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apprentice1

03-27-2009, 03:29 PM

All my life I have always wanted to get a rc airplane and finally my wife bought me a parkzone cub. This was 5 or 6 years ago and with the nicad bat and brush motor it was horrible, so I got discouraged. Then I got into the heli's, I got good at it but man it's like keeping farm equipment flying, for ever minute of flying you have to work on them for an hour!
Now days with the improved electronics and batts. I gave fix wing another try and the Apprentice was my first "real" rc aircraft to fly and a life long dream has been started.
I have the Apprentice, Parkzone Vapor and I'm building a Mountain Models J-3.

I flew commercially for 19 years then had to quit for medical reason's, now I'm a full motion simulator instructor.

Ken

Ram Maxx

03-27-2009, 04:35 PM

One of these days I will get a plane :)

ATIS

03-27-2009, 07:09 PM

Welcome,

Apprentice 1, lets get some flight reports on your Apprentice... maybe start a thread on the J3 in the "whats in your hanger" forum

Ram Maxx, I would suggest the Super Cub as a great starting point to teach yourself. She is a solid flyer.

ATIS

pinchflat

03-27-2009, 08:34 PM

Hello My name is Jeremy
I am into RC, well, everyting. I used to race Touring cars both nitro and electric. I have built a superclass crawler based on a txt-1. I currently have a slo-v, a micro desert truck, an RS-4 rally car that loosly resembles its stock form, and a CX-2 that has more aftermarket parts than stock ones.
I am currenly focused on the CX-2 at the moment. I would like to go to a single rotor in the future.

ATIS

03-27-2009, 08:39 PM

Jeremy,
Welcome to the forum, once you get the CX-2 down I would suggest you step up to the Blade 400 (with training gear)...its a very stable trainer (I am currently learning on it myself) and its very cheap and easy to repair!!! Always a plus with heli's .

WJCJR1

03-27-2009, 10:13 PM

Apprentice 1 (Ken)welcome, super glad to see you, nobody knows about this but I wanted to surprise the first Apprentice Flyer Forum member who intro'd here and I have something to send you.

RAMMAX You are the first new member not carried over from the Apprentice Flyers Forum and I have something for you too.

Both you guys check you PM's.

Pinchflat (Jeremy) welcome to HorizonRcFlyers. I see you are a go getter there. I look forward to your comments and experience.

Wayne

apprentice1

03-28-2009, 04:51 PM

WJCJR1

03-28-2009, 10:33 PM

I sent back a PM to you Ken, yes all set.

Wayne

AV8TER65

03-29-2009, 07:02 AM

Wayne,
Thanks for the invite over to this new site.

For those that dont know me already, I am a Civil Service Employee working for the Dept of the Navy here in Atsugi Japan. I am a former Marine who worked on the Harrier (AV8B), as a Structural Mechanic and that is what I continue ot do after all these years.

I caught the RC bug about 3 months ago now and the Apprentice was my first and current airplane.
See you folks on the board here.

Marv ;D

WJCJR1

03-29-2009, 08:48 AM

AV8TER65,
Welcome to your new home! I have already carried over your taildragger pictures from the Apprentice Flyers Forum and your flying site photos.

How is that taildragger doing? Had many flights in the last week? Between last weekend and this weekend I have another 6 1/2 hours of air time in. Hopefully get a few more today, before the snowstorm comes in, believe that, 9-12 inches tomorrow night and Tuesday. I thought spring had sprung, we had 60's for almost a week, well you can chuck that up to Minnesota weather.

Did you find the Apprentice section OK? If not go down to the E-Flite branded planes and follow the categories down to 'Trainer', then in the contents area listing the different planes Apprentice is right there. Click on it then you'll see the separate boards. Follow the same procedure for any plane on here, find brand, then model. Without doubt I see my Hangar decreasing in available space, you see some of the planes on here? Awesome. Go see the videos from ATIS, good flying, and some dieing as they like to play full contact war every now and again.

Look to see your here,
Wayne

littleflyer

03-29-2009, 06:17 PM

Made it to this new site. At this time I'm waiting on a new Apprentice and I'm flying a Blade MCX to get through the long wait. Please make sure you read the post on wing separation and about the the rubberband post getting loose. lost my plane due to the post but they were not loose it snapped about an inch inside the foam and the plane only had about five short flights on it. I think Horizon is going to replace the plane for me so that's great. Hope I can fix the new one so this situation can be avoided in the near future.

ATIS

03-29-2009, 06:34 PM

Welcome gents!! Happy to see so many joining. I am looking forward to reading about your flights, your modifications, and helping you will problems you may encounter along the way.

scfool

03-29-2009, 06:39 PM

I'm new to flying so I will be watching listening and learning ;D

AV8TER65

03-30-2009, 01:32 AM

Well you found the right place scfool
Site still new by forum standards but it wont take long for a wealth of knowledge to show up.

Rockin Robbins

03-30-2009, 05:46 PM

OK, migration coordinates show this must be the place. Future Apprentice flyer here reporting for duty. Who brought the food? Is there a movie? How's the room service?

I'm going out to kick the tires and see if I can learn anything for when I get the financial go-ahead to pull the trigger on that Apprentice! I'm just a sponge, soaking up everyone else's mistakes! Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain...

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/RockinRobbins13/smileys/thanks31jr6.gif for the invite! ;D

ATIS

03-30-2009, 07:34 PM

RR,

Welcome. If you absorb too much info you wont have any cool crash stories to share!! :D

AV8TER65

03-31-2009, 10:51 AM

RR,

Welcome. If you absorb too much info you wont have any cool crash stories to share!! :D

That's funny right there I dont care who you are..... I guess I need to go back and find the picture i took of my first 10 sec flight.... ::)

ATIS

03-31-2009, 12:01 PM

You have to have a sense of humor in this hobby, planes do the darnest things so you gotta take it in stride... and when (notice I didnt say "if") you crash your going to hear it from the peanut gallery (READ: All the other pilots) so you just have to laugh it off... and blame the TX...its NEVER your fault. (this is key to gettinbg funding from wife later for better TX and more planes) ;)

WJCJR1

03-31-2009, 12:11 PM

RR look forward to seeing you on the site and Welcome!

Wayne

WJCJR1

03-31-2009, 06:59 PM

SCFOOL I was handing out a 'prize' for the first member to sign up from the Apprentice Flyers Forum site and another prize for the first brand new off the street member here. I awarded this prize brand new member prize to a different person a few days ago not knowing this person was a newly invited moderator. So sorry RAMMAX for the confusion and SCFOOL you are our first member off the street not from the Apprentice Flyers forum and you get the prize.

SCFOOL check your PM and get back to me.
Wayne

groundhug

04-02-2009, 02:33 PM

Hi there,

I had a pointer here from RCG, so here I am :) (I'm still there too)

I still consider myself to be a "new" RC pilot - due to weather I have more stick time on sim (FMS first then FS1) than plane...

Our local flying sites are all grass (the main one complete with bunny holes!). Current hangar consists of PZ T28, PZ F4U, Eflite T34, Ultrafly P40 and a GP P47 (not built yet).

I hope to add a Kyosho P40 (electric) to my "for when I'm good enough" section but I'll wait on proper reviews first!

ATIS

04-02-2009, 03:01 PM

Groundhug,

welcome and happy to see you made it over. Nice collection of planes, the T-34 is a great flyer.

ATIS

WingingIt74

04-02-2009, 03:12 PM

Welcome to the site :) looks like you have a mostly Horizon hangar also.

groundhug

04-02-2009, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the welcome :)

yeah, zfoam - I kind of reckoned that I'd need it! The T34 was just too good a combo to miss, even if my pa "disappeared" the DX6i when he visited last year...

WJCJR1

04-02-2009, 07:35 PM

Welcome Groundhug nice to have you here and look forward to seeing and hearing from you.

Wayne

xmech2k

04-07-2009, 11:47 PM

Hi y'all!

Long time interest in RC flight, recent starter. Raced RC cars long ago, messed around with a CX2 and Realflight3.5 for quite a while, finally got an Apprentice and soloed on my 2nd flight. (Too much wind and not enough guts on the first try!)

AV8TER65

04-08-2009, 05:04 AM

It just gets better Mech, Welcome

WJCJR1

04-08-2009, 08:09 AM

Welcome Xmech, you will love the hobby of air flight. Look to hear from you often.
Wayne

tacx

04-09-2009, 08:37 PM

Hi Everyone, I'm Tom
I always wanted to get into RC flying, but never had the time or mostly the money. LOL. I'm now retired and have the time, not so much the money!! Anyway I have been researching the forums and decided to buy an E-Flite Apprentice. For the price and the equipment you get it seamed like a good deal. So far I am happy with it, although I have yet to try and fly it. I will probably visit a local flight club to get some help.

I do have a question (well actually about 100 questions): Being a newbie I don't understand the philosophy that starting out with a 3 channel plane and then switching to a 4 channel is the way to go. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I am alot !). A 3 channel TX has throttle on the left stick and rudder and elev. on the right stick. On a 4 channel the left stick is throttle and rudder and the right stick is Aile and Elev. Isn't this confussing when going from a 3 to a 4 channel plane.

The guy at the local hobby shop, where I bought the plane, says begin with 4 channel to start with? Supposedly, I can set the plane up to fly 3 or 4?

What do you guys think?

I appreciate your input

Tom

ATIS

04-10-2009, 08:22 AM

Tom,

A plane flown on rudder/elevator/motor tends to be slightly less responsive then a planes thats a full house. Aelirons allow you to roll a plane so as a beginner trying to learn to fly and turn ending up inverted is bad. Plus on planes that turn using rudder only the wings tend to have a lot of diehedral in them which helps "right" the plane when the sticks are released so it helps keep you out of trouble. Aelirons bank the wings and once banked the elevator turns the plane...with rudder its simply the rudder combined with the wings diehedral that allow the plane to turn.

tacx

04-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Atis,

Thanks, But what I'm curious about is: Learning on a 3channel and then switching to a 4 channel your not only adding an additional control surface , but you are also changing the stick functions of the TX. Isn't that confusing? It seems like learning to drive a car with the brake on the left and gas on the right and then buy a car with the brake on the right and gas on the left! Can I set the plane up with all 4 surfaces, but still only use rudder, elev. and throttle until I feel comfortable enough to start using the ailerons or is that to hard to do?

Thanks
Tom

WJCJR1

04-10-2009, 04:45 PM

If you have a three channel plane with rudder controlled by the right stick yes you can have this issue.

However after learning the flight basics on a more stable controllable 3 channel plane you can apply your knowledge to this more advanced, faster more agile plane.

Your car analogy can go 'something' like this, you learn on a Yugo and then upgrade to a Corvette. The same theory would apply in driving basics. I understand the gas and brake are the same but other than that everything else would be different between these two cars, but the Yugo's basics would have helped you learn before destroying a 60K mean machine.

About using only rudder, elevator and throttle I WOULD NOT do it. Here's why; the Apprentice does not have the built in dihedral for the wing to level you out automatically. If you get inverted it could be near impossible to get out of the inverted flight.

Another option is to set a 3 channel plane with 4 channel equipment just leaving the ailerons out of the picture. This could create some cost but would address the issue you speak of.

