Blade Cx or hoverfly

[New-heli-pilot]

Hi, Ive got it narrowed down to these two, but I am not sure which would be better. The blade cx is $50 USD more for me, and has parts and a lhs. But the hoverfly has unlimited flight time with no batteries, and cheap to buy parts. With the co-axial style blades, does the Blade CX really teach you anything about hovering since it. Wouldn't you have to re-learn how to hover with this? If anyone has suggestions or ideas, please post them.



Thanks,
John

[starner]

I have the hoverfly and although I have only had for two days and think I may have grounded it for a while (crashed) I would say for for the hoverfly. Co-ax heli's may be more stable to hover but they don't teach you (as easily or quickly) the skills required to fly larger, outdoor heli's. The hoverfly can take a beating, but I have already done something to mine that I can't quite figure out. Of course, my learning area is not that large, so do yourself a favor and give yourself as much room with as few obstacles as possible.

[New-heli-pilot]

Knew I shoulda took the extra time to order from UK, oh well, the "extra stability" hasnt helped me at all with the blade cx, even when trimmed good that only lasts a few seconds, so i still have to constantly correct mine,

Thanks for response,
John

[Aztek1701]

Hi John

Quote : even when trimmed good that only lasts a few seconds, so i still have to constantly correct mine

Your saying that like its a bad thing. Im afraid I must disagree with starner, the co-axial helis are just as good at teaching as the hoverfly (and theres no tether), your blade will teach you the instinct you need to be able to fly its big brothers when your ready and not only that, it keeps it interesting lol. The other thing that the blade can do is forward flight beyond the range of any umbilical which helps when you move on a bit from the hover.

If you learn how to fly the blade well, flying the bigger ones takes much less doing. I can say that from experience.

BTW, if they have enough space they can hover hands off.

Take care... Azzy

[New-heli-pilot]

Good to hear that it can help me learn, was starting to think that I was going to have to completely start over when I get a single blade in a few months. I didnt really mean it as a bad thing, just that people say these things hover themselves, and dont take much corrections, mine constantly does so, I feel that it still helps me learn to correct movements as I would have to with a normal helicopter. How much room you talkin bout, basketball court sized?

[Aztek1701]

Well, when I did it on my B47 (same mechanics) I was at an indoor flyin. We had a full sports hall to play so yeah you could do it with a basketball court. It could be done with much less but you need the space so that you dont get worried about it hitting stuff. The air also needs to be reasonably still so doing it next to a T-rex doing 3d isnt going to work lol. The trick to doing it is to get it about 10-15 feet up then it seems to just sit (after youve fiddled about with the trims) If you like I'll try to do it again at the next flyin on 12th August and get it on video. Keep working on the blade, when you get a "normal" heli, it will be different but not hugely, the biggest change is the tailrotor tries to push the heli sideways so they hover one skid low, and even the hoverfly doesnt prepare you for that.

Take care... Azzy

[New-heli-pilot]

K thanks for the info. How much more would a single main rotor heli push to the side, because even this tends to, at least when not trimmed right. Was just wondering if it is possible to re-create the movements I will have to get used to be trimming it to spin and try to roll.


Thanks,
John

[Aztek1701]

Well, when I did it on my B47 (same mechanics) I was at an indoor flyin. We had a full sports hall to play so yeah you could do it with a basketball court. It could be done with much less but you need the space so that you dont get worried about it hitting stuff. The air also needs to be reasonably still so doing it next to a T-rex doing 3d isnt going to work lol. The trick to doing it is to get it about 10-15 feet up then it seems to just sit (after youve fiddled about with the trims) If you like I'll try to do it again at the next flyin on 12th August and get it on video. Keep working on the blade, when you get a "normal" heli, it will be different but not hugely, the biggest change is the tailrotor tries to push the heli sideways so they hover one skid low, and even the hoverfly doesnt prepare you for that.

Take care... Azzy