So, I think it was Saturday, Yes it was. Anyway, met up with Matt and did a little flying.
First Flight: Matt took it up, got it trimmed out and handed me the Tx and I went from there, until landing, then He took here in.
Second Flight: I took off, got about 50-75 feet in the air and the engined stalled out. Matt quickly took the Tx and was able to get her landed safely. (Well done Matt ;) )
After that, he took up his little guy, cant remember the name of the bird, while I looked things over and get her ready to go again.
Third flight: I took off again, a bit better this time, got high and then started the landing approach. On the 15th approach, I landed!
Did 14 slow, and a few low passes, to get oriented, first and then just brought here in!
It was a GREAT feeling! Just ask Matt, I wanted to get back up there and do it again, but the sun was getting low and he cautioned against it.
I savored in the moment and it was sweet! I went out today, Memorial day, and did about 5 flights completely solo before my engine died on me.... I had to run her dry as the throttle was stuck at about 3/4!!!!! YIKES.... Dead sticked her and she still lives on!
A big THANK YOU goes out to Matt for his willingness to help me!
keeps me going
It is this kind of thing that keeps me going. To your credit, you took to it very naturally.
A wise investment would be a "voltwatch". These are $15 devices that show you at a glance whether it is safe to continue flying without recharging. 5 flights is around the limit for most trainers with 600mAh NiCD battery packs.
Funny you should have the same throttle experience as me. The double-sided tape for my throttle servo pulled off, so I had to circle for 15 minutes extra on the maiden before she ran out of fuel.
Good times. I land better dead stick than under power.