hi everybody

i am soon to by my first helicopter and i need some pointers of what to do and not to do!

just some basic tips whold be wery good foor a noob

DO use a simulator
Do find someone who knows how to fly heli and can make sure setup is right.
DO use a radio that others around you use for heli's
Do expect to crash.
DO start with something like a Raptor- cheap and easy to get parts and everyone knows how to work on them.
DO use a simulator (it will save you thousands)

DO not try to land of loose carpet, cardboard, etc.
DO not spool up on a hard surface.
DO not let your engine run too lean.
Do not forget helicopters attract bystanders like flys and be aware you might need to avoid a fool.

thanks for the tips

now i feel a bit more relaxed before my first flight

Don't hit the ground or anything attached to it.

good point !!!

DO not spool up on a hard surface

why?

I like that! Good one!

The heli will dance until both the headspeed stabilizes and the tail rotor gets going. First it will go with the torque, then counter (and probably over correct since its spooling up), then stop. If the skids have enough resistance to counter that (like grass) then you won't notice.

I wouldn't say its too big of a deal though, just a little spin (like half a turn maybe; depends on how fast it spools up)...

No, don't spool on a hard surface because of ground resonance which can destroy a helicopter.

Ya, I almost found the new "no parking" sign post on the street last week, was right in the southern approach to the oil derrick (simulated). Would have been a mess.

Helicopters have dampeners in the head to help prevent just that. The small rubber stops you put on your skids are also designed to help prevent that.

Ground resonance will happen regardless of the surface you're on as far as my understanding of it goes. Although, it's not a common problem with RC helicopters, and only usually exhibits it's self if your landing gear or mechanics are poorly maintained, or you just got a poorly molded helicopter.

Looking for a more scienific answer for another post, i checked Wikipedia about Helicopters. I found this interesting:

Note that two bladed helicopters are not susceptible to ground resonance because they do not require lag-lead hinges. Two-bladed rotors remain balanced through all flight conditions.

But! Would our helis be two bladed, or do the paddles count for this as well, making them basically four bladed.

The fact that our rotors pivot on a bolt is effectively a lead / lag hinge.