my first kinda funny story

[Dangerman]

Thanks Azzy, what I ment about the T-rex was I don't have the expierience level (in my mind) to buy and learn to fly such as a T-Rex. I would rather prefer to get my hard knocks of learning on a less expensive helicopter. Like I was telling New-Heli Guy, I apreciate your inputs to help me look for something better then my lost 22D. Thanks again, I'll probably have some more questions later on.

[Aztek1701]

Fair enough,

When I first flew my T-rex, I sorta felt the same, my take on it is if you can do a reasonable hover, then a t-rex should be possible. If your still at the swinging pendulum type of hover, then maybe not yet, but if you can hold it in RADDs 3x3 box then why not. Id NEVER recommend one to somebody that had never flown before but you have so why not cut out the middle step.
Just my thoughts.

Let us know where it takes you

Take care.... Azzy

[hawkman]

My Boss owns a TRex, its nice and new...just been built. I flew it for the first time the other day....its needs some sorting out because hovering is a real challenge....the cyclic response is too slow for one thing. This is due to the setup....which needs reviewing.

I dont like the align rx and the crazy 'patch' of instructions, the ESC ended up being plugged into the #1 socket...amongst other things. The controls operate ok otherwise.
Its a well made heli though, I like it very much....but I would repalce the gyro and RX with something a bit better.

I like its compact size, parts are cheap and its a popular little heli.

Its been my first experience setting up eCCPM, which is a great way of controlling. It makes sense having the servos work together.

I would reccomend a nitro for the beginner....the indoor electric helis are fine if you want to dabble. My Boss is a beginner but due to the 'pain in the arse factor' of getting glo fuel to such a remote area....I recommended going electric.

Rob

[Dangerman]

Thanks Azzy we are on the same frequency (thinking process). I have only about 10 minutes total in hover time. The day I lost my 22D, I was on a roll and got most of that 10 minutes in. So my quest is to find a heli that has good TX and RX installed and a TX that can work with a simulator.

[Aztek1701]

Hey again,

Just two comments, most of the pre built machines with TX in the box dont really have good TXs and the RXs are very often the 4 in 1 type affairs (this isnt ALWAYS the case). My advice would be to look at a package deal on a trex or an X400 which will save you a bit but will also get you a TX that should be capable of flying other helis.

The other comment Id make is that if you get a kit and build it yourself, you understand how it goes together and will be more up to fixing it.

With 10 minutes of flight time, Id say youve probaly run about 5 packs so you should have an idea now if this hobby is something that your still gonna be doing in a years time or not. If it is then Id say your time to jump in with both feet and move on to "proper helis" is now

Like the hawkman says, why not consider a .30 nitro, provided you can find a club/ somebody to help you, its the easiest way to go. Whatever way you go, try to get somebody to help set the thing up for you, it makes a HUGE difference.

I'll see ya on the flightline

Azzy

[uneverno]

Hey there,
concur with Azzy on his comments. I've been in this for two months now, and as a beginner myself, here's what I would've done differently had I known:

1) Would've gotten Sim sooner. Maybe even instead of RTF Fixed Pitch Hummingbird kit. A decent Sim is about the same price ($ 200 range including controller), and as Azzy said, most of the "beginner" kits don't have electrics, TX, RX that you can use on a "better" machine. Some starter kit TX's won't work with a Sim either.

Downside of Sim instead of Heli is that there really is no substitute for "hands on" experience, and it really isn't as much fun. However, it is an indispensable training tool.

2) Would then have gotten a Collective Pitch machine from the get go. Though CP is more complicated to set up, Fixed Pitch is really not outdoors suited (they don't handle wind well, if at all), and that's the only place I have available to fly.

As for Fuel vs Electric, I'll leave that debate to others. Up and down sides to both and the choice is based on many, mostly personal, factors.

Do bear in mind that the tired, old adage of "bigger is better" applies well to flying machines. Get the biggest one that's practical for you. Bigger is typically more stable in the unstable air.

Let us know what you get, and above all, have fun

Emil

[hawkman]

Thats the thing....electrics are very good these days....and they will give nitro powered machines a good run for the money.

Small indoor type helis are all over the place...its a huge market so prices are very competative.

If your Husband gets quite hooked, I would say to go and get a nitro heli....there are some on e bay....complete packages...where people have either lost interest or its an unwanted present.

Bang for buck I would say get the CX....if its the same as my twister then you will get a good deal...I paid £91 for mine....and I fly nitro as well....I wanted something that could be flown indoors...and I dont ever regret buying this little heli.

Performance wise? not everyone wants to do tricks....anyone who gets into this hobby MUST master the basics first....its fun and great entertainment.

Rob