why trex?
10-11-2007 | 07:29 PM
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From: traverse bay, MB, CANADA
why trex?
hi i want to know why everyones like "if you have enough money get the best go trex" (lol i just made that up now) like is it really that good, the only reason i'd get 1 is if i was looking into a different heli and it was the same or more than a trex.
10-11-2007 | 07:40 PM
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From: st petersburg, FL
RE: why trex?
hi I think it is mainly because of the availability of parts. The parts are everywhere. There are other heli's i would like to get, but i would only be able to get parts on line or drive for an hour or so.
10-12-2007 | 04:50 AM
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From: Warren,
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RE: why trex?
Definetly parts availablitiy and the trex is one of the best flying 400 size helis out there ( if set up right). You will pay alot more up front to get a trex in the air but once you do you will not be disappointed at all. My first heli was a $300 RTF heli that I got a few years ago and grant it that thing flew ok but once I built my trex it was like night and day
10-12-2007 | 08:52 AM
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RE: why trex?
No, not really. If you had the money, I would suggest something bigger like a Nitro 50, or an electric 600, but if you are hell bent on a mini helicopter, then the TRex is the way to go.
Thinking about it a bit harder, a well equipped TRex SE (HS65 servos Futaba 401/9650 combo, Phoenix 35 ESC, Medusa 32-28-3400 motor, 2-3 batteries, a lipo charger and balancer and a good radio) will cost you about the same as a medium equipped 30 or 50 sized nitro helicopter (give or take $200). So the decision should not be that hard.
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Thinking about it a bit harder, a well equipped TRex SE (HS65 servos Futaba 401/9650 combo, Phoenix 35 ESC, Medusa 32-28-3400 motor, 2-3 batteries, a lipo charger and balancer and a good radio) will cost you about the same as a medium equipped 30 or 50 sized nitro helicopter (give or take $200). So the decision should not be that hard.
Rafael
10-12-2007 | 11:48 AM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: Rafael23cc
No, not really. If you had the money, I would suggest something bigger like a Nitro 50, or an electric 600, but if you are hell bent on a mini helicopter, then the TRex is the way to go.
No, not really. If you had the money, I would suggest something bigger like a Nitro 50, or an electric 600, but if you are hell bent on a mini helicopter, then the TRex is the way to go.
10-12-2007 | 12:26 PM
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From: Portsmouth, NH,
RE: why trex?
I keep seeing the Nitro vs. Electric debate...
For me it's simple. I can't fire up a 50 nitro machine in the parking lot at work during lunch! The electric is quiet and clean (no problems from my neighbors flying around the yard, no cleanup, no smell, no pump, no fuel, no starter...). I could afford other choices, but I like the 450 electric (I have an SA).
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For me it's simple. I can't fire up a 50 nitro machine in the parking lot at work during lunch! The electric is quiet and clean (no problems from my neighbors flying around the yard, no cleanup, no smell, no pump, no fuel, no starter...). I could afford other choices, but I like the 450 electric (I have an SA).
Steve
10-12-2007 | 01:06 PM
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From: escondido,
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RE: why trex?
If you are on a really tight budget, a Shogun 2 will get the job done for $99. You can get many good servos for less than $100 at http://www.helihobby.com/html/heading_lock_gyro.html
10-12-2007 | 01:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: TheBum
There's one other consideration: available flying space. You can fly a mini in a smaller area than a Nitro 50/Electric 600. I could have never gone through my early learning stages in my backyard with anything larger than a mini.
There's one other consideration: available flying space. You can fly a mini in a smaller area than a Nitro 50/Electric 600. I could have never gone through my early learning stages in my backyard with anything larger than a mini.
Common mistake that newibes make. DO NOT TRY TO LEARN BY YOURSELF. It will take double the time and effort if you try it by yourself. An experienced flying buddy will make the learning curve shallower and simpler.