Personally I believe learn on the 3 channel and migrating to the 4 after you have learned will yield little trouble. As a matter of fact when I fly my aileron-less Super Cub I leave my 4 channel Hi-Tec Laser 4 in it's original configuration with the rudder on the right, don't know why I just do.

Wayne

tacx

04-11-2009, 09:24 AM

OK,

Here is my dilemma. The Apprentice is advertised as a beginner package. I bought it because it came with a more advanced radio that will allow me to do more as I advance. Now it sounds like I should have gotten a "3 channel only" plane. I don't have the funds to go out and buy another plane. Right now I'm kind of stuck with the Apprentice. After reading some of your posts I'm almost afraid to touch it ! So, My question is this: For now this is the plane I will be learning on. How do you suggest I set it up?

Thanks
I appreciate all your help

Tom

WJCJR1

04-11-2009, 05:49 PM

If you fly at a field with other flyers link up with an instructor and go buddy box for your first few flights. The Apprentice is extremely pilot friendly but an Oooops can occur if you get disoriented.

Wayne

ATIS

04-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Yes and no on the rudder/stick question... I didnt really notice a big challenge when I switched... I rarely use rudder on my 4ch planes except for ground handling, and turn stalls.... the only real thing you notice is the plane will bank the wings rather then turn when you make the change up to a 4ch plane...until you add a little elevator. It really isnt a big deal except remembering to use the LEFT stick to steer on the ground during landing and take off's... dont worry about it. IF you get a 3ch then make the jump to the Apprentice just spend 5 minutes taxi'ing on the ground geetting used to the rudder/hose wheel on the left stick and you will be fine.

tacx

04-12-2009, 08:34 PM

ATIS

04-13-2009, 09:26 AM

I would set her per the instructions... I really dont think this plane would fly well on just rudder.

rpcelectronics

04-17-2009, 02:34 PM

Hello to everyone.

I'm the owner and operator of RPC Electronics/E-Heli. We make several LiPo chargers for micro heli/aero pilots.

Thanks for the invite to join.

Jason
RPC Electronics
www.rpc-electronics.com/eheli (http://www.rpc-electronics.com/eheli)

apprentice1

04-17-2009, 03:01 PM

Welcome !

WingingIt74

04-17-2009, 03:56 PM

Welcome Jason, thanks for stopping by. I received the charger yesterday, haven't opened it up yet.

WJCJR1

04-18-2009, 08:33 AM

Thanks guys for your help, but your not quiet answering my question.

If you were a newbie, and had to learn only on the Apprentice to start with (because you couldn't afford to go out and buy another plane) which of the following would you do? Please keep in mind I do plan to hook up with an instructor at a local club when I'm ready to maiden flight.

A....Set the plane up as a 4 channel with ailerons? ( This to me sounds a little risky for a beginner )

B....Set the plane up as a 4 channel, but not connect the ailerons to the RX. ( This would allow me to learn the 4 channel stick configuration, but not let the ailerons to get me into trouble )

C....Set the plane up as a 3 channel by not connecting the ailerons, and connecting the rudder servo into the ailerons output of the RX. ( This set up would give me throttle on the left stick, rudder and elev. on the right stick.) Isn't this set up the same as the "Super Cub"?

I hope I'm not beating this subject to death, and I really do appreciate your input. I know when I go to the club they will be a wealth of help, but I'm just trying to get a handle on as much of this as possible before I head out.

Thanks,

Tom

This plane does not have the same dihedral wing as a Super Cub and you could get inverted, upside down, even with just rudder control. If you do get inverted with only a rudder as your banking device your response will be horribly slow and you will need to incorporate elevator use to make her roll back over within any acceptable amount of time. This is not a newbie sort of situation to get in, this would fall under an emergency maneuver if an aileron crapped out on you and you had to use what worked to get up righted again.

The rudder control works acceptable on the Super Cub because of 2 things;
1) The stock weight and power setup allows for a slow responding airplane.
2) More importantly the dihedral of the wing, upward bend of the wings to help neutralize and hold the plane flat in flight, keeps the plane upright VERY effectively. This is an important feature in a real train yourself how to fly plane.

Neither of the 2 items listed above apply to the Apprentice. You need to undersand and respect the fact this plane is not meant to be a teach yourself to fly plane, this is a trainer. It is imperative you understand the controls of a 4 channel plane and their uses. So to answer without evading your primary question use the ailerons. Taxi around for a while to get used to the 4-channel setup. I think it will take a bit of getting used to but after a little bit and some successful instructor guided flights it will be second nature.

Hope this clarifies my point.
Wayne

init4fun

04-20-2009, 06:29 PM

hello one and all im new to this forum , kinda new to rc , and REALLY not new to life ! ill post more about myself when i think of something you may actually want to read ! ive got just about every decent plane horizon sells but havent flown half of them yet as i dont want to destroy them for lack of major flying experience . as i learn more and more of them will come out of their boxes and take to the air ! i flew control line 30 years ago so i know a little about glow engines but this electric flying thing is new to me . lipos and outrunners ? way cool ! if they were around 30 years ago id have never gotten into motorcycles 8) so ask me anything , you never know i may just have an answer !!!!!!

WJCJR1

04-21-2009, 12:06 PM

Welcome to the forum! Hope to see you around often...

Wayne

tacx

04-21-2009, 03:58 PM

Wayne,

Thanks for the help regarding the apprentice. I have gotten a simulator and that alone has taught me a ton.

tom

WJCJR1

04-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Great! What simulator did you get? We have FSOne. Check out down in the broken out categories there is a FSOne section, see my comments there and see if they reflect your experience(s) as well.

Wayne

ggroyal1117

04-23-2009, 10:24 PM

I ordered the Apprentice RTF today.

apprentice1

04-23-2009, 11:59 PM

I ordered the Apprentice RTF today.

Welcome, the Apprentice is a good flying plane. You will like it.

WJCJR1

04-24-2009, 05:22 AM

Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers, what's your exposure to RC flight, read up in the Apprentice section to get the basics.

Again Welcome and look to hear how you are doing with your new plane.

Wayne

brianfp_400

04-29-2009, 09:37 AM

Hello Fellow RC Flyers,

New member from the St Louis metro east area here. I have been in the hobby 3 years and I fly all electrics. I am a retired Naval officer, AMA member, and a menber of the Belleville RC Flyers club. Look forward to chatting with you all.

Sincerely,
Brian F Philipp
Commander USN (Retired)
Swansea, IL
Parkzone Corsair, Parkzone T28, E-Flite DHC-2 Beaver, Hangar 9 Pulse XT 40e

WingingIt74

04-29-2009, 10:54 AM

Welcome Brian ;D

apprentice1

04-29-2009, 12:02 PM

WJCJR1

04-29-2009, 06:36 PM

Brian Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers we are happy to have you. I look very much forward to chatting with you as well. Our goal here is to promote a great hobby, spur discussion, ask questions and share knowledge and experiences with the intent of increasing everybody's joy at the Air Field.

Again Welcome and will look to see you around often.
Wayne

maq

05-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Hi all,
I've been flying now for about 9 months. I have really been enjoying it. There is so much to learn and so many different ways to enjoy this hobby. I don't think you should ever get bored. Right now I enjoy flying warbirds. I have three. A GWS AT6, a Harbor Freight P51 mustang and an EFlite P47. They are all great for different reasons. I have never found any activity so full of people willing to help and share knowledge and skill. It's been a geat experience. I'm looking forward to lots of years of enjoyment in the sport.
Maq

apprentice1

05-06-2009, 02:40 PM

Hi mag, I'm new too and having a great time.

WJCJR1

05-06-2009, 05:15 PM

Maq welcome to HorizonRcFlyers we are happy to have you. Wow 9 months and you are already into warbirds, fast progression!

I agree completely the many people with differing interests, skill levels and backgrounds defining this hobby of RC Airflight do so in a commendable, inviting and helpful manner. As has been my motto we are all here to spur discussion, share knowledge and experiences all for the goal of improving and making the most out of our time at the airfield.

I look forward to these discussions with you and hearing from you often.
Wayne

tkrahlin

05-08-2009, 09:07 PM

I started out with a Blade MCX last winter when I took my grandson to the local hobby store. Then I got another MCX (and a bunch of parts). As the weather started to warm up here in Central Maryland, I found myself looking more and more at the RC planes.

I guess it was the old adage that with age comes experience that made me go with the RC simulator G4.5 software. I put in quite a few hours on the simulator before I even purchased a plane. In hindsight, it turned out to be a good move. In my opinion, the simulator gets you past those o-no! moments like; “which way is my plane flying now?” Also, it helped a lot when flying the plane towards you and every fiber in your being wants to move the stick the wrong way.

The first few weeks on the sim were spent flying all the crazy fast planes, but then I finally settled down and concentrated on a trainer comparable to the Apprentice. The other thing that helped a great deal was cranking the weather conditions up in the sim and fighting to keep the plane in the air. I learned to fly the simulator in conditions I would never experience ‘in real life’, but it made the first flight relatively uneventful. Sure I crashed the plane and had a few hard landings, but the learning curve was a lot less steep. It wasn’t long before I purchased a FlyCamOne2 and now I’m having a ball flying and making videos.

I’ve also built an Apprentice for each of my two adult sons and it’s a kick having another common interest with them – it’s like playing with the kids all over again.

There’s a part of me wants to move up to another plane (or two) and I'm sure I will some day soon. I’m torn between another nice easy flyer like a J3 or a Beaver and the excitement of a P-51. On the other hand, I really like the forgiving nature of the Apprentice and ease that repairs can be made. It's really a great first plane.

WJCJR1

05-10-2009, 08:19 AM

WOW I think that's an advertisement example for our hobby. I like your detail and thought put into your first experiences of RC Airplanes.

Great to see you are 'playing with the kids all over again', my son (10yrs) and I are enjoying this common interest as you see in your children. It is fun watching him learn, man he catches on so quick. We too have a simulator FSOne and the use thereof was priceless in the success experienced on his maiden flight.

Glad to have you and Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers, I look forward to hearing from you often.

Wayne

skycam4

05-12-2009, 05:50 PM

apprentice1

05-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Welcome skycam4, ex full scale pilot here too. I have an Apprentice and really enjoy it.

WJCJR1

05-12-2009, 09:55 PM

Welcome SkyCam4, it is kind of net how may people in this hobby have been or are current big plane pilots. I have a member at our airfield who is a retired commercial airline pilot for 30+ years. He sure has my attention with some of his experiences.

Once more Welcome and I look forward to hearing when you get your Apprentice, you won't be disappointed. Visit the Apprentice section, read up and employ the necessary upgrades/post-engineering rework and get the wind under the wings.

Wayne

RCRecord

05-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Hi WJCJR1,

It is me from the Model Aviation and Hobbyzone Forums. I am hoping we can figure this out. I will be very happy to help out. Very cool icons! :) Please PM me.

tkrahlin

05-26-2009, 03:55 PM

I am fairly new to r/c flying. I do have big plane and helicopter license along with about 8k hours but all that means is that I am still learning. I have a e flite CX2 and a MCX. I just bought a Vapor for the Grandson and I to play with, but I am also thinking of getting an e Flite Apprentice. If you have an Apprentice that you want to sell, let me know.

I’ve ‘won’ a few eBay auctions for Apprentice parts from Hobb-e-Mart. I also have quite a few (new in bag) parts that I haven’t opened yet - now that I’m flying better, I’m not replacing them as often.

