next helicopter after a mcpx ?

[graycbr]

hi guys/gals
What should I get next after a mcpx ? Not really after a great big helicopter , do most of my flying indoors at the moment ..

[DaveJones]

next helicopter after a mcpx ?

I guess the answer to that question depends on what you can do and what you want to do next. For more indoor flying I guess most folks will say blade 130x but for my money I'd say find somewhere safe to fly outdoors, preferably a club a go for a 450 size heli, not huge, not mega expensive relatively speaking and will get you flying a real heli. Align 450 or blade 400x being the obvious choices again.

Personally I wanted to fly outdoors so after learning the basics on the mcpx I stepped up to a Trex 500, also got a 250 but it doesn't get as much airtime.

Never flown the 130x but know a couple of people that do, like them and gain confidence by flying indoors and out.

[tomatwalden]

As DaveJones says - depends on what you want. For indoor, a 130X is about right I think personally. If you want to progress a bit outdoors - you should take a look at the Blade 450X. The Trex250 is a bit of a solution trying to find a problem in my opinion and the 300x doesn't really make much sense either to me. The 450X though is bonkers good. 500 wise, the Trex is a solid machine, but I think it make be quite a jump from an mcpx.

[kieranar]

next helicopter after a mcpx ?

The 300x is not a bad first step for outdoor flying , less intimidating that a 450 and for the current price you get a lot of heli for the price, the 450x is only slightly more . In answer to the question go with the 130x for indoor use .

[Goshawk]

How much do you want to spend buying bigger and bigger?, just like the addiction, if it was me I would look at where will I be in a years time, and just go strait for that heli otherwise you will spend a fortune upgrading time after time... like I did and I wish Ide gone for electric from the start 600-700 size and I would have not waisted/lost on resale money on all the other small heli's.

[SamS]

500/600/700 bigger the better.

[KevDavies]

raptor 90/800/g4

[Mutley2]

Trex 550DFC if you want to fly out doors but the 130X I fly mostly out doors even on windy days.

[GIXERMAN]

I started on a 60 size model, bigger is better. But if your going to stick to indoor get a 450. If you go to indoor clubs normally 450 biggest your allowed, but is still very capable of flying outdoors in wind.

[BavarianRob]

next helicopter after a mcpx ?

Just remember bigger heli = bigger repair bills!

Until you've got out of the 'crashing every time you fly' stage, (which you may have already) I'd not get anything bigger than a 450 or you could be bankrupt!

130X flys like a bigger heli and will teach you a lot. But all depends on how much you are willing to put into this 'hobby' as to which you purchase. I have a 300X which is a lot less intimidating than a 450 and i can fly at my local park when no one is about. It costs about the same in parts as a 450 but was only £209 new including a battery!!

Also bear in mind for anything 550 size upward you should really fly at a club as they can be dangerous in a public area.

[Garth84x]

I went to a B4503D after the mcpx, if honest, wish i had gone for the B450X first off though.

A bit of a shock when it first spins up but once in the air they are quite a friendly heli, obviously, in the right hands more than capable of doing 3D, but also quite a good first step into a bigger heli i feel.

Also my 4503D has been on the wrong side of the sky a few times and crashes cost around 30 quids, but then you do get two of some things when you order them, main gears, feathering shafts and such, you have a spare for the next time.

Depends on your wallet and what size you want to get into.

[graycbr]

I went to a B4503D after the mcpx, if honest, wish i had gone for the B450X first off though.

A bit of a shock when it first spins up but once in the air they are quite a friendly heli, obviously, in the right hands more than capable of doing 3D, but also quite a good first step into a bigger heli i feel.

Also my 4503D has been on the wrong side of the sky a few times and crashes cost around 30 quids, but then you do get two of some things when you order them, main gears, feathering shafts and such, you have a spare for the next time.

Depends on your wallet and what size you want to get into.

Kings lynn model shop got these for £149 BNF blade 450 3d basic any good ?
Looking to get the 130x aswell for indoors ..
Now if I get the 130x should I get the blade 450x @ £288 or the 450d 3d @ £149 ,if there much diff to flying these or will it mess me up with flying the 130x ????
Don't really want to go much bigger than these at the moment guys ....

[BavarianRob]

next helicopter after a mcpx ?

Go for the 450X if you can, I had a 450 3D and sold it for a 300X, and I'm so glad I did!

130X is also a good choice.

[tomatwalden]

Kings lynn model shop got these for £149 BNF blade 450 3d basic any good ?
Looking to get the 130x aswell for indoors ..
Now if I get the 130x should I get the blade 450x @ £288 or the 450d 3d @ £149 ,if there much diff to flying these or will it mess me up with flying the 130x ????
Don't really want to go much bigger than these at the moment guys ....

The 450x is easier to fly I found , and a lot easier to fix after a crash ( fly bars are fiddly! )

the 130x is only good for indoors if you're talking about a large gym area. Otherwise it's really an outdoor heli .... To fast and quick for a lounge type space.

[Garth84x]

Yep +1 for the 450x, like i said, wish i'd gone for the 450x first off instead of the 3D, going to be ordrering one myself in around a week.

Will still use the 4503D, and for that matter, i still use the mcpx, trying things with the mcpx, then the 450, in a one step ahead sort of thing.

Garthy