Newby

[whacky]

hi i am new to helis and was wanting some advice of what a good first heli may be i have asked around and as with all things i have had conflicting advice, so over to you guys

[Stuart]

Well,

There are two mind either start on a .30 size or a .60 size, the norm is a .30 size.

At our club the favoured .30 sized heli's are :-

1. Raptor 30 V2
2. Sceadu 30
3. Caliber 30

Engines:-
OS 32 SX-H
TT 39
Irvine 39

Stay away from MDS engines

Transmitters:-

Futaba FF8 Super (Second Hand), is a good starter or Sanwa RDS6000. If you've money to burn either a Futaba 9C & JR 9X will last you for years as well as the first two, the benefit with the newer versions are extra functions that will give you more fine tuning.

Mufflers:-
Zimmerman
Curtis MP is just out
Hatori
Yusa

Servo's:-
Futaba 3001's
JR 951

Thier is a big debate over PPM or PCM the later offers a fail safe in the event of radio signal loss. It also has been proven to give a strong signal and in turn enhances the power of the servo's, plus greater precision.

Batteries:-
NiCad Tx 700mah +
NiCad Rx 1200mah +
NiMH batteries are now also becoming popular since they've got bigger and better.

I hope this helps, any further questions feel free.

[Idleup95]

Hey man Welcome aboard

If you are a complete newby to helis you are better off starting with an electric. the best size for some one at your stage is either a 450 or 500 size heli look at the honey bee king 2, trex 450, trex 500 for some examples.

aslo it would be the best idea to invest in a simulator, the best one avaliable for the moment is pheonix and it allows you to practise all the manovers and basic flight techniques and controls
also a decent transmitter such as a specktrum dx 6 or dx 7 for up most feel to the heli

once again welcome
John

[Gaza07]

This is from 2003

[gazza131]

Hi and welcome
i agree with John regarding a sim best money you'll ever spend

[Baldie]

It was the advice about a .60 that made me look at the date !

[Pitman]

This is unreal!! Someone must be REALLY bored to be trolling through 2003 threads!!

The OP is not even a member of the forum anymore!!!

[Gaza07]

This is unreal!! Someone must be REALLY bored to be trolling through 2003 threads!!

The OP is not even a member of the forum anymore!!!

Thats what I thought and the advise is good for the date too

[Pitman]

Thats what I thought and the advise is good for the date too

It just shows how much things have moved on!

Dave

[Bart101]

How did you find this thread??

[Pitman]

If my detective work is correct, the forum was started roundabout the 3rd August 2003. This thread was started on the 9th November 2003, ~ 4 months after the forum started.

Well done Idleup95, you must qualify for the prize of 'Plonker of the Year"

[millerman]

If my detective work is correct, the forum was started roundabout the 3rd August 2003. This thread was started on the 9th November 2003, ~ 4 months after the forum started.

Well done Idleup95, you must qualify for the prize of 'Plonker of the Year"

ahhh stop picking on the newby's pitman LOL

[stumpe]

Ha ha ha ha

Lee

[Idleup95]

If my detective work is correct, the forum was started roundabout the 3rd August 2003. This thread was started on the 9th November 2003, ~ 4 months after the forum started.

Well done Idleup95, you must qualify for the prize of 'Plonker of the Year"

I did not even notice i must of bought up the archives or summin i didnt see the date lol and thanks i will treasure my new title

[Gaza07]

Well its good you can take it in good spirit I would track him down and lamp him