Dx6i and Phoenix v4 Questions

[smw5767]

Hi Fellas,
just purchased the above and am exited to say the least!
Have no Heli as yet, but it will be an mcpx v2 for sure, not to fussed at the moment as I want to get stuck into the Phoenix first.
What's the best Heli, or most realistic to use or start with?
I read the mcpx on the Phoenix is not very realistic, any suggestions please?
Cheers guys

[JWhitby]

None of the micros in Phoenix are very realistic so use the sim to get comfortable with orientation rather than feel. Start tail in, then when comfortable with hovering switch to nose in, then side on.
I started with the 700's (mainly the Whiplash) as are they are far less twitchy in the sim.

There's lots of great advice on: How To Fly RC Helicopters

Enjoy it, get ready for a lighter wallet as the bug bites!

Hope this helps

[Bhujang]

You are so very wise! If you get a lot of hours under your belt on the sim I think that you will be able to choose the heli you want! There are many real life models on the sim to choose from. It's also going to save you so much in repair costs, that alone will give you enough to buy the heli of your choice. Ask how I know don't rush into anything, you really are starting the best possible way. I'm sure Tom will disagree but he hates sims.

It will come down to where you can fly easily to the size of your heli. I stick to my 130X as it's the most convenient to fly. I can walk to my local park every day. Also I have a nano cpx for indoor use. If you want to go 450 size up you really need to join a club. That way you get all the experience and help you'll ever need as well as safety.

Welcome me to the crazy world of rc heli flying.

[smw5767]

Thanks Fella's,
my plan is this, get as good as possible on Phoenix, really hammer it as much as I can. Then get the mcpx v2 for indoors and out, then, when I am confident enough with the mcpx v2, get the 130x for outside only, love the look and size of the 130! I don't think I will go any bigger, because from what I've seen the 130x looks more than enough for me and will keep the costs down.
Cheers Guys

[Bhujang]

Unless you have a big indoor space you will find the mcpx a bit cramped when it gets going. For my living room the nano cpx is perfect. I eventually went brushless on the main and tail as the stock motors run out so quick but now I can fly batteries back to back and its perfect with the indoor space I have For basic orientation flying the mcpx is ok in my living room but as soon as I try to do circuits I soon run out of space!

[smw5767]

Hi mate,
yeah I definitely see your point with the Nano,makes perfect sense indoors because of its size. So many conflicting views regarding the Nano and the mcpx v2 as a first CP Heli for the beginner,a lot of people say the little Nano is very twitchy because of its size? Hence not being as stable for the beginner? I understand that the mcpx will be a bit of a handful indoors, but the slightly larger body gives more stability? I will take it easy anyway though. It took me tons of research to decided between the two, but I will get a Nano in the end cos' they look great for the house.
Sim, then mcpx v2, followed by both the 130x and the Nano.... That's me done!

[Bhujang]

I personally find my nano is very stable. I started with the nano and yes there were a lot of crashes. But once you get your tx set up to calm it down it soon becomes under control. I don't find my nano less stable then my mcpx. The only issue with the nano is the motors! They wear out so fast! Sometimes as little as 30 flights! So hence the brushless conversions. If your going to be spending a lot of time on the sim the nano should be no problems at all for you as that's the same approach I had, I just added a coaxial mcx2 in there as well which is still fun to fly but way too easy now

[smw5767]

Mmm... I know it's a great little Heli and I do want one. But as a newbie I'm not keen on the idea of the motors failing constantly though.