On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:40:26 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:06:23 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:44:29 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:22:57 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

This is a common debate between RC pilots and those who hold a pilot's
license. Like I said before I don't knock those to enjoy the RC thing.
It's fun for many but it's a totally different experience.
Sure, there are similarities in the respect that both have wings
and go up in the air. But that's about it.

I did all of my flight instruction in a Cessna 152. After I soloed I
flew the 152 and a 150 quite a bit. I did the cross country phase and
final check flight for my ticket in a Cessna 172. All the Cessna's were
high winged aircraft.

After a while I wanted to try something different, so I arranged for a
checkout flight in a Piper Warrior which is more powerful and low
winged. Felt like I was flying a Boeing 747 by comparison.

That all said, I am glad I did it but I also realized I am not a
"natural" pilot who enjoys the stresses of flying. I like boating much
more.

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I agree with all that, and most importantly, boats do not fall from
the sky when you screw up. :-)

Don't these new boats have the S.A.F.E. technology? I'll bet Harry's does, so he can
navigate ferocious inlets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZpFSE2pUI0

I've never used my SAFE switch. Never had enough time to get to it.

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I assume you mean panic mode?


The beginners mode sounds highly desirable while you're just getting
started.

Yeah, panic mode. The beginner's mode takes a lot of room. The plane will not turn,
climb, or desend as rapidly. I flew it in beginner's mode when I first got it, but
twice put it in trees because it wouldn't climb fast enough. Upon lots of advice, I
quit flying in beginner's mode.
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