One from the past

[scotsoft]

If anyone is into old helicopters here are some pictures of me (taken about 30 years ago) and my first heli, a Schluter Mini Boy.









cheers John.

[FPVSteve]

Very nice helicopter, have you still got it or is that optimistic? :)

[Coyote]

That`s cool, I am surprised looking at it that not much has changed in the design of them over the years :)

[scotsoft]

Very nice helicopter, have you still got it or is that optimistic? :)

I still have it, although it is not in flying condition but it would not take much to get it back in the air again.  I did see one that was converted to electric and if I were to invest in its future I think this is the way I would go.  That would not be soon as I have a few projects that are more important to me.
The biggest at the moment is getting my health problems sorted out so I can get outside to fly again.

That`s cool, I am surprised looking at it that not much has changed in the design of them over the years :)

Those were early days in r/c helis and cost a small fortune - £40 for a set of wooden rotor blades.
I also had to build this up from a kit and there was little help from the local flying club who banned helis which was quite common then  >:(

[FPVSteve]

Sounds like the circle of life with regards banning things - wonder if, in 30 years, FPV will be welcomed rather than lambasted.

[scotsoft]

I don't think it will take that long, things move much quicker these days although there are still some flying clubs in the NE that don't allow helis.
I have found a large field close to where a mate lives so I am hoping to do some flying there this week.  Having never flown a plane before I bought a Champ and have an 808 cam attached to it so I can capture all the vertical landings  :laugh:
If I do get out I promise to post the results  :rofl:

[FPVSteve]

I'm sure you'll be fine :)

[Njoro]

Hi John

I've got one of those in bits in my loft, If you'd like the bits let me know and they are yours for a  :pint: and postage.

Lance