If you really want an Apprentice, I could put one together for you that would include everything you get in the RTF. Matter of fact (from one Grand-Pop to another), I could probably build two and your Grandson would tell everyone he has the coolest Pop-Pop ever ;)

Email me if you’re still interested.

Tim Krahling
Frederick, MD

WJCJR1

05-26-2009, 08:06 PM

Welcome RCRecord we are happy to have you and look forward to seeing you in the forum.
PM sent,

Wayne

tkrahlin

06-07-2009, 07:52 AM

My older son and his family came by yesterday and one of the first things we do when they visit is take my 8-year old grandson to the local hobby store. Toward the end of the evening, my son told me to come and take a look at Kam’s hanger. He had parked all him planes with mine.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa62/tkrahlin/RC_Plane/Kams-Hanger.jpg?t=1244378242

shelleyrubic

06-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Hey All, it's always nice to meet new people..
Just wanted to introduce my self as new comer into the forum and for you all please feel free to ad me to your buddy list

WJCJR1

06-19-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi Shelley Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers. We are happy to have you. How long have you and what type of planes/helis do you fly?

Wayne

Piratemed

06-26-2009, 09:08 AM

one of the "Old Dog" glow fliers finally seeing the light and going electric after many years of inactivity in R/C ... trying really hard to start slow but getting the itch to jump in faster than I should ... I have three fixed wings in flying shape ... a ducted fan still in the box ... and three rotor that are whipping my be-hind ... but still trying ... currently living in the "Emerald City" aka "PirateLand" aka G'ville ... but visiting New Bern on weekends ... heart broken the Hobby House is going away ... recently met ATIS and looking forward to meeting face to face the rest of those wild and crazy guies flying at Creekside on Sundays ...

WingingIt74

06-26-2009, 09:22 AM

Welcome :) Looks like you've got quite a bit in your hangar.

ATIS

06-26-2009, 10:56 AM

Welcome and good to see you joined!! Looks like we will be flying on Sunday if you can make it!

WJCJR1

06-27-2009, 10:03 AM

visiting New Bern on weekends ... heart broken the Hobby House is going away ... recently met ATIS and looking forward to meeting face to face the rest of those wild and crazy guies flying at Creekside on Sundays ...

WORDS OF Advice, Steer clear of the sign up sheet for full contact dog-fighting at Creekside Park ::tonguee:

Happy to have you and look forward to seeing you on here often. I see you have a few planes in the old Hangar. Doing an Electric conversion, NICE. I can somehow understand the interest in Gas but MAN SO MESSY and maintenance riddled... Also noted the trusty old Super Cub, just gave my Park 450 enhanced Super Cub to my son.

Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers!

Wayne

ATIS

06-27-2009, 10:10 AM

Wayne!!! Your not suppose to warn them about the combat!!:no:: I thought we had our next victim:yes:

WJCJR1

06-27-2009, 10:15 AM

Wayne!!! Your not suppose to warn them about the combat!!:no:: I thought we had our next victim:yes:

Sorry, my bad, I forgot. :laughing:

Wayne

apprentice1

06-27-2009, 02:05 PM

I made it back, thanks Wayne!

ATIS

06-27-2009, 02:14 PM

welcome back...hoep you like the changes!!

WJCJR1

06-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Apprentice1 nice to see you got my wing again. How's the ole Apprentice doing?

Wayne

HHJeff

07-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Hello all, my name is Jeff and i'm the Admin for the Horizon Facebook page. Thanks for the link. I've forwarded it on to the web team so we've been checking it out.

Jim Booker just came and looked over my shoulder so he might be around here shortly.

Best of luck with this forum all!

-Jeff

Punisher

07-01-2009, 06:07 PM

My name is Punisher and im an alcoholic.

oops, wrong fourm, Sorry.

Im so new to flying anything that I dont even know where to begin.

I looked at one of your sponsors (Nitroplanes) and likes what I saw, bot h pricing and planes... But then again, I dont know jack about them or flying for that matter.

I can tell ya that Im not really a prop man,, but like the EDF.

Anyway, thats where I stand.. Perhaps that wingnut Wayne can point me in the right direction.

Later
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ATIS

07-01-2009, 08:10 PM

Welcome!! I hope you enjoy your time here on the forum.

As for learning, EDF's are not the place to start. Most RTF EDF's are underpowered so have to really work them to keep them flying and out of trouble.

You need to start with a nice high wing trainer. The Super Cub is a great choice. It takes a ton of abuse, is forgiving, and will get you through the learning curve.

Progression:

Super Cub
Apprentice
Low wing trainer (T-28, corsair, P-51)
EDF

thats the fastest path to successful EDF flying.

Punisher

07-01-2009, 08:53 PM

ATIS

07-01-2009, 09:02 PM

The Super Cub may not be sexy but no first plane stays sexy long... your first plane needs to be something that can be beat to death and not hurt your feelings but still be able to fly, be fixed cheaply, and teach you!!

I am not a fan of Nitroplanes... like most things in life, you get what you pay for.

In the beginners section I have a break down of terms in the FAQ section that will anser your questions.

3ch is normally motor, elevator, rudder (or aeliron); 4ch is motor, aeliron, elevator, rudder.

If buying a seperate radio I would go computer radio with at least 6 channels... a DX6I or DX7 will last you a long time and if you fly park flyers it will last a life time.

apprentice1

07-02-2009, 05:16 PM

Apprentice1 nice to see you got my wing again. How's the ole Apprentice doing?

Wayne

She's down right now. Crashed a takeoff, I was playing around seeing how soon I could lift off, got to slow and stall / spun her in from about 10 feet. I'll have her up and going in a few weeks.

WingingIt74

07-02-2009, 08:31 PM

quickwedge

07-03-2009, 06:51 PM

WingingIt74

07-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Welcome to HRF. What's in your hangar?

ATIS

07-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Welcome!! We are always happy to help out and share info and experience or just flight stories!

WJCJR1

07-03-2009, 08:53 PM

New member.I have many horizon products and figured I should join and keep up on all the latest flying info.Can always use help and maybe even share in making our flying safer and less expensive.Anyway glad to find this site.
Quickwedge
If your quote doesn't sum it up I am unsure if anything would. At HRF we're all about spurring discussion, growing/sharing information, welcoming newcomers and experts of the hobby with the goal of contributing to a more successful rewarding day at the air-field.

I am happy you have joined and look forward to seeing you waving a wing often. ::tonguee:

Wayne

WJCJR1

07-03-2009, 09:14 PM

I hear ya, one cant run without learning how to walk. but what if I dont like the other planes looks?? I guess I could let a P51 Mustang grow on me, but Im not at all interested in a piper cub.

So lets say,,, for the case of argument, I wanted to get this.

http://www.nitroplanes.com/nif1edfjetrt2.html

What does all this mean??

4channel, = the radio correct?
F15E = the plane
RC = radio controled
64mm EDF = the size of the motor Electric Brushless Ducted Turbo Fan
Foam Jet = construction of the plane?
RTF Version = huhhh?
With Radio = transmitter included
25A ESC + LiPo Battery = duhh the battery.

all that for 169 bones?? Why so little?? I thought RC-ing was expensive...

and if I get into this, how should I go about getting the equipment?? I really would rather not keep buying radios.. I see that a high wing piper cub is a 3 channel... yet the one I describe above is a 4 ch.. and yet another I like, (sr71) is a 5ch..... could I just get a 4 or 5ch and change freq chips between planes??

Thats it for now,, I'll let ya chew on the questions.

thanks again

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Hey there Punisher Welcome to HRF.

First of all the world of R/C ELECTRIC Airflight is getting more and more inviting with every passing day. The costs have dramatically plummeted with the rugged yet easy to produce Z-foams and their like. Then of course technology advancements make electronic equipment child's play. Battery technology has leaped so far ahead of yester-year that the LIPO batteries are a lightning bolt in a candy bar wrapper and weigh hardly more than that candy bar.

Now for you to start flying I totally agree with ATIS but want to mention another option where you can learn to fly and in the future learn aerobatics. The FSOne simulator I have found to be a priceless tool in teaching my son to fly and for myself to shake rust or try maneuvers without the real world consequences as I prefect technique. This item can be had for not much investment, under $100.00, comes from factory with several types of planes in it's program and a plug-in dumby remote.

So Punisher before you punish yourself for jumping in too hard too fast try the simulator then get a Super Cub or something like it. 3 Channel high wing planes offer a great experience for the first timer. The SuperCub is a mainstay beginner plane which can EASILY be slightly modified to scoot real nice yet not break the bank or your confidence and learning curve.

SEXY or NOT each time the wheels leave the deck, air gets under wing and your ties with Earth are broken you will feel as if you were reborn.

Simulator then dependant upon simulator time and results thereof preferably a 3 or maybe 4 channel high wing.

Let us know what you do and where you get.
Wayne

quickwedge

07-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks,for welcomming me in to your Group. Much appreciated.!!
Quick

ATIS

07-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Quick,

We dont think of ourselves as a "forum" by defination, but rather as a family of flyers. Welcome and happy to have you as a part of the family.

ATIS

dbcisco

08-07-2009, 03:02 PM

I have been build and flying mostly helicopters for the last three years. I am more into building and modding than actually flying. I love Coaxial helicopters and WWI era planes. Currently I am working on a scratch built Fokker DR.1 and am building a T-Rex 450 from scratch. I am trying to see how inexpensive a T-Rex can be. So far about $75 invested and 90% complete.

I am a stickler for facts and specifications and have no brand loyalty. As for Horizon, I like some of their products and not others. I am open-minded but need facts to make decisions, like buying a new plane or adopting a new technology. I like foam planes as much as balsa and mix the two in my own builds. I admire super scale projects as much as stripped down "only what you need to fly" slow-sticks.

WJCJR1

08-07-2009, 09:03 PM

dbcisco Welcome to HRF we are happy to have you. WOW you have quite a large interest 'base'. I am excited to hear you do so much building and look forward seeing some of your projects.

Once more, welcome and I look forward to seeing you around often.

Wayne

Punisher

08-11-2009, 08:10 PM

Hey im back with another newbie question.

I read that Wayne is offering lessons, and I may have to take him up on it. But my question has to do with locations.
Do you need an authorized place to fly? what about an empty park, or location? I live next to a couple parks with full size softball diamonds, and another is like a 6 field soccer field. The only real problem I can see is vehicle traffic. Not so much as falling from the sky, but the drivers watching the plane instead of driving.

Also he mentioned something about insured..... do you need to carry insurance on these things??? If so what for??

Thanks!!

WJCJR1

08-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Great questions there Punisher.

This link is to the AMA Code of Ethics; http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3 . Everyone here should stop by the Academy Model Of Aeronautics section here and read all the information.

This link is to the Park Pilot Program; http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2 . This is the more loosely recomended Park minimum guidelines. Read it, all, good stuff.

To answer your question more directly though as long as your city has no regulations against flying R/C aircraft in parks and you are within the Park Pilot Program's restrictions for weight, speed and absolutely NO GAS. To fly Gas or a larger plane or a higher than 60mph speed capable plane you must be in a closed dedicated area. This is per the Park Pilot Program guidelines.

