NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #18/NN_1992_18.iso/spool/rec/models/rc/3341

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From: [e-mail] (Duncan R. McCoy)
Subject: Re: first plane
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (The Jumpin Dude) says:

>well i bought some stuff today, thought i'd tell you about it, and ask
>some questions. i've visited several shops around town, and talked to
>a few people, and after consistent recommendations, bought a Royal-Air
>40T; i've been working on it for quite a few hours, and i have a couple
>impressions - it seems reasonably well made, altho the attention to detail
>isn't super, but i guess it's good enough, i can take care of the things
>that seems to me as if they might benfit from bit of attention. one thing
>that i'm not sure what to do with - the manual says i might need to enlarge
>the holes on the bottom of the wing where the aileron torque rods pass thru,
>now one of the rods moves very freely, butone resists a bitand i'm not sure
>if it will pose any problem, or what i can really do about it anyway.
>it does go thru an adequate range of motion, i just don't know if the servo
>would beunduly strained... any ideas appreciated. and of course i'll chat
>with the fellow at CO. Discount Hobbies...
>
>i'm just slightly annoyed that i have to go back for rubber bands to mount
>the wing *grumble* i thought i had everyting..
>
>so i also got a Futaba Attack-4 with 3 Futaba and one Royal servo..
>and a Super Tigre S 40 K Ring W/M which was 3 steps above the engine
>they advertise in their Kit Package Deal; also epoxy, sandpaper, knife,
>tape, alcohol, waxtex, etc..
>
>well i can't wait to get flying :-) maybe next weekend i'll get out for
>my first lesson; the guy i bought it from instructs, and seems to have
>a pretty complete course, but won't charge for more than 12 2-hour
>sessions - if i require more instruction it's free :-)at $5/hr does that
>sound like a good deal? he has a complete syllabus that includes some
>aerodynamics theory, and whatever else i'll find out. anyway he seemed
>like a good guy.
>
>back to work,
>tim
>[e-mail]
>
>

Tim -

On the aileron torque rod that binds - take a #10 Xacto knife (the little
triangular blade and "relieve" - that is, enlarge the hole the rod comes out
of at the bottom of the wing root. It needs to be free or your servo might
not center properly.

The Supretigre .40 is a VERY nice engine. Read the instructions before you
run it.

If this guy can teach you to fly for $60, it may be money well spent. Most
instructors, especially to ones connected with clubs, teach flying for the
fun of it and don't charge. Check with your local hobby shop about clubs
in your area. The guys at your flying field will know, too.

The Royal .40T is a good trainer, lots of guys have learned to fly with it.
The Supertigre is really a much spiffier engine that you really need for
your trainer. The Magnum GP 40 and OS FP 40 are less expensive and are
good quality, easy to handle, mild sport engines. If you can afford one of
these ($65-$70), put the Supertigre away and use it on the Great Planes
Super Sportster that you'll have to have in 5 or 6 months.

Have fun!

--
Duncan R. McCoy
Boulder City, NV
[e-mail]
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