May 2010 - Lee Roe - Forum handle -  - 

May I take this opportunity to reinforce the comments made during our visit to you on Sunday last. 

Our day was made very special by the fantastic hospitality afforded us by you and your lovely wife Olwen. A warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere was such a treat. Even Morgan, who is only 11, said on many occasions on the way home what lovely people you were, firmly backed up by me too.

The helicopter set up and fly course I took part in was a saviour. As a new heli pilot I was astounded at the various things that are not easily researched on the net and other media, and I now know it takes more than a good read and a few websites to get airborne in the heli world. To be shown the ropes by someone who is professional, capable and confident on imparting the information to others made the whole day worthwhile. I feel I learnt more than I ever could have by reading and looking at web pages. 

When flying in the afternoon, I know the conditions were awful, but just to have you giving me the encouragement Ian was wonderful for my confidence in flying on my own when I get back.

Once again a fabulous day, much learnt and all enjoyed. 

I cant thank you and Olwen enough.

May 2010 - Tony Gaskell - Forum handle - RammyLad - 

I spent Tuesday on a 1on1 Seminar with Chopperaddict, Ian spent a great deal of time on checking and setting up my Interceptor 400 with Alien Command.

I thought that I had set up my Heli reasonably well until I watched what Ian was doing, he set then test flew then readjusted settings test flew until he was satisfied with the setup. 

Ian then handed me the Tx and said "try it" - so I took off and hovered with control for the first time.

I was amazed and delighted with the stability even with a breeze, now I can start to learn how to fly.
Ian then went on to set up my Blade 400 which I hovered well today.

I learned more yesterday about setting up than I have been able to understand in many setup manuals, and proof that the better the Heli is set up the more stability and easier it is to fly.

My thanks to Ian (Chopperaddict) and his wife for their hospitality yesterday, I would recommend spending a day with Ian on one of his 1on1 Seminars especially for beginners, well worth it.
     
Tony

April 2010 - Graham - Forum handle -  - 

Well what a lovely day, I am completely brain dead !!!!!!

May I thank both Olwen and yourself for the first class time I had with you today. It was most memorable and informative; all I need now is the courage to get out and fly.

Thanks again

Graham

April 2010 - Steve Colman - Forum handle -  - 

Just a quick note to say to Ian, a great day and I have learnt loads of useful tips about my helicopter.  Just a case of remembering it all now.

I would recommend a day with Ian to anyone, well worth doing.

Thank you.
Steve Coleman

March 2010 -  - Forum handle -  - shady

I've just spent a day with Ian [chopperaddict] on a 1 on 1 seminar. I had the most fantastic day. I thought I had set my belt up correctly but Ian showed me a few newbie mistakes I had made. He then took me through the mechanical set up and I'm sure I can get it right on my own now. He also "softened" it down for me, even though it was windy within 5 minutes I had more control than I've had in a month of learning on my own.

He also taught me that idle up can be your friend when using it correctly its not as scary as people make out.

Ian, I've done 2 lipos in idle up and its going like a dream even in breezy conditions.

As I live in Gloucestershire it took over 3 hours to get to Ian's but it was worth every mile and in the long term has saved me months in time, heart ache and cash.

Ian's knowledge of RC helis is second to none and he is very happy to pass it on in a way us newbies can understand and put into practice. Also Ian's wife looks after you with plenty of coffee and a nice lunch.
THIS DAY IS A MUST FOR ALL NEWBIES!!!!!!

February 2010 - Steve Smith - Forum handle -  - blueyooo

Hi,
I am newcomer to this hobby and thanks to Ian (chopperaddict), I am totally hooked big time. I have just spent a day with him on his 1 to 1 heli setup and training day with my Esky belt cp v2, spent a few hours with him setting up my heli and after a quick trial (ha ha) I crashed it OMG felt like crying my eyes out, but hey no problems with Ian, he soon took control of the situation, and had my heli fixed and back in the air in no time, he took me to his local fields and had me hovering my heli like a pro (wishful thinking) but I did do OK in the end.

I would recommend all newbies to this hobby to get in touch with Ian at www.chopperaddict.co.uk and spend a day with him on a 1 to 1, absolutely essential in my eyes and I'm sure u will benefit so much more with his experience and information that he shared with me on this day.

I just want to say a big big thanks to Ian (chopperaddict) for such an exciting day, sharing his experience and knowledge of such an enjoyable hobby.

Have a look yourself at his website www.chopperaddict.co.uk u wont be disappointed.

February 2010 -Stuart - Forum handle -  - Wobbly_Hover

+1 from me too.

I attended one of Ian's 1 to 1 set up days and found he day most beneficial. This guy knows his stuff and can convey his knowledge in a way that is understandable......more importantly he makes sense !!!!

If your knew to the hobby and want to progress then I urge you to contact Ian and make an appointment.
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Trex 450 S CF
Trex 450 SE V2, Futaba GY401
DX6i.

Thanks to Ian A.K.A Chopperaddict I now have a fully functioning flyable Heli.

February 2010 - Don Williams - Forum handle - Qube444 - Trex 450

I've just spent the day with Ian on one of his 1-on-1 seminar days.

Ian got down to business straight away by giving my bird the once over visual check followed by winding her up and checking responses to inputs.

Something was not right, and that's the reason I contacted Ian in the first place. I wanted to be sure one way or the other as to whether it was me or the helicopter that was stopping me from enjoying this new hobby.

Ian found a few things which needed rectifying and he set about them giving me a running commentary on exactly what he was doing and why. I found this to be extremely helpful. By the end of the day my head was spinning with new information for me to digest and assimilate.

We had a couple of test flights to try things out and for the first time I, yes ME, had the helicopter off the ground and under my control. For once it was doing what I wanted it to do and not the other way round. What a rush.

If I wasn't hooked before, I am now!

Ian freely answered all my questions now matter how stupid I thought they sounded, and he full and concise information. I wish I could have videoed the whole day as reference material.

All in all, I cannot recommend these 1-on-1's strongly enough. I defy anyone not to gain a tremendous amount of information and confidence out of the day. Oh and by the way Olwen make a mean bacon sarnie.

Ian you are my hero. (at least for today)

Don Williams
16 February 2010

January 2010 - Bart  - Forum handle -  - bartlomiej.eu

Yeah I spend some time with Ian the other day and although I live in Manchester it was worth the journey. Its a good confidence boost, I would recommend it to all Newbies. Thanks Ian:)
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Bart