Big-Up to Cambs-Flyer - RC Heli Pilot

[Pipistrelli]

Well boys and girls, what a cracking day we have had!

Wayne (cambs-flyer) came over today for me to guide him through a few TRex 450 repairs. We swapped a dodgy servo, replaced the very slightly bent main shaft and a well used main gear for new and re-loctited a few loose fasteners in the head assy.

We went outside for a test fly and after a little trimming & tracking, all was well, so we let Wayne loose with the controller.

HE COULD HOVER IT!.... He said ''Its just like phoenix'' LOL.

Wayne is a relative newcomer to the hobby and has flown his blade CX2 for about 6 months, but with about 100+ hours plus practice on Phoenix he went directly to hovering his TRex450XL. The last time I saw such a happy look on someones face, was shortly after they had popped an E!!!

He has done in 6 months what it took me over 2 years to achieve. It just shows how effective flight sims are, particularly Phoenix. Beginners please take note!

Give that man a gold star, oh and don't forget his wings too! Well done Wayne.

[Tim Procter]

Well done Wayne, I know you would get there because your like me, Totally a rcheliaddict.

A big thanks to Pip for helping him through the early days too. Well done mate.

[cambs flyer]

Wow thanks mate, it's been a very enjoyable day indeed, with your guidance I've learned how repair and replace major parts on the 450, it makes her seem a little less scary now mechanically wise.

I've learnt loads on different stick percentage setups and trimming due to the occasions strong(ish) winds.

But the major high was controlling the heli, powering the throttle when getting a little close to something allowing a second extra to correct and stabilize, plus doing gentle forward cyclic landings when I didn't have the confidence to pull out of a tight squeeze, and not a tail down first landing, or ditching the throttle for a hard bump, fantastic!!!!

I wasn't counting but you said I was hovering around 2 minutes at a time while under nice control without going all over the show, and when the wind took her a little I done as I would in phoenix, throttle up a little giving me breathing space, not panicking and bring her back under my control.

What a rush the adrenalin was surging through my veins, only this time it was pure excitement with no fear, just pure Yay.

Thanks to you though mate, your guidance telling me what to do with some major tips, explaining where I went wrong then taking your advice on board made what can be called my first serious outing with my Trex a fabulous experience.

Cheers Mate, its been a good day indeed, it was just like Phoenix but very different as well all in one, Sim practice is a must and without it I can't imagine what the cost of damaged parts would have been after today.

Nice one Pip cheers bud'.

[cambs flyer]

Well done Wayne, I know you would get there because your like me, Totally a rcheliaddict.

A big thanks to Pip for helping him through the early days too. Well done mate.

Thank you mate, I couldn't have put it better myself, an rcheliaddict indeed.

And yes Mike was bloody brill too.

The 450 is one sexy little mover so percise and a joy to fly, with no faults whatsoever.

[Made2Fade]

well done dude... keep up the good work.
Lee

[cambs flyer]

Thanks mate.

[163phil]

Very well done Wayne!

I know just how you feel mate, I've had just such a day myself, and am still buzzing I'm looking forward to hearing of your progress as time goes by, and I'm sure you'll let us know what you think of the Trex (obviously going to be pretty good just now)
I'm also a total rcheliaddict myself. Been flying planks and full size gliders for 20+ years, and it's sooo good being an absolute beginner again! What a buzz when you make progress

All the best
Phil

[Mike W]

Congrats .... and always remember .... its bout having fun ...

[cambs flyer]

Phil & Mike thank you.

The fun factor buries the needle, nothing else even comes close, and I can't wait until my next practice session.

[scoobycolin]

Well done mate

[Boggy]

sweet ! talk about patience paying off. well done Wayne. well worth the wait and practice i'm sure

[jimheli]

well mate very well done ,theirs no stopping you now

[del19_82]

Well done mate!! That first hover is something else innit

[mark lane]

Nice one matey!!!!

There truelly is nothing better than your first few flights.. it really is the best hobby a bloke can have. I will never turn back.

Bet you are itching to get back out there!!

[jboweruk]

Well done mate, you've been throught the mill I know with ur little BCX2, and now you've moved on to the bigger helis. All the best mate and glad to see it.

And yes a big thumbs up to the guys who helped you learn.