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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Learning to fly scale

kwazemowdoe
New Heliman
Location: Singapore, Singapore

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Can anyone point me to some threads or on-line resources that provide a beginner with the techniques used to fly a heli in a 'scale like manner' ?

Thanks!

07-02-2009 01:21 AM

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BountyHunter51
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Location: Corbin, Kentucky

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What I've been doing is to watch full sized helis out at the airport and try to mimic the way that they fly. YouTube has a lot of videos on full scale helis.
I ran across this website while searching for something. It might be of use.
http://s1.webstarts.com/micksscaleh...manoeuvres.html

I hope that this helps. Cheers! BH

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07-02-2009 05:44 AM

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MichaelP
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Location: Northumberland UK

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Check out 'Basic Scale Manouevres' video and 'Scale Secrets' DVD.

http://www.webstarts.com/micksscalehelicopters

07-02-2009 06:30 PM

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chris6414
Senior Heliman
Location: HMH-772 NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pa USA

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I simply chop about 90% of the helicopters potential down for flight. Nice slow flat approaches. It looks really cool when you get it but it is much harder than just ripping around. It takes a little more concentration.

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07-02-2009 06:38 PM

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MichaelP
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Location: Northumberland UK

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Quote
It takes a little more concentration.

Yes, flying scale is not as easy as it first appears.

http://www.webstarts.com/micksscalehelicopters

07-02-2009 07:56 PM

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GrantL
Senior Heliman
Location: Springfield, MA

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Amen!!! Learning to fly slow takes practice.. and again.. Is not easy!!

Grant

07-02-2009 08:04 PM

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Dr.Tim
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Location: Mojave Desert

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Go out and fly real slow figure 8's in the wind. When you turn down wind try your best to maintain Altitude and speed ... SLOW and easy .. I think you will find when you turn downwind the helicopter will want to fall and pickup speed .. the secret it to keep it slow and steady no matter what. It takes practice, Lots of it!

Go out and fly!!

Dr.Tim

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07-02-2009 09:13 PM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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i watch how a fullsize heli moves and try to duplicate it. working at an airport certainly helps with this and also dreaming about helis 24/7

drive a rotary, fly a rotorcraft

07-02-2009 10:12 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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With all the women in your gallery.. How do you have time to dream of Helis...

Grant

07-02-2009 10:52 PM

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Dr.Tim
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Location: Mojave Desert

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I hear you Grant, Emily sure does have a few woman in his gallery ... The one he is after is Haley Barry ... but then again I am sure there are a few in line ...

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07-03-2009 12:00 AM

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GrantL
Senior Heliman
Location: Springfield, MA

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I don't know Tim, I hear being a RC Heli pilot is real girl getter..

Grant

07-03-2009 01:08 AM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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yeah guys, i dream of helis being flown by these women

drive a rotary, fly a rotorcraft

07-03-2009 02:29 PM

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ilovemy50
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Location: ROCKINGHAM, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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I must agree, that it not as easy as it seems. Not only slow flying, i also practice close to the ground flight. Having a Hirobo Supercobra and a Hughes 500md,( raptor 60 ) they tend to fly close to the ground in real life.( surprise attacks )
That is extremely taxing on the nerves, but when you can do it low and slow it is a very rewarding experience.It also looks supercool.
Practice practice and more practice.

07-07-2009 11:35 AM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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yep you are correct. practice builds confidence and improves skill.

drive a rotary, fly a rotorcraft

07-07-2009 10:10 PM

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Wayne Parrish
Senior Heliman
Location: Apex,NC,USA

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I found another good scale flight help site that I thought some of you may like. Wayne http://www.aegis-solutions.net/500e/Maneuvers2.pdf

07-08-2009 06:24 PM

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yzchopper
Senior Heliman
Location: Basin City, Washington USA

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Nice, very good information. The pictures were taken from the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook. $15.00 for the book if you buy it from a flight school.

Steve

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07-18-2009 05:14 AM

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