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a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 1:25:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		hello, im not going to be in the market for buying a $200 hellie for quite a while but i would like to get some ideas. i "Had" a mosquito micro 3ch and its just too eaisy for me, even with the chiep pice of junk i could go around the house and land it on a fan blade or even on a cd. it broken now due to chiep plastic parts flying apart for no appearent reason (the drive wheel to the main rotor) and i also had a piccolo and used it so much the battery died (so addicting!)

anyway, im wondering if i should just jump to the arobatic 6ch choppers, i learn quick and i have been tinkering with r/c cars since ive been 8.

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 2:16:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		If you can fly a Piccolo, you are ready for anything. I would recommend saving up and getting something decent, like a T-Rex, since you already have proven interest.
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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 3:43:17 AM   
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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 5:17:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ummm, I think considering the fact that he said

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im not going to be in the market for buying a $200 hellie for quite a while


I think it's safe to say he won't be spending $300 to $700 on his first heli. I'm guessing that he would probably prefer to keep it at around $200, if this is the case then a esky king2 or other 300 size electric RTF might be best.

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 6:53:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		did he mean piccolo or PiccoZ? he said he killed the battery, do piccolo batteries die? I know the piccoZ batteries do...

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 3:03:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		The piccolo batteries were replaceable, just like the TRex and other electric helicopters.
Additionally the Piccolo required more than 3 channels to control so I'm really thinking that he meant the PiccoZ.

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/18/2007 4:30:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ahh... Yes, that does fit the story more closely.
Thomas, can you confirm that? Was it a 2 channel Picco Z that you flew the battery out of?

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/19/2007 12:15:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		oops, sorry i ment pico z. duh it was fun while it lasted, i could do anything with that, land on fan blades, on and around my head on the controller but i do know going from 2 and 3channel to 6channels will be quit a learning curve, but im skilled with my thumbs.

i just want something that is able to do most the arobic tricks like rolls and inverted flying and doesnt cost a arm and a leg. i also want to avoid models riddled with major problems. 220 is MAXIMUM amout i will put in. i also want to look into scratch and dent sales and used models that are almost free from major problems and still in good tune.

but i also have a lot of training done with a TOUCHY 3ch, i want more fluid movement not just move and spin but lean and flip.

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/19/2007 12:18:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey you see that eagle 50? is that junk? $119 6ch rtr

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/19/2007 3:34:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		doesnt look like a bad heli for only 100 bucks

http://youtube.com/watch?v=o3ubczvy1f4&mode=related&search=

seems alittle to windy for that 300 size heli, cant find anymore vids of it though....its a very basic heli.


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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/19/2007 10:31:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		6ch, that includes what i need to do a roll?

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/20/2007 4:31:03 AM   
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6ch, that includes what i need to do a roll?


going from a 3ch to a 6ch is going to be a huge jump, i dont think ull be able to jump into rolls right away....and only spending 100 bucks on a 6 ch, its prolly not going to be the easiest to fly. but a 6ch should be able to roll/flip


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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/20/2007 3:58:14 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Shupid_one

i just want something that is able to do most the arobic tricks like rolls and inverted flying and doesnt cost a arm and a leg. i also want to avoid models riddled with major problems. 220 is MAXIMUM amout i will put in. i



Sorry but somethign that is both good at 3D aerobatics that can hover inverted steadily is going to cost much more than $220. And you have to factor in the cost of repairs when you crash. I'd suggest saving up a little more or just buying a good simulator for leaning on for now since there is no repair costs


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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/21/2007 6:22:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think you could technically do a roll on a 4 ch heli like the honey bee fp, just make sure you're high enough to do it. If you want to fly inverted then you need a ccpm heli which does typically come with a 6ch remote.

the 6 channels are typically, aileron, elevator, throttle, pitch, rudder and gyro (not in that order on the receiver).

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RE: a jump from 3ch to 6ch? - 10/23/2007 2:21:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		ahh the heck with a simulator, its going to be a junker, now if i put around 250 into it, i would get one.

besides, im not too shabby at this stuff and i know my limits, i wont go from a beginner to thinking im a pro like that, i will get the feel of it before i try anthing trickey.

my best bet is to get a used one in good tune. i have a local hobby shop that lets you train at their store and will give you tips on flying and tuning.

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