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Safety - RC Helis are not toys > Neck strap or not?
 
 
wlfk
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Location: uk

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I have been told in no uncertain terms that neck-straps to support the TX are dangerous and I shouldn't use one. My feeling is that they're safer because they increase comfort and security, and that the objection (that if you disconnect the strap the karabiners might catch in a rotor or propellor and be flung into your eye) isn't really relevant to me, as I only fly electric helicopters.

Any thoughts?

K

A bit like a kite, but 500 times more expensive
03-11-2008 Over year old.
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eggmcmuffinplz
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I use one just so I know I can keep my hands free if I need to pick my heli up, and its not like your gonna fly with only your fingers on the gimball(if you use your thumbs).

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steffgiguere
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Location: St-Eustache, Quebec, Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I use one, which as a quick and easy release, for two main reasons: 1 - to know that my Tx is always the same distance from my nose, make me more comfortable. 2- So it will not slip and fall.

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BigguyOz
Key Veteran
Location: Forster, New South Wales, Australia

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		It is absurdly simple to connect a belt-mounted retractable security pass cord to the clip, so when you undo the TX, the clip is pulled in against your body.

And by the way, the danger is still there with an electric... if you walk up to your heli while it is spooling down, for example.

Tony Stott
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wlfk
Veteran
Location: uk

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Good points both - thanks.

K

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Park
Heliman
Location: Buda, Tx-Travis

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I use one but.......one time the cord increased the throttle!! Lucky it was not much, no damage, no one hurt.
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WJackson
Elite Veteran
Location: Smyrna, Delaware

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		If a neckstrap is used always disconnect it from the tx. I just leave mine around my neck, all the time. Sometimes its still there when I get home cuz I forget to pack it in the tx case.

Bill Jackson
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03-12-2008 Over year old.
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shuttlepilot
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Location: Mullins, South Carolina

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		In my plank flying days I never used one. With my helis I do, but I don't wear it around my neck, I go from left shoulder across and under my right arm. It never hangs down when unclipped, and it's always where I like it. I too, usually end up wearing mine home without thinking about it.

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3D Heli Ireland
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Location: Ireland

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I would recommend it, as simply it is one less thing to think about. When you are 3D'ing, it is hard enough to concentrate on that, without the thought that your Tx could slip always in the back of your mind, which can be just a little distracting!

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crofty
Senior Heliman
Location: Phoenix, AZ - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I started using one while I was learning to fly. Each time I got spooked I'd clutch the tx closer and higher. I used the strap to help me relax and let the tx sit on the strap. I was getting stiff shoulders hanging on for dear life.

I have nerves of steel but thumbs of jelly!
03-13-2008 Over year old.
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whskytngofoxtrt
Heliman
Location: Woodbridge NJ USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I use the strap as it takes the weight off my hands ( JR tx's are bricks). as for leaning down over my heli, i leave the strap attached to the radio, and before i go NEAR the heli i hit the throttle hold switch, or kill the engine. when i'm carrying out to the flight line, i have throttle hold on also, with my left thumb holding the stick down. Also [B]Check your Switches for position b4 startup, hotstarts suck

Life is short, FLY HARD
05-08-2008 Over year old.
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blazobob
Senior Heliman
Location: us

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		hi
i use a strap too , you have to be carefull and have good flight habits , but it helps hold the radio for us pinch guys , bob

i run a TX strap loop extender on the TX to get a good balance point also

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Drunk Monk
rrProfessor
Location: Preston, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I always use one, don't feel comfortable without it


Stephen

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whskytngofoxtrt
Heliman
Location: Woodbridge NJ USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		same here drunk, i fly thumbs but it just doesnt feel the same without that strap

Life is short, FLY HARD
05-12-2008 Over year old.
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r2helis
Senior Heliman
Location: Western Colorado

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I fly with a neck strap also. For the same reasons others have mentioned, I don't have to worry about dropping the Tx and I have better control over my heli. I activate my throttle hold before I start my machine and I don't release it until Im set and ready to fly. No hot starts, no accidents. Just my two cents worth.

I wish you well and many happy landings....

Pound for Pound, Heli's are a blast..... Roland
05-16-2008 Over year old.
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vrwired
Veteran
Location: Boulder County, CO

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		No more strap for me.. I started with one, once it snagged my throttle once.. I never will again, Also.. I have the Mark IV retractable landing gear swtich on my radios "gear" switch.. if that were to get snagged while my heli was on the ground, the whole helicopter would self destruct.


I do use a strap for my Trex 600 and 450 for aerobatics though.

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wthford
Veteran
Location: Monticello, Illinois

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Neckstrap

I've been flying helis since 1989, and I won't fly without one. I feel it gives me more control of the TX. I too have had the strap grab the throttle, but, now I am ever aware of that. The first thing I do after spindown is unhook the TX.
07-02-2008 Over year old.
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Wingman77
Elite Veteran
Location: Pulaski TN US

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I had the strap catch the throttle once with a 40 size plank and it jumped foward and took a chomp out of the tip of my thumb I ended up with 6 stitches and a heck of a scar now. It was nearly two months before I could hold the gimble good enough to fly again

it will not happen again though I have learned to watch out more carefully for that. I still use my strap for flying though.
07-02-2008 Over year old.
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TachyonDriver
Key Veteran
Location: Chipping, Lancs, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		NECKSTRAP WITH TRAY

My neckstrap is attached to the tx tray - quite useful IMHO. The tray allows my hands to rest on it - I fly pinch method.

Tach.

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naked painter
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Location: Mid glamorgan uk

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		"No more strap for me.. I started with one, once it snagged my throttle once.. I never will again"

Same happened to me never again. Not safe.
07-02-2008 Over year old.
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