stuff I just ordered...

[GameMaster]

Hi all..
Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.

Anyway, here's what we ended up with.

PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:

Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
Gyro--------: JR G550T
Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface

They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with the
simulator interface (do you know??).

They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a week,
the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with the
simulator.
My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7 radio.
Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
something about ball bearings???
What is that all about?

Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a Raptor
model heli in it??
Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of them
and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.

-Joel

[Paris]

Hi

as for the Heli i think it's a nice choice.(got one too,very happy with it)
double check if the gyro has a heading hold mode!!! it is very easier to
learn with HH. check the servos strength/speed,a 60 heli need better servos
than the "normal"
ones.the "tail-servo" should be fast too. the radio is good enough,it has
everything that you'll need for a heli.

regards
Paris



"GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
news:GR%1a.12015$Xo.42224@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Hi all..
> Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
>
> Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
>
> PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
>
> Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> Gyro--------: JR G550T
> Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
>
> They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with
the
> simulator interface (do you know??).
>
> They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
week,
> the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with the
> simulator.
> My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7 radio.
> Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> something about ball bearings???
> What is that all about?
>
> Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
Raptor
> model heli in it??
> Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
them
> and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
>
> -Joel
>
>

[Tim van Halteren]

Don't know how you managed all this with your wife present. Well done. :-)

In my opinion you've made a good choice for a beginner package. I don't know
the radio though so I can't comment on that.

RealFlight G2 will not have a Raptor straight out of the box. It does
however have one on the Add-On CD3 but there is absolutely no need to get
that because it is a visual thing only. You can make the 'stock' helies fly
like a Raptor and if you are a beginner you will probably just use a model
as it comes and tweak it later.

Good luck in this hobby,

Tim



"GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
news:GR%1a.12015$Xo.42224@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Hi all..
> Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
>
> Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
>
> PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
>
> Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> Gyro--------: JR G550T
> Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
>
> They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with
the
> simulator interface (do you know??).
>
> They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
week,
> the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with the
> simulator.
> My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7 radio.
> Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> something about ball bearings???
> What is that all about?
>
> Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
Raptor
> model heli in it??
> Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
them
> and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
>
> -Joel
>
>

[GameMaster]

Hi all...

Thanks for the feedback!!

Glad to know that I didn't "fall" for a quick hobby-shop employee, and/or
buy the wrong thing.

:)

-joel

"Tim van Halteren" <t_dot_van_dot_halteren@inter.nl.net> wrote in message
news:3e48afff$0$19497$4d4ebb8e@news.nl.uu.net...
> Don't know how you managed all this with your wife present. Well done. :-)
>
> In my opinion you've made a good choice for a beginner package. I don't
know
> the radio though so I can't comment on that.
>
> RealFlight G2 will not have a Raptor straight out of the box. It does
> however have one on the Add-On CD3 but there is absolutely no need to get
> that because it is a visual thing only. You can make the 'stock' helies
fly
> like a Raptor and if you are a beginner you will probably just use a model
> as it comes and tweak it later.
>
> Good luck in this hobby,
>
> Tim
>
>
>
> "GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
> news:GR%1a.12015$Xo.42224@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Hi all..
> > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> >
> > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> >
> > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
> >
> > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> >
> > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with
> the
> > simulator interface (do you know??).
> >
> > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
> week,
> > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with
the
> > simulator.
> > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
radio.
> > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > something about ball bearings???
> > What is that all about?
> >
> > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
> Raptor
> > model heli in it??
> > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
> them
> > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> >
> > -Joel
> >
> >
>
>

[Carl Farrington]

"Paris" <par ap*o@hot*mail.c om> wrote in message
news:b2aadh$19if$1@ulysses.noc.ntua.gr...
> Hi
>
> as for the Heli i think it's a nice choice.(got one too,very happy with
it)
> double check if the gyro has a heading hold mode!!! it is very easier to
> learn with HH. check the servos strength/speed,a 60 heli need better
servos
> than the "normal"
> ones.the "tail-servo" should be fast too. the radio is good enough,it has

Don't ignore this! A high speed tail servo will bring out the best in your
gyro so make sure you have something like the Futaba 9253 on the tail
(running off your Gyro).

http://www.rchelicopters.org/showdown.aspx has lots of helpful reviews on
your kit.

