Moving on from mSR - So mCPx or mSRx

[nobbycopter]

+1 to the mCPX. I use mine to push my flying as it bouces pretty well, fly it over grass and you just pick it up and fly again. Links, skids and booms are the only things I've broken/lost. I'd definately go for the DX6i, as others have said it will see you through your next few future models. I was even flying my Trex 700 nitro on my DX6i until recently, when I swapped it for a JR PCM 9XII My 11 year old son has got an mCPX, he moved up to it from an mcx co-axial, and has the stock DX4 which flies it ok but IMO feels really cheap in your hands. After a few initial crashes into walls where it got away from him too quickly he's got the hang of hovering it ok.

[MrMajic]

Thank for the responses all.

I'm not planning to get another helicopter, as I only fly fairly infrequently. If we assume that I won't be upgrading this one, would the Dx4e be suitable or is it still best to get the dx6i (it's an additional £65, which is about 1/3 more cost).

I did have a blade 400 for a while with a dx6i (never actually flew it though, too scared) and the dx6i seemed fairly involved. The simplicity of the D4xe does appeal.

Mark

[Mark_T]

I'm not planning to get another helicopter...

Nobody 'plans' to get another one but almost everyone does

The DX4e is not a good transmitter, quality and general feel of the tx is poor and it will be a little harder to fly with that than with a DX6i.

On the other-hand, you can usually pick up even a new DX6i for around £89.99 so you are not losing much cash by staying with the DX4e for now and deciding if you need the DX6i later.

[John San]

If you are sticking with the mSR, it is not worthwhile changing to a DX6i.

If you have already bought an mCPX, get a DX6i.

If you want to fly indoors (moderate house size), get a mSRx and stick with the DX4e.
You then WILL upgrade to mCPx & DX6i later.

If you are not bothered about flying indoors, mCPx & DX6i is the way to go.
But don't expect to practice indoors with an mCPx.
You practice outside. Over long grass if possible.

When you become 'competent', then you 'can fly it' indoors




IMO.

[MrMajic]

Update: I decided upon the RTF package, based on cost and the fact that I'm only an occasional flyer. I bought it from Blade Heli Spares, who were absolutely excellent with their customer service.

I haven't powered it up yet, but no doubt I'll be asking how to repair it shortly!

[MarkG_R1]

Another vote for dx6i and mcpx

It's not difficult or time consuming setting it up

And the ability to tweak the settings ie calm it down as a beginner is priceless

Mine has taught me more in a fortnight than the 450 in four months

[cjcj1949]

I'm think about the msrx rather than the mcpx on the grounds of cost. I liked the msr as a step from the mcx, but not the way it flies or doesn't in a straight line. The msrx will be ok for indoor and some outdoor. Lots of people can go to a mcpx and some can't. I don't see the point in getting something like an mcpx until you want to practice 3D stuff. The mcpx is not that good at 3D at the moment, but useful if you are really ready for 3D and can appreciate what it can't do. Practice is enjoyable with something you can manage. After a few months of an msrx or any cp heli, a mcpx is a good idea. I'd like to do some teaching as well and I think the fp heli would be easier.

[MrMajic]

I've had chance to give it a quick go now and I have to say it's pretty stable, maybe more so than my old mSR. I've had a couple of hard landings which have cracked the canopy and knocked the main gear off a bit (it just clicks back on) but overall I'm happy with it. Should be great fun outside, it's just been indoor hovering so far.

Thanks for all the advice.

[muscleflex]

what tx came with it?

[MrMajic]

what tx came with it?

I went for the RTF set so it came with the DX4e, no problems so far, but I'm not a 3D flyer (although when I have the time and space I will have a go!).

[muscleflex]

i'm glad you have managed to fly it.
my girlfriend's dad has an mcpx and he flies with a dx5e and it's almost impossible to fly, in fact - he's scared of flying it because of this and he's only touched the heli less than 5 times since getting it last xmas.
i keep telling him he needs a dx6i to soften the controls and make it flyable.

[MrMajic]

Maybe he's got the V1? The V2 has the new gyro system, I believe. I'm really impressed.

[nobbycopter]

i'm glad you have managed to fly it.
my girlfriend's dad has an mcpx and he flies with a dx5e and it's almost impossible to fly, in fact - he's scared of flying it because of this and he's only touched the heli less than 5 times since getting it last xmas.
i keep telling him he needs a dx6i to soften the controls and make it flyable.

My 11yr old son was struggling to fly his mCPX until he stopped messing with the cyclic before take off and just increased the throttle to pop it into a hover. It would scoot off on all directions and he couldn't react quick enough or over reacted.

[Ritchieme]

I have spent far too much on this hobby in 4 months ! Blade mcx (coaxial), blade msrx, dx6i, thunder tiger innovator MD530 x 2 (excellent 450 size trainer), heliguy atom (similar to an msr) interceptor 400 with alien command (not flown yet), evolution 180 (excellent fp heli), blade 120 sr (nice) an ar drone (sold after a week boring) 3 other coaxials, phoenix flight sim, a honey bee cp3 (AVOID)

And my favorite heli that I would trade all the others in for is an MCPX with a DX6i it has helped me a lot more than phoenix, put it this way, despite hours and hours days and days, I just could not hover a trex 450 properly with phoenix but since using the mcpx I can, so to me its a real life simulator :-)

Ritchie

[Jellicop]

I would go for the mcpx. The msr and msrx are not going to be much different in terms of what you can progress and learn. Also with the mcpx you will have more of a chance to go and fly outside in a more open space and they crash really well. 9/10 you can pick it up after a crash and fly again.