For R/C junkies

Session 5 said:
Pilot error does happen, when just learning be prepared. Back in the day when i started we didn't have buddy boxes and auto gyro. So today there is more things available to help people learning at taking up the hobby, and with Instructors like myself, who give of their time , gives students a much better start. When you become experienced there is less issues in losing control or crashing. Now sometimes we push the limit, the thing is not to push too hard or you can have a problem. In my 30 years i have totaled 3 planes . I have had a few fender benders, but nothing to speak about, now i had one major smackup due to student learning he broke a rule and the Instructor he had broke it too. They both kept apologizing over and over to me after the accident, The Instructor took my wing home and repaired it, and i dealt with the fuselage which was in very bad shape tail section was torn out and the firewall was ripped off, it was a mess, but you wouldn't know it now. That winter i repaired it all like new, they couldn't believe it was the same plane. Well they learned the hard way at my expense, but at least they learned from it. Things can happen, the thing is stay cool and enjoy the day. :) Here's a few pics of her now after the repairs.
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That crash happened 7 years ago, This plane is an Edge 540 fully aerobatic , it is a Quarter Scale replica of the full size. It has 80" Wingspan 67" Fuselage . For power running a 1.60 O.SFX with a V.P 30 regulating Perry Pump, swinging a Zoar 18x8 Propeller. It weighs in at 14LBS and flies very well!
 
My Katana Fully Aerobatic Wizard.

77' long fuselage
80' Wingspan
1.60 30cc O.S.FX Max with a V.P 30 Regulating Perry Pump 2 Stroke Engine
Swing a 18x8 Falcon propeller
Fuel 10% Nitro synthetic Morgan Cool Power
True Turn 3' Spinner
 

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Session 5 said:
That takes the fun out of it ..
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Really? You get to see the flight, as if you are in the plane. This seems to be a step closer to realistic whereas flying from outside and far away is less realistic. In any event, the visual of the flight would seem to be of great interest.

Also, wouldn't a visual of an arieal trick be disorienting and create a unique challenge generally reserved for pilots only?
 
Its hard for me to explain to anyone who hasn't flown R/C before. The idea is not to fly like you are on the inside of the plane looking out. The idea is to watch from the ground as you take off keeping your eyesight on the plane and being able to do maneuvers and being able to watch and see the maneuver plus seeing the planes reactions and the colours of the plane. And yes you can become disoriented doing maneuvers, thats why you must stay focused and learning from mistakes. Its the challenge that you have flying R/C, that's what makes it competitive whether doing at a rally or yourself. FPV has its place if you are flying a drone where distance is involved or flying to take pictures or military use. For R/C Pilots around the World they fly for sport its a hobby. They want to be in control at all times. To me there's nothing more satisfying than defeating the odds that are against us Pilots, wind , sun, clouds, runways, trees, fences, crops . Especially after doing a 10-12 minute flight and bringing that aircraft in for a smooth soft landing, and going home at the end of the day in one piece. :)

"If you've never flown before it's hard to describe," said Davis. "It's an adrenaline rush, it's relaxing at the same time."
As one guy put it.
 
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