I got off the ground!

[Jaybee]

After standing around with the engine idling for about half an hour trying to avoid the question it eventually happened - "Shall we give it a spin then?"



Fitted the training gear (Thanks Darryl!) and started spinning it up and down to get a feel for the speed of the blades.

After nearly bricking it hearing the engine at 40% throttle I finally did it - I flew up a meter and came back down softly, hands are still shaking now!

Absolutely amazing, going to dedicate a lot more time to get to know this hobby in depth and hopefully get flying around without the training equip!

Thanks a lot to everyone that has given me advice over the past couple of days on this forum, really appreciate it!

[Mart61]

Nice one! Great feeling ain't it?

[debrooker]

I remember my first lift off with a nitro, its a great feeling. Well done, now comes the long road

[challis349]

well done mate, its a fantastic feeling isn't it, it gets better and better from here, even with the crashes

[kungpo]

Well done mate! A few tanks with the training gear to get comfortable of getting her up and down and then you'll be ready to whip them off!

Take your time and enjoy!

[Brian Gifford]

Well done!!! It's a brilliant feeling isn't it?

As others have said, take your time & enjoy it.

[coptermanic]

I too remember my very first nitro lift off and hover around. Awesome sight, sound, smell, smoke. Such presence. Well done and good luck...

[tiddler]

Well done m8

Bet you cant wait to have another go And despite the shaking knees, it really is great feeling isn't it

[msssltd]

Brilliant mate.

I took my training gear off a few months ago...When I broke it.

[darryl]

well done, glad u got the training balls ok!

[Dannyyy]

Well done

[Jaybee]

Thanks I did some forward flying / nose in hovering today and got on pretty well, simulator has helped tremendous amounts.

Great first couple of days in the hobby!

[Supercaptaincrash]

you shouldnt need training legs if your hovering nose in on the second day!

[Jaybee]

you shouldnt need training legs if your hovering nose in on the second day!

They make me feel safe

[tiddler]

you shouldnt need training legs if your hovering nose in on the second day!

When I first started I actually found the TG useful for some time after I was capable of controlled landings and flying nose in. I was even flying circuits with them on.
Admittedly part of this was a psychological crutch / safety net or whatever you want to call it. But more importantly, I also found them to be a very useful visual aid.
They have of course long since been dumped, but at the time I found them a big help

Nowadays I think Id be better off having air bags fitted

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