Hi everyone, I’m Steve from near Alresford in Hampshire. My wife bought me a Mini 4 Pro RC2 for Christmas. I’m a complete beginner getting to grips with the basics. Been practicing in the back garden (it’s a big garden) and looking forward to taking it out for real now that the weather is improving. Some interesting places to fly near me thanks to Drone Scene.
Must say what a fantastic resource Grey Arrows is, particularly for novices like me…
Hi Steve @Stephen51 and welcome to GADC 
Hi @Stephen51 and welcome to Grey Arrows 
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Welcome once again!
Welcome.
Im sure you’ll find this group most hospitable and helpful.
I often visit Hayling Island beach for some quiet flying. Cheap parking and pretty much empty this time of year. There are also a couple of places on Portsdown hill which aren’t bad either.
Give me a shout if you wanted a breif meetup at some point.
Hi @Stephen51 and welcome to Grey Arrows
Welcome to 4 play!!
I live on Hayling. not met you yet - maybe message me next time you are down?
Hello from sunny (and windy) Blackpool
I believe we have replied to each other before. 
I’ll surely give you a shout when i’m on the island next.
My past couple of visits were to the pompey side of the ferry. I was getting comfortable with the avata 2 on idiot mode.
Are you around during the week? I prefer quite times to fly bigger drones under article 16.
Ps nice beard 
Around most times during the week. The beard not only saves me money on shaving, it makes me money, especially in December
Hey Steve. Welcome to the club 
Welcome mate, like you I am a beginner and as you say, there is a wealth of information on here
A philosophy I whole heartedly subscribe too.
Im free thursday but the weather doesn’t look like it’s playing nice. Ill check closer to the time.
Hi… Welcome 
Hi @Stephen51. Welcome to GADC from wet Southampton!
Hi Stephen welcome! @Stephen51
Welcome… I’m not far from you in Surrey. Enjoy the learning curve, it continues for some time!
Thank you for your welcome messages. What a friendly bunch you all are!
Welcome