Hey

I'm planning to get a Venom Aircorps Night Ranger 3D because currently, i own a Raptor 50 but i never flew it yet (taking lessons) and i don't have time to go up to the field every weekend because my parents are always working... so i asked my dad if he would let me buy an electric heli also... so when i'm bored i can go outside on our driveway to play with it.... I'm not firmilar with helis especailly electric ones.... can anyone tell me what they think of the Night Ranger 3D? and what's the weak part of the heli (like bad stuff about it)? Lastly, do you guys think i should buy the brushless upgrade?



o yea btw....does it come with the Y harness?

Well I have never even seen a Night Ranger, other than the pics, but I will say that while it might be okay I would stay away from it personally. It does not have a driven tail, meaning it has a separate motor to drive the tail, and those have a lot of probs. The Blade CP is a similar design and it’s quite a handful to fly. A Raptor 50 is very easy in comparison. I’d suggest a T-Rex for your situation, which is the similar to the reason I bought 1. So I can fly it at home and at work when I can’t get to the field. At the field I’d much prefer to fly my Raptor 50.

However, the T-Rex is much more expensive. You’d be looking at about $800 for a T-Rex fully setup with mid grade components.

If you go with a Night Ranger I would suggest that the brushless upgrade and a li-po would likely significatly improve flight characteristics. At minimum get a li-po for it as it's already setup for that. You'll get lighter weight which results in better response and more than likely longer flight times as well.

Hi,

I sometimes "volunteer" in a local hobby shop. We brought one of these night rangers in to test. I'll tell you that is really would be a great machine for an experienced 3-d pilot. It was very, very, very sensitive and really ran a screaming rotor head speed. I think someone just learning would have troubles with it.

A better option and similar price would be a blade CP. The Blade cp's are the same size as the Venom and then tend to be a little more "tame". A beter option for a beginner.

The absolute, without question, best option would be to go with the many counter rotating helis like the Co-Co Lama, Hirobo XRB, or Blade CX. They are the ultimate way to learn control and oreintation. Great for rainy days also.

Either the blade CP or the counter-rotators would help you along the way to become successful with your Raptor.

Just my 2 cents...