HeliFreak - FAQ: HeliFreak Forum FAQ (2024)

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You can even search specific forums, like the for sale area by quoting the exact forum name in the search as well. Like this:site:helifreak.com "trex 500" "Electric Helicopters - Only E-Helis"

Or if for whatever reason you find that for whatever reason (hypothetically) every Trex 500 you come across has a Hughes 500 body on it and you want one that's pod and boom, you can filter out the Hughes 500s by adding a "-" (minus sign) in front of the search term like this:site:helifreak.com "trex 500" "Electric Helicopters - Only E-Helis" -"Hughes 500"

I size the photos I want to post, usually max of 800 in either the vertical or horizontal dimension. Keeps 'em nice and compact to load quickly.
The HF site also compresses the photos when uploaded from what I can determine by the reduced file sizes after uploading.

I put the photos where I can navigate to them easily.

Then I scroll down below the reply window to the Additional Options area.
Click the Manage Attachments button.
Note: The Addition Options area may not display when replying, until the Advanced button is clicked...

In the Manage Attachments window, click the Choose File button and navigate to the photos to upload, click to highlight one and click the Choose button.
Note: I didn't show the navigation windows because I am using a Mac and these windows would not be the same as an PC using XP.

Each time you click the Choose button, you are returned to the Manage Attachments window.
Repeat choosing photo files, up to 4, then Click the Upload button.
Note: You can do upload a set of 4, then repeat the process again for a total of 8 photos in one post.

When the upload is finished, all the uploads are listed in the Manage Attachments window.

In the Reply to Thread indow, click to place the cursor where you want the photo to display in the message.

In the Message Attachments window, Right click on the file name of the photo in the Current Attachments list and select Copy.

Then click the Insert Image icon found in the group of icons at the top of the message window.

Paste ('ctrl' & 'v' keys) the copied link into the displayed window field.
See next screenshot.

The paste command copied the link to the photo into the body of the message between OK button.

Click the Preview Post button to see how the photo displays in the message.

[IMG]https://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=121112&stc=1&d=1256181025" alt="attachment.php?attachmentid=121112&stc=1&d=1256181025" />

Notes: The photo links can be from photos you have already uploaded while making a previous post.

Editing a thread Title is really easy.

This tutorial was done by Tow Pilot. Thank you Tow Pilot!!

...Start at your first post in your thread
......Click the Edit button at the bottom left of your first post

.........Click the Go Advanced button at the bottom right of the edit pane

............Edit the text of the Title: field
...............Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the edit pane

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Look for the item called Thread Tools in the read bar above the first post in the thread.

Click Thread Tools and and a drop down list appears.
Click the Perform Action button.

Note: Open threads display the Close Thread option
Closed thread display the Open Thread option

Threads can be opened and closed multiple times by the original poster (OP)

Upload the video to YouTube

Finished Result:

[YOUTUBE]ynRootD0Kpc[/YOUTUBE]

Post the video to vimeo

Finished Result:

http://vimeo.com/4737522

I'm sure there would be different guidelines for different places, but I could give you some of my own personal ones.

First and foremost, approach is at least 50% of the outcome.

1. Don't be careless, practice smart saftey.
2. Dont crash carelessly or often.
3. Be courteous at all times, to the people and their flying.
4. When you pull into the field, set up shop next to the group, don't set up shop at the far end or an isolated spot.
5. Be sacrificial. Meaning you may want to occasionally give up a flight time you really want to let someone else enjoy the moment. This works well for all involved.
6. Never talk about another member to other members when he/she is not around. Keep it honest, face to face, and with intregrity. A good club is a very tight unit of friendships, it will come back around to bite you and it will create lasting tensions in the club.
7. Unless you have a mutual understanding, don't make a habit of telling people how they can improve their stuff if they didn't ask. It's their passion too, and while it may not be perfect, it's their best effort so respect it. Wait for them to ask your opinion, then give it.
8. The one time I try not to speak is after a bad crash; I usually don't say anything. I just walk with them and help them pick up the pieces. Believe me, this builds trust and appreciation.
9. When the club is having events, show up and give a helping hand, and do it without complaint.
10. Don't sweat the jerks, like life, not worth aknowledging or giving an effort. It all shakes out in the end.
11. Show an interest in what the plankers are doing; assist when a problem arises. This will help break down any potential barriers.
12. When noobs show up to the field and seem to be standing aside or reserved..... smile, nod, wave, shake hands, speak, do anything. Most people just want to be acknowledged. This will open their mind to coming and talking to you and the people you're with. Trust me, you will be respected for this, and one of the things you should look for the first time you pull up to a new club.

Sure there is more, but if you keep to basics like these and keep to "FUN, LEARNING, FRIENDSHIP AND MUTUAL RESPECT", you can't go wrong and you will not be "that guy".

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Norman

Trex 600e
Furion 450
Gaui 200

Viewing the videos requires an app that supports downloading and playback. This FAQ only attempts to explain how to play back videos with the Video Downloader Pro Free app. Other apps will have different interfaces.

1. Download and install Video Downloader Pro Free from the iOS AppStore.
   
2. Open the app and go to the Browser tab.
   
3. Navigate to the forum post containing the video you want to view like you would in any web browser.
   
4. Tap on the video link.

   

5. In the pop-up menu, tap "Open", not "Download". This will take you to the Download/Stream page for the video.

   

6. Tap on either "Stream Video" or "Download File"; it doesn't matter which.

   

7. In the pop-up, this time tap the "Download" button.

   

8. You will be prompted for a file name. The default one will work or type in your own. Tap "OK".

   

9. The file starts downloading. To see the progress, go to the Downloads tab.

   

   

10. Once the download is complete, go to the "Files" tab.

    

11. Tap on the downloaded video.

    

12. In the pop-up menu, tap on "Play".

    

13. Enjoy the movie!