Confusing Kits

[RayPaganJr]

Being a newbie and wanting to get into this hobby, I researched all that I could. Things got more and more confusing reading the different type of kits that are out there.

I knew I wanted an Align 450 SE. Then came the V2 version. Since I'm what one would call a virgin in this hobby, and by no means electronically literate, wow, things were very confusing.

I finally purchased a neighbors T-Rex 450, with loads of extras and spare parts to last a lifetime. But if it weren't for him, I wouldn't know what to purchase with kits having different upgrades, different accessories, and most of all different prices. Too confusing for me.

I wish they would have kits that would let you know what it is that you are missing and what parts you will need to make you start hovering.

Just my 2cents from a finally-not-so-confused-heli-flyer wannabe.

[Daz(DJLFlapper)]

Hello Ray,


I can understand what you mean by different Kit designs being confusing but in general this is the hobby inside out.
All Heli Kits are upgradeable unless you buy some of the very high end Helis. There are some helis such as the Kyosho caliber 90 and the high end Hirobo and Xcell range that simply don't need upgrading as they really are the cream of the crop. They do however carry a starting price that means we really would not be able to afford them never mind the repair costs.
So we start with basic Kits, the good thing about these kits is that as long as you spend the time to set them up correctly they will fly and for the most part they can fly well. Not requiring upgrading until you have mastered the hover and feel confident to take on the added performance that upgrading gives.
Unfortunately there are some Kits that don't do the hobby that much by way of justice and they are produced by people that are only interested in taking your money. But I have even seen some improvement in these over the years.

There is a huge number of models and a huge range in the versions of models. for the most part all are upgradeable to a point, this is a good thing as it does mean that you can develop your skills in line with the flight performance of your chosen model.

Good luck with your heli and remember to take your time. Oh yeah, welcome to the hobby and the forum.

[RayPaganJr]

Thanks. Now that the buying part is out of the way, I'm looking forward to my first hover. Also I'll be going to the park to check out other pilots and see the skills they bring with them.

RAY.

[hawkman]

Be careful with your first flights....the Rex can be quite skittish until you get used to it.

On the buying note...I have found that if you contact a shop and explain the situation, most shopkeepers are honest enough to give you the pros and cons of the equipment they sell....once the buying is out of the way you only need to cater for spare parts...because you will crunch your heli at some stage...we all do.

As long as the radio and gyro and all the other electrics are of a good make, you cant go wrong....because these items are easily installed in other helis as time goes on.

Heres a good site for the Rex... www.trextuning.com

some really good tips there.

Rob

[RayPaganJr]

I'm still waiting for my neighbor to hook up the receiver. Today happens to be a very windy day here in South Florida. I'll probably do my first attempt in my garage. Thanks for including that site also.

RAY.