Training gear recommendations needed

[dazzystar]

Hi,

We've just bought a used Trex 500 and are looking for training gear recommendations. I realise they are all based on the same theme but perhaps people could recommend something that fits and works wonders?

TIA
Daz

[derrick]

Have used a kids plastic hoola hoop with a couple of ally rods, works well.

[millerman]

i would look here mate go for 30-50 size training gear
Midland Helicopters Ltd VarAccs_TrainingAids

[dazzystar]

Cheers for the replies. Maybe a stupid question but are there shock absorber type skids available once I've removed the training kit?

[millerman]

Cheers for the replies. Maybe a stupid question but are there shock absorber type skids available once I've removed the training kit?

is that just incase your gonna fit 4 wheels and have a helicar !!!
once youve taken the training gear off you will be ok with landing your heli trust me

[challis349]

As millerman said, only take training gear off once you can land softly everytime,

I have seen skids with suspension in, a company in the us make them, but they're not cheap, at around £75 plus shipping plus and customs charges

[Peakposter]

Another vote for the hula hoop, had the training gear with the four legs and ping pong balls and broke it. Got a 24" diameter hula hoop, added acouple of CF cross pieces and held it on over the ends of the skids with elastic bands-no more problems.

John.

[dazzystar]

Another vote for the hula hoop, had the training gear with the four legs and ping pong balls and broke it. Got a 24" diameter hula hoop, added acouple of CF cross pieces and held it on over the ends of the skids with elastic bands-no more problems.

John.

That sounds like a good idea but doesn't a training undercarriage give you additional ground clearance as well?

[kungpo]

Where in London are you? I have a 600 size set if you want? Mine lifts the heli a little of the ground and is pretty solid - glassfibre rods and big balls.

[dazzystar]

I'm in North London. Care to sell it?

[Peakposter]

The hula hoop gives approximately 20-30 mm height advantage in total but I found the view of the whole hoop made it easier to see when parallel with the ground when coming down for a landing. The 'four legs with balls on' does have more spring if landing a bit hard but I damaged it a couple of times and took advice from fellow club members and went for the hoop and it suited me better, swings and roundabouts I guess.

regards, John.

[Hangar-7]

Make your own - I made my own and it worked fine.

[Freakmode]

Excellent piece of british engineering that!