New2flight
06-18-2007, 04:53 AM
Hello all,
My name is Adrian, and like my screen name says. I am new to flight.
Found myself in a sad position of owning 2 mini 500's due to my Father's passing. Have not heard as many pro's as there are con's to this particular helicopter. I do want to build the one still crated though. It is almost a quest for me at this point. The mini that is already built will be sold. The one I would like to build ( which is currently in my 2 car garage ) will more than likely be displayed at air museum. The more I read and learn about this bird, the more I feel it should stay grounded and that this may not be the one for me to learn in.
I am open to any and all suggestions about the direction I should go with this bird. I know they fly, and if PEP'd can be very reliable. But this is not the case with this bird. It is still in what appears to be perfect shape and well preserved considering the length of time it has been crated up in my Father's hanger. The down side is that it is all original, straight from Revolution. Don't worry, I won't do anything silly like a farm boy build and fly through the pasture. But, I would like to hear some of you Pro's take on my situation. Some may talk me out of trying to fly this one , but I can't be talked out of building it. There is no point ( to me) to keep it crated and sitting in a dark corner. Thanks in advance for any input and direction you guys might be able to help me with. I'll attached a pic of the kit and of the completed bird.
Adrian
My name is Adrian, and like my screen name says. I am new to flight.
Found myself in a sad position of owning 2 mini 500's due to my Father's passing. Have not heard as many pro's as there are con's to this particular helicopter. I do want to build the one still crated though. It is almost a quest for me at this point. The mini that is already built will be sold. The one I would like to build ( which is currently in my 2 car garage ) will more than likely be displayed at air museum. The more I read and learn about this bird, the more I feel it should stay grounded and that this may not be the one for me to learn in.
I am open to any and all suggestions about the direction I should go with this bird. I know they fly, and if PEP'd can be very reliable. But this is not the case with this bird. It is still in what appears to be perfect shape and well preserved considering the length of time it has been crated up in my Father's hanger. The down side is that it is all original, straight from Revolution. Don't worry, I won't do anything silly like a farm boy build and fly through the pasture. But, I would like to hear some of you Pro's take on my situation. Some may talk me out of trying to fly this one , but I can't be talked out of building it. There is no point ( to me) to keep it crated and sitting in a dark corner. Thanks in advance for any input and direction you guys might be able to help me with. I'll attached a pic of the kit and of the completed bird.
Adrian