RC Helicopter

[Mak]

Hi anyone into RC Helicopter? I am looking one for a 8 years old boy and one for a mid late 20's. Which is a better brand? E-Flite or Walkera..

This is for the 8 years old boy...

http://www.bananahobby.com/1780.html
or
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/blade-mcx_3941_prd1.htm

This is for the late 20's year old man.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/blade_cx3_md-520n_ready-to-fly_rc_helicopter_21632_prd1.htm

Anyone?

Thanks

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Thread moved to "The Nudibar" Forum.

 

[albano]

I think flipit13 is your man

 

[CHEMCHEF]

+1

I think flipit13 is your man

 

[Mak]

Sorry Chief for posting in the wrong forum..

thanks ppl.

 

[flipit13]

Just want to thank albano and chemchef for the refural.....

also sorry albano i haven't gotten back to you been crazy at work...

well back to the main subject

mak those companies are OK but one thing you have to remember about helicopters are you get what you pay for and literaly....

i am going to post a few to choose from and its all up to what you want to do from there i am only giving over 10 yrs. of advise.....


this helicopter is a great starter gets your motor skills going and the blades are made out of foam highly recommended
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/23877

any of the blade cx coaxil helis are good too... but better off buying it from horizon hobby better people to deal with......

all of the above helis are ONLY good for indoor flying!

as for the 2 sticks on the transmitter
the left has 3 purposes;
pitch up and down
motor speed
and tail rudder, right and left

as for the stick on the right has 2 purposes
elevator, foward (climb) backwards (decline)
aileron, yaw right and left which tilts the heli right to turn right and so forth

those are the basics and more questions shoot me a pm

thanks
rick

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Just want to thank albano and chemchef for the refural.....

also sorry albano i haven't gotten back to you been crazy at work...

well back to the main subject

mak those companies are OK but one thing you have to remember about helicopters are you get what you pay for and literaly....

i am going to post a few to choose from and its all up to what you want to do from there i am only giving over 10 yrs. of advise.....


this helicopter is a great starter gets your motor skills going and the blades are made out of foam highly recommended
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/23877

any of the blade cx coaxil helis are good too... but better off buying it from horizon hobby better people to deal with......

all of the above helis are ONLY good for indoor flying!

as for the 2 sticks on the transmitter
the left has 3 purposes;
pitch up and down
motor speed
and tail rudder, right and left

as for the stick on the right has 2 purposes
elevator, foward (climb) backwards (decline)
aileron, yaw right and left which tilts the heli right to turn right and so forth

those are the basics and more questions shoot me a pm

thanks
rick

hmmm, Hirobo. Good stuff. I still remember probably their first wired heli.

 

[latino277]

How about some nitro heli's... I used to be into off road nitro's... been about 2 yrs since I ran my truggy.:frown:

 

[Mak]

Hey Rick, thanks for the great info. As for this one..

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/blade_cx3_md-520n_ready-to-fly_rc_helicopter_21632_prd1.htm

I call them up and ask if this is good for outdoor, and they said yes.. you know anything about this one?

Thanks

 

[flipit13]

there is no coaxil heli good for outdoors unless you want to spend around 2 grand for a gas proto type......

as for nitro the only heli is align 600 or 700 i fly them all

rick

 

[tosiek]

Few things you want to keep in mind when looking at sizes and picking out heli's. I used to be into RC planes and dabbled with heli's for a while a few years back.

The difference between the indoor and outdoor heli's is the weight and size. Your going to have problems with winds even as low as 3-5mph with anything smaller than 25" as a starter and even intermediates will get frustrated or have a higher chance of crashing. Also, indoor is loosely translated to large open garage or auditorium and usually stated so to keep them out of outdoor wind. Anything at or under 6" you should be able to fly in your living room without breaking too many things. The 8 yr old is going to have a hard time discerning front and back and which way the heli is traveling sometimes with the smaller heli which is also another thing to keep in mind.

You also want to get a heli that you have easy access to replacement parts and that usually comes with a descent name brand. Your gonna crash and your gonna break things, so anywhere u can get most if not all the parts from your heli would be great. usually the slightly better ones your able to get parts but they also cost more than im sure you want to spend.

Where r u planning on flying these?

 

[Mak]

Few things you want to keep in mind when looking at sizes and picking out heli's. I used to be into RC planes and dabbled with heli's for a while a few years back.

The difference between the indoor and outdoor heli's is the weight and size. Your going to have problems with winds even as low as 3-5mph with anything smaller than 25" as a starter and even intermediates will get frustrated or have a higher chance of crashing. Also, indoor is loosely translated to large open garage or auditorium and usually stated so to keep them out of outdoor wind. Anything at or under 6" you should be able to fly in your living room without breaking too many things. The 8 yr old is going to have a hard time discerning front and back and which way the heli is traveling sometimes with the smaller heli which is also another thing to keep in mind.

You also want to get a heli that you have easy access to replacement parts and that usually comes with a descent name brand. Your gonna crash and your gonna break things, so anywhere u can get most if not all the parts from your heli would be great. usually the slightly better ones your able to get parts but they also cost more than im sure you want to spend.

Where r u planning on flying these?

Thanks for the info.. Well, for the 8 years old, either at home, or maybe backyard.. But the big one is not for me, helping someone to get some info. cuz he's looking one for out door...

 

[dabo765]

Well I am new at helis but a good one for outdoors is the trex 450 by Align a little expensive but well worth it.

 

[CIA]

Mak, I'm not sure if they carry helicopters but you can check out precision r/c's on Bath Ave next to 23rd ave.

 

[pmui]

as mentioned earlier there are not decent coaxil Helis for outdoors, a good wind will make crash. I can suggest getting a coaxil heli. and practice on it first, if the 20yrs old wants to move to the next step then you need to get a (FP)Fixed pitch or CP ( collective pitch) helicopter that is make for outdoor use.

I use this place when i got my stuff: http://www.towerhobbies.com/

good luck.

 

[pmui]

Thanks for the info.. Well, for the 8 years old, either at home, or maybe backyard.. But the big one is not for me, helping someone to get some info. cuz he's looking one for out door...

for the 8 year old, just get him an airhog RC copter from toys' r us.

 

[masterswimmer]

I think flipit13 is your man

flipit13 gave me great info too.

 

[flipit13]

thank you russ (master swimmer)

ok lets get some more indepth with helis

first off not true that only helis 25" and over can handle winds that is a myth..... it all come with your setup just like reefing the better you build the better the equipment the better it works. same goes with helis i know cause i have build helis for over 500 people PRO's included...

next never ever buy a fixed pitch heli you are just wasting your money...
get a coaxil just for orenataion or practice or just to see if its something you would like to get into... if you or your son enjoy it then i recommend getting a simulator, G4, Pheonix both very good with flying simulation.....

next join AMA and get a membership
locate local flying areas (i know them all)
next do research on what local hobby shops or internet stores like me carry.

one thing to remember in the heli hobby is buy the best first and never double buy..... been there when i started and tell everyone the same thing.... buy crap it dont fly then you get frustrated cause you cant do it and you give up..... i have benn doing it for over 10 yrs and love it

thanks
rick