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So, if you could only have one heli, what would it be?
I'm getting more interested in focusing on Heli flying (rather than fixed wing) and therefore want to get a decent hack.
I've got a nice Trex 450 SE v2 which has been my hack for a while but it is a rather limited in the weather conditions that it's any good in. I've got a couple of indoor and an old 45size Moskito but nothing that I want to fly in typical (wind) conditions.
So I need something that's fantastic to fly in a broad variety of conditions, but that doesn't break the bank in running costs. I have a prefrence for Electric as it's easier to throw in the motor to grab a quick lunch time flight when passing the field, but I'm not set on that. I'm only flying at a basic level but appreciate a decent heli. No fixed budget, but it's not money no object as if I don't keep the price down I won't afford it this year. Also need to thing about spares availability. Likely to be my main machine for 3-4 years so would feel better to avoid the "flash in the pan" for me.
Current thinking is Trex 550e 3G. Ballance of price, performance and looks for me. But what do I know. There is clearly a lot more knowledge and experience here than I can muster, so interested to see what you think.
So what would you have if you could only fly one heli this year and it was coming out of your pocket? Would you have similar criteria to me or am I coming from it from the wrong direction.
sj
I'm getting more interested in focusing on Heli flying (rather than fixed wing) and therefore want to get a decent hack.
I've got a nice Trex 450 SE v2 which has been my hack for a while but it is a rather limited in the weather conditions that it's any good in. I've got a couple of indoor and an old 45size Moskito but nothing that I want to fly in typical (wind) conditions.
So I need something that's fantastic to fly in a broad variety of conditions, but that doesn't break the bank in running costs. I have a prefrence for Electric as it's easier to throw in the motor to grab a quick lunch time flight when passing the field, but I'm not set on that. I'm only flying at a basic level but appreciate a decent heli. No fixed budget, but it's not money no object as if I don't keep the price down I won't afford it this year. Also need to thing about spares availability. Likely to be my main machine for 3-4 years so would feel better to avoid the "flash in the pan" for me.
Current thinking is Trex 550e 3G. Ballance of price, performance and looks for me. But what do I know. There is clearly a lot more knowledge and experience here than I can muster, so interested to see what you think.
So what would you have if you could only fly one heli this year and it was coming out of your pocket? Would you have similar criteria to me or am I coming from it from the wrong direction.
sj
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