Another newbie.

[eli0]

Well it seems that blade 130x is really worth to buy it. Thank you guys. But maybe there are other good alternatives for DX6i? I mean cheaper ones, because I want to keep more money for spares, not just £30.

[Vikki]

Hmmmmm, 6 is minimum I think.

[Gecko501]

I started flying in January with an mcpx and last week got the 130x if you are a complete beginner then consider the mcpx over the 130x, don't get me wrong I probably won't go back to my mcpx but if I was starting out on the 130x it would bankrupt me.

The mcpx is not as complicated and has less moving parts. It does not go through the vibration on spool up that the 130x does and there are loads of mods to make it fly and crash better.

The 130x has a much higher head speed and as a result is more stable however higher head speed means much more energy if you crash.

Also +1 on getting the dx6i it may cost more starting out but will save you more in the long run.

Best of luck....

[tomatwalden]

Well it seems that blade 130x is really worth to buy it. Thank you guys. But maybe there are other good alternatives for DX6i? I mean cheaper ones, because I want to keep more money for spares, not just £30.

If you really are a complete beginner then I would suggest you start with a four channel (fixed pitch) heli first, before getting a more advanced heli like the 130x. You will progress with different Helis, but the transmitter is more of an investment. My suggestion therefore is, buy the dx6i - don't skimp on the TX. But for now, get a cheaper/easier heli. The msrx or 120sr are very good first Helis. When you're ready, move to the 130x by all means - it really is good and you'll be glad you spent the money on the TX because that will see you through right up to 450 size Helis and bigger!

[tomatwalden]

In fact, kings Lynn do this combo - dx6i with 120sr

E-Flite Blade 120 SR / DX6i Special Mode 2 - INSTOCK

That'll get you a solid TX that'll be with you long after you've progressed past the 120sr plus the ready to fly heli for within your budget. Being fixed pitch, the heli will withstand a lot more mishaps due to the slower head speed. Not having a torque tube means its mechanically simpler so parts will be very cheap. If you are truly new and have never flown single-rotor before, I really suggest you consider fixed pitch before trying (6 channel) collective pitch.

Ps. If you do get a TX separately, make sure it's "mode 2"

[eli0]

Ok, what about flying with all these smaller helis outdoors? Because as I said, I live in a small studio flat, where I won't be able to fly.

[tomatwalden]

Ok, what about flying with all these smaller helis outdoors? Because as I said, I live in a small studio flat, where I won't be able to fly.

The 120sr can fly in very light winds. The 130x is a very different beast. See below for a comparison. Both are vids of me flying my(now sold) 120sr and my new 130x

120sr: Cap cam in the garden - YouTube
130x : Blade 130X fast flight - YouTube

The 120sr is a very forgiving heli. Let go of the controls and it will self stabilise (mostly). The 130x is an advanced heli (albeit small) - capable of 3d flight (ie. upside down flight, etc) but it won't self stabilise.