It is much safer, more rewarding and beneficial to you to fly at a dedicated field. Can you fly at the parks, yes within the guidelines, but all the variables of dogs, lots of kids running over and the general distractions not to mention fences and light post slalom courses this just makes it not worth it for me.

Hope this helps read up and if interested in flying I can make time Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon. IF interested go ahead and post in the flight training thread; http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530 .

Wayne

WJCJR1

08-11-2009, 10:15 PM

About insurance becoming an AMA member gets you the insurance. The insurance comes in two tiers with the smaller planes only coverage and then the larger up through experimental.

It is around $58 for the premium plan and $30 or so for the smaller plan. Children are like a couple bucks a year I believe.

Most Airfields require AMA insurance or flight/guided by AMA insured members. IF you crash in a park and hurt someone the park (city) gets sued, you get sued everyone gets sued, with AMA they provide the coverage. So really you should have AMA insurance or be buddy boxed to an AMA insured pilot, protects your behind and whomevers property you are on public or private.

Wayne

Jason D

08-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Hello All,
I am a member of Wayne's club and he pointed me to the site. I think it looks great and am looking forward to participating.

I have been flying rc since '92, right after radios became 'narrow banded'. I was on and off until around '97, and have been pretty steady since then. Most of my experience has been with glow powered models but around '05 - '06 I really got into giant scale gasoline powered aerobatic planes.

I haven't dealt too much with electric, but I am a really big fan. I got to fly one of my fellow club member's parkzone corsair this past weekend and was pretty convinced I was getting one. I have also flow the T-28 and liked that one as well. Anyway - I went on Horizon's website and see that in addition to the T-28 and Corsair, they also offer a p-51 and a BF-109 (coming out soon). Well that sure muddied up the water...

Well, looking forward to hanging out here.

-Jason

ATIS

08-17-2009, 11:32 AM

Jason,

Welcome to the site!! Looking forward to see your posts in the nitro section as most of us are electric guys/gals so to here the differences and learn a little about them will be great!!

Bryan

WingingIt74

08-17-2009, 12:03 PM

Welcome Jason, good to have you aboard! The only thing I know about gassers is that you don't adjust the needle valve while reaching over the prop, they tend to run better and lurch forward and get your forearm.
:)

Jason D

08-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks, Travis. Looking forward to it.

flybye

08-17-2009, 02:14 PM

Hello all, my name is scott and I have been flying electric planes since about 2000, I also have been flying helicopters for about 2yrs.
this is a great forum for information and I enjoy reading whats going on here.

WingingIt74

08-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Welcome Scott, glad to have you aboard!
:)

ATIS

08-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Scott, its about time you did your intro!! Now if I could only get Jeff, John, and Pat to do theirs!!

Looking forward to you sharing your knowledge of high speed and 3d flying!!

flybye

08-17-2009, 02:40 PM

thanks, now only if I can post stuff.
I think I may have a issue with my laptop, as I cant post without having to resign in constantly.

WingingIt74

08-17-2009, 02:41 PM

try deleting your history/cookies and trying that.

WJCJR1

08-17-2009, 05:50 PM

Scott and Jason welcome guys nice to have you.

Thanks for the compliments Scott. And let us know if you are still having issues with posting.

Jason glad to see you are amongst us and look forward to the gas and gerneral flying expertise you bring to share with the forum.

Wayne

Radioflyer

08-17-2009, 10:29 PM

Hi All,
My name is Jay and I have 20 yrs of experience building and flying model aircraft. Main interests in flying include pretty much anything that will fly short of turbines. 3D takes most of my interest as well as scale and ducted electric jets. The last 5 years I've been transitioning from glow power to electrics. Horizon models include (2) Blade CP's, mini Edge540, Brio 10, T-6 Texan, Funtana 40, and Stearman 15e.

Blessings,

Jay

WingingIt74

08-17-2009, 10:31 PM

Welcome Jay, glad to have you as a member.

JMBRAD

08-17-2009, 10:41 PM

I'm Jody and I'm 41 married with no kids and 2 dogs. I started flying free flight helicopters and Cox CL Planes when I was 12 years old. I had a couple of the little plastic COX CLs, but never made it into RC until 5 years ago. RC was always to messy and frustrating with the gas motors and the motors that wouldn't start. I had always wanted to fly RC, and I shared this desire with a friend. He introduced me to electric RC flight. I never knew so much would be done with brushed motors and nicads. Five years ago, when I 1st started, brushless motors for RC were very exspesive and so were the ESCs. They were usually more exspenvive than the rest of the model. So I started off with a Hobbico Cub. It lasted about 45 seconds. I rebuilt it, but it never had enough power to stay up. My next plane was very different, A GWS Slow Stick. I still have it and it taught me the basics of flight. I have only recenty graduated to LiPO packs. I was still flying excusively Nickle backs up until last year. Now the options are endless. I don't have any E-flite ships yet, buy have my sights set on a couple. T-Craft and the PT-17.

Anyway good to be here. Looking forward to many great discussions.

Jody :happy bounce:

WingingIt74

08-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Jody, welcome to HRF, glad to have you aboard.

ATIS

08-18-2009, 06:11 AM

Jay and Jody,

I am very happy to have you both join the family and look forward to sharing your experiences and insights. The great thing about this hobby is the friends we get to make and the occassional rubbing I take for my shakey knees on maidens... yep, I still get them!! LOL

Bryan

sparky

08-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Sparky signing in,
Nice site but I sure had enough hoops to jump through to get here.
Most of my time is spent in the shop, about 1/8 of that time is working on my projects.
You may not know me but you may have worked with my products before and simply didn't know it.
I do plastic work for 41 small kit manufactures in the U.S. and 2 in the UK.
Sometimes I feel like a stage hand or roadie but I rarely open a RC magazine without seeing my stuff.
Kinda cool.:cool:

WingingIt74

08-18-2009, 03:28 PM

Wow that's a cool resume, glad to have you aboard!
:)

ATIS

08-18-2009, 05:20 PM

Sorry about the hoops, we had a rash of spammers that we had to try and eliminate them. Happy to see you joined us and looking forward to your canopy upgrade posts and the bombs and rockets for the Corsair!!

WJCJR1

08-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Welcome Sparky happy to see you here. I do as well apologize to you and everyone else who had to jump through the hoops but as ATIS said there's too many people with nothing better to do but interupt others lives...

Sparky that is cool to open up RC mags or go to flying fields and see your stuff in action and other people enjoying your products. In case I have used your products thanks for the good work and effort.

Wayne

fingersinterlaced

08-18-2009, 09:26 PM

I everybody, just found this site from WJCJR1's signature over at wattflyer.com.

More forums. Might have to retire at 28yo to keep on top of all this ;)

Apprentice, Micro Sukhoi, Vapor. DX6i. Next?

WingingIt74

08-18-2009, 09:43 PM

Welcome to HRF, glad to have you. Yes, according to my wife, the addiction never ends and only gets worse.

By the way, I fixed your screen name
:)

Rabbitcreekok

08-18-2009, 10:55 PM

I found this site from a link on a post Clssy56 made on Wattflyer to the Stearman thread.

I have a lot of Horizon stuff, from a DX-7, a couple of DX-6's and a bunch of helis and planes. So far I have not been disappointed with any of them.

I guess the Stearman will be the next thing I get from Horizon, since I got my first plane ride in one when I was two years old. I have lots of stick time in a Stearman since my Dad had as many as 25 of them at one time in his aerial application business.

I sure do wish I still had a couple of them.::cheerful::

David Eichstedt

08-18-2009, 11:26 PM

I finally got around to registering on the site!

I'm Director of Aircraft Development for Horizon, which means I'm responsible for Hangar 9, E-flite, HobbyZone, ParkZone, Seagull, Evolution, Saito, and Zenoah. Pretty much everything you guys talk about on this forum!

I've been a modeler since 2nd grade, which means over 30 years of being addicted to this stuff. I came to Horizon from the aerospace industry a couple years ago for a change of pace in my career, and to provide my family with a better place to finish raising the kids.

In spite of spending over 30 years in the hobby, I'm still just an average sport pilot. My primary interests are scale stuff and jets, but I like just about anything that flies.

dbcisco

08-19-2009, 12:10 AM

I finally got around to registering on the site!...

Nice to see you here. Glad to see some more folks with aeronautical backgrounds. Where did you work? I was born and raised "Sikorsky", even met Igor a few times. Big change for me when I got started in RC.

ATIS

08-19-2009, 06:05 AM

Welcome, I am happy to see so many new members with such interesting backgrounds as it will make for lively conversations and new ideas!! Poke around the site and explore as we have things broken down to help make it easier to find the answer you need as fast as possible and for all your none Horizon aircraft there is a section to cover those as well!!

WingingIt74

08-19-2009, 08:01 AM

Rabbitcreekok, glad to have you aboard. We have a few things in common. My grandfather got his license when I was 2 years old and I've been hooked ever since.
:)

WingingIt74

08-19-2009, 08:10 AM

David,
It's an honor to have you aboard!
:)

Is Seagull Model part of Horizon now?

WJCJR1

08-19-2009, 05:50 PM

I found this site from a link on a post Clssy56 made on Wattflyer to the Stearman thread.

I have a lot of Horizon stuff, from a DX-7, a couple of DX-6's and a bunch of helis and planes. So far I have not been disappointed with any of them.::cheerful::

Yes Rabbitcreekok Horizon Hobby sure does make a good line of fantastic products. My son and I have enjoyed many hours at the Airfield and met a lot of great people enjoying this same fine hobby.

A brief hats off to Dave and the other guys/gals at Horizon Hobby for putting out a great product and having the fortitude to continously test and revisit the drawing board to make a great product even greater.

Rabbitcreekok welcome to HRF nice to have you. So what planes and helis are in your lineup?

See you around often huh!

Wayne

WJCJR1

08-19-2009, 05:52 PM

Fingerinterlaced welcome to HRF nice to see you.

Wayne

WJCJR1

08-19-2009, 06:02 PM

I'm Director of Aircraft Development for Horizon, which means I'm responsible for Hangar 9, E-flite, HobbyZone, ParkZone, Seagull, Evolution, Saito, and Zenoah. Pretty much everything you guys talk about on this forum!

Hi David WELCOME HOME you should feel quite comfortable surrounded by HorizonRcFlyers because that's exactly what we are. Just to think David you are the focal point from which all of us here have in common, no pressure mind you. Thank-You.

Happy to see you joined up and I look forward to hearing from you and the latest coming from you and yours at Horizon Hobby.

Wayne

mfortune

08-29-2009, 11:14 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am so new at RC Helicopters I do not even own one yet. I've been spending the past 3 months doing research out at our local Heli club learning the differences between LiPo electrics and Nitro birds.

I am sure that I will be asking a lot of questions seeking advice and recommendations from forum members.

Thanks,

Mark A. Fortune
Bothell, WA

WingingIt74

08-29-2009, 11:33 AM

Welcome Mark, glad to have you aboard. I think your best first heli would be a mCX, they are a lot of fun and will take hard landings.

Rabbitcreekok

08-29-2009, 03:30 PM

Yes Rabbitcreekok Horizon Hobby sure does make a good line of fantastic products. My son and I have enjoyed many hours at the Airfield and met a lot of great people enjoying this same fine hobby.

A brief hats off to Dave and the other guys/gals at Horizon Hobby for putting out a great product and having the fortitude to continously test and revisit the drawing board to make a great product even greater.

