I built an RC plane myself, and am a novice flying. I've only flown cheap 2-ch planes until now, but can fly

Question

well in a flight simulator. Anyway, my plane is about 3'6" wingspan and has the wings up above the fuselage. It is 3-ch electric. When I tried flying it, I hand launched it into a steady 10-12mph breeze, but the plane was incontrollable. It sort of started oscillating and got thrown over onto it's side. Not much damage occured, but I would like to know what the problem is! Is it the wind, the plane, or just me?

Answer 1

you need to find the C.G. and balance the plane, also make sure the "throws" are correct on the controls IE the rudder, and elev. and until you become more aware of the plane its controls and how it reacts i would fly it in less of a breeze

Answer 2

Plane should balance level or just slightly nose down at 1/3 of the wing cord (depth) back from the leading edge. Calm air is preferable.

Answer 3

they are no longer. Like maximum issues, it is merely stressful on the start. you're pal merely permit you fly his RC airplane? on an identical time as a real airplane pilot, i'd under no circumstances merely attempt that. i'd choose to have an instructor suitable to my RC controller so he can takeover if necessary (this is the right thank you to income). you additionally can get RC airplane simulators on your notebook in case you go with to prepare. definite, the orientation element is a element yet you recover from that. opposite to what some previous retired pilots would say (like MS Flight Simulator), they are no longer merely toys. the comparable physics that prepare to genuine airplanes prepare to RC planes to boot.