> everything that you'll need for a heli.
>
> regards
> Paris
>
>
>
> "GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
> news:GR%1a.12015$Xo.42224@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Hi all..
> > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> >
> > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> >
> > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
> >
> > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> >
> > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with
> the
> > simulator interface (do you know??).
> >
> > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
> week,
> > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with
the
> > simulator.
> > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
radio.
> > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > something about ball bearings???
> > What is that all about?
> >
> > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
> Raptor
> > model heli in it??
> > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
> them
> > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> >
> > -Joel
> >
> >
>
>

[Andriod 72]

The simulator will NOT work with the Hitec Eclipse 7. I know because I owned
the RFG2 and returned it for exactly that reason. Returning is a _major_
hassle. They don't want it back. If the only reason you bought the RFG2 is
to be able to fly the simulator using your Hitec Eclipse 7 then stop,
cancel, or refuse the shipment before you get it.

It took about 3 layers of tech support before they admitted their simulator
doesn't with all Hitec radios - as they advertised.



> My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7 radio.
> Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> something about ball bearings???
> What is that all about?
>
> Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
Raptor
> model heli in it??

You have to buy the add-on for this. I think it's add-on #3. Well worth the
$29 extra. But it won't run with the Eclipse 7.

> Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
them
> and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
>
> -Joel
>
>

[Moores Family]

GameMaster wrote:
>
> Hi all..
> Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
>
> Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
>
> PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
>
> Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> Gyro--------: JR G550T
> Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
>
> They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with the
> simulator interface (do you know??).
>
> They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a week,
> the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with the
> simulator.
> My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7 radio.
> Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> something about ball bearings???
> What is that all about?
>
> Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a Raptor
> model heli in it??
> Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of them
> and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
>
> -Joel

Wherefore art thou?

Your path to success will be much easier with help. Find a club or at
least a mentor nearby. If you're near SEQ/ NNSW then I may be able to
help.


JM

[Glenn Asquith]

If you are in Sydney, Aust, (and I suspect you are), pop me an email. I can
possibly help as well.

regards
Glenn



"Moores Family" <moores_family.ZIG@ZAG.bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:3E49DBB0.CD14FC25@ZAG.bigpond.com...
> GameMaster wrote:
> >
> > Hi all..
> > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> >
> > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> >
> > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
> >
> > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> >
> > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work with
the
> > simulator interface (do you know??).
> >
> > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
week,
> > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with
the
> > simulator.
> > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
radio.
> > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > something about ball bearings???
> > What is that all about?
> >
> > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
Raptor
> > model heli in it??
> > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
them
> > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> >
> > -Joel
>
> Wherefore art thou?
>
> Your path to success will be much easier with help. Find a club or at
> least a mentor nearby. If you're near SEQ/ NNSW then I may be able to
> help.
>
>
> JM

[GameMaster]

hi Glenn and the Moores Family....

I am in Geelong - about an hour south of Melbourne...

*sigh* finally get some nice folks willing to help, and they're FAAAR
away....

-joel

"Glenn Asquith" <gasdNOSPAM@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:3e4a275c$0$425$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au. ..
> If you are in Sydney, Aust, (and I suspect you are), pop me an email. I
can
> possibly help as well.
>
> regards
> Glenn
>
>
>
> "Moores Family" <moores_family.ZIG@ZAG.bigpond.com> wrote in message
> news:3E49DBB0.CD14FC25@ZAG.bigpond.com...
> > GameMaster wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all..
> > > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> > >
> > > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> > >
> > > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good choice:
> > >
> > > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> > >
> > > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work
with
> the
> > > simulator interface (do you know??).
> > >
> > > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within a
> week,
> > > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise with
> the
> > > simulator.
> > > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
> radio.
> > > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > > something about ball bearings???
> > > What is that all about?
> > >
> > > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
> Raptor
> > > model heli in it??
> > > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
> them
> > > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> > >
> > > -Joel
> >
> > Wherefore art thou?
> >
> > Your path to success will be much easier with help. Find a club or at
> > least a mentor nearby. If you're near SEQ/ NNSW then I may be able to
> > help.
> >
> >
> > JM
>
>

[GameMaster]

thanks for the tip, Android.

I phoned the hobby shop up and cancelled the simulator from them.
They wanted to know why, and I faxed them your post!! :)

I *have* to get the simulator...I looked up the company online
and will ring them in the morning. Maybe just get the software that
has the controller that looks like a radio??

Thanks again....

