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[r/c basher]

Jun 27, 2010 20:42:47 GMT -6 akent said:

Yes, the propshaft is usually aimed down 2 degrees and right 2 degrees (sometimes a little more or less) to allow the plane to fly better as it helps to counteract the motor torque.

The only time you don't want that is with a hotrod, as it will cost you a little speed. All of my planes have that, except for my Funjet hotrod.
Kent

Congrats on the new plane.

Kent, did you build youre 3d foamies with the offset too? My super cub also has the offset too.

[19000rpm]

3D planes don't normally use offset.

[akent]

I did build offset into my Yak and Edge foamies. I don't know how those would fly set to zero. It's easy to change on those, so I might try it one of these days. Those fly really well as is though.

I have the F-22 foamies both set to zero/zero.

My Parkzone P-51 has offset, but its a little hard to tell from a distance as the nose is cut to blend in with it.
Kent

[nunyabizniss34]

Boy, this little plane doesn't like ANY wind at all. I took it out for the first time today in roughly 5-8mph winds and it's all over the place. However, when the wind wasn't gusty it was a blast to fly, and very forgiving for a first-time pilot such as myself. I knicked a little chunk out of one of the wings but other than that, no damage was caused. I think the bug has bitten me ;D

I also caught myself trying to use the rudder on the left stick a few times. Duh!

[19000rpm]

5 mph is about the most a plane like the Champ can handle. It's not only the size, but the power also.

I've flown my ultra micro Sukhoi in 10 mph and it's more of a anti-crashing exercise as a flying session.

Ha! I try to fly all my 3 channels like they have a rudder; until I come to and realize what I'm doing. ;D

[Gabe]

Welcome to the plank world! The bug is easy to catch!

[nunyabizniss34]

I was blessed with a calm evening. This is such a cool little plane in no wind! I practiced landings and have them pretty much perfected now, and orientation hasn't been an issue. I already have my eye on a larger plane ;D

Colin

[19000rpm]

What are you thinking about for a next plane?

[nunyabizniss34]

I was looking at the Hobbyzone Super Cub LP

www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ7380

Unless you guys have any other suggestions? ;D $200-$300 range is good

Colin

[akent]

I think a lot of folks have that Super Cub.
You can mod it later for ailerons, when you are ready.

If you are flying the Champ really well now, you might be ready for an aileron trainer rather than going for a larger rudder only plane....

If you are aileron ready, I don't know what to recommend, but I'll bet the other folks here would know.

Planks sure are fun!
Kent

[nunyabizniss34]

You're right Kent, I am far more relaxed flying a plane than a heli.

[Gabe]

Colin,

If your Champ has ailerons on it, I would recommend the Parkzone T-28D. She's a really good aileron trainer that has some punch and is capable of some 3D when you are ready. All you have to do is dial in your expo and dual rates depending on your comfort level.

This was my second plane after the Dynam Super Cub, which already had ailerons on it. I still have it and she's modded up pretty good now.

Just make sure you set her down gentle or the nose gear will break.

[19000rpm]

Nun, I sugggest you get the BNF Super Cub. It's spektrum 2.4 and you can easily add ailerons to it with a couple of servos and hardware after you get some time on it as a 3ch. You can also add the snap on float kit if you've got a pond to fly off of. It's the kind of plane you'll enjoy flying even after you go to even more advanced planes.

Gabe's right about the T-28. It's probably the best first low wing aileron plane out there.