Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
06-01-2008 | 09:18 PM
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Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
Hi everyone. I just bought myself a Blade CX2 today along with the training kit and an extra battery. I installed the training kit, charged the batteries, and did a quick check in the kitchen if the thing would fly level by hovering an inch or two off the kitchen table. It drifted backwards veeeeeery slowly, which I corrected with the trim adjustment.
Then, I took it outside. Now, Edmonton is typically a windy place, but today is remarkably calm. The trees are barely rustling. I put the CX2 out on the ground in the field behind me, slowly increased throttle until it lifted, then found it would slide in the direction of the wind... not unexpected, but at any rate, I pushed forward on the right stick. And pretty much nothing happened. It just slid backwards slightly slower (slower than a walking pace). I figured I wasn't giving it enough throttle, so I increased the throttle a bit until it was slowly climbing, pushed aallll the way forwards on the right stick, and it stopped moving backwards. That was it. So, I let off the right stick (too quickly), and the whole chopper decided to flip backwards and land on its nose. Now one of my upper and one of my lower blades are an inch shorter, and the whole thing vibrates like crazy.
Am I asking too much of a sub-$200 helicopter? Is this normal? I don't have any place inside to fly it. I'm considering just buying new blades, installing them, and bringing the whole shebang back and maybe buying a park flyer airplane. Or maybe a flight simulator
I'm kind of annoyed at it. I didn't even have it out for two minutes before I broke it (yes, I know the blades aren't a huge deal...). I've been reading posts about how you need to adjust this and that and add heatsinks and drill holes and blah blah blah to get it to fly nice and level and behave nicely. I don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. What do you all think?
Then, I took it outside. Now, Edmonton is typically a windy place, but today is remarkably calm. The trees are barely rustling. I put the CX2 out on the ground in the field behind me, slowly increased throttle until it lifted, then found it would slide in the direction of the wind... not unexpected, but at any rate, I pushed forward on the right stick. And pretty much nothing happened. It just slid backwards slightly slower (slower than a walking pace). I figured I wasn't giving it enough throttle, so I increased the throttle a bit until it was slowly climbing, pushed aallll the way forwards on the right stick, and it stopped moving backwards. That was it. So, I let off the right stick (too quickly), and the whole chopper decided to flip backwards and land on its nose. Now one of my upper and one of my lower blades are an inch shorter, and the whole thing vibrates like crazy.
Am I asking too much of a sub-$200 helicopter? Is this normal? I don't have any place inside to fly it. I'm considering just buying new blades, installing them, and bringing the whole shebang back and maybe buying a park flyer airplane. Or maybe a flight simulator
I'm kind of annoyed at it. I didn't even have it out for two minutes before I broke it (yes, I know the blades aren't a huge deal...). I've been reading posts about how you need to adjust this and that and add heatsinks and drill holes and blah blah blah to get it to fly nice and level and behave nicely. I don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. What do you all think?
06-01-2008 | 09:45 PM
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RE: Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
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Hi everyone. I just bought myself a Blade CX2 today along with the training kit and an extra battery. I installed the training kit, charged the batteries, and did a quick check in the kitchen if the thing would fly level by hovering an inch or two off the kitchen table. It drifted backwards veeeeeery slowly, which I corrected with the trim adjustment.
Then, I took it outside. Now, Edmonton is typically a windy place, but today is remarkably calm. The trees are barely rustling. I put the CX2 out on the ground in the field behind me, slowly increased throttle until it lifted, then found it would slide in the direction of the wind... not unexpected, but at any rate, I pushed forward on the right stick. And pretty much nothing happened. It just slid backwards slightly slower (slower than a walking pace). I figured I wasn't giving it enough throttle, so I increased the throttle a bit until it was slowly climbing, pushed aallll the way forwards on the right stick, and it stopped moving backwards. That was it. So, I let off the right stick (too quickly), and the whole chopper decided to flip backwards and land on its nose. Now one of my upper and one of my lower blades are an inch shorter, and the whole thing vibrates like crazy.
Am I asking too much of a sub-$200 helicopter? Is this normal? I don't have any place inside to fly it. I'm considering just buying new blades, installing them, and bringing the whole shebang back and maybe buying a park flyer airplane. Or maybe a flight simulator
I'm kind of annoyed at it. I didn't even have it out for two minutes before I broke it (yes, I know the blades aren't a huge deal...). I've been reading posts about how you need to adjust this and that and add heatsinks and drill holes and blah blah blah to get it to fly nice and level and behave nicely. I don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. What do you all think?
Hi everyone. I just bought myself a Blade CX2 today along with the training kit and an extra battery. I installed the training kit, charged the batteries, and did a quick check in the kitchen if the thing would fly level by hovering an inch or two off the kitchen table. It drifted backwards veeeeeery slowly, which I corrected with the trim adjustment.
