I am getting back into the hobby and I need everyones opinion on the Falcon 400 heli found here http://www.nitroplanes.com/6chfa400sesp.html

I have been told by one individual to stay away from it, but I don't know if he was telling the truth or just giving me some "unknown" expert advice (been there done that type of guy). I am on a limited budget right now and for the price, you can't beat it. I am not wanting to do extreme 3d flying or anything of that nature, I just like the way it looks and it comes with everything RTF right out of the box. Eventually I will put a scale fuse on it (UH-1 Huey), provided I can find one.

If anyone can give me some advice on this particular heli, or this company (heard bad news on them as well), I would greatly appreciate it.

Doesn't look too bad. I'm just wondering about that head. They say it's a 120-degree CCPM, but it looks like it's mechanical. I see that the front, rear, and left side have servos attached....odd way of doing it.

Not a bad helo for the money and I like the Ali Head and tail. I had a Belt CP and it flew nice stock. With this helo you may want to invest in a 2200MAh battery, one for more flight time and 2, for better balancing.

I would get the http://www.nitroplanes.com/exrcbl45pred.html as it will be compatible with most, if not all TRex parts which are readily available and have many upgrades from multiple manufacturers. The head on the Falcon is based on the Walkera 36 with mechanical head mixing and single servo pitch control and is really a 400 sized helo where the Exceed is a 450.

I would also use this transmitter as it is the most functional ARF type transmitter i have seen and actually used. It is Futaba (-) shift and can also be used for airplanes. http://www.nitroplanes.com/62h80-35.html

http://www.nitroplanes.com/mksprre.html

I would also used this receiver. Together you'll have a great, upgradable set-up that is compatible with the most popular high performance 450 electric out ther, the TRex. This receiver is a Dynam copy of the one I flew in Iraq with no issues. The key to these cheaper single conversion receivers is antenna routing and length. Run them to the tail and don't cross over itself and you will have reception to your limit of sight. You can upgrade later but this set-up will get you in ther air with a reliable configuration. My .02

http://www.rc-cam.com/ant_exp.htm

Also, the included Gyro is a copy of the ESky 0704a HH gyro which I have flown and it holds very well for a cheap HH. The only issue is it's adjustment is very sensitive but once set, holds solid. Nver tested it's remote gain lead and it was not used in the helo I tested. Just leave it unplugged and it is in HH all the time.

Chris

I'd suggest a rex 450 v2 clone, then invest in good equipment. Radio, gyro, servos, motor, ESC.

go cheap on the electronics, you get headaches later.

I've not flown the 400 but I have heard from a good source that it's pretty solid.