RC Skill/Model progression
03-12-2011 | 12:52 AM
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RC Skill/Model progression
Hey all,
I'm pretty new to the RC heli scene and just wanted a few tips.
I recently picked up a Blade mSR and I am loving it! After a few bounces of the walls and getting it trimmed out well, i'm now flying (slowly) around the house with confidence and with that I already can't wait to step up to something bigger!
Warmer weather is just around the corner and here in the next month or so, I am thinking of getting a 120 SR to fly outside on a calm day. If I end up flying as much as I think I will this year I would then like to take the next step and move into a CP Heli (budget and confidence pending).
The main two I have been looking at is the Blade SR and the CP Pro 2. My local hobby shop stocks mainly E flite so thats why i'd like to stick to the brand for quicker parts replacement.
I'd like to know everyone's thoughts on if i have planned out my skill progression in line with what I should be flying and also if you have any suggestions on any other heli models let me know!
Thanks!
Dustin M.
I'm pretty new to the RC heli scene and just wanted a few tips.
I recently picked up a Blade mSR and I am loving it! After a few bounces of the walls and getting it trimmed out well, i'm now flying (slowly) around the house with confidence and with that I already can't wait to step up to something bigger!
Warmer weather is just around the corner and here in the next month or so, I am thinking of getting a 120 SR to fly outside on a calm day. If I end up flying as much as I think I will this year I would then like to take the next step and move into a CP Heli (budget and confidence pending).
The main two I have been looking at is the Blade SR and the CP Pro 2. My local hobby shop stocks mainly E flite so thats why i'd like to stick to the brand for quicker parts replacement.
I'd like to know everyone's thoughts on if i have planned out my skill progression in line with what I should be flying and also if you have any suggestions on any other heli models let me know!
Thanks!
Dustin M.
03-12-2011 | 04:55 AM
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RE: RC Skill/Model progression
I'd go with the SR . I tried the cp pro when I first started flying ..........it was too much for me. Your learning curve may be above mine. JMO Get a sim if you don't already have one!
03-13-2011 | 12:54 AM
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Thanks I will be looking into getting a good sim!
Now that i've been looking around I was wondering If it would be worth getting into something with a belt driven tail rotor instead of a direct drive. I was reading that that (and please correct me if i'm wrong) tail motors have a tendancy to not be able to counter the main rotor torque as smoothly as a belted tail. I do understand that the belted CPs' are a little it more cash but would it be worth it in the long run? I appreciate the input!
Now that i've been looking around I was wondering If it would be worth getting into something with a belt driven tail rotor instead of a direct drive. I was reading that that (and please correct me if i'm wrong) tail motors have a tendancy to not be able to counter the main rotor torque as smoothly as a belted tail. I do understand that the belted CPs' are a little it more cash but would it be worth it in the long run? I appreciate the input!
