Want to kick PC gaming habit and get out in the fresh air?

I don't understand how you can need to kick the habit. Just look outside! What an amazing weekend we had. If you couldn't go outside for at least some of it, you've missed out.
 
The title was just to get attention.:eek:. I didn't feel the need to stop PC gaming, but now I have this new interest I don't have any desire to mess around with PC's. I just want to fly, and if I can't fly I go on the simulator to improve my skills.
 
platypus said:
I don't understand how you can need to kick the habit. Just look outside! What an amazing weekend we had. If you couldn't go outside for at least some of it, you've missed out.
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Hungova and GTA day yesterday :(

But great weather al week, so out for work drinks all this week, cricket later on, and footy on wednesday. Can't wait.

Pity being stuck in the office all day, might go eat my lunch outside on the concrete :D
 
I think using my time on the PC more effectively is what I'm after. I spend far too much time browsing random internet forums and not enough time working or genuinely relaxing, saying by playing a game.

Oh hang on...
 
Tobeornottobe said:
I think I have cracked it. I got a blade CX2 indoor helicopter for Christmas, now I have a Trex 450 SEV2 full CCPM machine. It is an amazing machine. I have not played a PC game for three months. Only use the PC for Simulator training (Phoenix), surfing helicopter forums (Helifreaks and Heliaddicts) and ordering occasional spare parts after the inevitable crashes.

The Trex is top-tier for this size of electric helicopter, and has a flight envelope that few people on the planet are capable of fully exploring. Check out Szabo on Youtube to see someone who can!
Fortunately the helicopter can be tamed by various means for us mortals.

I am totally hooked on this hobby, including the hi-tech control systems, discipline and application that is needed to fly the beast, and the inherent danger that comes from having a high speed rotor in your near vicinity which is liable to go in any direction if you 'dumb-thumb' it!

Thoroughly recommend this hobby to anyone.

Tobe
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I did the same thing:)got the cx2 for indoor and the occasional outdoor flight and got the century gl450 heli which is an exact clone of the trex 450,infact every repair ive made has been with trex parts,there cheaper than century parts:Di allso use phoenix,£80 but essential if you wanna move onto the 400 class heli's.
 
I fly trex 600s, started on 450s but upgraded due to fact of visability out greater distances of 30 metres etc. I can fly inverted, loop etc. I used phoenix for a while and it did give me some help. However I purchased a 3d helicommand system for the 600 as it was quite expensive to replace the rotors (65+). I was able to set it up as in the robbe video.i.e. hands off the transmitter completely for as long as i like at hover. I would recommend this device very much it saved me endless expense which far outweighed the cost of the 300 it cost. Plus if you get into trouble just let go of the sticks and it will maintain a steady attitude....perfect.
good luck with the flying buddy!!!
 
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