not a clue

[stebeth]

Hi all you've all heard this a thousand times but need a bit of help choosing first heli, and does anybody know if theres a club in gloucester or cheltenham because i think after listening to you guys i need a lesson or twenty,if anyone can spare the time to point me in the right direction that would be great cheers.

[Britflyer]

I used to fly at a club that was located on Cheltenham Racecourse, but I think they moved. The club was called Prestbury Park MFC. Try the BMFA and get a contact name. The club was very friendly, with a good standard of heli flying.

Another club I flew at, Heli only this time, was Gloucester MHC. It was located south of Gloucester, just off the A38 near Slimbridge, if I remember right. Loads of good flyers there too

Hope this helps

Paul

[Disc]

Hi
okay you might find one using the BMFA website Club list which is here:

http://www.bmfa.org/clubs/clist.php


As fot your 1st heli are you looking for electric or Nitro/glow fuel power heli?

Also note that the a 30/50 Size nitro is better than a smaller electric heli like a Trex which can be unstable in the winds.

[stebeth]

hi cheers for the info i bought a cheap sabre electric today bloody hell its harder than i thought / as for for what size in the future 30/50 sounds a good shout.

[Ade_Law]

I know a guy that lives up that way. i have dropped him an email, when i hear something i will let you know.

Ade

[Disc]

hi cheers for the info i bought a cheap sabre electric today bloody hell its harder than i thought / as for for what size in the future 30/50 sounds a good shout.

This where many many start and either get put off or will get sucked into the hobby.

Now just recently there has become more Choice. There are some large electric models that now sit around the 30/50 size nitro helis.

But Nitro 1st....
Raptor (probably the most common one), Shuttle, Hawk, are common 30 size helis and each one has its good/bad points. Most Clubs have raptor flyers due to common and cheap spares plus you can bling it up But the best thing is without any serious mods it can go and do 3D.

50 Size is more than the 30 again larger you you go more stable it the helicopter is. Raptor 50 shares 90% of the same parts as the 30 size and repairs are cost is about the same then theres the Knight 50 which is a good value 50 size and cheap to repair.

To kit out say a raptor 30 inc the kit your looking at around 800 pounds that is everything to fly though inc field gear. You can get cheaper setups from mags but bewarned they have cheaper radios and gyros...

Electric 30/50 size

The Century Swift comes in a 399 inc battery speed controller and Motor nice heli but an extra battery costs 100 pounds... youd need radio and gyro again about 700-800 pounds to set one up right, about 10 mins flight time then charge for an hour....

Trex 600 is next very nice search the site for info on it.


If you goto your local club and find what there flying its always best as well

[stebeth]

I know a guy that lives up that way. i have dropped him an email, when i hear something i will let you know.

Ade

cheers thanks for that

[Raptorite]

Have a look at www.heli-lessons.com they offer lessons in Cheltenham I believe, and will give you all the help you need in deciding which model is best for you.

Cheers,
Pete.

[stebeth]

Have a look at www.heli-lessons.com they offer lessons in Cheltenham I believe, and will give you all the help you need in deciding which model is best for you.

Cheers,
Pete.

cheers all been a great help