Hello from Brisbane Australia

[tims]

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to say hello..

I starting with control lines a long time ago, a small spitfire with nylon control lines that made it extremely difficult to fly which was later upgraded to wire lines. I have always been fascinated by flight and wanted to get back to having some fun flying, like when I was a kid. 

Being quite an old guy now,  I decided to take on a new challenge and learn to fly RC Helicopters and I joined the QRCHA http://www.qrcha.com/ and have met up with a great bunch of guys at the Dakabin flying field. I am still a beginner, hovering around and just getting into forward flight, figure 8s and circuits.

I spend most of my spare time reading and learning about RC Helicopters, listening to the Heli podcasts or trying to practice on the simulator.

Currently I have an Align 470LM and looking to upgrade to a 500/600 class heli 6S/12S and brand is still to be decided so still looking for some good advise.

Regards,

Tim Spray
Brisbane Australia

[DOG]

Hey there Tim. This is just my opinion. Enjoy the Align 470LM and learn how to master it with confident and with no fear before making the move to the 500/600 class like you want. Once you make that move the price difference is alot if or when you crash for parts. Especially in the 600/700/800 class. There's so many big helis to chose from like Gaui, I'm a fan of, Synergy, Goblin, which everyone a fan of and so on. The main thing is to enjoy what ever your flying and learn from your mistakes, we all make them . It's really all up to you what would you like to upgrade to and can afford. During that time...practice,practice and practice and don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't forget...keep the skids pointed down to the ground unless your inverted Good luck and most of all just have fun doing so.

[Graham Lawrie]

Hi Tim, welcome to the site from Scotland:) You will find all the help you need on here, loads of good guys on here with a varied and excellent friendly experience:)

[pvolcko]

Welcome aboard!