-Joel

"Andriod 72" <Far@away.com> wrote in message
news:D6e2a.16647$q91.1910020@news2.west.cox.net...
> The simulator will NOT work with the Hitec Eclipse 7. I know because I
owned
> the RFG2 and returned it for exactly that reason. Returning is a _major_
> hassle. They don't want it back. If the only reason you bought the RFG2 is
> to be able to fly the simulator using your Hitec Eclipse 7 then stop,
> cancel, or refuse the shipment before you get it.
>
> It took about 3 layers of tech support before they admitted their
simulator
> doesn't with all Hitec radios - as they advertised.
>
>
>
> > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
radio.
> > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > something about ball bearings???
> > What is that all about?
> >
> > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
> Raptor
> > model heli in it??
>
> You have to buy the add-on for this. I think it's add-on #3. Well worth
the
> $29 extra. But it won't run with the Eclipse 7.
>
> > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
> them
> > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> >
> > -Joel
> >
> >
>
>

[Carl Farrington]

"GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
news:tms2a.18385$Xo.61639@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> thanks for the tip, Android.
>
> I phoned the hobby shop up and cancelled the simulator from them.
> They wanted to know why, and I faxed them your post!! :)
>
> I *have* to get the simulator...I looked up the company online
> and will ring them in the morning. Maybe just get the software that
> has the controller that looks like a radio??

I think that *is* RealFlight G2 (the Interlink dummy-radio which doubles as
an interface to your existing TX)

>
> Thanks again....
>
> -Joel
>
> "Andriod 72" <Far@away.com> wrote in message
> news:D6e2a.16647$q91.1910020@news2.west.cox.net...
> > The simulator will NOT work with the Hitec Eclipse 7. I know because I
> owned
> > the RFG2 and returned it for exactly that reason. Returning is a _major_
> > hassle. They don't want it back. If the only reason you bought the RFG2
is
> > to be able to fly the simulator using your Hitec Eclipse 7 then stop,
> > cancel, or refuse the shipment before you get it.
> >
> > It took about 3 layers of tech support before they admitted their
> simulator
> > doesn't with all Hitec radios - as they advertised.
> >
> >
> >
> > > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
> radio.
> > > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse 7 -
> > > something about ball bearings???
> > > What is that all about?
> > >
> > > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have a
> > Raptor
> > > model heli in it??
> >
> > You have to buy the add-on for this. I think it's add-on #3. Well worth
> the
> > $29 extra. But it won't run with the Eclipse 7.
> >
> > > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one of
> > them
> > > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> > >
> > > -Joel
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Dan G.]

The new RFG2 versions (I thought all of them...) have a USB "interlink
transmitter" box that comes with them so you don't have to use your own
radio. I personally like it very much! You don't even need to worry about
your own Tx's compatablility


"Carl Farrington" <carl@000compsup000.net> wrote in message
news:b2dsbv$rvk$1$8302bc10@news.demon.co.uk...
> "GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
> news:tms2a.18385$Xo.61639@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > thanks for the tip, Android.
> >
> > I phoned the hobby shop up and cancelled the simulator from them.
> > They wanted to know why, and I faxed them your post!! :)
> >
> > I *have* to get the simulator...I looked up the company online
> > and will ring them in the morning. Maybe just get the software that
> > has the controller that looks like a radio??
>
> I think that *is* RealFlight G2 (the Interlink dummy-radio which doubles
as
> an interface to your existing TX)
>
> >
> > Thanks again....
> >
> > -Joel
> >
> > "Andriod 72" <Far@away.com> wrote in message
> > news:D6e2a.16647$q91.1910020@news2.west.cox.net...
> > > The simulator will NOT work with the Hitec Eclipse 7. I know because I
> > owned
> > > the RFG2 and returned it for exactly that reason. Returning is a
_major_
> > > hassle. They don't want it back. If the only reason you bought the
RFG2
> is
> > > to be able to fly the simulator using your Hitec Eclipse 7 then stop,
> > > cancel, or refuse the shipment before you get it.
> > >
> > > It took about 3 layers of tech support before they admitted their
> > simulator
> > > doesn't with all Hitec radios - as they advertised.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
> > radio.
> > > > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse
7 -
> > > > something about ball bearings???
> > > > What is that all about?
> > > >
> > > > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have
a
> > > Raptor
> > > > model heli in it??
> > >
> > > You have to buy the add-on for this. I think it's add-on #3. Well
worth
> > the
> > > $29 extra. But it won't run with the Eclipse 7.
> > >
> > > > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one
of
> > > them
> > > > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> > > >
> > > > -Joel
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Glenn Asquith]

Hi Joel

Contact Melbourne Heli Club and ask for Andrew Donaldson.

Nice Guy and pretty good flyer.

Or, on May 1 and 2, come to Wagga Wagga to the fourth Heli Heatwave. We will
all be there.

Biggest fun fly in Australia!!!!!!!

