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Old 10-30-2007 | 09:08 AM
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Default Recommendations: Single FP Rotor Heli for Winter Practice

Hello everyone. I know that this is probably not the right forum for this question, but all of my friends are here, and I know that many of you own FP Helis.

Here is my situation. I am a dedicated CX2 flyer. I love my CX2's and will always have at least one of them around to get my Heli Jones out during the long, cold Michigan winter. That being said, many of you also know that I am working on a TREX. It is actually alomost done and I think that I will be able to take her for her maiden flight here in about a week or so!

Unfortunately, the weather won't be conducive to outdoor flight very much longer; and, though I do have a large space to fly in at work, this area is really only accessible on weekends.

I have been seriously considering picking up a decent fixed pitch, single-rotor Heli to practice on inside during the winter. I do have a simulator, but I want practice on something real as well.

I want this Heli to run on LiPos. I want something with plenty of power and a brushless motor. It would also be nice if I could fly it with my DX7 (even though I would probably have to pick up another Ar6100 Rx). I want to stay away from ANY heli that uses a separate motor for the tail rotor. I want either belt drive or shaft drive for the tail.

Sooo.... Any recommendations for this kind of Heli? Got any links to reputable online suppliers?