New here :)

[ChopterAndy]

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and new to the world of RC Helis
I'm reading through the 'Beginners and New to Heli's' thread atm and might see if I can buy myself a CX2 at the end of the month (Yay!)

I want to do this right, I don't 'want' to spend a fortune on parts but I can see that repairs are a necessity, So I'm here for advice and and more tips and nuggets that can be passed my way.

thank you,

ChopterAndy

[DaveJones]

I'd be inclined to agree with Colin, I think most people grow out of co-axials pretty quickly and if you are aiming for a grown-up collective pitch heli you might be better of going down the Blade MCPX route if you are serious with a Spectrum DX6i radio. It will be a bigger investment up front than the Coaxial but will allow you to learn to fly proper heli's from the offset. In addition you can fly them outside in light wind which the coaxial's typically won't do. The MCPX is every bit if not more tolerant to crashing than the Co-Axials heli's.

[MarkG_R1]

Welcome, if you're likely to stay in the hobby i'd buy a dx6i as that'll keep you going for a while, and phoenix sim to learn the basics shortly followed by an mcpx, the sim will save you hundreds in parts while you get the hang of it

[Connor Sloan]

Hi, welcome to the forum I would also recommend an Mcpx (if you haven't all ready got one) they are a lot of fun and very good for trying out new manoeuvres. very cheap spares as well

Connor

[gadgetgaz]

+1 for the DX6i and then you only need to buy bind n fly models as you get better. It's not a bad option to buy a cheap CX2 to see how you get on with the hobby but I agree you'll probably quickly grow out of it. It will be a great way to learn the stick movements and coordination though.

Think very carefully about jumping straight into an mcpx because they are extremely challenging. I am having great difficulty with mine and I have spent hours with a 4 channel coaxial and the Phoenix simulator. I am not saying you shouldn't do it because if you want to learn on a full collective pitch heli I don't think there's a better way and there's plenty on these forums with far greater experience than me that will recommend one. However, I think there's a big chance of someone simply giving up on the hobby out of frustration with the mcpx if they don't have patience in abundance.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

[ChopterAndy]

Hi there everyone

Thank you for all of the useful info!

Based on this, I'll take a look into a DX6i and a Sim... then maybe a CX2 just to have something to handle.

[martin uly]

welcome to forum , i started out with nine eagles solo pro , does wot the bigger helis do ( 4 ch) but small enough to fly indoors

[anyw]

welcome, id stay away from a co axail, after a very short time you will master and be bore imo, maybe look at something like a msr.

[BigBadDom]

+1 for the MSR and a flight sim like Phoenix. The MCPX would make a better second step in my mind.


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[Sburv]

New to this game myself but can only mirror what everyone else is saying really.

Rushed out bought a mCX2, picked it up quickly but soon got bored. Next got an mCPX which I love and am slowly getting the hang of. Now starting to put some time in on the sim so I'm ready for my T-Rex 450 Sport I currently have in build.


It really depends what money you have to spend and how far you want to take it.

[ChopterAndy]

+1 for the MSR and a flight sim like Phoenix. The MCPX would make a better second step in my mind.


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Thanks for the info

So I've decided now to try looking into getting a MCPX and a flight sim

[Guest]

I started with an MSR, and had some of the best heli fun with it. Lunch hours were filled with hilarity. Completely enjoyable, if you've got the space to fly it indoors. And if you have got the space, then you really need to get an MSR, wasted opportunity otherwise! (Got an MCPX too (v1), ugh hate it)

[ChopterAndy]

I started with an MSR, and had some of the best heli fun with it. Lunch hours were filled with hilarity. Completely enjoyable, if you've got the space to fly it indoors. And if you have got the space, then you really need to get an MSR, wasted opportunity otherwise! (Got an MCPX too (v1), ugh hate it)

Ok, I'm getting the feeling that flying indoors is probably the way to go... less variables

I'll hit Google up now for MSR's ^^

[ShaggyRS6]

The route I took as a newbie was as follows:

Atom FP Fixed Pitch
T-Rex 500, Dx6i, Phoenix
Then got hooked and bought a T-Rex 600e Pro and a Dx7s
Then my son got hooked and bought a 450 Pro gave him the Dx6i
Then got an MCPX (Last week)

If I could have done it again, the only thing I would change is that I would have had an MCPX much earlier on. The SIM is a must, this will give you the ability to fly a variable pitch heli.

My recommendation would be to get a good radio and the sim. If you can afford it go for a T-Rex 500, this enables you to fly it outside in fairly small space. It also handles the wind really well.

That said, the most fun I have had yet has been the MCPX outside in wind. It really hones your skills being able to control that in the wind. Your thumbs are all over the place J

[xWOODYx]

I'm quite a newbie as well but would definitely advise getting the sim first.

You need to get your brain trained to move the sticks in the right direction. That way you will have less and less crashes. More importantly the crashes won’t cost you a penny on the sim but the cost builds up on the real thing.

Good luck