Newbie Helicopters

[MarkP]

Hi Guys,

I am sure you have all been asked this a million times. I have just started in the hobby and have Phoenix and a Blade400 for when I can handle the basics on Phoenix.

Club training officer advice - leave the Blade in the box until you can fly Phoenix well you will save a lot of repair bills - how true!!

I have been told that for learning it may me advisable to learn on a small IC heli rather than a light electric due to additional weight and stability thus not blown about so much even in a light breeze. What is the considered opinion about this ???? If it meets with approval what would you recommend ??

[Disc]

Hi Guys,

I am sure you have all been asked this a million times. I have just started in the hobby and have Phoenix and a Blade400 for when I can handle the basics on Phoenix.

Club training officer advice - leave the Blade in the box until you can fly Phoenix well you will save a lot of repair bills - how true!!

I have been told that for learning it may me advisable to learn on a small IC heli rather than a light electric due to additional weight and stability thus not blown about so much even in a light breeze. What is the considered opinion about this ???? If it meets with approval what would you recommend ??

A 50 size Nitro is far better to learn on than a small electric 450 size

I'd say any of the main helicopters are okay to learn on:

Raptor Titan, Vibe 50, T-rex 600n, Sceadu EVO 50, Knight 50 3D

I don't recommend small electrics to learn on at our club by any means. Larger electric and Nitros win hands down IMO far easier to fly and to get to grips with and of course handle the wind better and that counts in the UK.

[machasm]

I have heard this before and the truth is a larger Heli WILL be easier to fly.
However, it is inevitable that you will make mistakes and crash whichever heli you go for.
My advise would be to stick to the Blade 400 since the repair costs are much less than a larger IC heli.
Even when you get to a stage where you are a very competent pilot you will still have days when you will crash your heli. Either through pilot error or something unforseen happens to the control mechanism.
It all boils down to how much can you afford with each accident.
The last crash I had with my Trex 600N cost me £200.
The last crash I had with my Blade cost me £15.
Your call.
Adrian.

[moonmanflyer]

something like a second hand raptor 30 would be ideal, not so intimidating as a 50 size, or electric a trex 500, or gaui hurricain

[Boggy]

mark if your seriosly contemplating this route( which if your in a club makes good sense) contact "midnightsun" he has a top notch raptor 30 for sale. set up by ade law.it doesnt come better than that!!

[UKLondonfly]

T-rex 600 is the best

[Disc]

T-rex 600 is the best

Debate able

[xygax]

Dont try and learn on a gooey even pros krash them.... too damm small and unstable...

Steve

[MarkP]

Thanks for the advice, looks like a 50 size Nitro might be the next purchase, like the look of the Raptors but will have to investigate LHS to see their preferred brands for ease of spares and backup.

[Mike W]

Cant go wrong with a raptor .. I got a 50 Titan and the more I fly it the more I like it .... Good machine to learn on as well ...

[Made2Fade]

Get a Raptor Titan, you wont be disappointed and there much easier to fly than alot of the other models mentioned above. This is because you can get them so docile and the flight characteristics are much more predictable than other models. 2 big pluses when your learning. Spares are stocked up and down the country. Even to this day there kind of an industry standard really as most people own or have owned a raptor at some point. You'll never be shy of information on a raptor thats for sure.

Cheers
Lee

[MarkP]

Hi all,

Just added a Blade CX2 to my heli collection. Great indoor fun !!!!

[inferno]

i went from the hbk2 learning tail in hovering in the garden. as soon as i got that i was ready to move on and got the trex 500, still a bit small, but not too small to throw around the field in upto 20mph wind without issues! very stable and easy to learn on, and not as intimidating at the 600.