Fun Day Flying

[Tam_T]

Finally went out to fly with the guys again today. I have been flying now and then at work but the location is better where I fly with the guys. Anyways, I was doing pretty good with the Mini Titan, flipped it a couple of times, and then lost it in a reflection of the sun. I thought I knew what way she was going but alas I smashed her into the ground with a thud! Looks like main shaft, feathering shaft, tail servo case, blades, some bearings for the arms (and an arm) that connect to the washout base. Hmmmm, well, I still had the Atom. I've flown only about 3 packs through her, but she felt very smooth. So, I took her up thinking, I guess I better just chill and do some forward flight. But then my mind said, WTF, that's not what you came out here to do today. So, I started doing some pirouettes, completely holding nose in as long as I wanted, and yup, did a couple of flips!!!! It felt soooo good, I love the FBL Atom! Now I can't help but think I want to sell the MT and get a 6HV! I have to think about that one. Funny, it was one of my best days flying and one of the only days I have really smashed a heli......ironic.

-tam

[Lynbird]

Sounds like you had a great day Tam! Sorry about the MT but we know how easy it is to fix. I actually picked up another one at a swap meet on Sat. Just about new and at a very, very low price with everything included. Since I end up flying indoors a lot during the winter I figured it doesn't hurt to have 2.
I'm glad to hear you really like the Atom and are advancing flying it. I still haven't gone FBL with my helis (except for the mCP X of course).
Lynne

[Tam_T]

It was a great day. It was pretty warm as well, probaby mid 70's here. It was great seeing the guys again and having them motivate me to fly better and push a little more. And what is up with these swap meets where you find these bargain deals?!!!! I've never even heard of that over here! Lynne, I know you would love flybarless. I was flying the Mini Titan nose in yesterday, but the difference between the MT and having a little bit bigger bird outfitted with flybarless is a huge difference. I turned that Atom around and it just sat there, no drifting, no correction, it was just there! No stress and a lot of comfort and confidence flying it. I can't say enough how much I love this new bird!

[funknrock]

where do you fly?

I live in San Marcos but usually come up to Temecula and fly with the guys at Date St.
I've flown at the little spot next to the Vista courts once.

[Tam_T]

Yup, next to Vista courts. Do you fly at a field in Temecula?

[funknrock]

Date St in Temecula. ( https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=176811 )

I (we) actually work up the street from there and try to get out at lunch every day, weather permitting. I come up on the weekend when I can.

The Vista spot isn't too bad but I can imagine it can get pretty hectic if there are several pilots out...

[Tam_T]

Wow, that is a big space. I just checked it out on google satellite maps.

[funknrock]

yes, lots of sky for everyone!

i fly in a couple places near there. when date is too busy a few friends and i go to a spot that is just a little further south (1/4 mile or so) next to what used to be a gym. it's perfect for helis and any plane you don't mind landing in the weeds! ;^)

[MRSxDOT]

Yay for flying nose in! Pyros are fun. I love to do those with my mcpx. But not nose in yet. I'm working on forward flight. Glad you crashed & still had the best flying day ever! Go you for not calling it quits after the first crash.

Have an awesome day!