Training Aid Dimensions

[lgray88]

Just wondering what size i should make my training aids for my new heli trex 600, it will give me something to do while i wait for it too be posted up here

Many Thanks

[Tim Procter]

Liam.

You will be surprised just how easy to hover the T-Rex600 really is without the aid of training balls although they can save you some embarrassing moments if you are a first timer.

As for making them and what size don't make them too big as they certainly can make the heli shake bad.

[lgray88]

Its just as you say, to save my self a few embarrasing moments. Will wooden dowells be ok even if i have a hardish landing, do you tend to fasten them below or above your skids?

[coptermanic]

15mm diameter wooden dowelling and 4 tennis balls should do the trick. As Tim stated, if setup properly, the 600 size helis will hover "hands free" virtually, and land very softly due their sizeable ground effect.

[lgray88]

Thanks for that lads, il get on to that tommorow then.

cheers

[rcwhirlygig]

I bought a cheap and cheerful set (Quick UK) from local heli shop for my 600 n £15 ish works just fine for newbie, I like them because you can see when the heli is just about to leave the ground as they flex on lift off

[Balders]

Carbon rods and pingpong balls will be far lighter than tennis balls.

You can hold them in place with a few little bits of fuel tube slid over the rod. You may have to double up on them.

[Planehazza]

As others have said, the 600 is very stable. You'll probably only have them on the first couple of flights until you're used to the feel of the heli, then you'll realise you don't need them