I’m considering giving up flying my t-rex

[Steve]

I play a lot of league Pool, and have done for many years. About 5 years ago, we (my team) started uping our game a bit and decided to have a go at super-league, and then from that, a couple of us started playing for the county, and from that we started to enter into some of the big-money national competitions and even the trials for the world championships.

I've always suffered from the shakes when playing for a team, but never when playing for myself as in a singles cup. When I play for my team, I'm playing for 9 other blokes, not just myself.

Anyway, what I found was that as I stepped up to the next level, say from local league to super-league, the shakes moved up with the level. i.e. I stopped getting them at local level, but got them bad at super league. Then, when we stepped up from super-league to county, so the shakes moved up to the next level as well. The good side to this is that my ability and confidence in th elower levels just went through the roof, because I was so much more relaxed and at the same time focused around the table.

I think my point is, why not get a bigger and more expensive heli, but don't go mad with it, as you'll undoubtedly get the shakes. Just hover it around within your comfort zone. If it were me, this would make flying the little one a breeze.

I suffer from this now to an extent with my helis. The one heli that I am most comfortable with, and the one which I always use for trying something new, or something daring is the oldest, least important one. it's more than capable (a Sceadu 50 Hyper) of anything I can thrown at it, but because I have several other helis to choose from - all either newer or more expensive, it's just the most relaxing and comfortable one to fly.

Just my thoughts, if somewhat long-winded!

[Mercuriell]

It's a significant problem - I gave up full size flying because of terror induced by turbulence so that even after a few bumps I was terrified. At the end of the day I wasn't enjoying flying so ask yourself is it worth it ? It is a form of phobia - and in your case has a rational basis - but often they don't have. You could see your GP and ask to try a low dose beta blocker - or you could see a hypnotherapist (I tried the latter and it was partially successful). You can't cure feelings like this but if you want to you can find means of dealing with them. Good luck

[Ashley Davis]

I vote for some time on a buddy box, get your confidence back in relative safety.

[infacto]

Hi Guys

I'm surprised by the amount of replies to my original post. The good news is I've repaired my T-Rex and got a big itch to fly again I think this is a really good sign.

I agree a buddy would be a great idea. Also what has surprised me is the support I’ve had from my long suffering wife. She has told me to grow a set and get on with it .Why because you love it and don’t even think of giving up after spending so much on your new hobby(loll)

The strange thing is nothing normally fazes me, if you met me. I am laid back confident kind of guy. I have been thinking a lot over the last few days about how to tackle this (most of yesterday we spent at longleat) so plenty of time to think.

This is the plan.

Baby step from the beginning as if I’m starting over.

Also I think the simulator has given me a fauls (can’t think of the word) but my skills are not as good as the sim makes me think I am.

Again thank for all your kind word.

You have all helped.
Very kindest regards
Infacto