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first outside flight with my 120sr

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by joebollinger35, Mar 14, 2012.

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    so first outside flight went better than expected! i was kinda figuring it out but flying a 4 channel is harder than anticipated. i need a smaller 4 channel to practice on i think. all in all i love this heli & i cant wait to figure it out!
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    Joe - You've already got the best little heli on the planet to learn with.  Just stick with it and you'll be fine.  Buying a smaller "toy" heli is just a step backwards.

    ...Tiger
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    Congratulations on your first outdoors flight!
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    Assuming you had a compatible Tx a good Helicopter Flight Simulator such as Phoenix which optionally does come w/ a TX or Real Flight might be the better and give you more than a smaller (lesser) heli ... It will teach the needed "Muscle Memory" (which will be VERY different for each "type" of helicopter) and could help or teach you how to fly a true Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing (CCPM) helicopter. Which alternately could help you decide if you want to progress into a CCPM heli. Either way better bang for your dollar (IMO) than another, even lesser helicopter

    Welcome to the club ... Congratulations on your flight ...  Flying helicopters is without a doubt certain FUN
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    ok, so i will invest in a flight simulator. i cant believe how durable this little helicopter is! i plowed this thing into the ground 4 or 5 times and came away with only a broken landing skid! amazing. i think it was a bit windy for my skill level, but i had the flying itch and had to get it out of me!thanks guys for all your advicea!!!!
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    Joe - I just confirmed with Chris that the next indoor flying at Lincoln Savage in Murphy is next Wednesday (21st) so bring your 120 there.  It's a great place to fly it.

    ...Tiger
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    im definatly gonna try and be there,as for flying i broke a skid j moneys super tight i just got a new job and had to get uniform neccesities, but i would love to see others fly so maybe i can figure out how to keep my nose up& taildown in a turn! lol

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