700 or 600

[Si Goodchild]

Raptor 50.

[3Dheliflyer]

isnt that growing old now?

[Jamin_00]

700 or 600

600 is more fun to fly but there is something about 90's that you just don't get from any other Heli.

Yes it will be intimidating but that will quickly pass.
I had my first 90 after flying for 4 months and it rocked after I got used to it lol

[Supercaptaincrash]

isnt that growing old now?

well over 10 yr old now the raptor! but still a very capable heli when set up right with decent gear!

[moonmanflyer]

shame the raptors though have priced themself almost out of the market though, for the money the 600 is so much better value.
Flew my 600 today and it just rocks

[3Dheliflyer]

i know what you guys are telling me the 600 is the right step but i dont feel happy for some reason choosing 600 it so i think il close my eyes and go for the 700 plus its only gonna cost me £100 extra instead of the 600

[CookieMan]

...so i think il close my eyes and go for the 700 plus its only gonna cost me £100 extra instead of the 600

Its not the input costs that you should be worried about mate - but the actual maintenance costs. Thats what you should look at.

The 700s demand more actual head speed and are much quicker than their 600 cousins. This in turn means more control. And by golly, if you lose your concentration for even a fraction of a second the aftermath consequences can be expected to be quite dire! Im not saying they're bad. They're excellent TBH, but in the hands of an experienced pilot. The parts are relatively more expensive, even to complete the kit (for that matter).

Jumping into a 700 from a 450 is not pretty much advisable although its your choice at the end of the day. Its your investment. Even on the Sim, after flying the 600s, the 700s are pretty hard to crack so it all depends on how you go about practising.

Plus:

If the 700s a nitro --> They drink somuch more fuel. Thats a lot lot more than an average 30/600.

If its an electric ---> and your going to learn on that I don't know, think they're simply too expensive (lipos) for this purpose. (getting an average of what - 4 to 5 mints per pack?!)

Keep in mind, the 700s are mostly performance helis --> that means they're not youre average tamed helis.

Good luck on your venture mate,
Cheers on,

[moonmanflyer]

i know what you guys are telling me the 600 is the right step but i dont feel happy for some reason choosing 600 it so i think il close my eyes and go for the 700 plus its only gonna cost me £100 extra instead of the 600

Going to cost more than 100 extra mate by the time you add engine, and muffler.
To be fair, it is not the cost that would be my main concern, it is the size.

What level are you at with your flying is another question to ask, if you are flying around, a bit of this and that and basic 3d with your 450, then i would really not recommend a 700, it will scare you to crash it, many a person has bought a 90 and quickly sold it on and got a 50 as it did nothing for there flying, in fact took it backwards.
I love 50 size helis, they are fun compared to the 90 size ones, the only reason i run 90s is because of the power for comps coming up as it makes it easier.

[CookieMan]

Going to cost more than 100 extra mate by the time you add engine, and muffler.
To be fair, it is not the cost that would be my main concern, it is the size.

What level are you at with your flying is another question to ask, if you are flying around, a bit of this and that and basic 3d with your 450, then i would really not recommend a 700, it will scare you to crash it, many a person has bought a 90 and quickly sold it on and got a 50 as it did nothing for there flying, in fact took it backwards.
I love 50 size helis, they are fun compared to the 90 size ones, the only reason i run 90s is because of the power for comps coming up as it makes it easier.

I merely wanted to highlight certain areas of James' post.
Very true mate.

[Chris Boughton]

m8 get the trex 600le i go one put a gallon of fuel through it and it does so many flights. the blades, engine, exaust and canopy are alot cheaper . defo the 600

[3Dheliflyer]

guys let me tell you abit about me right... im a sports/normal flyer and i like helis in general not because i want to do 3d flying etc. and i dont fly everyday i fly maybe 2 or 3 times a week. so i think the 700 will be frightening to fly in the start but just like everything with a bit of practice i should be alright.


but im not ignoring you guys im gonna think about it and try to come to common sense with myself. and i do have a question for you ...which is my only concern ...is it harder to fly the 700 since it much bigger.




(p.s. 7 is my lucky number- lol..joking)

[J-S-Q]

At the end of the day it's about fun. Even though all the advice being given is actually correct, if you want a 700 just for the hell of it then get one. I sold my 600 a while ago and got a 700 even though my flying skill doesn't really warrant it and I reckon it's a bigger buzz to fly, simply due to the size. As long as you can afford it and you use it safely then go for it. I totally agree though that although they are, in a sense, easier to fly than a 50 size they are quite a bit more intimidating so in a way you might not progress as fast due to being a bit more nervous flying it.

[J-S-Q]

Oh and another thing... in my experience, a 90 engine is a bit harder to tune and indeed I have already blown one up costing about £300 for a replacement engine. LOL. Luckily I got the heli down safely but if I had crashed it as well I imagine it could quite possibly have cost me double that. Painful!

[chockymonster]

but im not ignoring you guys im gonna think about it and try to come to common sense with myself.

I've been in a bit of a dilemma about posting this because I don't know how you're going to take it. I apologise in advance if you don't like what I say but I just have to get it out there.

There's a recurring theme to all of your posts. You ask for advice, get pointed at sensible answers, good learning videos etc. You then ask another question that was answered in either one of the videos or by one of the other posters.
People offer their time and advice and no matter what you say you hardly ever pay any attention to them! Some of your earlier posts show that you have either minimal mechanical aptitude and in some cases complete disregard for safety.

Stepping up from a 450 to a nitro is a big jump. They are scary, if you get it wrong and judging by your previous posts, that is highly likely then you are either going to be massively out of pocket or worse, injured.

Be sensible and actually read the posts that people are taking the time to contribute, for example, exactly where are you seeing one for only £100 more than a 600?

[Ross Northcott]

I've been in a bit of a dilemma about posting this because I don't know how you're going to take it. I apologise in advance if you don't like what I say but I just have to get it out there.

There's a recurring theme to all of your posts. You ask for advice, get pointed at sensible answers, good learning videos etc. You then ask another question that was answered in either one of the videos or by one of the other posters.
People offer their time and advice and no matter what you say you hardly ever pay any attention to them! Some of your earlier posts show that you have either minimal mechanical aptitude and in some cases complete disregard for safety.

Stepping up from a 450 to a nitro is a big jump. They are scary, if you get it wrong and judging by your previous posts, that is highly likely then you are either going to be massively out of pocket or worse, injured.

Be sensible and actually read the posts that people are taking the time to contribute, for example, exactly where are you seeing one for only £100 more than a 600?

Agreed with above i think youve seen all the shiney bits and the bigger size and want it(i know i did lol). the larger helis are more stable if you can fly confidently in the first place.
Are there any companys that offer lessons if so try a .50 & .90 size while having a lesson that way could save you a lot of money.