electric vs nitro

[supamansuper]

could someone please let me know of the difference in handling between an electric heli and a petrol heli is a petrol heli any harder to control.What i'm really asking is,is there more chance of crashing a petrol one.just built a Hirobo shuttle plus 2.

[jamiem]

you can crash both just as hard it really is much of a muchness with regards to what your asking the trex 600 nitro and electrics for instance will be virtually the same in a crash, handle very similar, so no, neither will be any harder or easier to control due to the power plant choice

[moyesboy]

I think you mean electric and glow (also known as nitro) heli.
There are petrol helis, usually large and expansive ones. Those are spark ignition engines and a cheap on fiel, but only worth doing in bigger sizes.

There is no difference ion flying between electric and glow. Both can be very powerful, and possibly electric has the absolute edge if you spend enough on batteries.
With an electric the running cost is less, but the capital cost (chargers and batteries) is higher. Also there is a 1 hour wait for charging each battery, and flight times are shorter (6-7 mins for elecrtric - 12-15 mins for glow/nitro).

But they fly the same, any differences are subtle. Of course electric is quieter.

[mark lane]

Hi I am a relitive newbie and asked a similar q early on.

The difference is in running operation, certain costs ie fuel versus batteries etc and your chosen size of heli.

your chances of crashing are down to your learned skills best practiced on a decent sim.

I think i can vouch for most on here when i say Phoenix is the way to go.

Then decide where you want to fly, what size heli you want to go for and your initial budget and go from there. there are many useful threads on here that will help you in the right direction.

Good luck and enjoy!!

[supamansuper]

what would be the best engine to put in my heli.I was advised thet an os 32 would be best.could i put a more powerful engine.

[mark lane]

That question comes later my friend.... read the threads, do some research on choice of helis and speak to your local HS or dealer about matching up the right kit. your aim is to get in the air safely, quickly (ish) and with the right kit for you.

[supamansuper]

thanks. going to try get an engine and radio by the end of the month,get in the air.