F4U-4 Corsair to U Control

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:58 pm

what are you putting your wing together with silly string or something?

mr.charlse · Post by **mr.charlse** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:53 am

yhea, its a new brand called guillows stringers

Squishyp38 · Post by **Squishyp38** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:42 pm

mr.charlse wrote:yhea, its a new brand called guillows stringers

That got me laughing for a good couple of minutes!

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:59 pm

they arent that bad. if you dont feel good about how strong the wing is, just sheet it. i used 1/16" thick sheeting on my Wulf and it did extremely well even with the extra weight. i couldhave attached a brick to it and it would have flown just fine.

rayd · Post by **rayd** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:57 pm

Say, ADW... a few tips re U-Control...I was into in for years decades ago, from .049s to Fox 29 Combats and big Enya .60s. As time went on, problems arose. Unless you're on your private land, or part of a club, know if there are laws, noise ordinances. Know too flying will attract kids...watch out no one gets hurt. Be prepared to be chased if you're in an area with organized sports. You may even need a permit.

Go with friend or two. Leave if you hear thunder. Watch for pets, dogs...and fuel. Watch smoking. Perhaps make inquiries/get permission to fly... you're are at risk, others also. We live in different times. I hate to sound negative, just be careful. This said, you should have fun. Say, be sure you offset rudder adequately away from you, and use hot fuel proof materials. My experience also you make ship a tad nose heavy, and put some weight on right wingtip. Reinforce landing gear. Take patch supplies with you. When flying, beware of fancy loops...you'll may have sticks if you reach stall speed. Oh, I preferred wood props, they didn't hurt as much during starting as nylon ones if engine kicked back. Good luck, happy flying.

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:13 pm

I fly mine right in front of my house.

I got yer permit danglin'...

rayd · Post by **rayd** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:32 pm

Hmm....lucky stiff, go ahead...rub it in...we moreso city type folk have to contend with parks, laws, politicians, litigious people, noise complainers, yadda, yadda, etc. Ahh, don't matter anymore, I'd probably get dizzy these days twirling around with a souped up 42" Ringmaster and fall, crashing the plane to the ground, while the rubber wheel fell on the grass bouncing and hitting some litigious person in the arm, who will then cell phone in for a million dollar lawsuit.

So, what do I do now....make delicate "stick models" like decades ago to hang on wall, and watch old war movies with battling airplanes.

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:02 pm

thanks ray, but i already have had those basics covered. i also fly at a golf course whose club i belong to. i usually take it there later in the day when there are no more players on. i dont have trouble with kids or anything, as this is a more private situation. no need for any kind on insurance as no one cares if i send a nice shiney plane into the lawn. doesnt even scratch it.