1st helicopter

[ChrisB]

I agree with the above,start with something like the CX2 then its up to Mini Titan or T Rex 450 money im afraid or for a similar price a Nitro bird

Most of the cheap electric helis are a disaster although i will admit they bring a lot of people into the hobby,just dont buy a Turkey

[jthomo]

so there is no such thing as a fixed pitch helicopter that is good outdoors? I need an outdoor one as there is no room indoors!!!

So what is the Esky Belt CP like outdoors? How hard are they to fly?

Jamie

[jthomo]

is there no way to gently learn the controls od the Esky?

[fatmantom]

so there is no such thing as a fixed pitch helicopter that is good outdoors?

no

The helicopters that fit your requirements cost about £500+

so what we're saying is for your budget you cant have what you want.

so your options....save up buy a good little electric heli e.g t-rex 450 or mini titan. (this fits ur requirments!)

or settle with a contra rotating heli....e.g. blade CX2

anouther option could be to go straight into a 30/50 size nitro as for not alot more cash than a t-rex this can be had. if u choose this option, i'd recomend phoenix to practise on while u save!

cheers,

[jthomo]

I hear the Esky i good outdoors. Couldn't i just practise at low altitudes with that for a while?

[fatmantom]

is there no way to gently learn the controls od the Esky?

its definatly posible....just will end up costing you lots of money and will be a bit of a rough ride into the helicopter world!

get it set-up right and it can be stable....

[c53204]

The Belt-CP is ok flown outside - it is too big to be flown inside a normal sized house.

I am sure the ones from RCscale are shipped from Hong Kong and the postage is around £20 and comes with charge+UK adaptor (very loose fit).

Anything smaller than the Belt-CP/Trex 450 size and you will struggle to fly outside UNLESS in NO wind conditions

[fatmantom]

I hear the Esky i good outdoors. Couldn't i just practise at low altitudes with that for a while?

its up to you mate.... you can risk it BUT you have been warned!

good luck on what ever you decide to doo!

cheers,

[jthomo]

They are only £100????

[fatmantom]

your choice!

[jthomo]

im all confused now! What makes you think they are from hong kong? It says 2-4 days shipping from the UK? What would you do if you had £130 and wanted an outdoor one?

[Bubblefish777]

anyone flown it? Perhaps some opinions?

The Belt CP is .... at best....very poor quality in my experience and a simple crash will cause you an awful lot of heartache as you find yourself replacing many many parts. It's cheap but very very annoying.

By the way JT ..... I wrote a little doc and it got turned into a Sticky for new people coming in....read this.... http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7193

[jthomo]

What would you do if you had £130 and wanted an outdoor one?

[jthomo]

its the same with everything pay a bit more and get better but i only want to spend around £130 because i think thats enough to see if i like it etc. But even still i want something that will be good outside and last

[Bubblefish777]

Well if it is PERFECTLY calm then use a CX2. However that's not realistic as your flying will be severly limited to once in a blue moon.
I'm afraid you can't have everything and at that budget I'd say an outdoor heli is not an option.

Anyone wish to comment ?