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Post by cassieedlund on May 27, 2011 5:28:42 GMT -5
Hi, my name is cassie, and I'm new on here.My husband flys big stuff,and he is currently teaching me on an E-Flite Blade MCX2. It is very challenging,but I am getting the hang of it!! Please throw my name in the hat for the 425,as I would imagine I will be ready for it pretty soon!!  |
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Post by dunkonu23 on May 27, 2011 5:44:04 GMT -5
Welcome, Cassie! Consider your name in the hat--Good luck! Enjoy the site!
Scott
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Post by Jerrymac on May 28, 2011 0:23:08 GMT -5
Welcome Jeff, and Cassie. Good luck to you in the drawing.
To Cassie, it takes a lot of practice to learn to fly RC helicopters as your husband can probably tell you, but, it will all come together some day. Good luck with your adventure into RC helicopters.
Jerry
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Post by cassieedlund on May 28, 2011 1:19:53 GMT -5
Thank you Jerry and Scott! Yes,it takes a lot of patience(and practice) to learn to fly these.But with my husbands help(and patience)and a few funds to buy spare parts,I am confident that I will learn to control these like I control my husband,LOL!!! I've always told my husband that I need a hobby,and I'm not into quilts,or needlepoint!These guys(heli's)fit me just perfect. I am into side control hovering,and I don't think it will be long to nose in! I'm sure you know that there is no feeling than controlling something with your fingers, to make it do exactly what you want it to do!! The ultimate feeling IMO |
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Post by Jerrymac on May 28, 2011 1:47:47 GMT -5
Cassie, my advice would be not to beat yourself up trying to learn stationary nose-in hovering. Once you have tail-in and side-in hovering down, just try flying some nice slow controlled circles. You will quickly find out that as the helicopter comes around nose in toward you and moving, your brain will naturally move the sticks in the right direction to keep the circle going smoothly.
After flying slow controlled CW and CCW circles, nose in will come naturally, without thinking about the sticks "seemingly" being backward.
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Post by cassieedlund on May 28, 2011 1:55:20 GMT -5
Yes, my husband has taught me to move the sticks "in the direction" that the heli is moving in nose in to keep it steady. It is becoming more "natural" to me now,I think you guys call it "muscle memory?" It's starting to "click", and I think it's wonderful. |
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Post by Jerrymac on May 28, 2011 2:14:59 GMT -5
Yep, sometimes your brain will "out-smart" you. It can do things without you having to think about them. The more you practice flying, the more you will realize that it will become completely natural. You won't even have to think about moving the sticks as it will be like your brain moving your legs to walk. It will just happen.  Jerry |
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Post by plus4 on May 28, 2011 2:33:45 GMT -5
Yep, sometimes your brain will "out-smart" you. It can do things without you having to think about them. The more you practice flying, the more you will realize that it will become completely natural. You won't even have to think about moving the sticks as it will be like your brain moving your legs to walk. It will just happen. Jerry Quite true Jerry, for you youngsters. At my age though my brain moves the sticks about twenty seconds after they should have been moved.......................  Tim |
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Post by cassieedlund on May 28, 2011 2:36:56 GMT -5
HA! me too,I'm 45, so my reaction time is limiting my learning curve I think,LOL!! |
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Post by Jerrymac on May 28, 2011 3:39:40 GMT -5
Ha ! I am a half century old myself and my reflexes are just as quick as they were 20 years ago. In my line of work, you better be quick, or you might be dead, so, i must be quick since I am still here.  Age has no bearing on your flying skills. |
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Post by cassieedlund on May 28, 2011 4:09:47 GMT -5
You are right,the hell with the young people who think we are "done" LOL!!! We are still learning.
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Post by Jerrymac on May 28, 2011 22:03:50 GMT -5
Only 3 days left to get in on the 425 giveaway. |
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Post by r/c basher on May 29, 2011 20:05:21 GMT -5
Hey all, I currently have a Exi 450, Novus 125 Cp, and Exceed Rc g2. Been looking at a 500 in the future, this would be a great way to get started.
Im In!!
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Post by Jerrymac on May 29, 2011 22:40:59 GMT -5
Welcome r/c basher. Your name looks familiar from over at RC Heli Talk.
Thanks for joining us. Your name is " in the hat".
Jerry
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Post by clytle374 on May 30, 2011 13:56:03 GMT -5
I guess I have to sign up, how could someone not want a free Gaui.
Thanks
Cory
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Post by r/c basher on May 31, 2011 16:54:07 GMT -5
Welcome r/c basher. Your name looks familiar from over at RC Heli Talk. Thanks for joining us. Your name is " in the hat". Jerry Yeah I spend most of my time over there. If I get a Gaui heli Ill drop in here more often. |
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Post by 9sec240 on May 31, 2011 20:53:53 GMT -5
Only two hours left!!!!
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Post by Jerrymac on May 31, 2011 21:57:40 GMT -5
One now.......
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Post by Jerrymac on May 31, 2011 23:37:28 GMT -5
The names of all members that responded to this thread were thrown 'in a hat', and my wife picked a winning name.
The winner is ....................... "gpraceman".
The winner will have one week to respond to this thread to claim the 425 kit. Please also let us know what "bonus item" you want included, either the 430mm blades, or the long-boom stretch kit.
We ask that the winner please respond to this thread to let others know that the prize has been claimed, then please PM me with your name and shipping address so we can get it shipped out to you.
In the event that the winner does not claim the prize within one week, another name will be drawn.
Thanks to all of our members for joining us, and participating in our Gaui 425 giveaway.
The staff at GHT....
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Post by ptcaflyer on May 31, 2011 23:58:20 GMT -5
Congrats to gpraceman!!!
PT
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