RE: Be carefull with training stands!
 

Well I've never seen or used a helisafe stand so I can't comment on it specifically, but I would never strap a helicopter to anything, ground resonance alone makes it a bad idea to me.

If someone were asking me (helicopter instructor) Id say buy a good sim and a case of fuel.

RE: Be carefull with training stands!
 

Thank you for your reasonable response.

Most of the Heli-Safe Trainer types are aimed at indoor miniature electric helis. They are purchased by people who do not want to fly into the furniture and walls within 3 seconds of being airborne, and the stand is the only thing between the heli and certain disaster for many beginners. The spider leg trainers offer no defence against fly-aways and hitting object, as you well know.

Experienced pilots do buy the larger nitro heli stands. We recently had one customer who purchased our trainer to protect his second new $3,500.00 heli during the initial set up and adjustments. The stands offer much more than just flying practice, so do not focus only here. Pilots need to know all the features and uses of the equipment before passing judgement.

Have a great day!