RE: Wanting to get axe cp as first heli
I think the AXE is a good starter becuase of the mechanics of eCCPM. Since you are starting out I suggest two things in this order:
If you can manage to get the Great Planes 3.5 Real Flight Simulator, I would suggest very highly that you do this. It has the AXE Cp included in the Heli Lineup to choose from.
The size of the Heli makes it a little bit squirlly and nervous acting to fly, but you will get used to it.
Next on the list is use the training gear. I know it might seem laughable, but you won't be laughing when you crash it. There are two kinds of RC Helicopter pilots:those that have crashed and those that will.
Someone made an extension to their training gear and made the rods a little longer. this is great too. I probably should have tried this.
I had my Real Flight Sim for about a year, then I finally got the Heli. I can say that it has paid off for me tremendously.
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