HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

hi guys,

i have been into rc for a while now and own a hobbyzone supercub and 2 rc cars, but christmas is coming and i was thinking of getting an rc helicopter, but i have never flown one before. my price range is about £150 - £200 and i could do with some information ASAP because christmas is soon lol.

any ideas people?


thanks

RE: HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

What are you looking to do?

The "toy" helicopters are limited.
The 2 channel allow you to move up/down and rotate. Add a little weight to the nose, and it will move forward.
The 3 channel allow you to move up/down, rotate, and move forward/backward.

The 4 channel coaxial (like Blade mCX) start getting closer to a real heli. With the addition of the swashplate, you can move up/down, left/right, forward/backward and rotate.
The 4 channel fixed pitch is very close to a real heli, and can be a handful to control.

Whatever you get, make sure you can find parts for it.

-Dave

RE: HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

maybe 3 channel? i dont want like a toy though, i want something which i can enjoy and will last me a fair time

RE: HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

Blade msr my friend, that is the way to go.

RE: HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

ok thanks i will have look

RE: HELP!! helicopter for beginner!
 

Mcx is good starter too! Not as fast as the msr but still tough little guy and good to learn on!