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Where do I get fuel?

  • 29-07-2010 07:36PM
    #1
    session savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭


    Hello there people. Just finished a DeAgostini spitfire..... I know ha ha. :)
    I dont mind how bad it is really because I never flew a plane before. I'm kinda glad they are regarded as crap because to be perfectly honest I expect a fantastic crash to happen in the not too distant future (dont worry, I'm only gonna fly it in a field near here that must be close to 400 acres.).
    Anyway, where do I get the old rocket fuel?


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  • #2
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    session savage wrote: »
    .... Anyway, where do I get the old rocket fuel?
    Well done making the Spitfire.

    Cork: Noel Barrett Models, Washington St
    Dublin: Green Hobby & Model, Harolds Cross
    Ennis: Helimodels, Co Clare

    You'll also find them listed in the General Guide Sticky thread

    I hope you have already learned to fly model planes, because a Spitfire is a plane of a type that people fly who have made over 50-75 successful flights on a high-wing trainer, and then a low wing 2nd plane. So most instructors would describe the Spit as a 3rd plane.

    If you are a "newbie" model pilot, get yourself an RC flying simulater before putting it into the air so you get an advance idea of what's involved without having to get the epoxy glue out for a major repair!


  • #3
    session savage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭session savage


    Thanks coolwings.
    I have a neighbour who is gonna give it the first flight. I'm gonna get a trainer too... to be honest I dont think ill be able to wait for the trainer before i try to fly something :)..... now wheres me superglue.


  • #4
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    session savage wrote: »
    Thanks coolwings.
    I have a neighbour who is gonna give it the first flight. I'm gonna get a trainer too... to be honest I dont think ill be able to wait for the trainer before i try to fly something :)..... now wheres me superglue.

    The spitfire will be a tricky plane without a fair bit of flying experience alright. And trainer planes are usually tougher than models for more experienced fliers.


  • #5
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    robbie7730 wrote: »
    ... trainer planes are usually tougher than models for more experienced fliers.

    That's good advice there.
    It doesn't take a big bang to knock the nice appearance off a scale model, but trainers are made more robust.
    After the simulater, try to beg or borrow a trainer for a while. After you have done it, and after you have found out first hand what's really involved, you will be glad you did! :D


  • #6
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    coolwings wrote: »
    That's good advice there.
    It doesn't take a big bang to knock the nice appearance off a scale model, but trainers are made more robust.
    After the simulater, try to beg or borrow a trainer for a while. After you have done it, and after you have found out first hand what's really involved, you will be glad you did! :D

    Do you remember the hi-boys in the 80`s, big heavy yokes, i remember in the phoenix park ye would just about get it off the ground before reaching the end of the tight cut patch. But the hi-boy would take some abuse.


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