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Hello
I've always fancied having a go at flying a heli so last xmas I
treated myself to a Walkera 22e, ready to fly so the advert
said - how wrong!
I did look at all the relevant web sites in order to find out
what all the bits did, up to now I have managed to take off twice
& crash twice, each crash progressively more expensive than the
last, it would have been cheaper to have bought two helis.
I didn't realise that you need eight pair of hands & fighter
pilots brain.
However I do intend to persevere & although I have been using
ehirobo.com for spares they have the best prices I can find but
the shipping can be more than the bits.
I live in Herefordshire UK & wonder does anyone know were I could
buy parts either locally or cheaper online.
I have managed to repair some of the items i.e. brass ball joints
for the blade holders & fly bar holder.
Also are there any clubs around here where I could get a bit of
tuition. I'm only interested in basic flying not 3d.
I have learnt a lot just reading the many messages & replies on
this newsgroup, just getting of the deck & a short hover is my
ultimate goal.
Any info/advise would very much appreciated.
Many thanks
Paul



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