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  • #1

    Nearly MINCE MEAT

    Hi All

    Just thought I would share....

    I have not been flying for a few weeks because of ear problems which has thrown my balance off big time. I'm still not right.

    Anyway, went to my field this eve determined to fly - on my own...

    Put a couple of packs in the Srimok E and took off, My God that thing is powerful... anyway started to get back into it after a few minutes and then somehow ended up (can't recall what I was doing) with the heli inverted tail turning and hurtling towards me at a high rate of knots (and man that heli can MOVE), Thank GOD my instinctive reactions were correct as I managed to pull away just a few feet from my face in a huge blade fart (at least I think it was the blades ).

    Bit of a wake up call - If you've been out of it for even a couple of weeks its amazing how much you loose!



    Gareth
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  • #2
    Jesus, that was a close one Gareth. I must admit that last year I had a break of 6 weeks odd I think it was due to the weather, and it really does set you back. Take it easy!

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    • #3
      Did you change your pants after that?
      Mike, 3rd Hampton Scout Group
      Spectrum DX7
      Piper Pawnee 40
      Wot Trainer, OS 46Fx
      3D 400
      P68C Scale twin
      SRCMC
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      Pround owner of an EGS

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      • #4
        Sounds like you had a very lucky escape!

        Glad to hear all ended well though.
        Rob


        T-Rex 450 Pro - BeastX v3 FBL, Hitec 5065's, DS520, Futaba R6203SB
        Quad x-copter - KK 5.5 Multicopter v4.7, 850KVA motors, 30A ESC's, Orange RC FASST Rx, Carbon & Alu frame, LED strips for orientation, 10x4.5 props.
        Quad x-copter - KK Plus 5.5d, 1000KVA motors, 30A ESC's, Orange RC FASST Rx, GF & Alu frame, LED strips, 10x4.5 props (coming soon!)
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        • #5
          Nearly MINCE MEAT

          Holy shit!!

          Should really fly with someone else even if it's your son so help can be got just in case.

          Glad you got out off it in one piece

          + 7 x Eddies finest EGS's


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          • #6
            go carefull mate, it can be a while to get back in the swing of it again
            James

            Sponsored by
            Align-Trex.co.uk
            Optifuel/optipower
            MKS servotech

            5 Eddie gold stars and christmas star

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            • #7
              Yeah, I know what you mean about being away from it for a while and not being nearly as sharp as you know you should be.

              I started to feel that way over the winter and tried to keep flying regularly but had a few days when I got a bit out of control and I hate that feeling.
              Kasama, Minicopter, Henseleit, JR, Shape, Beam
              Robbe, RMJ Raptor gasser, powered by
              Spartan, Spirit, BeastX, Kontronik, CY Total-G, DX8
              member of Epsom Downs and Bloobird clubs
              Proud recipient of 7 EGS! and a platinum star

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              • #8
                I think most of us get a little too complacent sometimes so thanks for the reminder of just how lethal these machines can be, and just glad you managed to avoid what would almost certainly have been a really, really bad day.
                Dave

                sigpic Proud holder of 3 EGS

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                • #9
                  Glad to hear your not sliced and diced fella!
                  Maybe you should take the belt CP out for a spin to warm up next time hehe
                  Regards, Ross
                  Raptor 50 V2 - Quick UK shizz
                  T-Rex 500 ESP that looks like it's been Tango'd!
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                  • #10
                    Blimey! Just glad you pulled it back from the brink!

                    Martin

                    Most of the Aligns, fair few Spektrum bits, bunch of Align & HiTec servos, OBE, VD & Bar.

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