A good day

[Brian Gifford]

After my last major "in" last month, my confidence took a severe dent, to the point I was seriously considering jacking it in. Due to circumstances such as hotel busy/lousy weather, I'd only managed a couple of very short hovers in windy conditions since I rebuilt the heli.

Today, tho, it was still quite breezy, but I went for it! After a lot of practice on the sim recently, I was moving my heli across the sky!

It was almost lazy eights, but not that precise, , if that makes sense.

I flew 4 batteries, enjoyed every one, and came away with an intact heli and a feeling that I was making progress.

Thanks for reading.

[derrick]

Nice to hear that, in the same position myself not flown for 4 weeks now, bloody weather and work comitments, Hope to get out in the morning hope i do aswell as you.
Del.

[Hangar-7]

Well done Brian - v pleased for you. I went out this evening - virtually no wind and field to myself. Real good flying and just like you, my heli is ready for flying tomorrow again.

Tempted 3D yet???

[Brian Gifford]

Nice to hear that, in the same position myself not flown for 4 weeks now, bloody weather and work comitments, Hope to get out in the morning hope i do aswell as you.
Del.

Thanks, Derrick. I know all about the weather. Hope you get out tomorrow & have some good airtime.

[trillian]

It was almost lazy eights, but not that precise, , if that makes sense.

I might know what you mean. My eights are beyond lazy, barely recognisable as eights

[Mojo]

Hey Brian..

Glad to hear it mate... Really happy for you and glad you had a good time flying today..

Keep it up mate and tomorrow looks like a decent day too, maybe you can sneak in a few batteries as well

Cheers,

Mo

[Brian Gifford]

I might know what you mean. My eights are beyond lazy, barely recognisable as eights

Yep, I think maybe you & I could do synchronised not-really-eights?

[Brian Gifford]

Well done Brian - v pleased for you. I went out this evening - virtually no wind and field to myself. Real good flying and just like you, my heli is ready for flying tomorrow again.

Tempted 3D yet???

Thanks. 3D's a long way off yet.

[Brian Gifford]

Hey Brian..

Glad to hear it mate... Really happy for you and glad you had a good time flying today..

Keep it up mate and tomorrow looks like a decent day too, maybe you can sneak in a few batteries as well

Cheers,

Mo

Thanks, Mo. I'll certainly try. How's your flying going? I bet your main problem is deciding which heli to fly.

[spunkmyer]

Well done Brian

You cant beat that feeling after a good flight and a intact heli, well almost

Sorry getting rude again

[Mikee]

Brian

glad to see that feel good factor is back, mate trust me whether you 3d ing or just hovering.. it don't mattter,least your enjoying yourself and doing what you want..

My 8's are so lazy, sometimes.. I don't even use the heli

It takes time these things, and if it was easy it would not be as rewarding as a hobby as it can be

Mikee

[jboweruk]

Well done mate, hopefully get mine out over club 2day. Wx looks good, light winds and dry.

[Brian Gifford]

Brian

glad to see that feel good factor is back, mate trust me whether you 3d ing or just hovering.. it don't mattter,least your enjoying yourself and doing what you want..

My 8's are so lazy, sometimes.. I don't even use the heli

It takes time these things, and if it was easy it would not be as rewarding as a hobby as it can be

Mikee

Thanks for the encouragement, Mike. Hopefully I'll be out again today.

[Mikee]

Thanks for the encouragement, Mike. Hopefully I'll be out again today.

Me too Brian

I have my 4 x 6s batts charged for the 500 and 10 x 3s for the two 450's.. Just need to do my chores about the house first

Mikee

[Brian Gifford]

Me too Brian

I have my 4 x 6s batts charged for the 500 and 10 x 3s for the two 450's.. Just need to do my chores about the house first

Mikee

Sounds good, Mike. how's the 500? are you enjoying it? I've got mine calmed down to my level now, 70% D/R on elev & ail, and the softer grey dampers in, and as you know, the 440mm flybar. Nice and stable!