Total newbie advice please

[eggey17]

Hi im looking at getting into the sport. Im looking at getting into elec helis whats the best heli to get to start with. Ive been told its better to start with a big heli is this the case or woul you advice something like a t-rex 250 or 450.

[panosg]

All depends. How deep are your pockets!

Forget the 250, you better of with the 130x and P/x simulator . Cheap crash costs and fly like a bigger heli.
The 450 is more stable but higher crash costs........ and you will crash!

Hope this helps.

P.S welcome to the forums.

[miniadventure]

Welcome to the forum, I have learnt a lot from the people on here.

Personally, for my first heli I would go with a msrx or a similar fixed pitch micro heli. You will not be able to fly a 450 straight away without crashing it.

if your budget allows invest in a good tx like the dx6i and get a simulator (phoenix) and get a mCPX

There is some good info if you look through the forums

[Dan1982]

I'd start with a fixed pitch heli then progress to the Mcpx also get a simulator as crashes are free and the repairs are very quick.

[Pantone 186C]

I'd agree with Dan.

I am still new and to some extent wish I had followed similar advice myself (would have saved a lot of money)

I now fly indoors with a fixed pitch micro which has considerably improved my handling skills, coupled with regular practise with Phoenix.

I am still learning to hover my Trex450 and guess it will be some time before I can fly that with any degree of competence.

This is a great forum with many helpful people willing to contribute - welcome.