Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Evening everyone again!, I was making some calculations, and ive worked out, that if i dont spend a penny, and save, and ask for money for Christmas/ birthday etc. and work over Christmas, by January i will have £1000, but obviously i will still be £2000 min short of getting everything, but what should i do? im dieing to get started! every thing im doing is watching videos, there so good Anyone offer any advice? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Evening everyone again!,I was making some calculations, and ive worked out, that if i dont spend a penny, and save, and ask for money for Christmas/ birthday etc. and work over Christmas, by January i will have £1000, but obviously i will still be £2000 min short of getting everything, but what should i do? im dieing to get started! every thing im doing is watching videos, there so good Anyone offer any advice? Thanks Mike EDIT@ Another thing, that i thought i'd put in this thread, is i see most people can break several propellers? how much are replacements? i keep finding them for £400, and im worryed that if it is as common as they seem to be on youtube, then what do people do about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Mike, I know it's painful but you need to forget about spending all your money for now. Get some instruction first and get a feel for it all - can I ask how old you are? And yes, props are expensive and you will break them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 There's a real good DVD called 'Risk and Reward'-- USPGG/Litetouch films- definitely worth watching. You may find it on Ebay - from USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Mike, I know it's painful but you need to forget about spending all your money for now. Get some instruction first and get a feel for it all - can I ask how old you are?And yes, props are expensive and you will break them. 15 turning 16 in Nov. Mike, have to +1 this. Save the cash and the equipment. Get training.. spend time with people and get a feel for the sport. best of luck to you, it's great to see such passion. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks alot, as someone already said, im 15, 16 on bonfire night and usually people tend to now get anxious and want to spend money anyway, but im glad you've said to save my money, but could you possibly elaborate on that? Im not sure how i could do anything, without spending money? And is anyone flying near Spalding this weekend? Free all weekend which is a surprise as im not usually due to cadets and other things, and would love to come see some people fly and have a chat with some of you! Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 How did you get on with fly4fun did you speak to chilibumcheeks (chill) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks alot,as someone already said, im 15, 16 on bonfire night and usually people tend to now get anxious and want to spend money anyway, but im glad you've said to save my money, but could you possibly elaborate on that? Im not sure how i could do anything, without spending money? And is anyone flying near Spalding this weekend? Free all weekend which is a surprise as im not usually due to cadets and other things, and would love to come see some people fly and have a chat with some of you! Thanks Mike Mike, you might want to start keeping an eye on the weather. You'll soon learn when there's a possibility of flying activities. As for doing things without spending? There will be fly-ins or people flying nearby throughout the year, you can always ask to pitch up to say hi, be nosey and see what goes on. Most people will be only too happy to let you watch, talk with you about what they do. Hope that helps. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi, i will certainly try and get to some airfields where the do this, but im not sure who to call or where to find out, im completely lost about trying to find places, as i don't even see any fly near me to follow to where they land :L aha, any ideas? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 How did you get on with fly4fun did you speak to chilibumcheeks (chill) ? I emailed him over facebook and he gave me loads of great advice! although alot of it contained needing money again, i will pm you the conversation so you can take a look if you want Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi,i will certainly try and get to some airfields where the do this, but im not sure who to call or where to find out, im completely lost about trying to find places, as i don't even see any fly near me to follow to where they land :L aha, any ideas? Thanks Mike you're doing the right thing on here. Just keep asking. Someone will pipe up with a response if they're anywhere nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 will do, and thanks fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 How did you get on with fly4fun did you speak to chilibumcheeks (chill) ? I emailed him over facebook and he gave me loads of great advice! although alot of it contained needing money again, i will pm you the conversation so you can take a look if you want Mike Just go take a visit their and dont spend any money yet , see how they work and ask lots of questions ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank you, have just sent him another pm to see when he is flying, and whether i could watch him and ask questions, will wait for a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank you, have just sent him another pm to see when he is flying, and whether i could watch him and ask questions, will wait for a reply Micheal, have you bought any books or DVDs on the subject yet? if not PM me your address I have some bits lying around wich should keep you occupied for a while. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank you, have just sent him another pm to see when he is flying, and whether i could watch him and ask questions, will wait for a reply Micheal, have you bought any books or DVDs on the subject yet? if not PM me your address I have some bits lying around wich should keep you occupied for a while. Dave Not getting rid of your old porn collection are you Dave ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_mow Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'll send you my address if you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks, will send the pm now, :L interesting thought, not sure whether that would be a good thing or not, ... depending on what it is i guess... :L aha and does anyone mind me using peoples first names? so i get to know everyone a bit better, so if in the future and im flying, i'll know some people?? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_mow Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Stu Im Michael, although helpful to shorten it down to Mike, or even if you wanna use my nickname, its spike ( not sure why ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank you, have just sent him another pm to see when he is flying, and whether i could watch him and ask questions, will wait for a reply Micheal, have you bought any books or DVDs on the subject yet? if not PM me your address I have some bits lying around wich should keep you occupied for a while. Dave Not getting rid of your old porn collection are you Dave ? will since you borrowed it Clive its no good to me, all the best pages are stuck together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 aha great :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank you, have just sent him another pm to see when he is flying, and whether i could watch him and ask questions, will wait for a reply Micheal, have you bought any books or DVDs on the subject yet? if not PM me your address I have some bits lying around wich should keep you occupied for a while. Dave Not getting rid of your old porn collection are you Dave ? will since you borrowed it Clive its no good to me, all the best pages are stuck together Sorry about that Dave i spilt some glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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