My Big Disappointment in 2014.

[Papa]

I was really quiet disappointed in the turn out at the skills challenge for the Helicopter SAR challenge.


I had received a request to include a heli challenge but only two members took up the challenge even though I know we have more heli flyers. One of those was a micro and even though it did the job it was not what I had in mind. I was looking for something bigger.


So what was the matter? Why not a bigger response? Give me your thoughts even if you have never flown a heli.


Jack.

[bfeist]

I can barely hover on a good day

[sihinch]

Helis are too slow!!!

[Papa]

So What, that's no reason not to enter.


Jack.

[sihinch]

Ok, so if I'm honest, I can't fly a heli. I find the whole control of a helicopter very difficult, I can't get used to the fact that the throttle controls your altitude and that to travel forwards you need to nose down. It's very unnatural for me.

[battlestu]

Hi Jack is the challenge open to multi copters?..... If so I hope to be joining in next year 

[Michael]

I bought a heli! 

[Papa]

If enough multi-copters register then I would do a separate challenge, sure why not?


So Michael does that mean you are entering next year?


Simon, everything is unnatural to you but that hasn't stopped you before.

[Michael]

I'll start practicing with the intent to join in next event! 

[Frank v B]

A helicopter??  What is that ?
I only do vertical stuff just before I stuff a plane into the ground.  Negative hovering.
A flying bucket of bolts is not on my radar.  I have enough trouble keeping half the number of parts contained in one place and flying in formation without harvesting soybeans.


Jack, I saw your SAR victim.  You made Andy the butt of your joke.  You said it was his best angle.


Frank