Phoenix or RealFlight 7...

[james_2k]

you want mode 2

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some countries use mode 1, but not normally the uk

[SaneAdam]

I think Mirko only has one so far and that's the Logo 700 Xxtreme.

If you go into the models tab and click through all the models you will see the different IU setting and the pilots name will be on the fourth tab if the model has been set up by a given pilot. Those models without a pilots name is probably set up by the developer.

Ah, my apologies, many thanks for that. It is the Logo 700 i have been using. Not sure why but i presumed he had done a setting for each...

Either way… that Logo 700 pre set of his flys superb imo.

[MarkG_R1]

I use realflight 7.5. I haven't tried any others but it is working fine. Shame there's not many helis in in as standard. The only align is an old 500 flybarred one!

You know you can always go on the knife edge swap pages and download almost anything

[Peteski]

Just skim reading at the moment on that neXt link, but would you be able to use it with the DX7s? Was recommended that TX and it looks affordable unless there's a better one for cheaper that is perfect for the 450L Dom 6s?

My DX8 works perfectly with neXt, so I presume a DX7S would too. But you might want to consider either the new DX6 or outgoing DX8 over the DX7S. Both are available for around £150 including a li-ion battery and charger (standard on the DX8, extra on the DX6), but the DX8 is probably better value now it's being discontinued. There is a new DX7 too, but quite a bit more expensive - I think around £250 ish.

[james_2k]

i had a quick look and none seemed to be 7.5 compatible (goblin wise anyway)? maybe i didnt look hard enough

[SGD]

i had a quick look and none seemed to be 7.5 compatible (goblin wise anyway)? maybe i didnt look hard enough

Have a look here at Gronimod they do seven goblins at the moment all compatible with RF7 and all free.

Gronimod

[james_2k]

awesome thanks!

[IRON MAN Ai]

you want mode 2

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some countries use mode 1, but not normally the uk

Is the setup not customisable? I'm assuming rudder is to turn left/right with aileron controlling yaw?

Outside of RC heli in my control setup I'd have left stick controlling ascending/descending with yaw. Then right stick controlling forward/backward and to turn left/right.

My DX8 works perfectly with neXt, so I presume a DX7S would too. But you might want to consider either the new DX6 or outgoing DX8 over the DX7S. Both are available for around £150 including a li-ion battery and charger (standard on the DX8, extra on the DX6), but the DX8 is probably better value now it's being discontinued. There is a new DX7 too, but quite a bit more expensive - I think around £250 ish.

Oh wow, where are you finding them for £150!? Again, new to this hobby but the DX6 is better than the DX8? Or would the higher number suggest a newer model... baffled beyond belief from what I'm learning overall from information I'm finding. =S

[SGD]

The 6 and the 8 denote the number of channels the transmitter has available to use so generally the more the better.

Modes, what each axis on the transmitter sticks could do is explained here:

RC Helicopter Transmitter Modes

Mode 2 is better for helis and the majority of newcomers use it as most new transmitters are supplied mode 2.

I fly mode 1 and flew planks for years before getting into helis and find that stuff like piro flips difficult to get to grips with.

[Peteski]

Mode 2 gives you throttle (collective) and yaw (rudder) on the left stick with pitch (elevator) and roll (aileron) on the right. It's rudder that controls yaw and aileron controls left/right roll. Opposite to your last post!

The latest DX6 (there is also an old DX6 and DX6i too, just to confuse you even more) is newer than the DX8, but has less channels i.e. 6 v 8. DX8 is available for around £150 in most big hobby shops now. DX6 is about the same price once you add a decent battery and charger. If you are sure that you won't need 8 channels in future then DX6 (new version) is probably your best option. Otherwise DX8 is a bargain. DX7S (again an older model) is probably not worth considering with DX8 prices so close.

In short, advantages of the DX6 are latest software and voice alerts plus wireless trainer output. Advantage of the DX8 is 2 more channels, which could be critical or not very important at all depending on what models you intend to fly.

[IRON MAN Ai]

Ooohh ok, that sounds bang on. Sorry for being so naïve, it's annoying me to ask such stupid questions; just want to absorb it all like a sponge but even trying to research it there's new words popping up everywhere. Like that one, collective, heard it just didn't know what it even meant. Then there's getting the meaning of one word muddled up with another! D'oh.

I think the Align 450L Dom 6s is pretty much going to be my ideal one & only I think. Just the right size, not too intimidating, visible and affordable. Was watching some videos the other night of someone flying the 800 and our jaws hit the floor. That was waaaay too crazy, especially how the guy was flying it, looked possessed lol (http://youtu.be/KwptDQjwiOs) seen a fair number of videos of pro pilots flying it like that in the vid and it's great & all, don't see myself flying it like that though ever.

Will definitely look into the right TX though. Cheers.

*looking at Midland Helicopters & Align's website I've found the DX6 & DX6i with or without AR610 receiver, plus a DX6 with mode 2 only that's £140 otherwise with receiver it's £150. DX6i out of stock and £110.

=S Imagine it's the DX6 with receiver as the smart choice?

[Peteski]

New DX6 would be great, but don't forget to budget another £40 or so for a li-ion battery pack and charger (included with DX8). Older DX6i is not as advanced, but around half the price. They are available for around £75 now. If budget is tight, that would be a good option too.