First minor accident

[quinnj3]

Hi Guys

I just had my first minor accident tonight. Was getting on very well with hovering and felt very comfortable, so I brought the heli down to about 2-3 feet off the ground and placed the tail to my right hand side so it was properly side on. Again it didn't feel too scary and anytime I thought I was getting out of shape I brought the tail back into line and back into a gentle hover.

I did this a few times and then stupidly put the tail to my left. I hadn't thought this through, I suppose I was too comfortable with the controls for my own good. I quickly got out of shape, I tried to correct but I seemed to make it worse so I relaxed the throttle hoping for a gentlish touch on the ground with the training gear. I didn't figure on the tail coming down first. It just brushed the ground and I heard a strange noise I didn't like. I quickly shut the engine off and went over for an inspection. One of the plastic push rods for the rudder pitch has broken.

I'm more annoyed that I missed such a nice evening for practising than I am for crashing. I know I'll have the heli up in the air by saturday afternoon again.

I think I'll practise that manuevre more on the sim in between times, but I really loathe the computer sim, as it just doesn't give you the same buzz. I'm a real sucker for doing things the hard way

Anyway story over!!

Jonny

[alex]

It's all a learning curve- don't get frustrated, just put it down to experience. I found this site really great when I was starting- it gives a bit of structure to the first steps.

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Keep having fun

[Spanner]

I share your opinion for the sims, I hate flying mine(reflex xtr) as it just doesn't feel the same as flying my rappy!

[stumpe]

Hay out of shape is a way of life for newbies, it will get better in time.

Lee

[alex]

I share your opinion for the sims, I hate flying mine(reflex xtr) as it just doesn't feel the same as flying my rappy!

It does not feel the same, but it is a brilliant tool for learning intuitive stick inputs- I stick at the sim as I can really feel the difference it makes to my flying, rather than for what it actually is ie a rather unexciting computer game

[Spanner]

with a really monotonous soundtrack!!

[barryorbik]

My Phoenix sim makes lots of lovely motor and blade flapping noises but they are constantly being interrupted by crashing sounds!!

Much prefer the MSR with real life collisions!!

Barry

[busybody flyer]

Just read your feelings about sim's. I find it better to play on it rather than watch Corronation Street & Emmerdale!!