ORIGINAL: gcopter
<meta charset="utf-8" /><div style="padding-bottom: 5px; background-color: rgb(255,255,255); margin: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding-top: 5px">Rafael, when you say a "50" size, can you reference it against the model I'm seeking to buy? Is it the same?
Also, not interested in 3D flying at all. I am what I think you call a "scale flier". Eventually would like to go FPV.
Regarding the programming for FBL, I'm guesing this comes with the instructions in the kit?
I will be checking out your link and researching the 450 vs. 550 models. If you have any opinions as to how they handle wind, repair costs etc., would like to hear them. Also guys, I respect your choice in kits, but I rather go with brand name over a clone.
</div>Rafael, I was an aircraft armament repairman, 68M10, Echo Co., 1st. Avn. Bn., later redesignated 1st. CAB (Combat Aviation Batallion). Used to fix the armament systems on the Cobra's.
Thats cool re the clones, but just be aware that some clones come out of the same factory.. IE Tarot and Align are exactly identical parts... you just pay 300% more for the name... (personally that is a waste of money to me.)
Don't be misled by the hobby shops or the "Brand name" snobs at the flying clubs.. There is no difference in the way my clones fly compared to the genuine TREX helis...and they are justas durable..i have6 Awesome helis with over 2000 combiined flights and NO mechanical issues EVER..for less than the cost of one Genuine 500 size helicopter.. Bang for buck its a no brainer..
the 450s handle 30 - 35kts of wind fine as you can see in my vids above.. (how much wind are you talking about?)
As for repair costs... Well, if you are planning to crash.. I strongly recommend a clone to learn with, and when youare capable of flying 1000 flights and nevercrashing, upgrade to the Genuine article and build your dream scale FPVmachine knowing you WON'T crash it....
Considering a mild crash in a Genuine heli will cost you around $100 in replacement genuine parts....
VS about $15 in parts for a clone. heck, you can just buy an entirekit and a get aspare EVERYTHING for around $45
But if you have the money to burn.. it is your call entirely... Just trying to show youan alternative that works well for me and many others...