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Hi Dan and welcome to the only hobby that is more expensive and more addictive than cocaine.
I've helped a few new people into the hobby recently and they are all being successful and each at different paces (down to them not me).
The first thing I will say that I don't think has been emphasised enough in this thread is get some new mates. Getting whichever helicopter you choose set up so that it will fly well ( substitute easy for well) is no simple task and an hour with someone experienced at setting up and trimming the wee beastie will convert something that feels like trying to ride the back of a lion into more of a donkey ride along Blackpool beach.
The second hint I'd give you is to get the mates before the new Heli. From what I've seen, Heli clubs are more like clans and each have different weapons of choice (ours is the trex 450). It's important to start on a Heli that is known where you will fly, as other clan members will understand what is needed in the setup.
To give yourself a taste of what's to come an msr while they fly nothing like the real deal, will give you hours of pleasure on cold winters nights especially if you are luck enough to have an indoor club local. They will get you used to looking at the Heli from all angles and the appropriate stick commands. They also provide something you can let your less geeky mates try later.
A sim is a must. If you want to fly well and progress quickly. I spend a max of 10 mins at at time every time I get a chance. Split your time on this between 5 mins hooning and 5 mins structured, focused practice. The maths are simple. All day at the field =7 flights at 6 mins each. By spending 10 mins each other day will give you 150% more stick time and cost you nothing when you crash.
Good luck whatever you do and if you live near hertford drop us a pm and come along and play with our toys.
Ade
I've helped a few new people into the hobby recently and they are all being successful and each at different paces (down to them not me).
The first thing I will say that I don't think has been emphasised enough in this thread is get some new mates. Getting whichever helicopter you choose set up so that it will fly well ( substitute easy for well) is no simple task and an hour with someone experienced at setting up and trimming the wee beastie will convert something that feels like trying to ride the back of a lion into more of a donkey ride along Blackpool beach.
The second hint I'd give you is to get the mates before the new Heli. From what I've seen, Heli clubs are more like clans and each have different weapons of choice (ours is the trex 450). It's important to start on a Heli that is known where you will fly, as other clan members will understand what is needed in the setup.
To give yourself a taste of what's to come an msr while they fly nothing like the real deal, will give you hours of pleasure on cold winters nights especially if you are luck enough to have an indoor club local. They will get you used to looking at the Heli from all angles and the appropriate stick commands. They also provide something you can let your less geeky mates try later.
A sim is a must. If you want to fly well and progress quickly. I spend a max of 10 mins at at time every time I get a chance. Split your time on this between 5 mins hooning and 5 mins structured, focused practice. The maths are simple. All day at the field =7 flights at 6 mins each. By spending 10 mins each other day will give you 150% more stick time and cost you nothing when you crash.
Good luck whatever you do and if you live near hertford drop us a pm and come along and play with our toys.
Ade
& JR DSX11 ,Phoenix and a fridge full of bottled water 
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