Newbie..where do I start?
03-26-2007, 02:23 PM
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Newbie..where do I start?
Ok here it is, I want to start flying heli's, what would be a good heli to start with? I've done alot of reading and web searching and I have some ideas but I would like to hear yours.
03-26-2007, 02:30 PM
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RE: Newbie..where do I start?
We need more info to make a good recomendation.
What is your budget?
Electric or nitro?
Will you be seeking help from another pilot/club or go it alone?
Any other RC experience?
What is your budget?
Electric or nitro?
Will you be seeking help from another pilot/club or go it alone?
Any other RC experience?
03-26-2007, 02:37 PM
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RE: Newbie..where do I start?
Don't even THINK about it until you have spend quite some time on a simulator. If your hobby shop doesn't have one, go to a friend's house of buy one Real Flight G3.5 is a good one. Good luck -- you'll need it.
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RE: Newbie..where do I start?
Ok I know a simulator is a great idea. Electric Heli is where I want to start. If I spend some time on the sim. is it safe to go with say a Heli-max or T-Rex or would these be to advanced? Some packaged kits are chip, but will I out grow this fast and wanted bigger and better anyway?
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RE: Newbie..where do I start?
I would highly recomend a Helimax or T-Rex if your budget allows but take it slow.
Follow the RADDs lessons and have an experienced pilot look over your bird and do a trim flight (even if you have to drive serveral hours it is well worth it)
RADDs lessons at this link
http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html
Follow the RADDs lessons and have an experienced pilot look over your bird and do a trim flight (even if you have to drive serveral hours it is well worth it)
RADDs lessons at this link
http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html
