ORIGINAL: gcopter
...I was planning on getting a Blade 400 next, though I can't still get it out of my head that wind impedes my learning from advancing. I wanted something heavier and ''wind resistant'', hence, my ''love'' for a t rex 550....
Anything about 450 and up will be a little more resistant to wind than an msr or a 120. Keep in mind that the bigger they are the better they fly. To be completely honest, the best bang for your buck is a 50-size, either nitro or electric, if you are considering staying in the hobby. The size and weight are perfect for almost any kind of wind, and they can take you from begginer all the way to full out 3D. Meet some of the guys in your local area and see what is the most popular heli there.
This is why a post my question here, to get opinions from the pros. In your's, what so complicated about a FBL machine that requires experience?
Exactly what does FBL entails?
A flybarless system is a system where 3 gyros take over the control of the machine instead of the "old fashioned" flybar and tail gyro. It is not a complicated system, but if improperly programmed, your helicopter can by unflyable even tho the construction was correct. And if improperly programmed, can be a pain the rear to diagnose. I do not have a lot of sxperience on them, but hope to change that in the near future.
A properly programmed flybarless heli, is a little more stable than a FB one, but you need to know the differences between one and the other. They also have little 'quirks" to them specially if you take off from sloping ground. There are good discussions about flybarless systems here:[link]http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/f124p1/?top=1297452889[/link]
BTW, totally off topic, but, I used to be stationed in Ft. Riley in the early 80's. You in the military as well?
Thanks for replying.
I was a soldier here, 1996 to 2005. 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, and later 482nd Firefighters, US Army Reserve. Now I'm working for the company that took over the military housing.
Keep asking questions, i'll try to answer them the best I can. If you deviate from the subject of this topic too much, just start a new post and send me the link over PM, or email. My address is on this system.
Rafael