oh ok

what about the gyro, would you agree on the same or do you have a prefered?

thanks

Ian

i noticed the dx7 comes with 4 x DS821, are these not any good?

is there a cheaper transmitter you would recommend then i can buy the other servos for it?

sorry for all the questions, just want to get it right but not be broke at the same time

I have no clue about the Logitech gyro, I have 2 JR 500Ts one CSM 540 and one Futaba 401. All perform their work. The 401 is mounted on my Trex only because I bought my TRex used and assembled.

Rafael

The DS821 servos are nice, but they're the wrong size

I've flown the Align RCE-500X, Futaba GY-401, and Logictech 2100t gyro on 450's, and I think the 2100 is the best pick. It's smaller and lighter than the 401 (every little bit counts), and I think the setup makes a lot of sense - plus it's a bit cheaper. I wouldn't touch the Align gyro again, but either the 401 or 2100 would be my recommendation. I just have a preference for the 2100 is all.

http://www.trextuning.com/logictech2100T.php

Just my $.02
- Chaz

I've heard alot of good things about the logictech. I have 2 Trex's with Futaba GY401's and 9650 tail servos and HS65hb's. This is a excellent setup. I have also used the Align gyro and didn't think much of it. As for the Transmitter, you could get by on alot less but I would recommend getting the most radio you can afford. If you stick with the hobby you will continue to grow into your radio and not need to replace it all the time. I would recommend Spectrum DX7, Futaba 9c, Futaba 7c or Futaba 6ex if the budget doesn't allow more. JR radios are nice also but I'll let the JR guys recommend which model is best.

Use the same methodology as badazzbusa used in the previous post. Look at the JR line up and purchase the best you can afford. The 12X, 10X are top of the line but very few people can use all of its features and the price sets them outside of the price range for most of us. The 9303 and the new X9303 2.4 are the best balance in price and features. It has most of the features of the most expensive radios in a more economical package. The X9303 2.4 has spektrum technology built right in. Then you have the 8103, the 7202 with its synthetized version, which means that you can select any frequency (depending on your country) on on the radio itself. Then we have 6102. I just visited this site:[link]http://jrradios.com/[/link] and aparently the 8103 is discontinued, what a shame it was a great radio.

Make sure that you purchase a helicopter version of any radio that you select. The switches and knobs are placed in different optimized to the helicopter "style" of flying.

Rafael