Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

Hello, Im thinking about getting into RC helis and I want a solid RTF kit that has everything for around $100-200.

I just want something that will be good for a beginner and that I can use to get used to flying.

So if you guys could link me to good RTF kits then that would be awesome.

Im likeing this one http://www.helihobby.com/html/dragonfly_helicopter.html

Is it a good one?


Thanks!



Also, what odes fixed pitch mean?

RE: Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

Hey there,

Do you have an understanding of basic aerodynamics? Have you flown planes before? I guess if you are breaking into this hobby then do it with the DF5#4 (Walkera Dragonfly 5-4). Its a coaxial heli which means that it has two rotor blades and is extremely stable which is excellent for getting used to the cotrols and orientation of a helicopter.

If you want to go with a tail motor drive like the one shown in the link then I suggest you try and get a R/C flight simulator and practice on that for a while. These things do take time to learn and crashes are inevitable in the beginning stages.

Best of luck to you dude!

RE: Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

Ive flown one before, but just for a sec.

With the one I an getting I am just going to fly right above the ground until I get used to it.

For the coaxial one, is it maneuverable? It can fly "3d" right?

RE: Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

3D No but maneuverable certainly. It can perform all the maneuvers of a tail rotor heli except fast forward speed and 3D flying. You should go and check out the walkera website at www.walkera.com and watch the videos they have posted there. Its a good fun heli to fly indoors and out (on a calm day) and its cheap and spares are cheap and always available.

Otherwise go for a DF4#1 tail motor drive. Its a very forgiving heli and well priced. I have one and it takes a really hard crash to break something, and all the parts are cheap.

Your call, I've been flying for some time now and this is the best advice I can give you, and dont forget the RC Simulator is the KEY here!

RE: Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

hey clamber you have good taste! that is a excellent choice to learn on and a sweet heli!. i have a HBFP which is very close to that heli and its a great starter heli. from that you can graduate to any heli. if you get a coax heli it wont help you at all towards learning to fly a good cp heli at all [3D] and you,ll most likely get bored quickly. i still use my honeybee and it helps me with my 450 and 500.

if you can master that heli youll out fly me thats for sure

RE: Looking for a nice RTF package for a beginner.
 

Keep in mind that Dragonfly FP (Fixed Pitch) cannot do 3d either. But as srout says, you will learn the basics.

Skarn