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Wingman77
Feb 14, 2009, 11:30 PM
Im after some advice on buying DVD's on Heli Training.
Is there a 'must have' or 'starting point' that I missing?

Any first hand experience with training DVD's would be greatly appreciated.

jasmine2501
Feb 14, 2009, 11:48 PM
There's an advanced DVD done by Alan Szabo about 3D stuff.

The best thing I've come across though is the training recordings in RealFlight. It plays a recorded flight by an expert with voice track explaining what to do. There's maybe 50 different ones for airplanes and helicopters both.

http://www.readyheli.com/Ultimate_3D_Heli_DVD_w_Alan_Szabo_Jr_p/jpm329.htm

I also found this on Google - don't know how good it is.
https://www.createspace.com/Store/ShowEStore.jsp?id=204884

ifoguy
Feb 16, 2009, 08:28 AM
There's an advanced DVD done by Alan Szabo about 3D stuff.

I believe you're referring to the DVD: Ultimate Heli 3-D w/Alan Szabo:

http://www.grandrc.com/inc/sdetail/56156

It's a wonderful demonstration of advanced 3D helicopter moves. It's not, by any means, an introduction to hovering. However it is very inspiring to see what great pilots can do with a heli.

I think the best way to learn to fly a helicopter is to get a simulator and practice, practice, practice, ...