Hi Micheal!
-> My name is Mike and I am a Heli pilot.I have been flying RC for over 10
-> years. I was told that there were not to many of us in this area. I do 
now
-> quite a few in my area and the number continues to grow. I have set up 
any
-> types of machines and have taught many people to fly. I have also fixed 
many
-> setup problems with more advanced flyers. If I can help anyone here I 
ould
-> be more than happy to. Just let me know.(RIGHT RICK?)
You are where I want to be by next year or sooner hopefully.  I plan on 
aving
for some Heli equipment, but I am just a newbie.  I am somewhat familiar with
the prices, but I really want to buy a fairly cheap RC-heli within a few
months.
I would like to get a simulator program for my Amiga, and use that to help me
train.  I'm sure Rick would have some idea where I could download a 
Croppleware
version of it or something. . .
Anyhow, what I really need to know is what is the best approach to this as a
beginner?  What parts do I need?  Where is the cheapest place to get them (I 
am
open to used parts too)?  Also, what is the maximum payload capacity a RC
helicopter can manage?  I want to add some things to it (eventually) that 
might
make it heavier.
Thanx in advance!
SQuire
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