| Re: cx2 in its intended environment
You wouldnt be any better off with a larger co axial machine, if you were to try a Nitro powered model chances are you would find it quite easy.
I have a variant of the CX2 and they are a good heli, yes they need totally calm conditions to fly well....what I like about this type of heli is that the controls are accurate as this is how the larger models are controlled.
I think with a CX2 heli and a good simulator you can get some good experience.
If you are in this for the long term and would like a larger heli, I would say go for the nitro/glo engined helis...bang for buck you will get lots of airtime with such a heli. The Trex series are a good make, the 450 size can seem skittish but they can be adjusted to be quite docile. The larger 600 series would be a good bet...the batterys for the 600 can be expensive though....but there is a Nitro version using a 50 size engine.
There is quite a choice out there, the Raptor series are another good make...ThunderTiger is the company I think. Century make some good machines, not the most awsome but for ruggedness and simplicity and not too bad prices they have quite a large following. I have a Predator Gasser (petrol) this is a babe to fly...very very nice.
Rob  |