playfair
Key Veteran
Location: Rochester, NY
| Just wanted to introduce myself, as this is my first post to the board...
I've been "lurking" around here for over a month gathering info on the Corona and RC helis in general. I just wanted to thank you guys for your priceless knowledge which helped me to get my first set up. You answered hundreds of questions without even knowing it (I know how much of a PITA newbies can be, as I'm a veteran on several reefkeeping BB's)
I ended up getting a used 120 rtf from the classifieds and went through her with a fine-tooth comb. After ordering a decent radio, charger, batts, and practicing on fms (I'm quite new to RC, never having a *successful* flight on my 3ch electric plane), the maiden hover was made on Valentine's day in my garage (fridgid outside in NY). What a rush! 
I'm sure the wife loved hearing all about the experience throughout our entire dinner! 
It went amazingly well (flys a lot like the eco8 on the sim), but then the weather got even colder so to satisfy the new itch I made space in our large living room... I've run through 8 charges so far, and still have many hours of "1 foot flying" to do before the confines will become too boring.
 
I even got a dose of reality as I had to abort from 5' due to a build up of utter-disorientated-confusion which led to a dented boom and some re-assembly time; I guess it's good (looking back) to get a taste early on of what we are dealing with. Amazing how un-intimidating she looks just floating around!
Here's a 1 min video of my second day |
