What do you guys think?

[jstang6969]

What do you guys think of this for someone who has never flown before?
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/heli-max/hmxe0804.html

 

[sweetdiesel]

After breaking hundreds of dollars on blades in the very first month of owning my Blade CP, I would never recommend a mini CP heli to a first time flyer.

I would go with a co-axial heli first, just to get the feel for the controls. If you do decide to go CP, be sure to spend plenty of time on a flight simulator before your first actual outing.

 

[jstang6969]

After breaking hundreds of dollars on blades in the very first month of owning my Blade CP, I would never recommend a mini CP heli to a first time flyer.

I would go with a co-axial heli first, just to get the feel for the controls. If you do decide to go CP, be sure to spend plenty of time on a flight simulator before your first actual outing.

Thanks for the response. Forgive my stupidity but what is CP and coaxial? Could you provide a link please to one your speaking of..

 

[eartaker]

Do not buy this heli.

 

[sweetdiesel]

CP refers to collective pitch, which is the type of heli that you linked. When you fly a CP heli, it is often compared to balancing a marble on a large glass plate. Some people pick it up naturally, but most people have a steep learning curve when flying this type of heli.

A coaxial heli has dual counter rotating blades which enables it to self hover. It is much easier to pick up and fly. They do not have acrobatic capabilities.

This is the coaxial heli that I have.

http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

 

[jstang6969]

Makes more sense. Thanks for the clarity.

 

[Rolex]

I just ordered another brushless CP heli a week ago. That will make 4 for me, including a big 4' .46 nitro.
If you are unfamiliar with helis, I highly recommend starting with a coax heli and/or a sim.

Check out www.helibuy.com or Xheli. There's a really good selection of coax helis with great parts support. When you get it, you'll know if you just wanted to try, or you're ready to step up to the next level. The CPs get costly and time consuming to repair, unlike the small coaxial helis that can take a beating and are quick to fix and fly.

 

[jstang6969]

I went to a hobby store yesterday and was looking at the ones that werent CP. I drifted too far down the aisle and saw one way outta my league. So I had to go for it.
I put it on lay a way with an extra battery. This is the model http://www.hobbytown.com/Products/RCHeliDefault.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1105
You guys know of a good flight simulator?

 

[digger]

http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/realflight/gpmz4430m.html

 

[eartaker]

A friend of mine has this same heli, he has destroyed it twice, watch out for the ground lol

 

[ratchet1974]

This really isn't a bad heli, but a bit trying at first, since it's a CP.

2 things that will make the heli a lot more stable (and save you some $$ in the long run).

http://super-skids.com/superskids/superskids.htm

http://www.jcshobbies.com/products_blade.html

The landing gear is a bit heavier than the stock & a heck of a lot more stable & durable. If (when) you wreck the thing, the plasti blades won't be destroyed like the wood ones that come stock. They'll get a bit nicked up, but you can just clean them up a bit with an xacto knife or file & keep using them, until you really mess them up. Also, you won't be trashing the little carbon fiber rods (landing gear) that comes stock with the blade CP.

A combination of these two items REALLY makes the heli fly more stable. At this point, you don't need the lightest setup, you need the most durable.

Good luck