[size=5]hi i am new to this whole rc helicopter thing. i am thinking about getting the blade cx2 for my first helicopter once i have enough money.(i am only 12). i was wondering if someone could tell me about it? how does it respond? how fast does it move foward, backwards? etc. doe you think it is a good investment or should i go in another direction with this. i have been doing alot of reaserch on it and it seems pretty good. i want to be able to fly this indoors and outdoors. also does it respond good or not . and how fast does it move because i am not sure.[/font][/size][/size]

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hi kruser, there are lots of directions to go. My first question to you is, Is there a local flying field that you could get a ride to? If you are really interested in getting a RC heli that is capable of indoor and outdoor flight, walk, run , ride your bike to the nearest hobby shop, and ask the people working in there about any local flying fields / gathering spots for RC heli's. Be warned, the hobby shop guys are there to sell equipment and may not be as honest with you as somebody who is already in the sport and flying regularly. Money is hard to come by at 12 yrs old, I remember being there.....and wishing for something that required alot of snow shoveling in the winter and yard cleanup in the summer and fall. Take the time to talk to local experts if you can, and see what they recommend.
Heres a link to a web page about the Blade CX2
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1250

Good luck to you bud and I sure hope you find what you want!


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Arrow, Well said.... thanks for stepping up!!! I was going to say something along that line..ie(safety,supervision.etc)but with my typing skills he'd be my age by then............[sm=thumbs_up.gif]

LMAO............... take off, I just spit soda all over my keyboard! Ty for the kind words. I just wanted to let kruser know that by finding someone to "sponsor" and guide him, he will be that much farther ahead of the game. Not like us old duffers who learned by throwing our money at something. Kruser is at that perfect age when things take on a little more meaning and getting a good value for your money is what counts!
Again kruser, I am glad to see you are interested and in 4 months time my guess is you will be outflying me both indoors and out!


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Yes indeed ...Kruser come fly in canada... the white background makes for good visibility and soft landings...although this winter from what I gather from the News ....we have exported some our snow big time... your welcome!!! our pleasure !! unlike eflite we are never out of stock!!![8D]

thanks for all ur help. what i really want to know is someones veiw point of the blade cx2. i have read a bunch of stuff about it online but it seeems to good to be true. i was wondering if it is the right choice for me to go with. i want to make a smart decision because money is an issue. has anyone owned it or flyed it. how is it for a first rc. and could i get alot of use out of it.

thanks for all the replies.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF THEY LIKED IT OR NOT AND ANSWER MY QUESTIONS ABOVE, I HAVE TO KNOW.

kruser.......... be patient there buddy,

I own a cx2 and love its stability and also the fact that it can be upgraded...however, it is NOT and outside machine unless you have a perfectly windless day. Some in here will disagree with me, but for a beginner, definatly not. It is very stable and as long as you keep in mind it doesn't fly itself, you will do fine! Go slow.........have fun and be responsible.
I just got back from the LHS and bought up 8 pairs of upper and lower blades, and a new outer main shaft as it was bent and I am too lazy to spend alot of time straightening it. At 3.99 for 2 sets of blades per upper and lower, cheap fixes and easy to install parts. You will do well with one and should get a lot of enjoyment out of it and be able to bling it out as you go along.


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I own a CX2 and it is my first heli. I have several fixed wings I fly so I am not new to RC and orientations. The CX2 is an excellent first choice heli to learn the BASICS of how a heli works, learn to hover, & learn your orientation and smooth small control inputs with it. It will behave like a heli but only in a basic way. It is not well suited for outdoors unless it is a dead calm day. If you have a real interest in CX2 and have limited flying skills, it would be an excellent choice. But be warned, this is an addictive hobby and you will soon be wanting a CP or CP Pro, I know I am.

Jim

thanks guys. i was being a little unpatient because i have to decide soon on which to get. but i am looking for this to be my new hooby and i want a good rc helicopter. i am not sure wether ishould go with the cx or the cp or the cx2. which will be thew hardest and which helicopter would you recommend getting dor the second.

the cx and the cx2 are both coaxial helis, meaning 2 sets of rotors rotating in oppisite directions. Taht counters the heli wanting to spin around itself, basically if set up properly, they will almost fly themselves.
The Blade CP or CPpro, are collective pitch and also have a tail rotor to counter the natural effect of spinning. That being said, They are harder to learn on, but will definatly give you more bang for your buck in the long run.
I am hooked on my blade cp kruser so naturally would recommend that one first, but it is harder to learn on, and more expensive to fix. Crashing it is a huge part of the learning process which means replacing parts!
The coaxial helis (CX, CX2) are much more stable and and easier to "pick up" on but are limited to dead calm conditions or indoor flight. The ultimate decision rests with you. Sounds like you have done the research and have gained some knowledge, now is time to man up, and make your choice! any one you choose will be a great joy to you. And you can always come here and ask any questions you have, no matter which one you choose. Best of luck to you.


