Lunch on the fly....

[jboweruk]

Literally, my mate said to me Friday 'shall we bring our helis to work Monday?'

So I said okay.

Brought mine in but he reckons he thought I wouldn't bother. Anyway met him as planned with 2 lipos in my case and put her up. While flying the wind got up a lot, we reckon 12+ gusting higher. My girl wasn't exactly steady as a rock but boy she handled that wind real well, with and w/out idle up.

Two lipos later and a big grin on my mush from having a bit more space to fly in. Didn't try any fancy stuff though, with that wind and unfamiliar surroundings I figured play safe, and play well.

Plus I didn't want to risk hitting anyone's cars.

[heliTV]

Nice one John

I flew at my instructors field on Saturday and the extra space gives you loads of confidence... went out to a local field yesterday and realised it was a bit too much confidence!!! - all repaired in a couple of hours though!!!

Just started using idle up with throttle curve fixed at 85% across the whole stick range... is this how yours is setup?

[jboweruk]

No mate, my curve is 100-95-90-95-100. I may just take it up a bit on that when I have the space again.

[beerdeor]

I work in a garage and hover my beam most days in the workshop at tea break

cant get enough of it
jim

[jboweruk]

It's a bit hard for me having to get the bus.... I'd love to otherwise, I may just start taking my little Buzzy to work each day.

[tourerjim]

I work in a garage and hover my beam most days in the workshop at tea break

cant get enough of it
jim

That's what do too me CP Gold its ideal or if the w/shops bit full then me little Quark.

[jboweruk]

My m8 brought his today, but he won't risk the winds I will so don't think he'll by flying it. see where as I see a 12+ wind as a challenge he just don't enjoy it. Unless he flies inside the w/house of course, dunno 'bout you guys but an open space with a stiff breeze against a warehouse full of shelving I'll take the open space anyday...

[heliTV]

That's what do too me CP Gold its ideal or if the w/shops bit full then me little Quark.

What do you think of the CP Gold - have ordered one for my lad for Christmas (along with Phoenix!)?

[jboweruk]

If it's as well put together as the CPV2.1 then it won't be a bad little heli mate. I know they're cheap and cheerful and small (ish) but good fun.

[heliTV]

Thanks John

Had a look at one at our indoor club last week. Looks good, and a less intimidating start than the B400 - Josh is only 13...

Have ordered some spares too if his first flights are anything like his Dad's!!!

All the best

Graham