RC Heli Books for beginners/starting out.

[Simon Ashford]

I have just ordered the following three books:
The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
ISBN: 0911295364

Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
Helicopters
ISBN: 185486226X
Author: Nick Papillon

Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
ISBN: 1900371146
Author: Peter Rieksts

Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?

Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
possibly the next step after this?

Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?

Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
flying point's of view?

Thanks again!

--
Simon Ashford MCP
IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.

[Biggie in PA]

I have not read those books, but I have read:
The Basics of Radio Control Helicopters (2nd Ed)
by Paul Tradelius
ISBN: 0-911295-36-4

A Comprehensive Guide to Model Helicopter Aerobatics
by Russ Deakin
ISBN: 1-900371-19-7

Both are excellent books.

--

Biggie in PA
sjg1958 at hotmail dot com


"Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
news:3f393f2a$0$210$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk...
> I have just ordered the following three books:
> The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> ISBN: 0911295364
>
> Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> Helicopters
> ISBN: 185486226X
> Author: Nick Papillon
>
> Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> ISBN: 1900371146
> Author: Peter Rieksts
>
> Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
>
> Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
> possibly the next step after this?
>
> Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
>
> Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
> picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> flying point's of view?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> --
> Simon Ashford MCP
> IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
>
>

[BF]

I think that books are good for an insight into the principles behind
helicopter flying, enable you to become familiar with the jargon etc.

But I don`t think you can substitute books for experience from those
that are flying helis.


On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 20:29:38 +0100, "Simon Ashford"
<simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote:

>I have just ordered the following three books:
>The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
>ISBN: 0911295364
>
>Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
>Helicopters
>ISBN: 185486226X
>Author: Nick Papillon
>
>Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
>ISBN: 1900371146
>Author: Peter Rieksts
>
>Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
>
>Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
>possibly the next step after this?
>
>Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
>substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
>
>Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
>picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
>flying point's of view?
>
>Thanks again!

[Simon Ashford]

Thanks Biggie - ISBN numbers as well, what more could I ask for!

Second one is probably beyond me at this stage but have made a note of both
of them anyway.

--
Simon Ashford MCP
IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
"Biggie in PA" <sjg1958@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have not read those books, but I have read:
> The Basics of Radio Control Helicopters (2nd Ed)
> by Paul Tradelius
> ISBN: 0-911295-36-4
>
> A Comprehensive Guide to Model Helicopter Aerobatics
> by Russ Deakin
> ISBN: 1-900371-19-7
>
> Both are excellent books.
>
> --
>
> Biggie in PA
> sjg1958 at hotmail dot com
>
>
> "Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3f393f2a$0$210$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk...
> > I have just ordered the following three books:
> > The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> > ISBN: 0911295364
> >
> > Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> > Helicopters
> > ISBN: 185486226X
> > Author: Nick Papillon
> >
> > Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> > ISBN: 1900371146
> > Author: Peter Rieksts
> >
> > Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
> >
> > Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
> > possibly the next step after this?
> >
> > Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> > substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
> >
> > Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
> > picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> > flying point's of view?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> >
> > --
> > Simon Ashford MCP
> > IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
> >
> >
>
>

[Simon Ashford]

Appreciate your comments I've now finally found a club with space for
additional members, although it is over half an hour from here. Hopefully
I'll be able to draw on the experience of established members.

--
Simon Ashford MCP
IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
"BF" <bf111@plus.net> wrote in message
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>
> I think that books are good for an insight into the principles behind
> helicopter flying, enable you to become familiar with the jargon etc.
>
> But I don`t think you can substitute books for experience from those
> that are flying helis.
>
>
> On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 20:29:38 +0100, "Simon Ashford"
> <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >I have just ordered the following three books:
> >The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> >ISBN: 0911295364
> >
> >Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> >Helicopters
> >ISBN: 185486226X
> >Author: Nick Papillon
> >
> >Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> >ISBN: 1900371146
> >Author: Peter Rieksts
> >
> >Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
> >
> >Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
> >possibly the next step after this?
> >
> >Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> >substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
> >
> >Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
> >picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> >flying point's of view?
> >
> >Thanks again!
>

[Biggie in PA]

Get the second one anyway. Much good info on assembly, set-up etc. You
will use it straight away.
The 1st one I listed is a repeat of yours. sorry.