I still recommend 50 sized nitros or 600 sized electrics if the funds are avaialble. They are the best the money can buy right now. Minis are good, but once you try a 50 or 600 sized heli you will ask yourself, what was I thinking?!
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10-12-2007 | 02:56 PM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: Rafael23cc
Common mistake that newibes make. DO NOT TRY TO LEARN BY YOURSELF. It will take double the time and effort if you try it by yourself. An experienced flying buddy will make the learning curve shallower and simpler.
Common mistake that newibes make. DO NOT TRY TO LEARN BY YOURSELF. It will take double the time and effort if you try it by yourself. An experienced flying buddy will make the learning curve shallower and simpler.
BTW, I spent a lot of time in your neck of the woods while I was in college over at K-State.
10-12-2007 | 03:06 PM
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From: Kelowna,
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RE: why trex?
I learned to fly without help from anybody else. Followed radds and Finless Bob's videos. While some pilots are super anal about how their helis are set up, a lot of guys are just "hey, if it will lift off, I can make it fly," so flying with someone who's more experienced doesn't necessarily mean that you are going to learn best practices. I do 95% of my flying in my own yard. While I would like to eventually buy either a 600 size electric, or 90 size nitro, I bet I will still fly my T-Rex 450 the most.
10-12-2007 | 07:16 PM
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RE: why trex?
I agree Bum,
Not everyone has the ability to get a buddy and schedule the time to train with someone..I bet 90 percent of the folks in this forum bought a RTF and crashed it a billion times. But had some fun learning by themself, And this may be only in good old Pa..Not many flying clubs are willing to take a newbie under there arms and train them, most of the clubs in the Pa area you need to have a member/someone you know to get in and become a member. I think thats one reason micro/electric helis/park flyers have become so popular. The need to not worry about being a member of the elite club/airstrip...Again thats just in my neck of the woods.
Not everyone has the ability to get a buddy and schedule the time to train with someone..I bet 90 percent of the folks in this forum bought a RTF and crashed it a billion times. But had some fun learning by themself, And this may be only in good old Pa..Not many flying clubs are willing to take a newbie under there arms and train them, most of the clubs in the Pa area you need to have a member/someone you know to get in and become a member. I think thats one reason micro/electric helis/park flyers have become so popular. The need to not worry about being a member of the elite club/airstrip...Again thats just in my neck of the woods.
10-12-2007 | 09:58 PM
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From: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
RE: why trex?
Why is it a common mistake? I am the only one around this neck of the woods that has r/c anything. I bet 90% of people here have not even seen a r/c aircraft. I taught myself to fly, a 22e of all things. I never did the radds, just spent time on the sim and flew the 22e for 7 or 8 months, now i have a V2 Trex and i can fly 3d and hover inverted. I have not crashed the Trex and most of the crashes in the 22e were due to stupid elecs and glitches. So did i make a mistake?? Did it take double the time?? I don't think so but if i took longer SO WHAT!! i and a lot of others here do the best we can and honestly that's why we are here, because we don't have people "at the field" to ask. And as for choice of bird, well it is up to the individual and there requirements, needs, availability of places to fly and not to mention personal choice.
10-15-2007 | 07:28 PM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: heliaction
Why is it a common mistake? I am the only one around this neck of the woods that has r/c anything. I bet 90% of people here have not even seen a r/c aircraft. I taught myself to fly, a 22e of all things. I never did the radds, just spent time on the sim and flew the 22e for 7 or 8 months, now i have a V2 Trex and i can fly 3d and hover inverted. I have not crashed the Trex and most of the crashes in the 22e were due to stupid elecs and glitches. So did i make a mistake?? Did it take double the time?? I don't think so but if i took longer SO WHAT!! i and a lot of others here do the best we can and honestly that's why we are here, because we don't have people "at the field" to ask. And as for choice of bird, well it is up to the individual and there requirements, needs, availability of places to fly and not to mention personal choice.
