New pilot requires basic set up advice

[Defendersteve]

Hi Guys,

Hope you are well.
Im new to Helis and just wanted to get some basic info initial set up advice on a new model.
Now i know this has probably been done to death but if you can give me some basic info regarding what does what, throttle pitches, headspeed adjustment, mixing etc.
Its all a bit daunting at the moment and i dont want to have to rely on other pilots to sort my models out!

Thanks Guys

Appreciate it

[Gareth-71]

Hi

What heli do you have?

The basic stuff, is really quite, uh, basic. For a general idea google rc heli: how it works etc, for specific help, ask specific questions here and almost eveyone will try and help.

:-)

Gareth

[Defendersteve]

Thanks Gareth, i have a century hawk 30 and a trx 450 pro

[David Drew]

It would be impossible to answer all that in one go. LOL

One thing is for sure...you will have to rely on other pilots to set up your models. So best join a local club, watch, listen & ask

There is a whole load of help on here, but bit-by-bit is best.

There are also some threads on the forum created that answer a lot of your questions.

All the best with the hobby

David

[David Drew]

Try here

T-Rex Tuning - Information and Reviews for Align Helicopters

There are some good books too - eg Radio Control Helicopters by Paul Tradelius (Air Age Media)

Cheers

David

[steve b]

Hi welcome
there will be loads of help on here as david says a bit at a time other wise it will fry ya brain
watching bob finless on helifreak is a good idea if you like to watch some vids
i found very helpful as you can stop and watch them agian if you don't understand it the first time
good luck if you get stuck just ask and help will flood in

steve

[Mart61]

Hi there

You're not a million miles from me and, whilst I'm no expert, the club I fly at is not far from you and the guys there could help for sure.

I fly at Pirbright, Southern Counties Model Helicopter Club.

Pop down, introduce yourself and I'm sure you'll get sorted...

You have to be a member to fly at the club, but this doesn't stop someone helping you get set up and test flying it for you.



As far as general set-up is concerned, I can maybe help you there. I've built a 500 and 600 and I've been told my set-ups were pretty good when the test pilots flew them.

[Hangar-7]

Hi!
Welcome to RCHA Friendly forum.
Martin's offer is excellent - hope you'll grab it.

I have attached a link for Finless Bob's vid - watching it first time may confuse you - so watch it a couple of times. A bit of background info will always help you when you visit a club.

Trex 450 SE and general build videos are here - HeliFreak


Cheers

[Defendersteve]

Guys, thankyou so much, Martin ill kindly take you up on that Sir, ill try and pop over for a look over the weekend if the wind dies down!

[Mart61]

Do that. The hours on Saturday are 12-4 and Sunday from 10-2. Sunday's the best day to go tho. I may not be there but there will be at least 6-8 if it,s not raining.

[Defendersteve]

guys,

just spent the evening setting up a couple of 450s after following finless bobs set up tips, absolutely stunning and very informative.
Both models were pretty much bob on after following his instructions, even though i got a bit brave and test flew in the garden after 4 peronis!!

Thanks Guys

Steve

[Mart61]

Glad you got sorted. My offer still stands tho.

[chopperaddict]

Hi

In case it is of any help, My new heli only site (ChopperAddicts Radio Controlled Helicopters Web Site) has a lot of tutorials available on setup, plus a lot of good information under the Hints & Tips area.

Check it out, I think you might find some useful help there, as indeed many others tel me they have.

Hope this helps