Rabbitcreekok welcome to HRF nice to have you. So what planes and helis are in your lineup?

See you around often huh!

Wayne

I have a MCX, a CX2, a Corsair, a Mini Pulse XT, a Mini Ultra Stick, an Ember, a Vapor, a Sukhoi SU-26, a bunch of Eflite motors in other planes, a DX7, a DX6i and two DX6's. There is probably more that I can't think of now. I have always been pleased with the products put out there by Horizon.

WJCJR1

08-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Mark welcome to HorizonRcFlyers I look forward to witnessing your growth in this great hobby.

A simulator would be a great idea Mark as every time you crash, which is part of learning, you press a reset button and whammo brand new heli in 1 second flat. Same applies with Fixed wing, great way to learn is the simulator. I do not fly helis and thus have not used the helicopter simulation in our FSOne simulator but the planes are great and the simulator costs 89.00 with a moch transmitter.

All the questions you got, bottle them up pose them where applicable here at HRF and we'll all grow together with you. Visit the beginner's section, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83 ATIS has put together a starting point in understanding some basics. Also some basic language, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76 Take a look at these links and see where it leads you.

Welcome aboard,
Wayne

skypup

08-29-2009, 09:46 PM

I found this group while researching info on the Msr heli. I ordered one today. I have been flying r/c since Easter Sunday of 1964 at age 14. My interests cover all aspects of the hobby. The hobby has changed so much since 1964 and it truly is a great time to be involved. I wrote the following article for a British online mag. Mine is the 2nd article on the age entitled "42 years later". The mag is published monthly and is free. You can see what others across the pond are doing. You can join for free. Nice meeting all!

http://www.modelflight.regheath.com/mf112/airspaceset.htm

ATIS

08-29-2009, 09:52 PM

Bob,

Welcome to the "family"!! Great to have somone with such vast expereince in the hobby. I can only imagine how the transformation to multichannel radio's, computer radios with DR's and Expo, electric flight and especially lipos have changed how, what and where you fly!! Imagine what we will have in another 5 to 10 years!!

WJCJR1

08-29-2009, 11:13 PM

Bob Welcome, I read your article and found it very nice. It appears 'fate' was blowing your way that Easter sunday in 1964 when you were granted that brush defying tree crossing which yielded you your first successful flight and landing. I do wonder if the plane would have crashed if today you would have enjoyed hte hobby for 42 years.

That is one positive effect of the ARF and RTF world many people get their first chance to fly with a (mostly) bug-free model and that positive first experience has the new pilot coming back for more. It is with no doubt many have tried this hobby to end their journey unfortunately early as a simple mistake was made during construction which yielded a lemon and their motivation to continue was shattered.

Glad to have you aboard Bob, I look forward to seeing how you like the new mSR and about other planes/helis you fly today.

Wayne

WingingIt74

08-30-2009, 12:02 AM

Bob welcome. Wow that's a lot of flying, glad to hear it.
:)

Stumblebee

08-30-2009, 07:28 PM

I just discovered this forum about 30 minutes ago. I have two E-flite helis and two single rotors from another manufacturer. I have the MCX and what used to be a CX3. I say "used to be" because I have done quite a few mods to the CX3 and now it is more of a customized "pod and boom" heli.

I have only been in this hobby since April and I love it. Oh, before I forget, home for me is the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

ATIS

08-30-2009, 07:30 PM

welcome, Looking forward to see your mod posts on the heli's as I know a few peopple on here would be happy for the tips and tricks!! (moving to the intro thread)

WJCJR1

08-30-2009, 08:43 PM

Welcome aboard Stumblebee we are glad to have you. Stop by often and feel free to share with all some of your mods you elude to. I fly only fixed wing but the helis are catching my eye a bit more lately, especially some of the smaller fully maneuverable indoor friendly helis.

Welcome, Wayne

max2112

08-31-2009, 01:29 PM

Hello everybody. I have been addicted to this hobby for about 3 years now. I am mostly into fixed wing but I have dabbled with coax helis and 2WD buggys.

My E-Flite birds include the P-38 w/ BL 450's; P-47 Thunderbolt w/ rudder and tail wheel modifications; and I have killed a Brio10 due to my inept thumbs and a flaperon experiment gone wrong!

I imported my user name from the other RC websites that I am a member of (mostly WattFlyer), but I really go by John.

I look forward to getting to know everyone and being a good member to the board!

Cheers,
John

WingingIt74

08-31-2009, 02:02 PM

John welcome aboard! No worries about the screen name, just google mine, you will see where I've been.
:)

ATIS

08-31-2009, 02:02 PM

John,

Welcome!! No worries about the screen name import... most if not all of us have done the same thing (RCG for me). I am impressed your P-47 is still flying. I have retired mine as the foam around the aelirons has gotten weak and I am afraid of losing her. I might have to make new aelirons... or break down and glass her!!

Bryan

WJCJR1

08-31-2009, 07:18 PM

Welcome John nice to have you here at HorizonRCFlyers. I have been flying nearly the exact amount of time as you, I look forward to seeing your mod'd planes and hearing hwo you like to fly.

Welcome, Wayne

max2112

09-01-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.::cheerful::

My Jug does have a considerable amount of hangar rash, but she goes with me whenever the wind forecast is 10 mph or less.

herk1

09-05-2009, 08:08 PM

Hi everyone. I started in RC three years ago. All I fly are E-powered foamies. I've been a member of a local flying club for two years. I used to fly full-scale planes for a living; first in the USAF (C-130), then with two different airlines.

My favorite Horizon plane in my hangar right now is my Stryker, built from bare airframe. I didn't think I would like it so much since I mostly prefer scale planes, but it's addicting. And I put landing gear on it, since I really prefer my planes that way. The plane I just finished building is a GWS A-10. My next build I plan to be an E-flite Super Airliner (I'm going to pretend it's an A300!).

Other active Horizon planes in my hangar are my Hobbyzone Super Cub -- converted to brushless+ailerons, which is my "fly-anywhere" plane, and a Trojan and Spitfire from the Parkzone line. I use a Spektrum DX6, but I'm thinking of upgrading to a DX7.

WJCJR1

09-05-2009, 08:41 PM

Hi Herk1 Wecome aboard! I see you have continued you love for flight with the R/C's after the real deal. Do you feel the real deal has helped you or hindered in the world of R/C? I imagine you probably reflect often and say GEEEeeeZ if I was in that plane with that G manuever my head would be wrapped around my ankles!

Nice hangar you have going and with the mods you have there you have been doing some building, trinkering, trying and flying. All sounds great. I have just modded a T-28D Trojan with a Power15 set-up, see the T-28D section for some more details.

I look forward to hearing your experiences and seeing your upcoming build.

Wayne

ATIS

09-05-2009, 08:50 PM

Mark, welcome and happy to see you made it over. When you coming down this way again? I had a blast flying with you and your son. We have a small group of flyers at the park now and I seem to have become the "instructor pilot" or "maiden and trim for me pilot"...its not a bad "job" as I get to fly planes I wouldnt have bought. Upgrade to the DX7, its a great radio.

Max, I dont blame you for the precaution, she flys so well and with her being discontinued I wouldnt risk her.

dbcisco

09-05-2009, 10:36 PM

Welcome herk1. At this rate we will have more real aircraft experience on this site than RC. Good to have you aboard. ::very happy::

tkrahlin

09-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Welcome herk1 [neighbor] !!

herk1

09-06-2009, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the welcomes guys. My full-scale experience was definitely a hindrance at first, and probably accounted for the loss of my first RC plane. Some of these RC planes react a lot differently than I was programmed to expect, and there was a whole new set of "do" and "don't" rules to learn.

ATIS, too bad I don't have your expertise on the sticks to help me maiden and trim my A-10 for me...I've heard it can be a little tricky, and I'm going to maiden it before I invest some time glassing some of the weak areas, so it needs to be a gentle first flight. You definitely flew that T-28 like a hot-rod, at a low altitude that for me would have likely resulted in an unscheduled connection with terra firma. Hope to get down there again next spring break.

apprentice1

09-06-2009, 09:22 AM

Hi Herk1, another retired full-scale here.

MinnFlyer

09-24-2009, 09:27 AM

Greetings all! I just signed up. Good looking site.I am 55 yrs old and been flying for all but the first 5 of them. My dad was in the hobby, so I grew up in it. Hell, I could solder servo wires before I could read! (that's not exactly true - in those days there were no servos. I learned to fly RC on single-channel escapements). I have worked with and reviewed Horizon products for the past few years for "another On Line RC magazine" as they say and I'm looking forward to seeing this new site succeed.

ATIS

09-24-2009, 09:41 AM

Mike,

Welcome!! Its always great to have members wtih vast experience and we look forward to hearing a few stories of "how we did it in my day"... but no making fun of me when I have a programming question, I hate programming ESC's!! LOL

MinnFlyer

09-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Hey, I sure won't make fun of that - I've been flying all my life, but I'm still a rookie when it comes to that electric stuff!

ATIS

09-24-2009, 12:01 PM

I had my first flight with electric but the plane was trimmed by a nitro pilot (2 Gunny's at my last command). They loved the ease of getting her ready to fly and the lack of clean up. After going through my 3 lipos (8 minute flights each) and the one still fighting with his engine (he still hadnt made it in the air) I swore to never go away from electric. Nitro confuses me with the different blends, glow plug heat ranges, and such so I understand the confusion. Electrics are easy once things get explained. The Beginner Section has a very long post breaking down all the basics if you want/need to brush up on it. With your knowledge of glow if you have time/desire feel free to do something similar for the glow side. Just lock it so that it stays an info only thread and all the information stays together. You will be able to unlock it yourself to add to it as you need to.

MinnFlyer

09-24-2009, 12:42 PM

There's really nothing to using glow power. Most 2-strokes use the same glow plug and most 4-strokes use the same plug (Just different from a 2-stroke plug).

And they may be messy, but you gotta have that sound!

Imagine driving a Harley that just wimpers a litte hum as it goes down the road.

Nawwww

ATIS

09-24-2009, 01:01 PM

True, they do sound good, but I fly in a public park so the lack of noise is a good thing...expect my FunJet...she screams by on that little prop... LOL

WJCJR1

09-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Mike (MinnFlyer) welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us and look forward to seeing you around often. Thanks for the comments on the forum, from beginners to experts we're all here. Our goal is to make all of our days at the airfield more rewarding by learning together with sharing knowledge, experiences and even a few experiments.

If the weather holds I am planning on flying most the day Saturday if you are around and interested to do I'd invite you to our airfield, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=207&postcount=2 We are located 4 miles north of Waverly. I could meet you in town or get you directions!

I have a picture of one of the planes you flew at the float-fly last Saturday, I also have I believe your father's Piper Cub on the site in the Float Fly Post, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774 (http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774).

Be well Mike and shout back if you can make it.
Wayne

MinnFlyer

09-24-2009, 06:56 PM

Hi Wayne, This weekend is out and next weekend doesn't look too good either, But I've been wanting to get out to Waverly for some time now, so now that I've got a handle on you guys I'll make a point of getting there.

WJCJR1

09-24-2009, 07:09 PM

We have a terrific field Mike and I'd enjoy hosting you and your Dad if possible!
http://www.crowriveraeromodelers.com/Location.aspx

Wayne

rcdude07

09-25-2009, 11:02 AM

Greetings.

