Twistedwrench78

So I recently got the helicopter bug and was thinking about getting this setup to start with. One concern is that it is CP and from the research I've done that is going to make it very difficult to learn to fly, however I love a good challenge. If I am patient enough and put my time in I believe I can conquer it and move closer towards something larger, my goal is to get to something like a 450 3d eventually. As far as price/durability/quality goes is this a good starting point? This really is a great site and just a wealth of info and I am looking forward to beginning/progressing into the hobby.

Blade mCP x v2 BNF $129.99
Spektrum DX6i TX $139.99
2 additional batteries for the bird $9.49 each

ATVAlliance

You cant beat the mCPX as a good trainer CP heli.

Tman49

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Twistedwrench78,
I don't own the mCP. A friend has 1. It seemed an ok starter heli. I have the Blade msr which is a fixed pitch heli. I've had the heli bug 20 months now and on a low budget also. You wouldn't know it so much if you saw what's in my hanger. So either I'm in the wrong hobby or I better stop crashing. So since I'm on the topic of $$, there's several ways you can enjoy this hobby and save some $. Invest in a sim, and practice. You've probably heard that before. The $ spent on a sim can save you from a crash that would cost much more.

Also, unless you're a diehard must have-it-new type of person, look for deals second-hand. The only thing I insist on buying new are batteries. I've lucked up on some killer deals. Just takes some time to research your items. When you get a used heli, be prepared to learn about what makes it work by taking it apart and rebuilding, repairing it. Sites like this is a good place to find a deal. Also continue to ask questions about anything. I always check threads for info to help me out.

Just my $.02 worth
Good luck!
Thomas

cubaneight

Make sure that you read up on the theory side of model helicopters and how to set them up. http://www.raptortechnique.com/index-raptor.html is a brilliant site, read it from start to finish.

Twistedwrench78

Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and made the purchase and will spend the time waiting for it to show up at my house by reading the setup article over and over. I am also going to purchase the SIM as suggested, it only makes sense to get most of my flying bugs/crashes worked out there and cost me less in the real world. Thanks again and have a great day!

Twistedwrench78

WOW! I have had my mCPx v2 and try to fly it with a Dx6i TX since the 25th of this month. Before this I have only flown Airhogs from walmart, what a learning curve. Anyway I just had my first successful hover with a good landing and am stoked. This little heli is tough I mean I have bounced it off of just about every piece of furniture and some of my applianaces in my house and so far have only broken 3 of the little plastic linkages on the rotors but still have one spare. I cant wait to get more experienced and explore/build a collection of more helis. I just had to rave about this, thanks for reading.

ATVAlliance

Glad you are enjoying the mCPX.  I never thought the little thing could fly as "BIG" as it does.

dghmukwen

You wouldn't know it so much if you saw what's in my hanger