An old newbie

[Oldboy]

Hi Guys
I';m an old newbie.  Got myself a Syma X5C-1 for my 60th. It';s been a long time dream, first for a model plane, then a helicopter but never a realisation.  Once I saw the drones/quads etc I decided it was going to become a reality.  Having done research and watching youtube I decided to take the advice of many "go small and learn".  Having only tried a few hovers inside, I realise I';ve a lot to learn about flying.  I';m feeling good about buying this quad, reviews seem to be good.
I hope you don';t mind me coming back with lots of questions once I get outside.  I can see this is not a case of switch on and fly.

Thanks folks
Gerard

[Cheredanine]

 

:) if you have any questions just ask, I am sure someone will pipe up

Suggestions:
1 check up on the laws/rules learn to fly legally and safely
2. What sort of thing are you wanting to fly, there are different types of quadcopters which do different thing

[iRobot]

Hi 

Syma is a good quad for learning 

[Rammylad]

Hi Gerard, welcome to the forum but not too much of the old lol, I';m 70 this month and still learning from the young uns,
Enjoy your flying and don';t be afraid to ask on here we are a friendly bunch. 
Regards ,
Tony

[Oldboy]

Thanks for the welcome.  I';ll be sure to check the laws.
As for what type of quads, at this minute I';m happy to learn to fly my Syma.  I';m sure in due course I';ll decide which way I go after listening to all you guys

[hoverfly]

  don';t worry about  age there are lots of wrinklies  here,some don';t admit it though.
The knowledge pool is superb, if an answer isn';t  found someone can usually point you in the right direction.

[Jazzz]

Welcome ... I had the same dream plains helicopters
But never got more then a hover ...
Quads or multis are great to help learn to fly with the slow progression of assisted adds removed progressively as you get better...
Good look it';s great fun

[Bajadre]

Welcome to MRUK gerard 

lol @ jazz think my first rc heli still on the roof at work haha 

[Jazzz]

Welcome to MRUK gerard 

lol @ jazz think my first rc heli still on the roof at work haha 

The hole helicopter spun round on my first one lucky the blades whent a bit faster so it had some lift but no control

[guest325]

Yup, mine got all of 6" off the ground before it bit dirt and did the chicken dance....... That was it finito!!!

[nate80]

lol. Sounds familiar. My first helicopter skimmed the ground for 18 feet... Then hit a wall and died. 

I';ve had 2 heli';s since and can actually fly the most recent one after learning the basics of flight from Multi-rotors. 

Welcome aboard Oldboy. The Syma is a great quad to start with. I began my Multi-rotor journey with an x5sc, which is still great fun to fly and good for refreshing skills after a few months without flying.

[Revs]

Hi and welcome

[malc]

Hi and welcome   there are a few of us that are 70+

[nub]

to the forum Oldman er boy

where aboot in Scotland are ya?

[Oldboy]

Hi Nub
I';m in a wee place in Ayrshire, Galston.

[Oldboy]

So where in Scotland are you Nub 

[nub]

sorry forgot about this thread, I';m over in Fife, if your looking for folks to meet/fly with you should have a look on the Scottish multi rotor and FPV Scotland facebook pages if you haven';t done already.

[Oldboy]

Cheers mate.  Would be good to meet some guys with experience.
Was up in Cowdenbeath a few months ago, at the stock car racing.

[nub]

ah cool that';s not far from me, i';m in Kinglassie and can hear the cars in the distance sometimes.

though i';m talking about the track at Lochgelly, didn';t think they still raced at Cowdenbeth, used to go there when i was a young lad with my Dad.