Why is it a common mistake? I am the only one around this neck of the woods that has r/c anything. I bet 90% of people here have not even seen a r/c aircraft. I taught myself to fly, a 22e of all things. I never did the radds, just spent time on the sim and flew the 22e for 7 or 8 months, now i have a V2 Trex and i can fly 3d and hover inverted. I have not crashed the Trex and most of the crashes in the 22e were due to stupid elecs and glitches. So did i make a mistake?? Did it take double the time?? I don't think so but if i took longer SO WHAT!! i and a lot of others here do the best we can and honestly that's why we are here, because we don't have people "at the field" to ask. And as for choice of bird, well it is up to the individual and there requirements, needs, availability of places to fly and not to mention personal choice.
10-16-2007 | 08:15 AM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: heliaction
Why is it a common mistake? I am the only one around this neck of the woods that has r/c anything. I bet 90% of people here have not even seen a r/c aircraft. ...
Why is it a common mistake? I am the only one around this neck of the woods that has r/c anything. I bet 90% of people here have not even seen a r/c aircraft. ...
If the assets are available, why not use them. Even tho I don't need coaching or advise on my current flying style, I regularly travel anywhere from 50 miles to 300 miles to meet with some friends and share knowledge. I am the only heli pilot in my club. If I want to advance my skills I have to meet up with other heli pilots.
This past weekend (Oct 12-13-14) I travelled 150 miles one-way to meet up with some friends. Next weekend (Oct 19-20-21) I will travel 230 miles one-way to meet some more friends. It all depends on what you are willing to do.
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10-16-2007 | 08:31 AM
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RE: why trex?
I used to live in KC, you are so far away from everything, grocery shopping is 50 miles away 
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I'd expect someone as far out as you are to 1) have enough space to fly locally without issue and 2) have to drive quite a ways to meet up with any clubs or rc groups, for the most part.
DY
LOLI'd expect someone as far out as you are to 1) have enough space to fly locally without issue and 2) have to drive quite a ways to meet up with any clubs or rc groups, for the most part.
DY
10-16-2007 | 09:08 AM
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RE: why trex?
Good for you that you have the ability and inspiration to travel that far to fly with buddies
. I was just pointing out that it is NOT a mistake that people learn to fly by themselves, just merely a reality. I bet if we did a poll, half of the RCU users don't have buddies.
A lot of people might have family commitments or they might be students or they just cant afford to travel that far. I know I'm looking forward to November when i can fly with my buddies, unfortunately i have to travel 10 000 km "one way"..
. I was just pointing out that it is NOT a mistake that people learn to fly by themselves, just merely a reality. I bet if we did a poll, half of the RCU users don't have buddies. A lot of people might have family commitments or they might be students or they just cant afford to travel that far. I know I'm looking forward to November when i can fly with my buddies, unfortunately i have to travel 10 000 km "one way"..
10-16-2007 | 11:29 AM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: DrunkYoda
I'd expect someone as far out as you are to 1) have enough space to fly locally without issue and 2) have to drive quite a ways to meet up with any clubs or rc groups, for the most part.
DY
I'd expect someone as far out as you are to 1) have enough space to fly locally without issue and 2) have to drive quite a ways to meet up with any clubs or rc groups, for the most part.
DY
ORIGINAL: heliaction
I bet if we did a poll, half of the RCU users don't have buddies.
I bet if we did a poll, half of the RCU users don't have buddies.
ORIGINAL:juneebear
Are you going here in chicago? If yes, then I will probably meet you.
Are you going here in chicago? If yes, then I will probably meet you.
Rafael
10-16-2007 | 11:53 AM
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RE: why trex?
ORIGINAL: juneebear
Sorry. I though you are going to attend the International Hobby expo next weekend in Chicago.
Sorry. I though you are going to attend the International Hobby expo next weekend in Chicago.
No, next weekend is a trip to Oklahoma. Last Year Curtis Youngblood and Alan Szabo were there. I'm hoping they come back this year. If they can't make it, there is enough local talent to learn from.
Rafael
