New member in Columbia, SC

[rgandee]

Hello everyone!

I am fairly new to helicopters but not new to RC. I have flown airplanes for 10 years so I have the basics down.

Helicopters definitely fly different from airplanes but nothing that Realflight can't help me master. I have practiced off and on with various helicopters on the simulator since I purchased it several years ago.

A couple of weeks ago I got a Blade 180 cfx used. Tried to fly it, crashed and now need repairs. Parts are already ordered to bring it back to life.

Since then, I purchased a Blade nano cp s this weekend and started flying it in a large room in my house. I haven't broken anything yet..... The weather has been windy and my schedule limits my outside flight time, but both will get better.

I also purchased a Align Trex 600 L Dominator without servos, so when I get some basic flight orientation mastered, I will have something to fly at the local flying field. In the meantime, while finishing up this big bird, I will have more flight time to fly on smaller ones before making a big jump.

I have been a member for roughly two weeks and I have already learned so much from the forums. Still have much to learn but it will come in due time.


Thanks for all the great information!
Raymond

[toadiscoil]

Hi and welcome!

It seems like you are taking a good path! Stay on the sim training and be gentle with your helis. The 180 CFX I think is a more intermediate to advanced heli so may need work to tame it down a bit for a beginner. The 230S is in my opinion a much better choice for starting out. A couple of them are on the classifieds.

The micro 130S is a good heli it seems. Go through the appropriate sub-forum to learn all about it! Blade helis are always very popular so tons of people who can help.

That 600 will need a lot of love and care to go over all of it. I assume you bought it used so make sure you go over every single detail and potentially re-assemble it so you can get acquainted with it. Slowly gather the electronics and fly it when you feel comfortable to do so.

Here is a bit of information that I hope helps you out:

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=720316

Cheers!

[AcesFull]

Welcome!

[rgandee]

Thanks for the welcome!!!