Hi,
Brief history: Brand new E-Flite Apprentice + Spektrum gear for Christmas 2010. Flew next day, in trainer mode, with very experienced 'pilot'. Aircraft (all distance control checks carried out) crashed shortly after takeoff - nose dived, on gentle right turn, straight into ground. Took about 3 months to get parts and repair. Not flown again until early Jan 2012 although 'lots and lots' of ground taxiing carried out in time from repair until Jan 2012.
Early Jan 2012: With very experienced 'pilot' attempted flight again, after extensive ground checks that all systems operated - take-off impressive followed by an uncontrollable right turn straight into ground. A/C not damaged (wing dislodged but not a problem to relocate). Second attempt - same as the first - take-off OK and 50 yards out uncontrollable right turn into ground.
Feb 2012: Minor repairs carried out. While checking systems noted that ailerons didn't work (they worked fine on ground checks) - rudder/elevator/throttle all OK.
Receiver 're-binded' - same.
I'm getting a bit frustrated with having an aircraft which has a good reputation crash on it's only 3 flights in 2 years. During the 2 years I've been flying other aircraft quite successfully so don't think it's 'me' now!
I'll appreciate any comments/suggestions?
Thanks,
Nosedown.