hi from colchester

[rc rookie]

Hello all,

I am new too rc helis, and i have been trying to setup my heli (twister 3D storm + DX6i)....i have setup the head and servo's and i think they are setup correctly, but i cant seem to setup the gyro (HL400) i cant seem to differentiate between when its in HH mode and rate mode as the light on the gyro stays on regardless.

Also i'd be really greatful if anyone is in the colchester area who would be so kind as to assist me with the setup and take it for a flight so i know its setup correctly.

[Kwickkwack]

Hi and welcome to the forum
I am a member of Colchester Model Club you could consider joining there and get some help. The club meetings are monthly and at this time of year are at Nayland, you could bring it along and get it sorted.
If you are really serious about learning to fly then I would recommend you consider taking a few lessons, contactRapid Rotors it will be the best money you spend. you will even be able to use their Trex 600
Enjoy the hobby its fantastic

[Mart61]

Welcome aboard - I'm sure someone will pop along and offer advice on your set-up.

Might also be worth looking on the BMFA web site and popping along to a nearby club - there's sure to be someone there that would help. The BMFA club finder is here:

British Model Flying Association - BMFA - Search for affiliated clubs by county

Select your county from the list and see how you get on.

[challis349]

Hi welcome to the best heli forum on the net, so many people on here that are extremely helpful

[Downdraft]

Hi and welcome to the forum
I am a member of Colchester Model Club you could consider joining there and get some help. The club meetings are monthly and at this time of year are at Nayland, you could bring it along and get it sorted.
If you are really serious about learning to fly then I would recommend you consider taking a few lessons, contactRapid Rotors it will be the best money you spend. you will even be able to use their Trex 600
Enjoy the hobby its fantastic

Me too, all of what he said....

If you bought the model from the local shop they should be able to give it a quick once over but if you get pushed and cant find any help I'm at Sudbury and will meet up some where to take a quick look over your heli for you and make sure it's air worthy but as said by kwickkwack the best option is a visit to Rapid Rotors.

[RookieRC]

Ask him to post his video of his clash with a TMNT...Heli 0 - TMNT-1

[rc rookie]

hello downdraft,
thank you so much for the reply to my thread, i would love to get some lesson rapid rotors but sadly im on quiet a tight budget at the moment, i got the model online and have been learning how to set it up via youtube videos on the Blade 400, but yesterday i managed to damage it and i am hoping to get the replacement parts, i believe i am able to replace the
damaged parts, but it is the setup that is my biggest issue.
I am hoping to join colchester club in 2 weeks time, but would really appreciate it if you are able to assist me in setup....i am more than willing to travel to you if thats ok?
Many thanks
Darrel

[Mart61]

Ask him to post his video of his clash with a TMNT...Heli 0 - TMNT-1

Is it this turtle he crashes with?


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTv2F1c1N6M[/ame]

[RookieRC]

That is the very one my friend, you really need to become a detective...now we just need him to give me permission to upload it to youtube....so come on guys and gals, get bugging him!!!!!!

Is it this turtle he crashes with?


YouTube - Twister 3D storm

[Mart61]

That garden is a minefield for a heli novice flyer. There's more obstructed airspace than there is clear...

[RookieRC]

I know, i know....i did tell him to fly in a huge field, but he decided against it!!!!

That garden is a minefield for a heli novice flyer. There's more obstructed airspace than there is clear...

[rc rookie]

yeah guys have a good laugh, lol, i know i shouldnt have tried it in my garden but i was so desperate to get it off the ground after spending a long time trying to get it set up properly and as a novice im still learning and believe me i learnt from that mistake, lucky its only gonna cost me £25 for parts and then its not being flown till its set up properly and it will be in a BIG wide open space lol, anyway enjoy the video

[rc rookie]

hi kwickkwack, what time and days can i pop along and see you guys and can u possibly give me the road name that you are flying on in naylands and im newish to the are and i will just put it in the satnav.

thanks mate
darrel

[Kwickkwack]

PM Sent with some details

[rc rookie]

thanks to kwickkwack, downdraft,mart61 and challis349 for your comments, i went out yesterday and got the bits to fix my heli and started to re-build it last night and gonna get it finished over the next few days, thanks kwickkwack and downdraft for the advice on the colchester club, ive investigated it and got info and stuff and i am planning on coming over to the training night on wednesday 2nd june, so maybe i will see you guys there and get some advice from the experts on my setup if not ive got my membership form to join the club and i will be putting it in in 2 weeks so im quiet sure i will bump into you guys at some point,

again many thanks

darrel