[Barry]

Originally Posted by moonsnake

Ok Barry,

I know about the Century HB V3, its a very well made helicopter, but again I will say if you are starting in a new hobby that you are not sure if you are going to pursue it after the 'Honeymoon' then people like me will go for the cheapest and if their interest is still there and funds are available then as I've said before we progress to a better product.

My first camera that I bought 45 years ago was a very very cheap 110, why did I buy it?

I bought it because I wasn't sure if photography was for me, in later years I bought more expensive camera's, Why? because the cheap ones I started off with were limited for what I wanted for a hobby that I knew would stay with me.

I bought a Walkera 4 for the same reason as my first camera, and it turned out that the walkera has given me a lot of pleasure and still does.

Yes I will progress to a better one, when I've got the complete hang of the walkera, even if I could afford a better one I would stay with it until I feel it is time to progress upwards and onwards.

Ok Barry tell us what happened to your walkera 4, did the parts burn out?

Did you crash it - if so how many times and why?

I ask you this as this is a forum for learning, people cannot learn if other people just make statements such as " Walkera's 4 are crap", what kind of advice is that to give to a neewbie? - what they need here is constructive advice, once again I will say I have had NO troubles at all with my walkera 4, neither has my son, and also my son in law, who have just bought one.

I am NOT a walkera 4 champion, I know they have issues, my point is for a beginner I am happy with it.


It was very embarrassing for my friend who after buying a T rex wrecked it on his first flight, despite spending time on a sim, he told me "It was too complex I should have bought a FP walkera like you ".


So please if you have had experiences of walkera 4's or any other model either good or bad share them with details on this forum, that way people can then make up their own mind, it's no good at all simply to condemn them without giving detailed reasons, as that will not help anyone.

Thank you for your post Barry.

Joe

Hi Joe
Thanks for your response. You made some very good points. Your reasons for staying with the #4 are very valid indeed.

I have now 5 electrics, two of those five are walkera's DF#22A and a DF#36.
I think both of them can fly well. The problem I have with them is, they are sort of like a woman - you can't tell what mood they will be in from one flight to another. Also I found that the parts they are made of are very poor quality, they break easily in some cases. But, I think the biggest problem I have with them is the electrics-very unstable, and unpredictable

I am VERY VERY far from being anything other than a novice at heli flight. I have done much in fixed wing and so little in heli's.
Two days ago I bought heli #5. It is an unknown I believe, all metal construction. It seems to be like the design of the DF#36. I'll post a thread on it, once I complete it and fly it.
Back to Walkera's = I had replaced the electrics in the #36, with Futaba electrics. Worked better but still have problems with the stock GYRO. Works fine one time but not the next.

You know Joe, the most important factor with you and your #4, is the fact that YOU like it and enjoy it. Nothing else really matters does it??
Thanks again,
Regards,
Barry