model helicopter..

[vernon]

Excellent @vernon ..that would be more my thing if the truth be known..
I love balsa modeling as a kid..Spitfire and Lancaster etc..
but that looks like a good hobby..

Replica kits of the Keil Kraft, Veron, Frog and Mercury ranges are now available from the Vintage Model Aircraft Company

PAW diesel engines are still made by the second generation of Eifflander family at the original factory

Online shopping for free flight supplies are obtainable from Mike Woodhouse, Flitehook and Sams Models amongst others.

It's a very satisfying hobby and I get pleasure from all aspects of it. I've yet to fly anything other than the helicopter that I haven't built from a bunch of balsa sticks and balsa sheet.

 

[derrick]

Also had a go of a R22, Amazing, The pilot auto rotated it and was doing stall turns, better than any fair ground ride.

 

[MikeW-71]

Of course when you (try to) fly a single-rotor collective pitch machine, you get an appreciation of how much practice it takes to make them fly smooth. Then of course there are those that do extreme aerobatics with them.

The usual question from kids is "Can it fly upside down?"
Yes, they can.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-wVizvFXiI

 

[cosmicbike]

Stopped flying Helios and planes after 25 years back in 2012. Finished up in the 10-12 cell Lipo territory (50cc equivalent) in fixed wing, and T-rex 500 & 600 6 cell helis. Cost a fortune over the years, but loved it. May well return after the kids have grown up.

 

[cosmicbike]

Of course when you (try to) fly a single-rotor collective pitch machine, you get an appreciation of how much practice it takes to make them fly smooth. Then of course there are those that do extreme aerobatics with them.

The usual question from kids is "Can it fly upside down?"
Yes, they can.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-wVizvFXiI

Have to say I preferred F3c over 3d stuff, never got the grasp of blenders and death spirals..

 

[derrick]

This is one of the guys i used to fly with, Last i heard he was part of Fast Lads flying team.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3bO0LUYe5c

 

[MikeW-71]

Have to say I preferred F3c over 3d stuff, never got the grasp of blenders and death spirals..

Indeed, I just can't keep up with the moves when watching 3D. I love watching a more realistic style. The control the F3c guys have is just incredible!

 

[MikeW-71]

Then of course, there is stuff like this jet powered beast. I know this vid is from a few years ago, but there's a hell of a lot of cash been spent on that.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJYAYX9PJk

 

[classic33]

http://www.vario-helicopter.net/products/fuselage-kits/turbine-helicopters/3400-lama-sa-315-b.html

For sale. Only $12,000
http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t781015p1/



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pl5o6Ma4-g

 

[Levo-Lon]

As dinner is on...i have free time..
no wind at all today so just tried the heli in the garden..awsome..lot easier when you have time to correct heavy handed beginner imputs..
go toy for 20 quid i have to say..

 

[Brandane]

Kids got me this for a laugh..but after setting it up today....i may want to get a bit more into this lark..
great fun for 25quid..ive always like model aircraft but never tried flying one..
i believe @vernon knows a thing or 2 about such things..



View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NxcutaFYyIA

Looks like fun, now I NEED one!
This one at Maplins looks good for a novice, and is reduced from £80 to £30.
The 3 reviews look ok, but any opinions on here?

 

[MikeW-71]

Looks like fun, now I NEED one!
This one at Maplins looks good for a novice, and is reduced from £80 to £30.
The 3 reviews look ok, but any opinions on here?

They are all much the same at this level, go for it. Only thing is that with infra-red control, don't try and fly it outdoors.

 

[classic33]

They are all much the same at this level, go for it. Only thing is that with infra-red control, don't try and fly it outdoors.

And watch out for the ultrasonic controlled ones.

 

[Levo-Lon]

[QUOTE 4089863, member: 259"]Can you use it do drop dumplings in the slow cooker?[/QUOTE]

funny you should say thar @User259 ..i was going to try dumplings as ive never tried cooking them...

 

[fossyant]

Remembered, my lad has two Syma copters. One mini S105 and a S033G medium sized one.