

Yeah I'm starting to get the hang of this flying thing. I've torn up 1 rudder, and another one is on it's last leg though LOL.

Yeah I stay away from the big trees O.o
I'm near Charleston, SC...
Forum: Beginners 01-30-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Here's a video of my flying around the backyard...

Here's a video of my flying around the backyard today. I was doing good until the end when the darn chainlink fence jumped out in front of me. It's like my 4th pack through the plane. I apologize...
Forum: Batteries and Chargers Forsale/WTB 01-23-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 536
Posted By doxiedad
Celectra 4 port 1 cell charger

Looking to see if anyone has a spare Celectra 4 port 1 cell lipo charger that comes with the Blade MSR

Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Celectra-4-Port-3-7V-Li-Po-Charger/dp/B001XIMGP0

I...
Forum: Beginners 01-23-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Awesome, and I guess several small adjustments...

Awesome, and I guess several small adjustments with a test between would be the way to go right?
Forum: Beginners 01-23-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah, good thing the plane is fairly inexpensive....

Yeah, good thing the plane is fairly inexpensive.

The only other issue I've had with it is that it wants to climb unless i give it down elevator. I've tried adjusting the trim, but i've run that...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Thanks for the advice, have to see if I can pull...

Thanks for the advice, have to see if I can pull it off LOL

Yeah I guess this poor Champ is destined to a rough life being my trainer, after I get it down I'll get something new that's all nice...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah I guess it's part of the learning curve, was...

Yeah I guess it's part of the learning curve, was a whole lot easier learning to drive rc cars :D

just placed an order for a new main wing, 2 tail sections, 2 props and some foam safe CA with...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah, but gotta convince the wife, since it's...

Yeah, but gotta convince the wife, since it's only 3 days old LOL

How hard is it to sell the radio for it? If I stripped out the radio it wouldn't be so bad maybe LOL
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Well we all have to start somewhere :P I'm...

Well we all have to start somewhere :P
I'm gonna try and straighten the rudder some more, more tape ought to fix it :eek:

as for the landing gear, meh guess I could just belly land it in the...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Don't worry, I'll let you keep that trick LOL ...

Don't worry, I'll let you keep that trick LOL

Looks like it'll be $33 to replace the main wing, complete tail, and landing gear. Another day like that and it'll be cheaper to buy another plane !!
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Flew some more yesterday, and my poor Champ has...

Flew some more yesterday, and my poor Champ has had a rough go of it!

Got stuck in a tree, got her down, but lost the front landing gear and broke the top of the rudder. Taped the rudder back up...
Forum: Beginners 01-21-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
It's about 3/4" higher at the tip. How would...

It's about 3/4" higher at the tip.

How would I remove the main wing to replace it?
Forum: Beginners 01-21-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah I've learned my lesson about flying in the...

Yeah I've learned my lesson about flying in the wind. It is really fun when I did get to fly it. Unfortunately gotta work this weekend so it'll be next week before I get to fly again :(
Forum: Beginners 01-20-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Yeah I smacked down in a parking lot LOL It was...

Yeah I smacked down in a parking lot LOL It was too windy but I was over eager. was doing good till final aproach then it nosed down and went in hard
Forum: Beginners 01-20-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Angry Well I took it and my brother in law flew it and...

Well I took it and my brother in law flew it and liked it.

went to the local high school parking lot and I had it aloft when it got windy :(
...
Forum: Beginners 01-20-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
[popcorn]Pics to follow

[popcorn]Pics to follow
Forum: Beginners 01-20-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Took her out again, didn't go so well LOL

Took her out again, didn't go so well LOL
Forum: Beginners 01-20-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By doxiedad
Hello, new flyer here

Hi,
Well after doing a lot of reading I finally took the plunge and got into flying. I picked up a Hobbyzone Champ from the LHS yesterday.

My brother in law has been flying for 10 years and he's...
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