Then, I took it outside. Now, Edmonton is typically a windy place, but today is remarkably calm. The trees are barely rustling. I put the CX2 out on the ground in the field behind me, slowly increased throttle until it lifted, then found it would slide in the direction of the wind... not unexpected, but at any rate, I pushed forward on the right stick. And pretty much nothing happened. It just slid backwards slightly slower (slower than a walking pace). I figured I wasn't giving it enough throttle, so I increased the throttle a bit until it was slowly climbing, pushed aallll the way forwards on the right stick, and it stopped moving backwards. That was it. So, I let off the right stick (too quickly), and the whole chopper decided to flip backwards and land on its nose. Now one of my upper and one of my lower blades are an inch shorter, and the whole thing vibrates like crazy.
Am I asking too much of a sub-$200 helicopter? Is this normal? I don't have any place inside to fly it. I'm considering just buying new blades, installing them, and bringing the whole shebang back and maybe buying a park flyer airplane. Or maybe a flight simulator
I'm kind of annoyed at it. I didn't even have it out for two minutes before I broke it (yes, I know the blades aren't a huge deal...). I've been reading posts about how you need to adjust this and that and add heatsinks and drill holes and blah blah blah to get it to fly nice and level and behave nicely. I don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. What do you all think?
In closing Evil, there must be a place to fly for your new CX, a garage, the living room, the gym, somewhere so as to allow you to enjoy your new CX. You must understand you picked the hardest dog-gonist thing there is to fly. If you want simple and less expensive, perhaps the slow flyer is the way to go for you, but we would all like to see you stick with it and we are here to support you whenever you need a hand.........................
JPEE
06-01-2008 | 10:01 PM
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RE: Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
You picked a great copter. You will however have a lot of work to do as you learn, you will crash. I fly outside alot. Any slight wind will be hard for you to navigate with. You will need to move your your controll arms on the servos to the 2nd hole. This will make the copter more responsive. You should also be able to fly this in the living room with some practice. These things are a blast. I buy 2 packs of blades at a time. I balance the blades by snaping them together and balncing them on 2 pop bottle caps until I have found good matches. dont worry about upgrades. I do have an aluminum swash, and heat sinks to prolong motor life. You may have bent your inner or outer shaft in the crash, but Im betting it is a unbalanced blade issue. Be sure to check the tracking of the blades also. with a little time and practice you wont have to work on your copter much. I replace blades after they get old because I think the plastic deforms and affects flight. Some may think that is nuts, but at a buck a blade it isn't so bad. I hope this helps. Just my 2 cents, Have Fun!
06-02-2008 | 11:03 AM
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RE: Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
evilspoons, welcome to the wonderful world of R/C Heli's (and this site!) 
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One point to mention straight away - R/C Helicopters (even the micro CX2) require a good deal of "bench time", to get it properly trimmed for a decent flight. Infact configuring/tinkering with Heli's becomes almost essential, if you have any hope of a decent hover and flight!
If you want something you can just pick up and fly then put down and forget about, you might be better off with a radio controlled plane. So much less involved, for the most part just charge the LiPo and get out and fly.
The CX2 really is a fun Heli and a nice introduction to the world of R/C helicopters - you made a great choice there. However if you, quote "don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. ", then a park flyer plane might be a better option?
To conclude, you CAN get alot out of your CX2, but you WILL need to put in the time to get it flying at it's best!
Hope this helps.
.....One point to mention straight away - R/C Helicopters (even the micro CX2) require a good deal of "bench time", to get it properly trimmed for a decent flight. Infact configuring/tinkering with Heli's becomes almost essential, if you have any hope of a decent hover and flight!
If you want something you can just pick up and fly then put down and forget about, you might be better off with a radio controlled plane. So much less involved, for the most part just charge the LiPo and get out and fly.
The CX2 really is a fun Heli and a nice introduction to the world of R/C helicopters - you made a great choice there. However if you, quote "don't want to have to screw around, I don't have the energy to do this. I just want to have a little toy that I can learn to fly a R/C aircraft or heli on. ", then a park flyer plane might be a better option?
To conclude, you CAN get alot out of your CX2, but you WILL need to put in the time to get it flying at it's best!
Hope this helps.
06-02-2008 | 04:11 PM
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RE: Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
Evil,
I started with the CX2 about 8 months ago and I just bought my first single rotor Blade 400 a few months back. These things need a good set up as you have learned.
The CX2 is a fun heli to fly, but as stated it is an indoors copter that can be very easy to fly in small spaces without drilling the case, getting heat sinks and all that jazz. I would say to learn indoors as the slightest breeze will push your heli around and more throttle is required to get her to move against it. nfortunetly with this stable bird that means it goes higher. If you plan on going outside move the links one hole out on the servo arms as stated above. You should learn to fly inside. Living room, garage, bedroom, office, Wal Mart or local church/YMCA.
If you crash and are getting vibrations balance the blades as mentioned and also spool up the blades one set at a time. Push the throttle stick all the way left or right and give it gas, one set of blades will spin and you can see if it wiggles at all. If it does, you need a new inner or outter shaft. they do bend easy.
