I'm thinking about trying one for now so I can get started flying but I wanted to ask what anyone thought and do some research before I make a decision. Feel free, no, please comment!=]-Rd;)
This is no offense. But it's amazing you guys are able to program these auto piloting systems but seem awed by simple aileron modifications to a simple 3ch aircraft. That plane is underpowered, It'll fly but adding extra weight for the auto piloting system you'd need a brushless upgrade. But yeah it would work fine. For flying climb as high as you can before you start experimenting with turning and such. Main thing is, keep your airspeed and don't yank the controls. Flying rc planes is very easy for the most part especially when your flying trainers. I hope you are successful in your learning to fly rc. This bird is a brushed model, probably a direct drive speed 400 or 380 with a crappy 3ch radio. it's a good thing you're only using it to learn on. Best thing to do after you learn to fly is to get a reliable airframe/kit and then buy a brushless combo with a paired esc. And also a lipo battery careful on that too. Too much amp draw and that baby will puff sometimes ignite!
Oh after reading your post above, yes on 3ch planes they generally take Ch1(ailerons) and use that for the rudder, in this case you are able to keep the throttle stick at one position and move the other stick freely. Plus its the main stick you would fly with anyways. With 3ch's the planes have decent dihedral angles thus inducing a rolling effect rather than a yawing effect(which would occur if the wings were flat).
Like I said this is no offense trying to help out. I'm an RC plane scratch builder junky, I'm new to this Drones/Autopiloting stuff though but I'd really like to learn I'd be happy to contribute my knowledge on Remote flying aircraft Helicopters, Sailplanes, 3D planes, Pylons etc...
I see the complaints. the power really is not a problem with a brushed motor. i mean the plane is not a hotrod. the single best upgrade that you should never fly it without is larger rudder and elevator control surfaces. Can see it with its current upgrades (HERE). I broke the motor mount last flight.. a bit to much power with a brushless haha. Like the easystar, its a great platform to start from. Most hardware you will upgrade anyway so its the better deal. and with venders like HobbyCity.com it wont cost you an arm and a leg to get parts.
I have one. I got it rtf from harborfreight for $85 around xmas last year (08). I have done many mods to it. Ailerons/Flaps, larger rudder and elevator and brushless motor, as well as FlyCamOne2 mounted up front. here is a video.
Did you try to adjust the WildHawk before you decided it was worthless? I'm sure the easystar is better but I hope too get one later on for christmas or a birthday; I just am hoping to get the wildhawk for learning purposes. Thanks!
Hmmmm well heres a video of an easystar and wildhawk dog-fighting and I have very successfully flown ggunners' fms wildhawk model. Did you try adjusting the servo throw on yours? if your elevator was poor maybe it just needed adjusting? just throwing this out there I'm probably wrong anyways but you never know....
After a quick check I found that the normal aileron keys control the rudder; I tested this by starting the plane on the gound and barely "rev-ving" the throttle, I then pressed various keys one by one and found that when I pressed the [normal aileron] keys the rudder moved noticeably and the plane turned on its wheels so I just don't use the normal rudder keys because the don't appear to controll anything.=]
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Oh after reading your post above, yes on 3ch planes they generally take Ch1(ailerons) and use that for the rudder, in this case you are able to keep the throttle stick at one position and move the other stick freely. Plus its the main stick you would fly with anyways. With 3ch's the planes have decent dihedral angles thus inducing a rolling effect rather than a yawing effect(which would occur if the wings were flat).
Like I said this is no offense trying to help out. I'm an RC plane scratch builder junky, I'm new to this Drones/Autopiloting stuff though but I'd really like to learn I'd be happy to contribute my knowledge on Remote flying aircraft Helicopters, Sailplanes, 3D planes, Pylons etc...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDHRutACQdE
Its a solid plane. Very durable and fun to fly.
-Rd
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