I was referred to this site by Travis R. from his comment on a picture I posted on Horizon Hobby's Facebook page.

I've literally been around R/C aviation my entire life. My dad started in the mid to late 70's. I was born in 85, so I was going to the local field before I knew it! I started dabbling in learning to fly R/C around the age of 6 with some sort of electric glider. It didn't work out that well, so I eventually got a Tower Hobbies trainer and learned to fly (before buddy boxes were invented) by standing between my dad's arms with his fingers close to the sticks in the event of an emergency. I soloed around the age of 10 or 11. I've flown a scratch built Big Stik and a House of Balse Extra 300 (40 sized) in the past. My hangar now consists of a Great Planes .60 Extra 300S (built the kit when I was in the 10th and 11 grade), a Sirex Wasp (scratch built from plans on the internet), a Blade CP, and a ParkZone Sukhoi. I currently fly the Blade CP and Sukhoi the most because I don't have room to store my other planes.

I look forward sharing tips and tricks on this site!

Wattman

09-25-2009, 09:42 PM

Newbie to this forum here , been RC flying off and on since the 70's .
This time , have flown some , and the RV-9 still in the box , till I get around to it , PZ cub , PZ vapor , MCX heli , RV-9 , HZ Super cub ,
I really enjoy the RC planes as well as the RC trucks , and large scale trains .

Here's to Horizon Hobby and all the great products for us :clapping:
:thumbsup: ::very happy::

WJCJR1

09-25-2009, 10:00 PM

Here's to Horizon Hobby and all the great products for us :clapping:
:thumbsup: ::very happy::

I couldn't agree more!

Welcome Wattman to HorizonRcFlyers! Good to have you.

I imagine you are highly enjoying the newer electrics compared to the models of yesteryear. Electrics have come so far and just imagine where they'll be in 5 years.

You have a good list of planes there. Take a look at the HobbyZone super cub section I put in a Park450 and run it with a 2200Tenergy Lipo so she scoots nicely. We just updated to version three of the battery box this wil be going into the SuperCub section tonight.

I will look to see you on often Wattman.

Welcome, Wayne

ATIS

09-25-2009, 10:03 PM

Welcome!!

Its great to see so many experienced pilots joining. The level of knowledge is growing!

Bryan

WJCJR1

09-25-2009, 10:05 PM

brianfp_400

10-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Hello All,

My name is Brian Philipp. I am from Swansea, IL. I am a retired Navy Officer, having finished 20yrs active service as a surface warfare officer driving destroyers and cruisers. I retired as a Commander (LtCol for you USAF and Army types...smile).

I have been flying electric only, for about 4 yrs now. Below is the sequence of my aerodrome ownership:
Several Air Hogs to various to mention
Hobbyzone Super Cub
Parkzone Spitfire
Hobby Lobby Electro Trainer (Cessna 182 foamie)
Parkzone T-28
Hobby Lobby Cessna 172
Parkzone Corsair
E-flite Extra 260 480
E-flite Beaver 25 (wheels and floats)
Hangar 9 Pulse XT 40
Hangar 9 P-51 60 Mustang, Blue Nose ( in progress building)

I belong to the Belleville Flyers RC Club where I enjoy many a morning with the other members telling war stories, flying, and talking about our families. Look forward to getting to know you guys.

Safe flying,
Brian Philipp

WingingIt74

10-11-2009, 09:15 PM

Welcome Brian. Thank you for your service to our country. :flag_wave:

ps: you did an intro before ;)
http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=712&postcount=50:flag_wave:

tkrahlin

10-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Welcome Brian. Thank you for your service to our country.

Ditto, Brian. My son was in the Navy for 10-years.

C-School, San Diego
SONAR Tech on the CG53 out of Yokosuka, Japan
Some time in Pascagoula, MS.
Then finished out as a SONAR Instructor at the same C-Schools back in San Diego.

WJCJR1

10-12-2009, 06:02 AM

Hi Brian Welcome and thnak-you for your service!

Glad to have you aboard and like your pregression and list of birds!

Hope to see you around often.

Wayne

ATIS

10-12-2009, 06:37 AM

oh man, another sailor!! LOL

Welcome and Semper FI!!

Intruder38

11-05-2009, 10:35 AM

My name is Bruno. I live on Long Island in New York. My model airplane days started in 1945, so that takes care of my age. I've been into Glow RC for almost twenty years, but still consider myself in the beginner-intermediate pilot category. This is my first season delving into electric flight which, so far, is limited to one plane. At the risk of being accused of heresy in this site, that is the GP ElectroStik, which I really love. I have an E-Flite PT-17 awaiting my return home from spending time with my two-year old grandson;I can't wait to get my hands on it.

My RC interest is primarily scale warbirds, but I like them in the 40-size, rather than 60 simply due to storage and transportation considerations.

Besides RC, I also enjoy plastic models and have a small stash of about 400 kits awaiting my attention. Of late, my wife has taken to reminding me that I might be running out of time to get them all completed.

I guess that about sums up my bio. I'm looking forward to getting to know the folks in the forum and expanding my knowledge of the hobby. Considering my age, I request that anyone responding to any of my posts, type really slow so I can absorb the information.

Thanks for letting me come aboard.

rcdude07

11-05-2009, 10:47 AM

.......At the risk of being accused of heresy in this site, that is the GP ElectroStik, ......

Thanks for letting me come aboard.

Welcome aboard! Don't worry about being a heretic. I have a GP Extra300s (.60 size kit) and Sirex Wasp fun-fly, both on F......A gear, as well as my Blade CP and Ultra Micro Sukhoi.

tkrahlin

11-05-2009, 05:45 PM

My name is Bruno... Considering my age, I request that anyone responding to any of my posts, type really slow so I can absorb the information.

And big.... show a little consideration and write really big for us over... 55.

Welcome, Bruno! ::tonguee:

ATIS

11-05-2009, 06:36 PM

Bruno...no worries, I fly more then HH planes but the majority of my planes are HH... we have an "other manufacturer" section to cover all the non HH planes. Check the beginner FAQ thread as I have a ton of info on electrics (actually all the info applies to electric as thats all I fly) to help get you spooled up to near "expert" level. :)

WJCJR1

11-05-2009, 07:06 PM

Bruno welcome to HorizonRcFlyers!

There shall be no fears of heresy here, we're a big (getting bigger) group of RC aircraft flying nuts. Whether your a Ford or Chevy guy you're always welcome.

Did you check out ATIS's build/review of the PT-17? If not, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524 (http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524) .

Welcome aboard Bruno look to see you around.

Wayne

WingingIt74

11-05-2009, 07:56 PM

Bruno, welcome to HRF! Glad to have you aboard.

apprentice1

11-06-2009, 09:59 AM

Howdey Bruno !

Intruder38

11-06-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. I am looking forward to learning the ropes and will be looking for any comments and/or suggestions you may have. If the initial responses are any indication, I've made a pretty good decision joining up.:clapping:

hetr

11-25-2009, 01:13 PM

greetings - l discovered this site a short bit ago today -- and am glad to see there are others who are fans of Horizon!!
l started in RC 30 years ago!! but was away from RC for a while (raising kids, etc) and restarted a few years ago
as much as l loved building (and of course re-building:laughing:) wasn't keen on that since restarting -- and of course came across horizon's offerings == have had funtana40, showtime50, pulse 40(still after 3 years!) with an Evolution motor, and as of xmas will have a Toledo Special; and was introduced to the "bright" side last year by a couple of new members to my club - so have a mini-pulse, taylorcraft and soon to add an RV9.(all powered by eflite gear) (and also an MCX to boot!)
Horizon has very much suited my needs and areas of interst, and had looked after a warranty problem with excellent service.:thumbsup:
am anxious to explore the rest of the sight!

ATIS

11-25-2009, 01:53 PM

hetr,

Welcome!! I hope you find all the info your looking for and if not just ask away and someone will be happy to help. I did a build/review on the RV9 in the articles section with flight photos and a video. She is a great flyer and is surprisingly very sporty if you want to a little showing off at the field but still slows nicely to land.

ATIS

WJCJR1

11-25-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome hetr I am happy to see you are enjoying rejoining the skies. Horizon Hobby goes a LONG way in product development, distribution and customer support to make the skies you just rejoined a lot friendlier.

I honestly can't say enough and hence we are happy to bring you a site that promotes the relationships between this exhilarating Hobby, fantastic products and the camaraderie of fellow flyers. We encourage and try to provide a haven where resources, experiences, knowledge and questions come together in one location and yield the tools for us all to grow and have a better day at the airfield.

Look to see you around!
Wayne

bassfisher

11-26-2009, 11:30 AM

Been flying RC for over 25 years, plastic modeling for over 40 years, and just started into electrics in the past 4 months.

pinchflat

11-26-2009, 11:55 AM

Welcome Bassfisher, I look forward to learning from your years of experience. I also hope that the exchange is not one sided and that you can pick up a few things from us also.

ATIS

11-26-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome Bassfisher!! Once you get the hang of electric flight you wont go back!! Nice and clean and easy!! If you have questions on electrics check the beginner section as I have a long thread that explains alot of the electric stuff.

tkrahlin

11-26-2009, 03:43 PM

Welcome Bassfisher!! ...If you have questions on electrics check the beginner section as I have a long thread that explains alot of the electric stuff.

Yeah, ATIS' knickname is Sparky around here!
::cheerful::

ATIS

11-26-2009, 05:26 PM

Great, Tim put it in writing for everyone to see!! LOL

WJCJR1

11-26-2009, 10:05 PM

Been flying RC for over 25 years, plastic modeling for over 40 years, and just started into electrics in the past 4 months.

Bassfisher Welcome glad to have you aboard! What electrics are you flying, don't have to be HH products to mention them we are not bias::very happy:: Do you still fly the Slimers? I tell ya these electrics and how fast and far they have advanced is incredible. Except for the truly LARGE models I feel gas is in trouble. Gas has an economic edge in the larger sizes but I feel that will go the way of the smaller sizes in the near future.

As ATIS said no mess, minimal maintenance, consistent performance and ease of use. Once you get outfitted you will enjoy these products!

See you around,
Wayne

rcdude07

11-27-2009, 09:53 AM

Welcome to all who have joined recently!

bassfisher

11-30-2009, 07:07 PM

Thanks everyone, yes I still fly Nitro (love that smell and the sound of a tuned engine) I don't think that I'll ever fully change over. I'm a warbird flier as primary, but still enjoy sport, pylon racing, and some gliders. I have about 15+ nitro airframes ready to go within 3 to 4 hours (transferring engines around!) Currently I have 5 electric planes - GP P-47 w/PowerUp 480; H9 Mini Ultra Stick w/PowerUp 450; BH Stroch w/E-Flite 250(?) - gotta look under the cowl again! ; a Depron Eagle; and a Spectra 2M Glider with a 450. My next plane is a E-Flite PT-19 (its under the tree!) I plan to power it with a PowerUp 480 from HeadsUpRC.

ATIS

11-30-2009, 07:10 PM

Bassfisher...check the article on the PT-19 as I did a build/review of her.

