Cheaper alternative to Raptor 30 V1 or 2

[RolfZ]

Hi Guys

I was looking around for a good remote control helicopter and found the raptor 30 V1 or 2, which I really liked but unfortunately is blowing my budget (A$800 incl. radio). Is there a cheaper alternative which suits a beginner (around A$500) ? I would prefer a nitro one but I guess battery one would do as well.

Cheers
Rolf

[chaos]

A-TZ 30 STD
$238 for the heli alone
http://www.rcmarket.org/A-TZ-30-STD-p-9082.html
(OS 37 engine would add about $150)

Robbe Ornith With Motor
$396
http://www.rcmarket.org/Robbe-Ornith...Motor-p-2.html
(I don't know what engine comes with it but you could write to them and find out)

So for new stuff it looks to me like around $400 without electronics. Tower has some $10 servos so that gets it up to $450. You might be able to find a used radio that will keep you close to budget.

[Seaking]

Century Hawk Pro

[hawkman]

I used to own a Century Hawk Sport....the Pro is the uprated version...one darn good heli for its money...I think you can get the Hawk Pro with a 40 size 'Toki' engine....its a Japanese engine as far as I know...so good quality.

Gyros can be bought fairly cheap.

I would try to get an all in package if possible.

Getting a decent radio is very important...make sure it will support helis....plane only type radios are a recipe for problems...and your heli will never have its potential realised with such a set.

Have you tried e bay?

Rob

[shanee86]

I would say Hawk Pro I got mine with motor for like $265 on sale. Saved about $50 from buying from hobby shop. But I am also now kicking myself you may ask why. Well on ebay people are selling alot bigger heli's used for what I paid for mine. Most of them are like people who hovered a few time's and said can't do it or something. So pretty much new with radio and all for like a 60 size can go for $600 maybe. That raptor 90 size clone went for $750 complete but motor was bad I think.

[RolfZ]

Thanks for all the replies and information. I better check the Hawk Pro out it looks like that it would suit my budget. But it is already good fun reading up on all those terms and technologies. I believe I found myself a new hobby

[RolfZ]

Hi

I was browsing through the net and found this Walkera DragonFly 60 7CH 3D Aerobatic RC Helicopter package. All included for A$250 -> ready to fly and even comes with a simulator software

Since this is my first helicopter I thought that might be good one to start with. Any comments ?

[Seaking]

Do a search on here
Or go to RunRyder and do a search

I personally dont like the small Electric Heli's But Plenty of folks do
One thing to bear in mind though is the bigger the Heli the More stable it is e