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Old 04-10-2007 | 05:47 AM
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mrasmm
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Default RE: rc helicopter stuff

The cx2 impo would probably be a good heli for you to go with (this heli can get boring for some if they advance quickly, but then again higher level heli's can get really frustrating and expensive in replacement parts). It is quite popular, has a proven design, quality parts, has DSM and parts are sold at most LHS's. The CX2 comes with everything you'll need, but I would definately get another 2 or 3 batteries (www.commonsenserc.com 800mAh, or 100mAh 7.4v 8C or 10C packs are what you want and a good place to get batteries), maybe another charger, definately some more blades (upper and lower are different). If you're carrying it around you may want to get a bag for it (like wing totes micro heli bag). Also it would be good for you to know that the motors need to be broken in (check my sticky post in the eletric heli section), and only last up to 20 flight hours and need to be replaced. You might want to upgrade your charger down the road and there are alot of options for that, but for you to get started the stock charger should be good. You might want to look into the fuse mod. I haven't seen that done alot on that heli, but it could save you from your 4 in 1 frying which is about $60 bucks or more. Most parts should be available at your LHS, so I probably wouldn't buy alot of parts, but rather just run down there when you break something. Some good NiMH for the Tx, and a charger for them are also nice, and you can get those at any walmart or simular store.

That should pretty much get you started. If you have any other q's let me know =) And maybe we'll see you over in the eflite forum =)

one other note: the cx2 is basically an indoor heli, or a 0 wind heli. It can handle winds ok, once you learn to fly it, up to 3 to 5 mph, but anything over that will make it crash. This is the case with any coax heli.

if you can't find the stuff I am talking about and need the links, let me know what you need the links to =)