Keep with it, they require a fair amount of bench time compared to flying time. Planes are easier, small crash, some tape and your up again. Heli's not so much.
I started with the CX2 about 8 months ago and I just bought my first single rotor Blade 400 a few months back. These things need a good set up as you have learned.
The CX2 is a fun heli to fly, but as stated it is an indoors copter that can be very easy to fly in small spaces without drilling the case, getting heat sinks and all that jazz. I would say to learn indoors as the slightest breeze will push your heli around and more throttle is required to get her to move against it. nfortunetly with this stable bird that means it goes higher. If you plan on going outside move the links one hole out on the servo arms as stated above. You should learn to fly inside. Living room, garage, bedroom, office, Wal Mart or local church/YMCA.
If you crash and are getting vibrations balance the blades as mentioned and also spool up the blades one set at a time. Push the throttle stick all the way left or right and give it gas, one set of blades will spin and you can see if it wiggles at all. If it does, you need a new inner or outter shaft. they do bend easy.
Keep with it, they require a fair amount of bench time compared to flying time. Planes are easier, small crash, some tape and your up again. Heli's not so much.
06-08-2008 | 08:12 AM
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I dont think you should return it. Sorry, but you bought it and flew it. You should stick with it atleast, and get the hand eye cordination up to speed with it. I forced my Dad to start flying one, er I mean wrecking one, just to sharpen his mind back up. Flying these things are great exercise for your brain.
06-10-2008 | 02:07 PM
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I've had mine a couple of months now....crashed it from about 30ft up outdoors with in the first 2 mins of the first batt charge...bout $50 worth of shafts, bodies, blades etc [X(]....but during that first repair....i knew i was hooked!....
It also taught me that this is a sport to take very slowly at first...#1..easier on credit card, mine was smokin' the first month, and #2...it's easier on mairrage!
the cx2 has been crashed many times since then, and its usually a case of an operator with a set of balls that suddenly feel huge....
i've got close to $500 bucks worth of crashes,batteries (6) and upgrades in it and have arrived at a very stable copter that is a blast to fly!!
(all e-flight aluminum upfrades plus xxtreme production blade grips and folding blades but stick with the stock stuff for a while during the initial learning curve, which can be steep
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It also taught me that this is a sport to take very slowly at first...#1..easier on credit card, mine was smokin' the first month, and #2...it's easier on mairrage!
the cx2 has been crashed many times since then, and its usually a case of an operator with a set of balls that suddenly feel huge....
i've got close to $500 bucks worth of crashes,batteries (6) and upgrades in it and have arrived at a very stable copter that is a blast to fly!!
(all e-flight aluminum upfrades plus xxtreme production blade grips and folding blades but stick with the stock stuff for a while during the initial learning curve, which can be steep
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06-11-2008 | 01:48 PM
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I have to agree with all the opinions and advice above. The CX2's co-axial design gives it supurb stability, so you picked a great heli to learn the basics on.
I also have very little room to fly indoors, which this helicopter is designed for. But that actually forced me into becoming better at the controls right from the beginning. Mastering a stable hover and precise stick control was essential to keep from running into walls, furniture and pets. (Keeps the wife happier too, also essential in this hobby lol.)
When you have chances to fly outside on CALM days, or in larger buildings like a gymnasium, vehicle maintenance garage, etc., you'll be amazed at how fun this little bird is to fly, with very good control, in the "unlimited" airspace. You'll still run into "turbulance," though, around large forced air heaters and and furnace ducts if the fan's on, so be careful in those areas.
There are plenty of guys here who can answer your questions to keep you in the air. Just ask. Hang in there, give it a chance. Hopefully you'll find the challenge fun and rewarding.
I also have very little room to fly indoors, which this helicopter is designed for. But that actually forced me into becoming better at the controls right from the beginning. Mastering a stable hover and precise stick control was essential to keep from running into walls, furniture and pets. (Keeps the wife happier too, also essential in this hobby lol.)
When you have chances to fly outside on CALM days, or in larger buildings like a gymnasium, vehicle maintenance garage, etc., you'll be amazed at how fun this little bird is to fly, with very good control, in the "unlimited" airspace. You'll still run into "turbulance," though, around large forced air heaters and and furnace ducts if the fan's on, so be careful in those areas.
There are plenty of guys here who can answer your questions to keep you in the air. Just ask. Hang in there, give it a chance. Hopefully you'll find the challenge fun and rewarding.
06-11-2008 | 02:10 PM
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RE: Is this CX2 for me, or should I return it?
Evil, if you're looking for some more information and want to see some of the big boys there is a fun fly in edmonton this weekend, june 13th to 15th. Go to www.ercha.ca or www.edmheli.ca for more info. There a some great guys flying helis in Edmonton, would be a shame for you to give up before you see what's possible.
Send me a PM if you want to see some larger helis (I've got 10).
Send me a PM if you want to see some larger helis (I've got 10).
