Heli Training Required

[WacUK]

Does anyone know of a place in the Ellesmere Port/Chester area that does RC Heli training, I'm seriously thinking of purchasing a Raptor 30/50 and would like to get some hands on before I buy. I've had a look around and I can't seem to find anywhere near me, I don't drive so getting about is limited.

Thanks.

Adam.

[Axel40]

Sorry, I don't know your area but I have to say something.

How you gonna carry a 50 and all the field gear without a car?

I hope you have some very good friends

I know because I'm in the same boat (it sux) but I do have a field close by (just got back as it happens) but carrying all the battery/starter gear etc not to mention the heli, is a bloody heavy load I tells you

My back hurts..

[WacUK]

Hehe, I look forward to the backache ...

I'm hoping to make some friends at a club and then ask for a lift when they go out, not forgetting to offer petrol money.

To be honest, people on here have told me the best way to go is nitro, but I just can't find any clubs near me and I doubt the neighbours would be happy if I was flying a nitro heli in my garden. I'm starting to think I may have to go the electric heli route as I should be okay with a Trex 450SE in the garden, just.

We'll see, I just keep finding obstacles with this hobby, but I'm determined so I'll continue no matter what hurdle is next.

Adam.

[WacUK]

Is the Trex 450SE V2 available in the UK, if so does anyone know where is the best place to buy ?

Thanks,

Adam.

[Axel40]

Don't let me put you off Adam, I'm only kidding

It's a great hobby but these Nitro jobbies are big!!
Saying that, Nitro is best although leccys obviously have their place.

I hope you do have the opportunity to get the back ache
I took my rappy 30 out for it's (and mine) maiden flight today. Just gentle hovering but the wind pushed it up. (I'm a noob) The wind in the field was pretty strong. I burned 3 tanks and had a blast. My little indoor leccy was invaluable as a training aid, believe it or not!

Get yourself a rather large sports bag from Argos, the 86cm+ or so size, page 1300
A 30 will fit with the tail hanging out the back a lil bit.

[WacUK]

Get yourself a rather large sports bag from Argos, the 86cm+ or so size, page 1300
A 30 will fit with the tail hanging out the back a lil bit.

Hehe, thanks for the suggestion.

I currently own a Century Lama IV, it's very basic and I'm just looking to get hold of more realistic heli such as the Trex 450SE as soon as I can.

I'm gonna get myself a Spektrum DX7 and the Phoenix RC Sim at the end of the month, so that should give me a bit more experience. Then at the end of Feb I'll try and get the Trex 450SE V2, then maybe by summer I can look at getting my first Nitro. Thats the plan, I hope.

Adam.