ORIGINAL: Modelfun2
...I have heard that the bigger helis are best because of stability or less fluttery. I think I will start with the Trex 600 ESP. It seems that this is a common name. I think the electric would be easier to carry in my car and not worry about oil on the seats. I hope it is a good one.
You will not be disappointed with a TRex, much less a 600ESP.
- Am I going to need a PhD to set it up? I do know of a guy at our club that has a heli, but I don't know how experienced. never seen him fly.
Not really. The 600 is a CCPM helicopter, once you understand this, and understand the radio selected, you will understand all of them. Its like math in college, when you saw it for the first time, it was intimidating, but then after a while, it became second nature (sorry for the comparison, I'm an engineer with a Math minor)
- If I can fly the CX3 do I need training gear on the Trex 600?
Since you are making such a big jump, it would be highly advisable.
- What can I do to tame it down for a little while?
keep the head speed in the lower side of the range, also keep the throws in the lower side of the range. you don't need -13 to +13 degrees of pitch or 8 degrees of cyclic when starting. Dial those down and potentially add some weight to the flybar. If you have any questions about these suggestions just ask.
Hope I helped a bit.
Rafael