Maiden flight - Gulp!

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Marcbc
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:31 pm
Post subject: Maiden flight - Gulp!
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I had my maiden flight today and this 500 is a beast compared to the 450 Shocked

In a 15 * 15 garden with high surrounding walls, the noise is amazing. Laughing I will not be able to fly this at night.

The wash is equally surprising: bushes on either side 6 feet away were being blown at 70% throttle. It will make for good training to keep in one place.

If anyone knows of a heli flying area around SW London, please PM me. I have looked at clubs but there is nothing around at the times I could be available. This bird demands space.

My settings are more serious than the beginner ones I have on my 450 hence the reaction to power is huge. It is much more stable (despite the wind gusts) but the slightest touch sends this thing somewhere. Perhaps some Exp is needed.

I only flew for 4 minutes, but cannot wait for a good day and a couple of batteries.

I think a lot more Phoenix time is also needed.
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