Lots of help needed for a newbie!!

[moorehen]

Hi,

I've been keeping an eye on these forums for a while whilst trying to decide how to get into rc helis. I was hoping that by reading all the posts that I would be able to pick nitro or electric and which model to go for but I am now more confused than ever!!!!

Here are the facts:
I am a complete novice and have never flown any type of model before.

I have a budget of 250 - 300 max.

I want to be able to fly outdoors and indoors if poss.

I have some experience in constructing model rc cars.

I'm not sure whether or not to wait and spend loads on a nice Raptor 30 setup and run the risk of crashing it or spend a little on a cheaper electric CP setp to learn on not worry to much about crashing and upgrade later.

I would like to join a club but can't seem to locate one localy (Worthing, West Sussex)

Here ends the facts!

If any of you have any suggestions about any of the above I would be very grateful.

Thanks

[Kwickkwack]

Hi From the BMFA website, following is a list of affiliated clubs for West Sussex, the website for the BMFA is at http://www.bmfa.org

WEST SUSSEX
Club No Name Disciplines
0054 CHICHESTER & DIST MODEL AERO CLUB RCFW, FF, SF, CL, IND
0066 CRAWLEY & DIST MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB SF, RCFW, FF, CL, IND
0118 HORSHAM & DIST R/C MODEL CLUB RCFW, SF, RCH, IND
0318 MID DOWNS MODEL FLYING ASSOCIATION RCFW, IND
0708 MID SUSSEX FLYERS RCFW, SF, RCH
0663 SHUFFY FLYERS RCH
0242 SURREY RADIO CONTROL CLUB RCFW, SF
0243 SUSSEX RADIO FLYING CLUB RCFW, RCH, SF
0029 THE SURREY FREEDOM FLYERS RCFW
2183 WORTHING & LITTLEHAMPTON MODEL R/C FC

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Code Discipline Code Discipline
RCP R/C Power RCH R/C Helicopter
RCFW R/C Fixed Wing SF Silent Flight
FF Free Flight CL Control Line
IND Indoor

If your club website is not listed then please add your details here
Please report any amendments or errors to admin@bmfa.org

Good Luck

[Disc]

Hi
Okay those small electric ones are 10 times harder to learn than
a Raptor 30 or similar type helis.

Save up for a Raptor 30v2

It is the best thing you can do.

Magazines you'll find deals for about 399
or look out for a 2nd hand kit.