WJCJR1

11-30-2009, 07:58 PM

Bassfisher you have quite the same if not exactly the same Hangar as I gentleman from my Airfield. Yes the engines sound great but the maintenance/clean-up, which some guys enjoy, drives me bonkers. That Nitro/Methane/Oil smell is great too!

Wayne

bassfisher

12-01-2009, 09:25 AM

Gotta love the smell of nitro. But I do agree on not having to do the clean-up. I also like the fact the I can really start dolling up my electrics and not have to worry about fuel destroying the paint schemes. I'm looking forward to the PT-19 and dulling it out to look like a real trainer. Since the PT-19 has very few true panel lines, it should be pretty easy to knock it out. I have a trick on inspection panels using true ducting tape that I'm thinking of using. Once I get it done, I'll post some pictures. On my H9 Hellcat, I have done a lot of detailing and weathering to make it look like a warbird and not a museum piece, but having to seal it Lustercoat was a pain. Same with my TF P-40. I have not got a good start on my GP P-47(but I have all winter for that).

ATIS (ako Sparky) your write up on one of the factors of going to the E-Flite PT-19 instead of the GP version. I think the scale lines are a little better, plus its a little larger. I've flown the big H9 PT-19 and built the HOB PT-19 and of course the manadatory Cox CL. Both the RC versions were great flying birds. Now to just find the right pilot busts - the Horizon 1/9 are too large, but Park Flyer plastics have a couple that might work out in 1/10 scale

bassfisher

12-02-2009, 08:24 AM

After reading the Moderators bios, I guess I'll let you know a little more

As I said, I've been involved in model building for 43 years (started at 5 years old with a plastic B-29). My father retired as a Major in the AF and was a Command Pilot. Needless to say, I grew up as an AF brat and have been around airplanes all my life. I graduated up to flying CL when I was about 8, and started RC about 25 years ago with a Gentle Lady 2M glider. Progressed into Nitro about a year after that and now into electrics (price of fuel a big part of that).

I will retire from the Army Reserve this month after serving 29 years (both Active and Reserve) as a Lt Col. I am also a Dept of the Army civilian in my real job.

I have held the club positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Instructor, and Contest Director in two different RC clubs over the past few years, so I guess you can say I have been around the block.

Glad to see some humor on this site and look forward to being a willing participant. If any of you come to the Little Rock area, just drop me a note. Bring a plane and we'll go flying.

WJCJR1

12-02-2009, 09:12 AM

Bassfisher thank-you for your service to our country, lengthy if I may add.

HRF is very happy to have you aboard and I look forward to the experiences in all different facets of the R/C Aircraft world you have endured.

Wayne

ATIS

12-02-2009, 09:41 AM

A sensor of humor is required around here... if not we will all go crazy!! This is a hobby so its suppose to be fun and making friends, cracking jokes, and learning is what seperates this from other hobbies like needle point and stamp collecting!! LOL

I am noticing a disturbing trend... alot of AF guys joining. I think we are up to 6 or 7 now...when 10 more join the balance of power will have shift from this one Marine to the AF and I am going to have to call for fire!! :)

WJCJR1

12-02-2009, 10:32 AM

I am noticing a disturbing trend... alot of AF guys joining. I think we are up to 6 or 7 now...when 10 more join the balance of power will have shift from this one Marine to the AF and I am going to have to call for fire!! :)

Not a marine am I but I got your back ATIS. In it till the end.

Wayne

bassfisher

12-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Fly army!

WingingIt74

12-02-2009, 12:30 PM

lroybark

12-11-2009, 10:35 PM

I've been flying for about a year and a half. Currently I have an E-flite Beaver (as far as Horizon brands go!). I'm not expert by any means but I get by!

tkrahlin

12-12-2009, 06:36 AM

I've been flying for about a year and a half. Currently I have an E-flite Beaver (as far as Horizon brands go!). I'm not expert by any means but I get by!

Welcome, lroybark!

I've always like the E-flite Beaver. Have you made any changes to it? If so, do you have any photos or videos.

With the flaps, large wings and no wheel pants, I think it would be cool to mod it into a bush plane.

bassfisher

12-12-2009, 06:43 AM

Welcome Iroybark! Just keep up the flying, the years will go by fast.

WingingIt74

12-12-2009, 08:56 AM

I've been flying for about a year and a half. Currently I have an E-flite Beaver (as far as Horizon brands go!). I'm not expert by any means but I get by!

Welcome Iroybark! I've been flying about as long as you.

WJCJR1

12-13-2009, 03:21 PM

Iroybark Welcome aboard! The Beaver is a beauty isn't it? Actually surprised I haven't seen one at my Airfield yet. Do you fly her on floats as well. If you have a picture you'd like to upload throw it in the E-Flite Beaver Forum, I think many would be impressed by it's detail.

I am assuming you started with something a lot less pretty than the Beaver what other planes do you have.

I just noticed too from Western Colorado you are from, wow I bet you have some nice scenery in the background as you fly!

Well welcome aboard and look forward to seeing you around.

Wayne

DREJAPAN

12-23-2009, 10:42 PM

hello my name is dre and im new to rc helis. ive been wanting one since i was 12 and now im in love with this thanks to travis.......thanks travis for every thing

ATIS

12-24-2009, 08:46 AM

Welcome Dre, it all starts with a single purchase and smile then it becomes an addiction!!

WJCJR1

12-24-2009, 04:11 PM

Hi Dre welcome to HorizonRcFlyers. A new heli flyer huh? I have never flown a real R/C Heli although I am thinking about looking into it.

Dre do you have any R/C Airplane experience?

I look forward to your reports on your new found joy! Again Welcome.

Wayne

jdunmyer

12-30-2009, 08:22 PM

My wife got me one of those MCX200 helicopters for Christmas, and I'm having a ball. As I got it a couple of weeks early, I've gotten in a fair bit of flying already. Learning in the living room, went to the gun club indoor range on Christmas eve so I had some room. Made me look like an expert!

Lotsa fun, been eyeing "bigger & better" already, trying to avoid getting hooked. :-)

ATIS

12-30-2009, 08:35 PM

jdunmyer,

Welcome!! You will get hooked, its part of the fun of the hobby. What part of SE Michigan you from? I was born in Highland Park and raised in Sterling Heights.

ATIS

WingingIt74

12-30-2009, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the addiction :laughing:

pinchflat

12-30-2009, 08:53 PM

An addiction it is for sure. I think crack may be cheaper.

WingingIt74

12-30-2009, 09:16 PM

hello my name is dre and im new to rc helis. ive been wanting one since i was 12 and now im in love with this thanks to travis.......thanks travis for every thing

No problem man. Any time you want to fly, let me know.

WJCJR1

12-31-2009, 05:49 AM

Jdunmeyer welcome to HorizonRcFlyers! I am glad to see you are having a fun time and without doubt your wife has become an enabler, this is GOOD!

What has been your R/C Aircraft experience prior and what other aircraft do you own?

Again welcome and look forward to seeing you around!
Wayne

tkrahlin

12-31-2009, 08:25 AM

My wife got me one of those MCX200 helicopters for Christmas... Lotsa fun, been eyeing "bigger & better" already, trying to avoid getting hooked. :-)

Welcome!

I started with a couple of MCX helos last winter during a weak moment of cabin fever.

Damn things are the gateway drugs of RC Modeling.

Tim ::tonguee:

jdunmyer

12-31-2009, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

"Lower SE Michigan" is "just north of Toledo, OH. We're between Exits 5 & 9 on US23, about 10 minutes from Cabela's (eat your hearts out!)

This is my first RC anything, if you don't count a .049 U-Line airplane when I was a kid. Crashed that baby first time out, and pretty much lost interest. A couple of friends are into RC aircraft, one has a couple of helicopters. Of course, he tells me that crashing one of those typically costs him $400.00 or so, which I would find more than a bit discouraging.

We attended a Model Engineering show in Zanesville, OH in October, and the local RC Club had a couple of tables w/display. One of the fellas let me try his MCX2200, and as it was a large room, I was semi-successful. Even got a chance to try his simulator, but that wasn't nearly as easy. :-)

My next want/desire is for something that's as simple to fly as the MCX, but heavy & powerful enough to use outdoors. Tried the MCX the other day, but there was a hint of breeze, and you experienced fellas know how that went!

ATIS

12-31-2009, 09:15 AM

You're not joking about lower SE Michigan...exit 5...if you sneeze your in Ohio!! LOL

The move after the MCX is the MSR (check out the review in the articles forum) as its a FP and little less stable. After you out grow her then its on to the Blade 400....that will handle some wind and is fully 3d capable.

ATIS

WJCJR1

12-31-2009, 09:50 AM

Lotsa fun, been eyeing "bigger & better" already, trying to avoid getting hooked. :-)

You are on the path to failure in this category! RC Aircraft is now in your blood.

Welcome to the crowd,
Wayne

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 12:58 PM

I am a complete novice and my wife got me a Super Cub LP for Christmas. I have a friend that's been flying real and R/C's since the '50's and he coached me on my first flight. I was able to take off and land successfully about 5 times on the first day out.

While searching for Super Cub videos on the internet, I happened across one that was flying out of Creekside Park here in New Bern, which is where I flew and very close to home. These folks were members here so I took a look and registered! My wife bought the plane at GBI Hobbies, I see they are a sponsor and am glad to have found the website! My old plane, a Parkzone P-51, is on consignment at GBI. I got that about 4 years ago and immediately crashed it, although I replaced all broken parts. It was obvious that it wasn't the best beginner plane to choose from! The Super Cub is fantastic!

I put some larger, 2.5" tires on the plane yesterday as well as a 1" tail wheel to help with the taller grass. Was all excited to try her out this morning, but the park was closed. There was another flyer there in a Dodge pickup with GBI Hobbies decal on the back......I bet he is a member here!

Anyway, glad to be part of the group! :clapping:

Howard

ATIS

01-01-2010, 01:02 PM

Welcome Howard!! (sorry I cant seem to put a face with your name at the moment so just kick me when you come out sunday to fly).

Happy you found the site and I too went out to fly this morning and found it locked. The Dodge truck would be Tommy RC (he never posts). I have the black Tahoe with Calvin running from his plane. LOL

Bryan

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 01:09 PM

Thanks Bryan, I believe it was YOUR video that I saw this morning.........your last name have anything to do with haircuts?

I think TommyRC may have parked and walked in, I didn't stick around. I will come by Sunday morning, don't know if I have the nerve up to fly with a bunch of other veterans in the sky, but I would definitely like to check out some other planes and meet y'all. I drive a dark green F250 and I'll give you a shout!

Thanks for the welcome, glad I found the site!

Howard

ATIS

01-01-2010, 01:31 PM

That would indeed be me. LOL

Dont worry about us "veterans". We will be happy to help you learn and buddy box you on other planes to help you develope your skills and confidence. See you Sunday.

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 02:19 PM

That would indeed be me. LOL

Dont worry about us "veterans". We will be happy to help you learn and buddy box you on other planes to help you develope your skills and confidence. See you Sunday.

That sounds great! By the way, are there any other local places to fly for 15 minutes without getting into trouble with the law or powerlines or not too many trees?

See ya Sunday!

Howard

ATIS

01-01-2010, 02:26 PM

Not for free...I do fly on occassion in my backyard (closed golf course, Fairfield Harbour). Might be able to use a school yard but all the ones around here are small and have lights.

