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Newbie & a Raptor 50..? - 2/2/2013 3:30 PM   
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I got this Raptor 50 in on a trade from an experienced heli flyer. I have a brave soul and willing to start out with this bird. I’ve been doing a lot homework and thinking about getting Real Flight (heli) 6.5 and master as much as I can before flying. I also know somebody that’s going to help me program and teach me how to fly this bird too.

Have any of you started out with a Raptor 50 and what was your experience..?  Thx 



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RE: Newbie & a Raptor 50..? - 2/2/2013 3:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		The bigger they are the easier they are to fly. If you have somoene to help you out, and a good sim, then you will be miles ahead of starting with a plastic toy.

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RE: Newbie & a Raptor 50..? - 2/2/2013 9:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Raptor 50 was my first one. I was flying planes for almost 20 years and wanted to try a heli. I found a good deal on the raptor 50 rtf and 9303 radio for about $650. I fueled it up and took it to the field. For the first tank all I did was lift it off, hover for a few seconds and set it back down to let me fingers stop shaking. Did that for a whole tank or 2, then when I started getting familiar with it I started moving it around. A sim is a great idea and is probably the best way to go, but it can be done with out one.

So far to date I would say that 80% (knock on wood) has all been mechanical related.

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