Crash support group

[Jimun]

Does this count as a touch and go?

Yep it sure looked like a touch and go to me

 

[Hoomi]

If it doesn't touch the ground it doesn't count as a crash. Those weeds are the reason my planes are still alive with only minimal repairs.

Well, in that case, my Sensei didn't crash! It didn't touch the ground! It was still in the mesquite tree when I retrieved it!

I have a few parts on order now for the repair, including a new servo. I don't know if the rudder servo is damaged, but when I hooked a battery up and worked the controls, it sounded rough. I could just swap the rudder servo with the drop hatch servo, and may end up doing that anyway. I plan this weekend to do some experimenting with scrap foam on the wing design, with the goal of having the Sensei ready to fly again by July 4th.

 

[Matthew Sanders]

Well, in that case, my Sensei didn't crash! It didn't touch the ground! It was still in the mesquite tree when I retrieved it!

I have a few parts on order now for the repair, including a new servo. I don't know if the rudder servo is damaged, but when I hooked a battery up and worked the controls, it sounded rough. I could just swap the rudder servo with the drop hatch servo, and may end up doing that anyway. I plan this weekend to do some experimenting with scrap foam on the wing design, with the goal of having the Sensei ready to fly again by July 4th.

Are you going to do what I think you might be contemplating? I have like 3 tiny trainers now. 2 scratch builds and a speed build. My first scratch build is looking terrible after some rigorous use. I might just shoot some Roman candles at it. I know it's dangerous, so I'll do everything I can to be as safe as possible. I probably won't though as my parents won't let me. I'd still like to try. In peter Sripol's 2017 video all he did was destroy the elevator servo

 

[Gold Max]

Are you going to do what I think you might be contemplating? I have like 3 tiny trainers now. 2 scratch builds and a speed build. My first scratch build is looking terrible after some rigorous use. I might just shoot some Roman candles at it. I know it's dangerous, so I'll do everything I can to be as safe as possible. I probably won't though as my parents won't let me. I'd still like to try. In peter Sripol's 2017 video all he did was destroy the elevator servo

JUST DO IT!!!!!

 

[Matthew Sanders]

JUST DO IT!!!!!

My failed attempt at drawing a Nike swoosh

 

[Hoomi]

Are you going to do what I think you might be contemplating? I have like 3 tiny trainers now. 2 scratch builds and a speed build. My first scratch build is looking terrible after some rigorous use. I might just shoot some Roman candles at it. I know it's dangerous, so I'll do everything I can to be as safe as possible. I probably won't though as my parents won't let me. I'd still like to try. In peter Sripol's 2017 video all he did was destroy the elevator servo

Nope, not going to shoot fireworks at it, or from it. For one, it doesn't take long for this desert to dry out enough to present a fire hazard. While most of the native flora of the Sonoran Desert isn't that likely to ignite easily and result in a wildfire, we have a lot of invasive species, such as Bufflegrass, that grows fast, dense, and dries out to become ready fuel for the random spark.

However, since July 4th *is* a holiday from work, I will likely head out to the flying field for a while in the morning, and put a few planes up. It'd be nice to have the Sensei ready to return to the air that day.

 

[Gold Max]

Nope, not going to shoot fireworks at it, or from it. For one, it doesn't take long for this desert to dry out enough to present a fire hazard. While most of the native flora of the Sonoran Desert isn't that likely to ignite easily and result in a wildfire, we have a lot of invasive species, such as Bufflegrass, that grows fast, dense, and dries out to become ready fuel for the random spark.

However, since July 4th *is* a holiday from work, I will likely head out to the flying field for a while in the morning, and put a few planes up. It'd be nice to have the Sensei ready to return to the air that day.

Smort

 

[FDS]

Proximity flying practice.

 

[Matthew Sanders]

Nope, not going to shoot fireworks at it, or from it. For one, it doesn't take long for this desert to dry out enough to present a fire hazard. While most of the native flora of the Sonoran Desert isn't that likely to ignite easily and result in a wildfire, we have a lot of invasive species, such as Bufflegrass, that grows fast, dense, and dries out to become ready fuel for the random spark.

However, since July 4th *is* a holiday from work, I will likely head out to the flying field for a while in the morning, and put a few planes up. It'd be nice to have the Sensei ready to return to the air that day.

A good way to celebrate freedom, that's for sure! I don't have to worry about fires because my flying field is a 300x300 foot sand field with little to no obstacles and very very few plants.

 

[MightyMike]

How did you destroy the TT fuselage? I've lawn darted it like 5 or 6 times and I've only had to build a couple new noses and some power pods. Not to mention buying new props

Nailed it straight into the trunk of a tree

But the FT Simple Storch is realy great! Just forgot to grab my lipo warner, but you can even land it without control on the spot.

 

[Jimun]

Nailed it straight into the trunk of a tree

But the FT Simple Storch is realy great! Just forgot to grab my lipo warner, but you can even land it without control on the spot.


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Ouch that hurts. Anything salvageable or time to start fresh?

 

[rockyboy]

Not sure if it was a sad or glorious end, but Snoopy bailed out after the wings clapped. Fuselage is totally trashed. According to the local safety board investigation, it was a lack of sheer webbing that lead to the wing failure.

 

[mayan]

Not sure if it was a sad or glorious end, but Snoopy bailed out after the wings clapped. Fuselage is totally trashed. According to the local safety board investigation, it was a lack of sheer webbing that lead to the wing failure.

I am hurting for you buddy .

 

[Matthew Sanders]

So how much dual rate/expo do you on the forum put on ailerons. Ive been flying really good with 3 channel, even in 10 mph wind (that probably isn't that high to you, but it is to me!) I took my TT out with 4 channel in calm breeze and proceeded to barrel roll and land on my tail. No damage, except to my confidence level. I was able to do ok when I lowered the effectiveness of the ailerons, but you here probably go to hobby stores and buy pre built planes with ailerons. Any suggestions?

 

[mayan]

So how much dual rate/expo do you on the forum put on ailerons. Ive been flying really good with 3 channel, even in 10 mph wind (that probably isn't that high to you, but it is to me!) I took my TT out with 4 channel in calm breeze and proceeded to barrel roll and land on my tail. No damage, except to my confidence level. I was able to do ok when I lowered the effectiveness of the ailerons, but you here probably go to hobby stores and buy pre built planes with ailerons. Any suggestions?

I would say 30% expo should be good. With the ailerons just be really gentle with the gimbals.

 

[Hoomi]

Most of my planes, I set my dual-rates to about 50%, with expo to about 30%. One suggestion - if your Tx shows a curve plot for your expo, pay attention. Different transmitters reverse the curve. When I commented to other pilots out at our field what I had my expo set at, they expressed concern, until I showed them the curve. Their systems were reversed positive to negative expo from mine. You want your expo curve to have lesser effect close to the center position of the stick, with more effect towards the limit.

 

[Hondo76251]

 

[MCNC]

Sorry, no picture but after 2 months of crashing simple scout, I almost made a complete circle if not for the light pole at the baseball field. I am now building a tiny trainer to try instead.

 

[buzzbomb]

Sorry, no picture but after 2 months of crashing simple scout, I almost made a complete circle if not for the light pole at the baseball field. I am now building a tiny trainer to try instead.

The TT with the polyhedral wing is an excellent plane to learn to fly with. After two months of experience trying to fly the Simple Scout, you might find instant success with the TT. If you don't, I would suggest starting up a thread so we can help out. Good Luck and Happy Flying!

 

[OliverW]

Nailed a goal post directly on my servo. RIP goblin. My favorite ft plane.