Could use some help in NC (Raleigh/Cary area)

[poor_red_neck]

Hi freaks,

After my maiden voyage yesterday.. here's the body count:

Rotor blades
one blade grip
spindle shaft
complete flybar and paddles
one link...
landing skid

I have all the parts except the flybar.. waiting for it to come in in a few days

Not too bad I guess. I had it hovering for about 30 seconds, then lost control and over compensated...

I've been pounding away on the sim but all I have is FMS and it's not the greatest. I can't see paying over 100 bucks on a sim either.

Anywho, wondering if there is anybody in the area that can get the chopper a once over after I get the parts replaced and see if everything is as it should be. Before flight I did balance and track the blades, and eyeballed the swashplate as best as possible.

Just looking for some more seasoned pilot's advice and simple pre-flight set ups.

Thanks,
Jonathan
Falcon 3D 400 sized heli.

[joehelicopter]

Hi freaks,

After my maiden voyage yesterday.. here's the body count:

Rotor blades
one blade grip
spindle shaft
complete flybar and paddles
one link...
landing skid

I have all the parts except the flybar.. waiting for it to come in in a few days

Not too bad I guess. I had it hovering for about 30 seconds, then lost control and over compensated...

I've been pounding away on the sim but all I have is FMS and it's not the greatest. I can't see paying over 100 bucks on a sim either.

Anywho, wondering if there is anybody in the area that can get the chopper a once over after I get the parts replaced and see if everything is as it should be. Before flight I did balance and track the blades, and eyeballed the swashplate as best as possible.

Just looking for some more seasoned pilot's advice and simple pre-flight set ups.

Thanks,
Jonathan
Falcon 3D 400 sized heli.
RDRC...........Raleigh Durham RC Club---on the web they can help you

[Speed_Designz]

take it over to Toy Town hobby's in Fuquay. The have a great staff and can really help you out.

one question ... did you have the "training wheels" on your machine for the 1st time out ?