Recent content by captainbob

TBH Ram1000, I wouldn't remove the prop guards because I removed mine and I'm convinced that was the reason mine disappeared into a tree. I retrieved it eventually but I think I was lucky the damage wasn't terminal. With guards on, the quad has a bigger chance of bouncing off anything solid -...

Just thought I would let you know I flew my repaired Syma X5C tonight and wanted to say thanks to you all for your suggestions, advice and encouragement - I really appreciate it. Bird flew well and safely.

Thanks Jackson, I didn't know that's what they were. I will definitely do that and thanks also for the link - very useful.

Thanks to both of you for your advice and suggestions - love the idea of using rice!!! Not too many deserts in Wales 0- in the UK for that matter but I take your point. I appreciate your interest in my problem. Best regards

Quad recovered but bodywork damaged (cracked along one arm) and it actually had standing water inside the body. Unfortunately, my knowledge of electronics is very poor so I don't know if it will be possible to dry it. If not, I will remove the engines, battery, camera, blades etc and use them...

There was some overnight but it's been dry and sunny here today. There isn't rain forecast for the weekend although it is likely to be windy. We'll try tomorrow morning if it's a) dry and b) not too windy. I'm not sure about what happens if water gets into the quad - can I just dry it out with...

We've located it. Like I said, I had two so I flew the other one up close (no wind today) and then when I checked the card at home, I could see it right tucked in, about 70-75 feet up the tree. Now it's located, we are working on a way to get it down so I feel a lot happier. We have some...

Thanks for your encouragement - I appreciate it. I have a lot of bamboo in the garden and will do as you suggest. The main thing is that despite scanning with three pairs of eyes, we cannot actually locate it in the tree which is in full foliage. We thought a white X shape would be easy to spot...

I totally agree with you, Mr Patton. It was when I read your words about you honing your skills in windy conditions that I thought, as it was fairly breezy here, I would give it a try. The sportsfield is a few 100 yards from my home but there are trees at one end, used ironically as a form of...

Make that ONE X5C-1, not two!! One is stuck in the branches of a very tall tree :( I read the stuff about the wind and thought I would remove the prop guards and go for a flight on a local sportsfield. All went well for the first flight but then it was picked up by a gust of wind and despite my...

I have two X5C-1s and I'm very new to this hobby (3 weeks) so that's an excellent tip about flying on windy days. Thanks

Just had a look at Hobby Tiger and, sadly, they do not ship to the UK which is sad because that's where I am. Anyone recommend a similar piece of kit I can buy in the UK?

Thanks also to you guys for your helpful posts.

Thanks for sharing those two links - I want one of each!!!