Helicopter Lessons

[steve_1111uk]

Anyone know where I can get some proffesional RC helicopter lessons in the yorkshire area? found some places on the net offering them down south but nothing near me.

Thanks Steve

[Mike W]

Easy thing wud be to say join a club and see if n e one there will teach ya ... I joined the club that my LHS is involved with and have not looked back since

[steve_1111uk]

I intend to join a club just dont like waiting for someone to have the time to teach me, dont get me wrong im not dissing clubs just keen to get started.

Steve

[machasm]

I've only just started flying around 3 weeks ago.
I must say that I have found using a sim invaluable.
Might I suggest you start there if you haven't already?
Adrian.

[Mike W]

Yup Phoenix sim then ya can practice all day like while ya either build ya heli or crash it as its normally my case lol ... At least that way ya still flying just with the added fact that ya aint gotta pay for the crashing

[Tim Procter]

I've only just started flying around 3 weeks ago.
I must say that I have found using a sim invaluable.
Might I suggest you start there if you haven't already?
Adrian.

Totally agree, Buy the Phoenix sim and you will find its the best £79 you will ever spend.

As for getting lessons, I go the Noel Cross at Banbury (skids n skills) and although he is quite expensive his knowledge and expertise is invaluable..

Your best bet is get the Phoenix then when you know the basic stick inputs etc think about getting some lessons at a later date.
It will save you loads of money.

[steve_1111uk]

Had realflight G3 for some time now and quite ok on that but have been considering getting phoenix as ive read g3 is not realistic with regards to heli's.

Steve

[163phil]

Yep, totally agree. I just got Phoenix myself and it's brilliant My flying has come on in leaps and bounds. Now I'll crash when I get overconfident!

[steve b]

Hi steve
i live in hertfordshire and had the same problem
i found a guy on midland helicopter site under skids and skills he is base in banbury oxford
he is called Noel cross very nice chap very good teacher
he charges £30 an hour i had 4 hours at a time on sat morning it took me an hour to get to him
hope this helpes good luck with your flying

steve

[GhostlyRock]

Buy Phoenix, then come down to the local club, use the link in my sig for details.

[choppertastic]

Hi steve
i found a guy on midland helicopter site under skids and skills he is base in banbury oxford
he is called Noel cross very nice chap very good teacher

I have to agree with Steve. Although I have never had lessons from Noel I have been a member of his club for years. Noel is a top guy, a good instructor and I would recommend a visit to him.

[Tim Procter]

Noel is a top guy, a good instructor and I would recommend a visit to him.

Couldnt agree more..

Here is Noel with another pupil connected to the buddy lead.

[scoobycolin]

Here is Noel sporting his new Ferrari...

[Guest]

Noel Cross, flying lessons

Had my first lesson with Noel Cross yesterday, an amazing experience and introduction to proper helicopter flying.....

Noel is a brilliant instructor, his technique leaves you feeling 'in control' but with the added confidence of knowing that he is on the other end of your training lead!!

Well worth the money, have booked another session, plus booked my new T-Rex 450 that I've just built for Noel to set up for me!!!

[spooner11]

.............would have to agree with Steve, had my first two hours with Noel Cross yesterday, well worth the money, excellent instructor, feel my confidence has improved loads and now know what a large heli feels like to fly..... All I can hear is Noel's favourite words...."Keep It Level" and "Bring It Back"!!!