I broke out some old micro-helis today and took advantage of the calm winds.

[desmobob]

I flew four batteries each through my E-Flite Nano S3 and my XK K110S. I also flew my Goosky S1 this week.

I was a proficient fixed-wing RC flyer but haven't flown in years. I need to get back on my horse and learn to fly the little helis. I can hover in all orientations on the Heli-X sim but it doesn't seem to carry over to the real world that well yet. So, I did a lot of tail-in hovering and moving around the back yard.

I hope to be sport flying by the end of the summer...

 

[Cranberry Juice]

I flew four batteries each through my E-Flite Nano S3 and my XK K110S. I also flew my Goosky S1 this week.

I was a proficient fixed-wing RC flyer but haven't flown in years. I need to get back on my horse and learn to fly the little helis. I can hover in all orientations on the Heli-X sim but it doesn't seem to carry over to the real world that well yet. So, I did a lot of tail-in hovering and moving around the back yard.

I hope to be sport flying by the end of the summer...

Sudden change in wind direction and unfortunately placed telephone poles and fences aren't modeled into the simulator?

 

[desmobob]

Sudden change in wind direction and unfortunately placed telephone poles and fences aren't modeled into the simulator?

The sensation of having the wind blow the heli toward your face is just so much more intense in the real world. I put some googly eyes on my K110S but it still looks threatening when it's coming for your eyes or throat...

I love these Goosky S1 helis. I wish I had bought the S2 though, because the little ones get too small too quickly. I added some matching color Monocote to the tail booms to help make them at least a little bit more visible.

 

[Doom!]

My heli adventures are indoors, sometimes it can be treacherous getting it back on the helipad.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

My heli adventures are indoors, sometimes it can be treacherous getting it back on the helipad.

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I love when cats do that prairie dog stance
So cute!

 

[Xraycer]

My heli adventures are indoors, sometimes it can be treacherous getting it back on the helipad.

 

[Ritz413]

That k110s was the helicopter that convinced me I am not a helicopter pilot...at all.

 

[desmobob]

That k110s was the helicopter that convinced me I am not a helicopter pilot...at all.

It can be a little bit wild out of the box but some reading on heli forums provided a set of really beginner-friendly settings for the excellent X6 programmable transmitter that came in the RTF kit. This Tx is way more capable than the average RTF toy-like unit. With the very mild settings, I can confidently fly it in my living room. Not so, originally. Were you using the X6 transmitter from the RTF kit?

Outside, over grass, the K110S is pretty darn crash-resistant. It is about half the weight of the Goosky S1 (59g vs.110g). The S1 has a quality feel that is on a whole different level than the K100S, but the heavier weight makes it hit much harder in a crash. On the flip side, I guess the lighter weight also makes the K110S more susceptible to being blown around by the wind. It's a calm day heli, for sure.

 

[Ritz413]

It can be a little bit wild out of the box but some reading on heli forums provided a set of really beginner-friendly settings for the excellent X6 programmable transmitter that came in the RTF kit. This Tx is way more capable than the average RTF toy-like unit. With the very mild settings, I can confidently fly it in my living room. Not so, originally. Were you using the X6 transmitter from the RTF kit?

Outside, over grass, the K110S is pretty darn crash-resistant. It is about half the weight of the Goosky S1 (59g vs.110g). The S1 has a quality feel that is on a whole different level than the K100S, but the heavier weight makes it hit much harder in a crash. On the flip side, I guess the lighter weight also makes the K110S more susceptible to being blown around by the wind. It's a calm day heli, for sure.

Yep tx from the rtr. Long gone at this point...I know my limits,lol

 

[HPIguy]

STHAAAAAAP! You're makin' me want to break out the helis again, and maybe buy a new one.

 

[desmobob]

STHAAAAAAP! You're makin' me want to break out the helis again, and maybe buy a new one.

Temptresses....

Edit to add: I just edited the emoticon in the post. I didn't realize it was giving the finger! I didn't mean to direct that at anyone!

 

[Xraycer]

STHAAAAAAP! You're makin' me want to break out the helis again, and maybe buy a new one.

Do it! Do it! Do it!