Thinking of becoming a newbie...I have a few questions first...

[Shane Metzler]

Hello all,

I am thinking of purchasing my first r/c gas helicopter. I have no
expierence in any gas r/c areana. By this I mean I have not owned any radio
control vechiles. I think that a helicopter would be alot of fun, so I was
wondering what advice everyone could give. I would like to know of any
restrictions when flying in florida, what helicopter is a good learning
helicopter, how money will it cost to purchase and fix, how hard are they to
fly. Any other info would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks in advance and I eagerly await your responses. Also, anyone in the
Tampa Bay area?

Thanks,

Shane

[Martin Round]

Find a local heli club if possible. Visit them, take their advice.

Get a simulator for your PC.

You'll need to spend $800+ unless you go second hand (in addition to the
heli and radio gear, you'll need starting equipment, fueling gear, tools
etc.)

Get a decent computer radio - see what the locals use and get the same -
good for buddy boxing, and help with setup.

Most of the '30 size' - raptor, shuttle, etc. make a good first heli.

Martin.

"Shane Metzler" <none@none.com> wrote in message
news:3eef6a87$1_3@newsfeed...
> Hello all,
>
> I am thinking of purchasing my first r/c gas helicopter. I have no
> expierence in any gas r/c areana. By this I mean I have not owned any
radio
> control vechiles. I think that a helicopter would be alot of fun, so I
was
> wondering what advice everyone could give. I would like to know of any
> restrictions when flying in florida, what helicopter is a good learning
> helicopter, how money will it cost to purchase and fix, how hard are they
to
> fly. Any other info would be greatly appriciated.
>
> Thanks in advance and I eagerly await your responses. Also, anyone in the
> Tampa Bay area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shane
>
>

[LES]

get a raptor
"Martin Round" <nospam@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:FWLHa.41$Qp6.14@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Find a local heli club if possible. Visit them, take their advice.
>
> Get a simulator for your PC.
>
> You'll need to spend $800+ unless you go second hand (in addition to the
> heli and radio gear, you'll need starting equipment, fueling gear, tools
> etc.)
>
> Get a decent computer radio - see what the locals use and get the same -
> good for buddy boxing, and help with setup.
>
> Most of the '30 size' - raptor, shuttle, etc. make a good first heli.
>
> Martin.
>
> "Shane Metzler" <none@none.com> wrote in message
> news:3eef6a87$1_3@newsfeed...
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am thinking of purchasing my first r/c gas helicopter. I have no
> > expierence in any gas r/c areana. By this I mean I have not owned any
> radio
> > control vechiles. I think that a helicopter would be alot of fun, so I
> was
> > wondering what advice everyone could give. I would like to know of any
> > restrictions when flying in florida, what helicopter is a good learning
> > helicopter, how money will it cost to purchase and fix, how hard are
they
> to
> > fly. Any other info would be greatly appriciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance and I eagerly await your responses. Also, anyone in
the
> > Tampa Bay area?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Shane
> >
> >
>
>