Or go to http://www.netspace.net.au/~abcd/mrchc/

regards
Glenn



"GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
news:xis2a.18367$Xo.62029@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> hi Glenn and the Moores Family....
>
> I am in Geelong - about an hour south of Melbourne...
>
> *sigh* finally get some nice folks willing to help, and they're FAAAR
> away....
>
> -joel
>
> "Glenn Asquith" <gasdNOSPAM@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:3e4a275c$0$425$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au. ..
> > If you are in Sydney, Aust, (and I suspect you are), pop me an email. I
> can
> > possibly help as well.
> >
> > regards
> > Glenn
> >
> >
> >
> > "Moores Family" <moores_family.ZIG@ZAG.bigpond.com> wrote in message
> > news:3E49DBB0.CD14FC25@ZAG.bigpond.com...
> > > GameMaster wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi all..
> > > > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> > > >
> > > > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good
choice:
> > > >
> > > > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > > > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > > > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > > > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> > > >
> > > > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work
> with
> > the
> > > > simulator interface (do you know??).
> > > >
> > > > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here within
a
> > week,
> > > > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > > > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise
with
> > the
> > > > simulator.
> > > > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse 7
> > radio.
> > > > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse
7 -
> > > > something about ball bearings???
> > > > What is that all about?
> > > >
> > > > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually have
a
> > Raptor
> > > > model heli in it??
> > > > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly one
of
> > them
> > > > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> > > >
> > > > -Joel
> > >
> > > Wherefore art thou?
> > >
> > > Your path to success will be much easier with help. Find a club or at
> > > least a mentor nearby. If you're near SEQ/ NNSW then I may be able to
> > > help.
> > >
> > >
> > > JM
> >
> >
>
>

[GameMaster]

thanks Glenn!

-Joel

"Glenn Asquith" <gasdNOSPAM@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:3e4b43de$0$10325$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
> Hi Joel
>
> Contact Melbourne Heli Club and ask for Andrew Donaldson.
>
> Nice Guy and pretty good flyer.
>
> Or, on May 1 and 2, come to Wagga Wagga to the fourth Heli Heatwave. We
will
> all be there.
>
> Biggest fun fly in Australia!!!!!!!
>
> Or go to http://www.netspace.net.au/~abcd/mrchc/
>
> regards
> Glenn
>
>
>
> "GameMaster" <traveller@dhimaging.com.au> wrote in message
> news:xis2a.18367$Xo.62029@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > hi Glenn and the Moores Family....
> >
> > I am in Geelong - about an hour south of Melbourne...
> >
> > *sigh* finally get some nice folks willing to help, and they're FAAAR
> > away....
> >
> > -joel
> >
> > "Glenn Asquith" <gasdNOSPAM@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:3e4a275c$0$425$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au. ..
> > > If you are in Sydney, Aust, (and I suspect you are), pop me an email.
I
> > can
> > > possibly help as well.
> > >
> > > regards
> > > Glenn
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Moores Family" <moores_family.ZIG@ZAG.bigpond.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3E49DBB0.CD14FC25@ZAG.bigpond.com...
> > > > GameMaster wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi all..
> > > > > Well, me and my wife went into a good hobby shop here in town.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, here's what we ended up with.
> > > > >
> > > > > PLEASE be *brutally* honest and let us know if we made a good
> choice:
> > > > >
> > > > > Helicopter--: Raptor .60 V2
> > > > > Radio-------: Eclipse 7 with Heli Pack
> > > > > Gyro--------: JR G550T
> > > > > Simulator---: Realflight G2 simulator with interface
> > > > >
> > > > > They were unable to tell me 100% if the Eclipse 7 radio would work
> > with
> > > the
> > > > > simulator interface (do you know??).
> > > > >
> > > > > They are ordering the radio and simulator and it will be here
within
> a
> > > week,
> > > > > the gyro and heli will be here 3-5 weeks later.
> > > > > I figure that'll give me LOTS of time and motivation to practise
> with
> > > the
> > > > > simulator.
> > > > > My main worry is that the simulator will not work with my Eclipse
7
> > > radio.
> > > > > Also, he made a big deal out of the HeliPak aspect of the Eclipse
> 7 -
> > > > > something about ball bearings???
> > > > > What is that all about?
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, will the Realflight G2 simulator with interface actually
have
> a
> > > Raptor
> > > > > model heli in it??
> > > > > Or will it simply have real life helicopters and I learn to fly
one
> of
> > > them
> > > > > and then apply it to flying the r.c. helicopter.
> > > > >
> > > > > -Joel
> > > >
> > > > Wherefore art thou?
> > > >
> > > > Your path to success will be much easier with help. Find a club or
at
> > > > least a mentor nearby. If you're near SEQ/ NNSW then I may be able
to
> > > > help.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > JM
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>