Adrian's Tips
Two Up is an Australian gambling game where 2 coins are tossed in the air, and bets placed on how they land, heads up or tails up, with both coins the same way up.
It is a handy way of remembering that when checking your ailerons, stand behind the model and ensure that the aileron that you move the stick TO is the one that goes UP!
This one saved me recently (again) just before a maiden flight. I have seen reversed ailerons too many times, and this is a simple check for maiden flights, or after equipment changes or repairs.
Pass it on!
Learners & P Platers!
Following are my thoughts for newbies to observe during their first year or so of flying......
Sustained concentration can be a problem early in learning, so don't hesitate to hand the transmitter to your teacher or helper for a break.
Try and fly up-wind of yourself, especially with gliders.
Try and fly with the sun behind you so that the plane is well lit to avoid disorientation.
Fly as slowly as you safely can without risking stalling.
When flying towards yourself, move the stick towards the low wing to level them.
Fly high enough to allow for mistakes, but low enough to see clearly what your plane is doing.
Start to try and plan where you will be flying in a few seconds....ie, stay ahead of the aircraft, don't just follow it.
I'll add more tips as they come to mind, but remember, keep it fun! If you stop having fun, think back to what might have happened to change your feelings, and make the changes that might be needed.
NiMh Battery Caution
This is on the Spectrum website..... 7 Nov 2007
Ni-MH Battery Charging Cautions bulletin
The latest generation of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries incorporates a new chemistry mandated to be more environmentally friendly. These batteries, when charged with peak detection fast chargers, have tendencies to repeatedly false peak (not fully charge). These include all brands of NiMh batteries. If using NiMh packs be especially cautious when charging making absolutely sure that the battery is fully charged. It is recommended to use a charger that can display total charge current. Note the number of mAh put into a discharged pack to verify it has been charged to capacity.