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Old 03-31-2003, 07:09 AM
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I have had a T-Maxx for a while and I recently sold it becasue of all the problems I had with it. Do helicopters have a lots of problems with them like, does the engine ever die, or do you need to keep buying a certain part. My T-MAXX had these problems and more. Please tell me what are some problems and if I should buy the software program to teach myself how to fly a heli. THanks
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Get yourself a simulation first...

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Old 04-02-2003, 02:55 PM
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Sim is the way to go, or if you have someone who can teach you. But either way the sim will give you the basics.
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I'm just getting into Helis and got Realflight G2 simulator. It's my only investment so far and I'm already having fun, learning heli basics, and only spent $200 so far. I know I have much more to spend and even more to learn but I'm taking my time...after all, it IS a hobby and doesn't happen overnight. When I got into Helis years ago when I was a teenager, I rushed into it, spent a lot of money and got discouraged. Now I'm taking my time and getting all the right stuff. Good luck.
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Thanks for all the replies and keep them coming!!!!!!!!!
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Just moved on to step #2....got a Futaba 9CHF radio. I plan on plugging it into the G2 Sim some time this week. Am I crazy for going this route...Sim...Radio....Heli?

Hobbywannabe,

Did you get the sim yet?
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Don't use the 9c with the sim, you'll fry it.
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Why cant I use the 9CHF with G2?
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Helis do have parts that wear, but I think a car eats them more due to steering problems and the way they get trashed. If you crash a heli, it gets expensive quick. If you are going to play the game, it will cost. A good sim can help reduce the cost and teach you the basics. It is a lot of fun though.
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Eddie13231, why do you feel using the 9C with G2 will fry the Tx??

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