thinking about helis
12-11-2002 | 12:41 AM
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Hi all
I have been an avid flyer of fixed wings for the last 3 years.
I am interested in the helis but no nothing about them.
I am looking at getting a helicopter for something different.
My situation is is that i do not want to spend a lot of money
but i want to get a quality product.
I do not want to have to buy a new radio either
I have the futaba t6xa 6 channel that has the software for a heli.
what helicopter could i buy that would work good.
dave
I have been an avid flyer of fixed wings for the last 3 years.
I am interested in the helis but no nothing about them.
I am looking at getting a helicopter for something different.
My situation is is that i do not want to spend a lot of money
but i want to get a quality product.
I do not want to have to buy a new radio either
I have the futaba t6xa 6 channel that has the software for a heli.
what helicopter could i buy that would work good.
dave
12-11-2002 | 04:39 AM
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not that
get the lmh 110 or litemachine 110 they r easy to fly great for beginners parts r cheap and hard to break ! u can get a complete combo for 576 good luck and do a little research it wil help and also get a sim REAL FLIGHT G2
12-11-2002 | 03:56 PM
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I would get the sim first and learn on it. Great way to learn. The Raptor 30 is also a great first heli. You can get them from heliproz for $389 and it comes with the engine and is mostly put together. It is a nice little heli to learn on and parts are priced a little better than some. I am teaching a couple guys on them and they are doing well. One is just getting ready to do forward flight and he hasn't dinged a blade yet.
12-11-2002 | 10:01 PM
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Guntop,
If you want to do helis and succeed then get a model that will let you fly on windy days too. I would stay away from small electics and glows. The just aren't the best choice. They are neato but that is where it stops.
I have owned Raptors, Sceadus, Ventures, and now a Falcon SE V2. I have been surprised at the quality and value in the Century helis. Alot of guys say get a Raptor or Sceadu or Caliber or Venture but they have no idea of what Century has done with their fleet in the last 12 months! Every pod & boom kit has been re-developed. None of them that were offered last year are the same and there are many new additions to the lineup. All of this has been done in about 1 1/2 years!! This shows product enhancement. Let's see, how long did it take to go from Raptor V1 to Raptor V2? Yup, 3 yrs.....
I think for $160 the Hawk Sport is just simply too hard to beat. They are very adaptable and fully upgrade able to hardcore 3D for less than the Raptor 30 V2 in it's stock form when you get to that point. Not to mention the 60 size features that are available. So, for the long haul I think they are currently the best choice. These are fully tuneable meaning if the cyclic is to mild then you can alter the mixing ratios and such for a personal preferrence. Got it?
So, you got the 6XAS airplane radio. Well, this is not the best choice but since that is what you got it will do you fine for beginning and into loops and rolls.
As far as a gyro Century has a cheapo unit you could get but I am not gonna recommend it. At a minimum go for the GY-240 and a fast servo. Or, do it right and permanently with the GY-401 w/9253 digital servo. It will make learning ALL the easier and you will get fired up about flying your heli. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE GYRO! It is better to buy less heli and top notch electronics than it is to buy a Fury Extreme and a Heli-Max gyro. Got it?
Make sure you get at least a 1000mah receiver pack since you will be running 5 servos almost non-stop. You can use std servos on the Hawk Sport but just remember they will only last you thru your hovering stages. Be prepared to upgrade when you get into forward flight.
As you can see, helis are particular about electronics. These are what makes a heli fly right! That and proper setup. Be sure to have an experienced pilot(not another heli newbie!) assist you on your maiden flight. You couldn't imagine the difference in feel and performance a correct setup can make on a heli!
You will need a pitch guage, ball link pliers, starter wand for your airplane starter. These are the minimums. There are alot of tools out there to help in setup but for a beginner these are the basics.
Now, if you get into helis be prepared to receive flack from your airplan friends. But, realize they have NO IDEA of what they are talking about. Helis are the ultimate. They make fixed wing flight pale in comparison. Ask me how I know?
I used to have quite a few planes and was into airplane "3D" if you want to call it that. Now, I own NONE.............................................. ..........
If you want to do helis and succeed then get a model that will let you fly on windy days too. I would stay away from small electics and glows. The just aren't the best choice. They are neato but that is where it stops.
I have owned Raptors, Sceadus, Ventures, and now a Falcon SE V2. I have been surprised at the quality and value in the Century helis. Alot of guys say get a Raptor or Sceadu or Caliber or Venture but they have no idea of what Century has done with their fleet in the last 12 months! Every pod & boom kit has been re-developed. None of them that were offered last year are the same and there are many new additions to the lineup. All of this has been done in about 1 1/2 years!! This shows product enhancement. Let's see, how long did it take to go from Raptor V1 to Raptor V2? Yup, 3 yrs.....
I think for $160 the Hawk Sport is just simply too hard to beat. They are very adaptable and fully upgrade able to hardcore 3D for less than the Raptor 30 V2 in it's stock form when you get to that point. Not to mention the 60 size features that are available. So, for the long haul I think they are currently the best choice. These are fully tuneable meaning if the cyclic is to mild then you can alter the mixing ratios and such for a personal preferrence. Got it?
So, you got the 6XAS airplane radio. Well, this is not the best choice but since that is what you got it will do you fine for beginning and into loops and rolls.
As far as a gyro Century has a cheapo unit you could get but I am not gonna recommend it. At a minimum go for the GY-240 and a fast servo. Or, do it right and permanently with the GY-401 w/9253 digital servo. It will make learning ALL the easier and you will get fired up about flying your heli. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE GYRO! It is better to buy less heli and top notch electronics than it is to buy a Fury Extreme and a Heli-Max gyro. Got it?
Make sure you get at least a 1000mah receiver pack since you will be running 5 servos almost non-stop. You can use std servos on the Hawk Sport but just remember they will only last you thru your hovering stages. Be prepared to upgrade when you get into forward flight.
As you can see, helis are particular about electronics. These are what makes a heli fly right! That and proper setup. Be sure to have an experienced pilot(not another heli newbie!) assist you on your maiden flight. You couldn't imagine the difference in feel and performance a correct setup can make on a heli!
You will need a pitch guage, ball link pliers, starter wand for your airplane starter. These are the minimums. There are alot of tools out there to help in setup but for a beginner these are the basics.
Now, if you get into helis be prepared to receive flack from your airplan friends. But, realize they have NO IDEA of what they are talking about. Helis are the ultimate. They make fixed wing flight pale in comparison. Ask me how I know?
I used to have quite a few planes and was into airplane "3D" if you want to call it that. Now, I own NONE.............................................. ..........
