Part 1 Flying RC Airplane- Why We Crash

[@donpodlas5546]

As a newbie to this sport at 73, I certainly do appreciate your expertise. I've only done a little high altitude flying so far but no take off's or landings. It is a bit over whelming, especially the electronics but it sure is fun to fly. Thank you once again. I will be following up with the rest of your videos. Stay safe and be well.

[@1toastandjam1]

Wanted to say thank you for this video. I have been flying my simulator for two months now and your tips in this video have helped improve my flying. The tips about using throttle for altitude and learning to use rudder have made a huge difference in my ability to control the aircraft. Trying to perfect spot landing but right now just happy to land smoothly on any part of the runway.

[@mustangjbb]

I would recommend that ALL pilots read "Stick and Rudder" by Wolfgang Langewieche. This is an old book, but does a great job of explaining angle of attack, stalls, and other issues that most hobby pilots have no understanding of.

[@nealrehm6895]

Been flying RC over forty five years. I must say you hit most of the crashing mistakes we all have learned to avoid. It took me a long time and lots of landing gear repairs to master the Warbird high wing loading landing. I can’t tell you how many F 4U’s that crashed on takeoff I watched. All mostly to excessive pitch control, and not enough airspeed. It’s important to follow the maximum deflection’s so you don’t get into over controlling. There is a popular saying, the ailerons get you in trouble and the elevator finishes you off! PS maybe talk about throttle curves for takeoff’s and landings. NWR.

[@todd_s1965]

Thank you for your video. It is very helpful to me. Since watching I have been really using my rudder a lot more. Constantly actually. My landings have been much better. Except today I did a nose dive and crashed out of the blue not landing but making a turn at low altitude. I have moved up to a 1.2m air tractor foam plane. It occured to me that I am not using enough acceleration with this plane. Could that be why I crashed? In the turn I used rudder and aileron but it just dove with no wind. Would love to hear your advice. Thank you.

[@davidwhite160]

This is a very insightful and well presented video. Thank you!

[@dagtheaviator]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanielvsBabylon]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you

[@dagtheaviator]

No problem! :)

[@jeffs7915]

Great choice for a model, the Gee Bee R1.

[@edcollins8506]

This is great information, the explanation on power versus pitch and the effect on the aircraft. I have not heard that before, makes sense now. I will keep that in mind next time I'm at the field and practice that. I have a great teacher who has been flying a lot longer than m e. I think this video will come in handy for anyone wanting to learn and start flying.

[@dagtheaviator]

Super happy it can help! Rock ON!

[@richardcollier4859]

Enjoyed the video. Very informative. Looking forward to your next one.

[@dagtheaviator]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rwickl7439]

A lot of great information there! Thanks and I’m looking forward to the next one.

[@dagtheaviator]

Awesome, thank you!

[@michaelfearing1586]

I always control my landings with throttle. Electric with very fast response makes very easy to land exactly where I want vs jets, pull to idle and glide in

[@robertcovell2787]

Great stuff here. Thank you . I had the advantage of full size licence as I was learning RC so using rudder was second nature. I try to pass on that info about coordinated turns and rudder, NOT aileron when landing. Subed

[@scottairshows9828]

You make so many great points dag214. If viewers grasped even a few of them there would be thousands of fewer crashes on any given week in America

[@ShockeWulf190]

T hank you very much, perfect explination sir.

[@dagtheaviator]

You are welcome. Thanks! Rock ON!

[@leerenslear1064]

Just discovered your site !!!!,,,great info....can't wait to absorb your knowledge....Happy Holidays/

[@dagtheaviator]

Thanks!! Have a great New-year!

[@RCjunkie]

I just posted a link to this on the NMPRA site, And Thanks for all of your vids

[@dagtheaviator]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonmcclure9335]

Good to know thanks

[@dagtheaviator]

No problem 👍

[@heveritt7690]

Wannabe better! Thanks so much. This is really helpful stuff. Wish someone had told me all this years ago!

[@dagtheaviator]

Happy to help!

[@Estuardo305]

Can someone explain what he means by...."Make sure your "incidences" are right on the airplane."

[@dagtheaviator]

Depending on the aircraft design the wing may have a positive (tilted up) incidence of 2 to 3 degrees. The horizontal stab is usually at zero, but the wing will have a positive one. But, most aerobatic aircraft will have nearly zero on the wing if its fully symmetrical. Google wing incidence, there is a lot out there about the subject. If a plane has to much it will tend to pitch up at faster speeds. If the horizontal has a negative incidence and may pitch down at higher speeds. I hope this helps.

[@anubisdeathangel1093]

Wow