Durare

Hello all,

I am in the process of purchasing an electric heli. I am a beginner and am looking for a RTF kit. I have seen a few kits and have one in mind, the falcon 40. I would like to know what everyone else recommends. I'm trying to keep it in the $100 to $150 range for my first purchase.

Thanks for the help,

Durare

USHobbySupply

The Falcon40 is the same bird as the Walkera#4, only with a different paint job and stickers. With your price point in mind, a Walkera FP is a good choice.

FMB42

There is a huge thread on this heli in the RCU "electric helicopter" sub forum. Lots of tips and info can be found on this thread and you can ask about any questions you have.

I recommend that you also consider using a SIM if you aren't doing so already. Esky offers an entry level SIM kit (P/N EK2-0905A, ~$30 USD). Just make sure that you get the same "mode" (right or left hand throttle) as your heli. Most US flyers use mode 2 (left hand throttle stick) while those in Europe use mode 1 (right hand throttle stick). BaracudaHockey has a very good "weekly SIM training class" that can be a very big help with SIM training.

Also consider using the "RADDs school of rotary flight" free online heli training class. I recommend that you use training gear while you learn to fly your heli as well.

Good luck and good flying!

P.S. Don't forget to wear eye protection while operating or working on your model.