Mitch Cronin Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9w00A6e478 look closely at the last second of flight, ...looks like he had the ailerons reversed (a simple switch on the transmitter to correct, and as y'all know, a very simple check to avoid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ouch. You have to feel bad for the guy, doing his progressively higher speed runs prior to taking off, giving himself a chance to get a feel for the machine before taking it flying. I'll bet he does a full control check before every flight now. It goes to show how tough it is to overcome the instinctive reaction of applying opposite aileron when a wing drops. It makes me appreciate even more the ability of the LH A320 Captain when the wiring to the his sidestick had been reversed during a component change. His ability to react as he did and transfer control to the F/O was impressive indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That thing sounds like a chain-saw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyman Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hope he was OK, that was a big hit he endured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Handyman... you do know that was a remote controlled airplane don't you? (I didn't say so, sorry, but I thought it was obvious)... Or were you referring to the hit to his pride? I read elsewhere that it was powered by a 250cc motor of some sort... but ya, didn't sound very scale-like, did it... I've seen people do exactly that (never happened to me yet, ...touch wood! was taught to do a control "up-check" many moons ago... - stick left = left aileron up etc...) ...and most end almost exactly like that... but I have seen a couple that have recognized the problem very quickly and reverted to rudder to control until they're down again... I agree JO...that takes a very quick mind! ... impressive, no matter the size of the bird, but obviously especially fortunate that LH captain was so quick to grasp the nature of his problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyman Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Handyman... you do know that was a remote controlled airplane don't you? (I didn't say so, sorry, but I thought it was obvious)... Or were you referring to the hit to his pride? I read elsewhere that it was powered by a 250cc motor of some sort... but ya, didn't sound very scale-like, did it... I've seen people do exactly that (never happened to me yet, ...touch wood! was taught to do a control "up-check" many moons ago... - stick left = left aileron up etc...) ...and most end almost exactly like that... but I have seen a couple that have recognized the problem very quickly and reverted to rudder to control until they're down again... I agree JO...that takes a very quick mind! ... impressive, no matter the size of the bird, but obviously especially fortunate that LH captain was so quick to grasp the nature of his problem! No I didn't know that but thanks. Biggest RC I've ever seen not controlled by the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 fortunate that LH captain was so quick to grasp the nature of his problem! As I recall, it wasn't the Captain that grasped the nature of the problem. It was the F/O, and he took control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Whoever... Good on 'im! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Mitch: It was quite possibly a chainsaw motor adapted for the application. I have seen Chainsaw motors as well as Weed Eater motors used. Personally I am still looking for a 4 cylinder opposed 4 stroke for my 182. Not sure it will ever fly. $$$$$$$$ B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Is there a limit to the size of RC you can fly without a license/permit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Handyman, In Canada, yes... I think 40 pounds empty weight (I can't be sure of that number without a hunt, but that's in the ball park) ...and I'm pretty sure the U.S. has similar restrictions... elsewhere... I have no idea?? Boestar... I've seen many a chainsaw motor or weed whacker motor in RC aircraft (I have 2 of the little things here at home), but 250cc? Do chainsaw's get that big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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