appreciate sharing your advice. Rotorspan is similar to wingspan in the helo world (at least for aerial photography...helos don't thermal very well as far as I know
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I can't wait to get started. I've never flown anything that is truely relaxing...and I've been flying helos for 20 years...satisfying, not relaxing.
Looking at a few models, Thermik Dream sold out for next 6-8 weeks from Espirt. Checking on Stork E, Baracuda, XL 3200. All 118" or more. I think I am going to go with a Hacker motor and LiPos. Still researching servos and ESC and receiver. I have preference for JR stuff just because I am familiar with it. Guess what I really need to do is find a local club to get some advice.