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 02:35 PM

I'll have to hook you up with my instructor. We're Donzi boat buddies but he's been at the R/C flying game since the 50's. He flies up at the field in Vanceboro but lives in Fairfield Harbor, his name is Tom Smith, maybe you know him. Kind of a plump retired guy with a beard, kind of looks a little like Santa Claus? I live over on Brice's Creek.

WJCJR1

01-01-2010, 02:36 PM

Welcome aboard FlyNC we are happy to have you.

The Super Cub LP is the same as the Super Cub if you have the landing gear on rather than floats. Also the LP already has the jumper removed so you can run LIPOS instead of the heriatge NIMH that were the mainstay years ago.

The Super Cub is a terrific trainer, you will learn A LOT from this plane and be able to branch out form it. As with your previous plane the P-51 if you step too much at once you often end up crashing and never learnign, I am happy you now have the Super Cub.

There is an easy mod for tossing in a much larger LIPO. I run 2200's in my old Super Cub now my son's. The 2200 mAH battery will give you phenomenal flight times. The stock brushed motor is not as efficient but the Park 450 in our Super Cub will run for 30+ minutes on a 2200. Here's a link which brings you inside the forum, http://www.horizonrcflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791 this details my latest LIPO holder.

Ok see you around and welcome!

Wayne

ATIS

01-01-2010, 02:38 PM

I know Tom, I bought my Ultrafly BAE hawk from him (video of her being bungee launched in the other plane forum). He lives 2 streets away. He has flown with us at Creekside a couple of times.

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 02:43 PM

I should've figured you knew him. I've been helping him fix up his old boat. I have one a little bigger and a bit newer than his. I have to climb into the bowls of the boat where he can't get to. lol He's been a great help to me with the flying......

ATIS

01-01-2010, 02:44 PM

He bought a boat?? I hope he still has his old car..that thing was sweet. I am goign to try and fly tomorrow around 0830-0900 if the weather is good. I try to fly as often as possible.

FlyNC

01-01-2010, 03:37 PM

He bought an old 1966 18' Donzi Barrelback. It's a neat old deep-vee with a 289 Ford in it. Little hot-rod. I have a 22', but mine is only 28 yrs. old. He still has his Plymouth though!

I had 2 of the kids and my wife with me to fly this morning, 5 yr. old was disappointed. Maybe tomorrow would be good if there's no wind. I know it's going to be cold over the weekend.

ATIS

01-01-2010, 03:47 PM

colds never an issue... wind and rain are the concerns. Bring the family, we normally end up with a few families that stop by to ask questions and watch.

back4more

01-02-2010, 05:10 PM

Hello everyone!!

I was into RC Helicopters quite a few years ago and decided to get back up in the air. I got an Apprentice 15e last week and have been trying to get the rust out :laughing:.... So far I am just flying around and trying to get better at landing.

My hanger has 2) X-Cell helicopters 1) .40 glow plane 1) Apprentice 15e.

Sincerely,

Back4more

ATIS

01-02-2010, 06:18 PM

Welcome Back4more. The Apprentice is a great plane and will carry you a long way in the hobby. Once you get bored flying her you can add flaps and a small video camera and record your flying field or other planes inteh air.

ATIS

WJCJR1

01-02-2010, 06:43 PM

Back4more Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers and back to the wonderful; world of R/C Aircraft, as ATIS said a terrific plane the Apprentice will be for you. Check out the Apprentice section as there are a couple areas you could do some preventative rengineering/updating.

I look forward to seeing you on and hearing how you are doing coming back4more.

Where you located, where do you fly maybe we can get you paired up.

Welcome,
Wayne

dgawley

01-03-2010, 04:35 PM

ATIS

01-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Doug, welcome to the addiction!! The Apprentice is a great trainer and you will learn alot on her. Check out the Apprentice forum for a few mods that may help you if your flying off grass.

WJCJR1

01-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Hi I'm Doug
Just started gettting into RC flying things in the past year. I started with the Blade CX2 which it lots of fun. I'm learning to fly an Apprentice 15e now. I just got a Parkzone Vapor for Xmas.
I'm having fun with the Apprentice.

Hi Doug Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers.

That Apprentice will keep your interest for a good time to come and you can grow quite a bit with this airframe. Check out the Apprentice section, many little simple-to-do mods to help the plane grow with you, also lots of helpful tips on common repairs such as motor mounts especially if you are just learning to fly/land fix wings.

Look to see you around.
Wayne

Mike

01-03-2010, 11:53 PM

Hello, I joined last month. I am 40. I grew up around gliders, my dad used to build them and we would go to the local ball fields and he would fly them. I then got into r/c cars at a young age. I once bought a top wing gas powered plane through the mail back around 1990 and quickly crashed it. I gave up on it instantly because I didn't know where to get parts. Almost 20 years later, I am back. With the discovery of Hobby Town USA being built in Melbourne, Fl., I decided to take a look. Soon I discovered that parts were more in abundance than planes so it would be easy to fix them. I started with an Eflite MCX, then a friend introduced me to his Apprentice and wanted to sell it for $100 which I bought. Another local hobby shop was closing and had an Eflite T-34 Mentor reduced so I bought that (came w/ Dx6i) and then I later bought a Parkzone Corsair and upgraded it with an 800 watt motor, wow!

pinchflat

01-04-2010, 12:01 AM

Welcome Mike. I hope we can help you. I bet flying weather in FL is better then I have right now.

ATIS

01-04-2010, 06:32 AM

Welcome Mike, Happy to hear you got back into the hobby. For starting out you have a very nice collection of planes. The T-34 is a great flyer and I recommended you set the flaps up to be functional from the start. You can fly her on half flaps in the beginning if you need to but I flew mine without them. (I use 1/2 flaps to take off and full to land...but remember to test full flaps at 1/2 throttle 2 mistakes high before using them to land so you know if you need to mix elevator in or not)

also, moving thread to the beginners intro thread...

rcdude07

01-04-2010, 06:58 AM

Welcome to all who have recently joined.

WJCJR1

01-04-2010, 03:37 PM

Welcome Mike glad to have you aboard! Your story is quite common buy somethign with little or no support crash can't fix give it up. I am very happy to see you are now back. This age of electrics is awesome and it is only getting better exponentially with each passing year.

Glad to have you back in the skies and would like to hear in their respective areas how you like each of your planes defintely including the 800W Corsair.

Welcome,
Wayne

BERNIE45

01-05-2010, 05:38 PM

I joined horizon flyers after finding the site today,i started flying the apprentice about 2 months ago and i love the hobby and hope i can continue to fly for a long time to come. I recieved a tojan t-28 from my wife for x-mas.i'm waiting for the next warm day in fla.to take out for a flight.
Bernie45

ATIS

01-05-2010, 05:42 PM

Bernie,

Welcome!! Happy you found the site. Feel free to poke around as all the aircraft are broking down into their own sectin so finding info on a specific plane is easy. Your going to love the T-28 as she is a fun plane and touch and goes are a blast!

ATIS

WJCJR1

01-05-2010, 05:43 PM

HEY Bernie Welcome to HorizonRcFlyers. The Apprentice indeed is awesome isn't it.

Did you get the White original Trojan or the gray T-28D? The T-28D I believe looks much nicer but requires much more attention to orientation and less letting the hair down. I do like mine!

You will appreciate the crispness of your T-28, both models are exactly the same airframe etc just a different color. Report back how your maiden flight goes on your T-28!

Be sure to step into the Apprentice and T-28 areas and have a read-athon.

Welcome Bernie45,
Wayne

jrb

01-05-2010, 07:38 PM

Jim Blanner
Edina, MN
Home field – Tri Valley RC: http://www.trivalleyflyers.com/

Been flying RC longer than most around here have been standing! Only fly E today – mostly 46+ conversions, a lot of H9 and w/JR 9303 (less than 10 models spots left!). Also do EDF; still flying my Kyosho T-33 w/BL upgrade from 99 via bungee launch. Got a lot of stuff posted as jrb in RCG.

ATIS

01-05-2010, 07:43 PM

Jim,

welcome to HRF...I recognize your screen name from there...as you probably recognize mine. LOL

Bungee Launching is a blast.

ATIS

WingingIt74

01-05-2010, 07:54 PM

Welcome Jim, glad to have you aboard.
:)

MaxAdventure

01-15-2010, 11:21 PM

Horizon planes:
Micro Sukhoi
Pitts Model 12
PT19 450

I'm also flying:
Audacity Pantera
Audacity Pantera e conversion
Kyosho Spitfire e conversion
BoT powered
CMP Ventus 2.6m
several home brew planes from 200w to 1700w
MSC Swift II
CopTrex 450 SE V2
GP Cub 76"

Pending motor/repair:
Kyosho Valencia
GP kit bash upstar+fling
Seagull Extra300
flyfly DG1000 2.6, powered

Current builds:
1/4 'sport' scale Schweizer TG2
1/6 'sport' scale DHC2 Turbo Beaver
GP Spirit Elite 2M

Most of these are flying on a X9303

Mike

01-15-2010, 11:37 PM

The T-34 is a great flyer and I recommended you set the flaps up to be functional from the start. You can fly her on half flaps in the beginning if you need to but I flew mine without them. (I use 1/2 flaps to take off and full to land...but remember to test full flaps at 1/2 throttle 2 mistakes high before using them to land so you know if you need to mix elevator in or not)

I actually set up the flaps right away, I think I read somewhere on here that it is simpler to set the flaps up while you are building it then to add them, so I did. It is actually the one I fly the least due to its size. It is hard to throw it in the truck versus a foam plane. I just have to take more time to prepare. As far as having flaps and elevator mix, how do I set that up if I wanted it?

exit44rc

01-26-2010, 09:48 AM

Hi All,

This forum was a nice little find for me because the Horizon Hobby products have pretty much sucked me into the world of RC. I was into cars years ago as a kid and after a 20 or so absence from the hobby I got pulled in this past year by electric RC helicopters. Starting off with the CX2 and mCX, I have moved through the CP Pro 2 and now enjoy the B400. I also have the mSR and ParkZone Ultra-Micro P-51. The Phoenix Flight Sim (which by the way I run on a Mac) has helped to keep costs down while I learn.

I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know everyone.

~ Joe

rcdude07

01-26-2010, 11:24 AM

Welcome aboard.

WingingIt74

01-26-2010, 12:18 PM

Welcome to HRF, glad to have you aboard.
:)

tkrahlin

01-26-2010, 12:21 PM

...I got pulled in this past year by electric RC helicopters. Starting off with the CX2 and mCX, I have moved through the CP Pro 2 and now enjoy the B400. I also have the mSR and ParkZone Ultra-Micro P-51. The Phoenix Flight Sim (which by the way I run on a Mac) has helped to keep costs down while I learn.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – those helos are the entry level drug of the RC addiction.

::tonguee:

ATIS

01-26-2010, 12:28 PM

Welcome everyone.

We are happy to have you all on board and look forward tohelping you , and learning from you.

Mike, I posted in the T-34 thread about it being easier to add functional flaps during the build rather then trying to add the servo at a later date and still stand by the recommendation. Make yourself a rack.. I built one for my Tahoe that allows me to carry the T-34 up top and then fit 4 more planes under it.

Post the quetion about the mix in the T-34 thread and I will answer it that way its someplace others will find it if needed.