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i am really looking forward to get the cx2. i mainly want that one because everyone here makes it sound stable and easy to fly. i would most likely be flying this indoor but if its sunny out, with little to no wind i would take it outside. after that i would most likely start getting into collective pitch helicopters. i first have to get the cx2 before i can go that far. it would be great to know what parts i should replace to be aluminum because i hear they break. also money is an issue so what is a vital to part to replace. like i said getting hands on enough money is a big challenge at 12 years of age. i am very serious about getting into this stuff. thanks again for all these answers it is a big help in this decision.

These guys made a list of mods for a cx2........with all the links and stuff posted. Along with the good and the bad for each one. Check it out, it will help you out alot, I look at it everytime before i go to the LHS.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5298052/tm.htm


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this is a stupid question but i dont know what a 4 in 1 one is. i am not sure with these technical terms. also what is a gyro. and is a servo basically what steers it. right.

Kruser495,

Hi guy, Choppersrule here,

I've read most of the post here. I see that you are 12 years old and very interested in getting into the heli world. And that's a great thing, it's a super hobby and can get expensive too.

The guys that reponded to you, all have good inputs and good ideas. Food for thought.

If you're a gamer and have execellent hand-eye co-ordination. Go for the CP or CP Pro. The CX/CX2 co-axial helis are a great starting point and something that you can always keep, and upgrade from there. Depends on how big your wallet is!!!!

The 4n1 controller, is just kinda what it means. It controls, your transmitter stick controls to the heli.
A gyro is an electronical devise that helps you keep the nose of the heli pointed where you want. In laymans terms.
And yes, the servo's are what steers the heli.

There is a ton of good information on the internet, start to google anything you need to know.

Example:: Hmmm, I want to know about, HS55 servo's. Just google, "hs55 servo +heli" (don't use the quotes).

Take your time and be patient, (go slow), it doesn't happen over night. Just ask the other guys.

Dave / Choppersrule

dont you guys think a cp or cx pro will be a bit much for a bigginner. will it be hard to fly?

Yes, they are harder to fly, but part of the fun of this hobby is learning new things and accomplishing somethig that was so hard yesterday, but now you can do it in your sleep.


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so i should go with the cp insted of the cx. will i be able to fly it inside and outside if i want.

I would recommend a CX2 to you kruser. They are good. You can sell it when you want to upgrade to a CP. What I would do is get a CX2, CP, then CP PRO

but i dont have that money. i good have room to grow.

i would also recommend the cx2.. although the cp and the t-rex are better suited to fly acrobatics and outside, the cx2 is still capable of some entry level high speed manuevers.. with some simple adjustments and parts, you can make the cx2 aggressive enough to still be enjoyable later down the road.. if its not too windy you can alsy fly it outside. but learning to fly the heil "nose in" or facing towards you can be a feat on its own.. and from my experience with planes, its more fun to learn the basics and try to push the limits with what you have, then to try to learn on something too big for you.. the cool thing is that with the cx2 when you get bored, you can attach a magnet to an installed 5th servo on the bottom later, and pickup random stuff.. so in my opinion i recommend the cx2.. sure you can also learn on the cp as many have, it really all depends on if you have enough money to buy the parts to learn.. sadly, less "fun" also means less broken parts.. but the cx2 does go pretty fast when adjusted, and you can pull off some sweet manuevers.. check out the videos on youtube and here to see what they can do..good luck and enjoy

Hello Kruser495,

Last year I bought a CP. I had a lot of experience with park flyers (rc airplanes) and I have what they call a 'full scale' license - meaning I can fly the kind of airplanes that you sit inside So I understand aerodynamics and stuff.

Anyway, the Cp was too much for me. It skitters around and I broke a lot of blades.

Last week I bought a CX2. It is an amazing machine! I have broken a few blades, but that is part of trying new stuff as I learn. I fly around the house, hover over the cat to wake her up and other fun stuff. I did fly it outside once last week when it was VERY calm, but it is mainly an indoor heli.

I would recommend the cx2. Get some extra blades $4 a package for 4 uppper blades and $4 a package for 4 lower blades. Usually you only break/nick one blade at a time. I would also get the inner aluminum shaft, because although not as likely you might break the top of the stock one, which is plastic.

Compare this with $15 for only two blades for the CP, plus the CP is more expensive anyway. I hope to eventually fly the CP successfully, but I am having a blast with the CX2.

Good luck!
Daniel

"If God had meant for helicopters to fly He'd have given them wings!"

i also find the best trainning is to attempt to fly the cx2 even with broken blades... its helps you learn how to counter adverse effects..!! call me crazy but it helps me learn

i started with a cp pro and after about 50 dollars in parts i traded it for a cx2,if your not exsperinced i wouldnt recomend the cp or cp pro.i love the cx2 and i think its what you need for a starter copter,good luckby the way im still not thinking im ready for the cp pro and ive had my cx2 for a while now,dont rush it