All Help gratefully received !!!

[MarkP]

Hello everyone,

I have been bitten by the heli bug and having "flown" tiny indoor toyshop models with reasonable success I decided I needed to progress further. I have just taken a major major step up and treated myself to a Blade400 3D. WOW what a step up I am so much out of my depth. Off I go to the local club soon as for some expert tuition. My LHS has adjusted the DX6i for more novice settings and, thankfully, set the idle up switch the same as for hover settings to prevent really nasty accidents. Any further advice welcomed, think I need a Sim to practice on as I cannot make Blade lift off in my garden even with training gear fitted without falling over (the helicopter not me - ha ha). Accidents on a sim would seem much less costly. Looking forward to Wings & Wheels in North Weald at the weekend. Thanks for any advice.

Mark

[marktigere1]

Hi

Two bits of advice:

1. Take your time.

and more importantly

2. Enjoy yourself.

Cheers

Mark

[MarkP]

Thanks Mark,

Steep learning curve ahead but very determined

[kevinh]

is your location mannigtree in essex,

i live in colchester not a million miles away, what club are you joining Colchester Model Flying Club me and Kwickwack are both members, i dont actually get over there as much but they should make you feel welcome and should get some helpfull advice.

[MarkP]

Hi kevin,

Yes I live just outside Manningtree in Brantham.

Have emailed the guys at Clacton and have been invited to pop down to chat with them but they were not sure if their membership was already closed for this year, I have a number to call to find out. Thanks for advice though will bear Colchester in mind.

Mark

[Boggy]

welcome to the forum mate.

get yourself phoenix flight sim it will save you a whole world of hurt!!!. there is a thread with tips on taming the blade for beginners

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/showth...ming+the+blade

[MarkP]

Thanks for your help