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I purchased my first helicopter yesterday. I ended up going with mCX2 which was recommended to me by the chap at the local store. I've done a fair amount of research too and I feel that I made the right choice. I've only have the little heli since yesterday and left me tell you I am having so much fun! I'd like to get to the bigger birds in future. So, the mCX2 is the first stepping stone on my way. I am doing all sorts of exercises, mainly hoovering and going left and right with hoovering at certain points and landing in predetermined landing spots. I can see that I am already getting better which is encouraging. I really want to use this little heli as a learning tool. I think I should move on mSR and then to mCP X as my skills develop before going any bigger. I plan to purchase a proper transmitter in next few days. I think the DX6i would be the ideal one from what I was told and found on the internet. What do you reckon, would it be the right choice for all these small helis and perhaps the larger once too? It might be a bit premature for me to think about all these other helis but it is just me, I like to have things lined up. Bit of OCD I guess
Now, I have a question about the trim. Would I be right to think that trim goes off as the battery discharges? I find that the mCX2 flies better with a fresh battery and there comes more drift the longer I fly. Also, being pretty new to the hobby I suppose having different sizes of batteries have its effect on the trim as well. Or does it? What I mean to say is that I have 1 stock 120 mAh and 4 extra 175 mAh batteries which are slightly larger. I find that mCX2 flies well when trimmed with the larger batteries but spins and drifts a lot with the smaller battery in (without adjusting the trim which works well with the larger batteries). I currently fly using the lower sensitivity settings on my transmitter. I find it easier and less stressful. I intent to go to the other more sensitive settings once I master the very basics. Is this the right way about it? I don't want to develop any wrong habits. I understand this could be a very personal thing but could anyone with experience offer their view on this, please? I'm a bit uncertain about the flight time when using the 175 mAh batteries. What should I expect? I understand that the 5in1 unit has the LVC which has came into play about two or three times when using the stock 120 mAh battery but never for the 175 mAh. I remember reading that it is not advisable to take it to the LVC point every time, so, I am trying to establish how long it is safe and advisable to fly. Could you please advise me? There are a few more things on my mind I am afraid. I understand that the swashplate has two settings. When should I be looking to step it up? I guess once I have all the basics mastered but I could be wrong. Again, this could well be very personal but what do you think? I've ordered lots of spares with anticipation of future mishaps. Amongst these is the Carbon Fibre Tail Boom with Fin. If I understand it correctly, it makes the heli more nimble. Again, when to upgrade this? I hope I haven't completely alienate you with all these questions. I will greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you for your time 
This is summary of all those questions:
(I told you about my mild OCD, didn't I
)
1. transmitter - is the DX6i the right one to get for mCX2 and the other mentioned birds or is there any other one I should look at?
2. battery and trim - does the trim or steadiness of heli change as the the battery discharges?
3. battery size and trim - does the battery size have an effect on the trim when using say the stock 120 mAh and larger 175 mAh? (I guess it does as I can see it and feel it but I want to get to actually understand it)
4. flight time - what sort of flight time should I expect using 175 mAh batteries?
5. dual rate - is using the less sensitive settings to begin with a good thing in a long run?
6. swashplate settings - when is it a good time to step it up to more aggressive settings?
7. boom with Fin - does it improve the flight characteristic and when should I look into installing this upgrade?
8. anything else - I know, I know, way too many questions and I do apologise but if there is anything else you think I could find useful what not to share it
Once again, thank you so much for your patience with me. I'll be a good student, I promise
I purchased my first helicopter yesterday. I ended up going with mCX2 which was recommended to me by the chap at the local store. I've done a fair amount of research too and I feel that I made the right choice. I've only have the little heli since yesterday and left me tell you I am having so much fun! I'd like to get to the bigger birds in future. So, the mCX2 is the first stepping stone on my way. I am doing all sorts of exercises, mainly hoovering and going left and right with hoovering at certain points and landing in predetermined landing spots. I can see that I am already getting better which is encouraging. I really want to use this little heli as a learning tool. I think I should move on mSR and then to mCP X as my skills develop before going any bigger. I plan to purchase a proper transmitter in next few days. I think the DX6i would be the ideal one from what I was told and found on the internet. What do you reckon, would it be the right choice for all these small helis and perhaps the larger once too? It might be a bit premature for me to think about all these other helis but it is just me, I like to have things lined up. Bit of OCD I guess
Now, I have a question about the trim. Would I be right to think that trim goes off as the battery discharges? I find that the mCX2 flies better with a fresh battery and there comes more drift the longer I fly. Also, being pretty new to the hobby I suppose having different sizes of batteries have its effect on the trim as well. Or does it? What I mean to say is that I have 1 stock 120 mAh and 4 extra 175 mAh batteries which are slightly larger. I find that mCX2 flies well when trimmed with the larger batteries but spins and drifts a lot with the smaller battery in (without adjusting the trim which works well with the larger batteries). I currently fly using the lower sensitivity settings on my transmitter. I find it easier and less stressful. I intent to go to the other more sensitive settings once I master the very basics. Is this the right way about it? I don't want to develop any wrong habits. I understand this could be a very personal thing but could anyone with experience offer their view on this, please? I'm a bit uncertain about the flight time when using the 175 mAh batteries. What should I expect? I understand that the 5in1 unit has the LVC which has came into play about two or three times when using the stock 120 mAh battery but never for the 175 mAh. I remember reading that it is not advisable to take it to the LVC point every time, so, I am trying to establish how long it is safe and advisable to fly. Could you please advise me? There are a few more things on my mind I am afraid. I understand that the swashplate has two settings. When should I be looking to step it up? I guess once I have all the basics mastered but I could be wrong. Again, this could well be very personal but what do you think? I've ordered lots of spares with anticipation of future mishaps. Amongst these is the Carbon Fibre Tail Boom with Fin. If I understand it correctly, it makes the heli more nimble. Again, when to upgrade this? I hope I haven't completely alienate you with all these questions. I will greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you for your time This is summary of all those questions:
(I told you about my mild OCD, didn't I
)1. transmitter - is the DX6i the right one to get for mCX2 and the other mentioned birds or is there any other one I should look at?
2. battery and trim - does the trim or steadiness of heli change as the the battery discharges?
3. battery size and trim - does the battery size have an effect on the trim when using say the stock 120 mAh and larger 175 mAh? (I guess it does as I can see it and feel it but I want to get to actually understand it)
4. flight time - what sort of flight time should I expect using 175 mAh batteries?
5. dual rate - is using the less sensitive settings to begin with a good thing in a long run?
6. swashplate settings - when is it a good time to step it up to more aggressive settings?
7. boom with Fin - does it improve the flight characteristic and when should I look into installing this upgrade?
8. anything else - I know, I know, way too many questions and I do apologise but if there is anything else you think I could find useful what not to share it
Once again, thank you so much for your patience with me. I'll be a good student, I promise
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