A newbies simple checklist for getting started

Yes, a simulator was the first lesson I took in flying. While it's definitely not a real world experience, you do get to practice which way to twitch your ailerons when you need to level up your wings, whether the plane is nose on or tail on to you. A must, yes, Bruce.

I've come to realise, by myself, what other people have been saying all along, that a bigger learner plane is better than a smaller one. Quite aside from handling the wind better, you can take it much higher and still see the thing. Extra height equates to extra time to re-gain control of your plane, saving you many dollars in replacing parts and puffed lipos. (I've been lucky in that regard, no puffed lipos yet).

Hiya Mr (and especially Mrs) NIfty

Many thanks for your reply. I'm currently trying to construct my bench testing gear, having got my watt meter a few days ago. It turns out that even setting up a simple motor mounting can present contradictory ideas on effectiveness and safety..... one of my plans even had me staring straight at the prop, so got the brain out of lockup and rebooted myself, right up the bum. I will look at your recommendations over the weekend and go from there.

Ben

ah I love you guys... lol

Nice work BenGee, mos def post pics, we must see, this hobby is mostly improv lol!

Hi got myself a sim does not work on my computer