--

Biggie in PA
sjg1958 at hotmail dot com


"Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Thanks Biggie - ISBN numbers as well, what more could I ask for!
>
> Second one is probably beyond me at this stage but have made a note of
both
> of them anyway.
>
> --
> Simon Ashford MCP
> IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
> "Biggie in PA" <sjg1958@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:CHe_a.379$jw4.271@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > I have not read those books, but I have read:
> > The Basics of Radio Control Helicopters (2nd Ed)
> > by Paul Tradelius
> > ISBN: 0-911295-36-4
> >
> > A Comprehensive Guide to Model Helicopter Aerobatics
> > by Russ Deakin
> > ISBN: 1-900371-19-7
> >
> > Both are excellent books.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Biggie in PA
> > sjg1958 at hotmail dot com
> >
> >
> > "Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:3f393f2a$0$210$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk...
> > > I have just ordered the following three books:
> > > The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> > > ISBN: 0911295364
> > >
> > > Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> > > Helicopters
> > > ISBN: 185486226X
> > > Author: Nick Papillon
> > >
> > > Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> > > ISBN: 1900371146
> > > Author: Peter Rieksts
> > >
> > > Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
> > >
> > > Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby
and
> > > possibly the next step after this?
> > >
> > > Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> > > substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
> > >
> > > Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how
they
> > > picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> > > flying point's of view?
> > >
> > > Thanks again!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Simon Ashford MCP
> > > IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Walkman]

I've read Papillon's book. It's aimed at people just starting out with RC
helis (not yet owning one). It covers the selection of appropriate radio
gear, heli kit, engine etc. It also has a chapter on heli setup which I
found useful. If you don't yet own a heli and want to get help choosing your
gear, this is a good book, but if you already own a heli and want more
detailed info on heli setup etc., there might be better books out there...
If you get Papillon's book, be sure to get the latest edition, it was
published in May this year.

Walkman
"Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
news:3f393f2a$0$210$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk...
> I have just ordered the following three books:
> The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> ISBN: 0911295364
>
> Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> Helicopters
> ISBN: 185486226X
> Author: Nick Papillon
>
> Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> ISBN: 1900371146
> Author: Peter Rieksts
>
> Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
>
> Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
> possibly the next step after this?
>
> Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
>
> Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
> picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> flying point's of view?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> --
> Simon Ashford MCP
> IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
>
>

[Simon Ashford]

Cheers Walkman I have ordered the latest edition. Additionally I bought my
heli used, with the engine already run in and then paid someone to set it up
properly for me. I'm very much aware that I have a lack of understanding
for most of it due to having not built it. At this stage though whilst
learning to fly I didn't want to strip it down and re-build. Eventually I
plan to got for a JR Venture 50 which I will be building from scratch so
want to get some basic knowledge together in the mean time.

Good to know you found papillon's book of use, Waterstones have just called
to say they have it in as well actually so I'll be reading it over the
weekend.

--
Simon Ashford MCP
IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
"Walkman" <mjkall@(nospam)mbnet.fi> wrote in message
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> I've read Papillon's book. It's aimed at people just starting out with RC
> helis (not yet owning one). It covers the selection of appropriate radio
> gear, heli kit, engine etc. It also has a chapter on heli setup which I
> found useful. If you don't yet own a heli and want to get help choosing
your
> gear, this is a good book, but if you already own a heli and want more
> detailed info on heli setup etc., there might be better books out there...
> If you get Papillon's book, be sure to get the latest edition, it was
> published in May this year.
>
> Walkman
> "Simon Ashford" <simon@netlinkdata.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3f393f2a$0$210$fa0fcedb@lovejoy.zen.co.uk...
> > I have just ordered the following three books:
> > The basics of Radio Control Helicopters
> > ISBN: 0911295364
> >
> > Radio Controlled Helicopters: The Guide to Building and Flying R/c
> > Helicopters
> > ISBN: 185486226X
> > Author: Nick Papillon
> >
> > Beginners Guide to Model Helicopters
> > ISBN: 1900371146
> > Author: Peter Rieksts
> >
> > Has anyone read any of these and has an opinion on them?
> >
> > Can anyone recommend any other books for starting out in this hobby and
> > possibly the next step after this?
> >
> > Are books a good way to attempt to learn heli's or is there just no
> > substitute for hands on advice from someone with experience?
> >
> > Any comments or feedback on this or advice from other people on how they
> > picked up the hobby from both the building, repairing, engineering and
> > flying point's of view?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> >
> > --
> > Simon Ashford MCP
> > IT Consultant, Netlink Data Solutions Limited.
> >
> >
>
>

[helepally]

New RC Heli Beginners Guide by Malcolm Messiter from Traplet , 48 pages covering everything the beginner needs to know to get started:

https://sslrelay.com/s84068217.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn15475827759390a/shopdata/0050_Model+Helicopters/0020_Books/product_details.shopscript?article=0030_Model%2BHe licopters%2B-%2BA%2BGuide%2Bfor%2BBeginners%2B%3D28MHB%3D29

or from Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/R-Model-Helicopters-Guide-Beginners/dp/1900371839/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8

[Beav]

"helepally" <helepally.316ksn@rcgroups.com> wrote in message
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>
> New RC Heli Beginners Guide by Malcolm Messiter from Traplet , 48 pages
> covering everything the beginner needs to know to get started:

And I bet you've got NO connection with any of your spam too.


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