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    just playing around with phoenix for the first few times and now want to fly properly rather than mucking around. what are peoples opinions on best heli choice and set up





    trex 550 (HC3SX)

    trex 600 nitro le (beastx)
    compass 6HV (Spirit)
    dx8.....





    its not my dog by the way.



  • #2
    I'd love to advise, but I just plugged and played to start with. I acctually had a HBK2 before I started with Phoenix, but used a cheaper sim ( RC Helimaster ) which got me going. I guess it depends on what you mean by ' Messing around '. I'm sure you will get some informative answers, but I just had to comment.....................

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    TREX 250....SOLD.
    MINI TITAN COBRA
    MERLIN TRACER 90
    TREX 500 ESP
    TREX 600 NITRO PRO
    DX7. Phoenix.

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    Multiplex Funjet - Insanely Fast
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    • #3
      Well mate,

      I used the Trex 600 Nitro Pro.

      Settings that helped me:

      Initially pitch to + 5* ---> get the basics of hovering right.
      Then move it to + 10*/12*

      Standard throttle and pitch curves:


      Set the expo to 30% or 35% on the AIL and ELE. I dint find much of a use in setting the RUDD expo.. so left that to INH.

      After setting up right, follow a STRICT pattern for learning. Graduate to the next move ONLY when you can control the previous one good.

      Im using a JR X9303 radio mate... so the curves are set to that radio.

      Started from scratch (the heli was all over the field!), now practising inverted hovers..

      Hope it helps. Good luck

      Cheers on,
      Last edited by CookieMan; 24-04-2010, 12:12 AM.
      Jason

      Blade mCP-X | Align Trex 450 Sport
      Align Trex 500 ESP 3G FBL | Align Trex 600 LE | and a few others...
      JR X9303 2.4 Mode 1

      SPEKTRUM DX8 Mode 1

      SimStick - The way of the game!

      Never EVER give up on something you can't go a day without thinkin' about.

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      • #4
        i think ive seen these settings before somewhere lol

        yes the trex 600 is a great heli to learn with
        Last edited by adieuk; 24-04-2010, 12:22 AM.
        cheers
        adieuk
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        proud owner of seven Eddie Gold Star.....

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        trex 600 np fbl rjx head beastx (very nice)
        trex 450 pro (now gone to live in london)
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        • #5
          Originally posted by adieuk View Post
          i think ive seen these settings before somewhere lol

          yes the trex 600 is a great heli to learn with

          See... information passed on from generation to generation Adie... lol
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          Sorry dogbiscuit, Adie is my teacher, my professor! He taught me to learn to crawl, before walking.
          Last edited by CookieMan; 24-04-2010, 12:56 AM.
          Jason

          Blade mCP-X | Align Trex 450 Sport
          Align Trex 500 ESP 3G FBL | Align Trex 600 LE | and a few others...
          JR X9303 2.4 Mode 1

          SPEKTRUM DX8 Mode 1

          SimStick - The way of the game!

          Never EVER give up on something you can't go a day without thinkin' about.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by adieuk View Post
            i think ive seen these settings before somewhere lol

            yes the trex 600 is a great heli to learn with

            Me too.
            Jason

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            • #7
              Raptor 60 lovely to learn on....
              Heli central...Basildon RC helis...strictly helis only...




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              • #8
                I would stick to one of the raptors just because the trex models are alot more responsive, just try the 30 thats pretty good for learning basics circuits.
                Sab Goblin 500

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                • #9
                  It doesn't really matter whether your going nitro or electric choose something thats used at the club your in, insider knowledge is King. Others will have tips and advice that you don't get with exotics. I would go for a 50 and from my own experience, Nexus 30, Sceadu 30, Knight 3D (learned to fly on) and then 600N I would go for the Align. Headspeed of 1700 or so with soft dampers a bit of expo and landing gear and it's a pussycat. Most new members go for the 600 because of it's availability and price. Me a headspeed of 2100 no landing gear and it''s as good as I could ever handle. There are better models out there but for shear bang for buck it's hard to beat.

                  The 500 is another nice little machine but I have heard that they are a little twitchy.
                  Humble owner of 7 Eddie Gold Stars and Ex - member of Mk Heli Club
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