David Hall 9 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hi, My return to RC models after many years away is going well. A bunch of cheap "toy grade" quadcopters have been enjoyable and helped me cope with a move to mode 2. A couple of fixed wing projects are in progress, but I have an urge to try helis. So for someone who has some experience on quads (orientation, control inputs etc) is there a need to run a FP heli, or try out a CP version with some means of making it a little more docile? (Thinking of the tiny V977 or the bigger ESKY 500 (flybarless)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can really recommend the Blade Nano CPS. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 A FP heli won't be as good or take you as far as a CP one, tame it down on the throws is easy enough, I can't recommend you one though been a while since I flew them John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall 9 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I saw Blade 200 SRX for a reasonable amount, if I can do a couple of repairs on it. Seems to have good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Grab a little v911 from eBay. A very cheap way of dipping a toe in the water. Get the hang of that and you will be ready to have a go at collective pitch. It will cost you less than a decent crash with a 450. I don't have a nano but do have a MCPX and its a frisky little beast compared to say a Hubsan quadcopter. The v911 is robust and quite a lot of fun. It will be more lively than most mini quads, and [be warned] will leap to the left as you take off. Edited By GrahamC on 25/02/2016 09:42:04 Edited By GrahamC on 25/02/2016 09:49:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Southerton 1 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I had a couple of lessons on a Raptor 50 IC heli, and yearned for a heli of my own to practise on. A guy from work suggested a Trex550 as it would be a stable model to learn with, I bought a used one, spent ages setting it up and have flown it twice (due to the weather and not having the time). The same guy then suggested an MCPX which I bought. I flown it lots in the living room and conservatory (wife hasn't noticed the damage lamp shade yet) and I fly it in the garden on calm days. It's twitchy, but gave me confidence to fly the Trex550. Crash repairs (which are inevitable) are cheap and fast. I'd recommend one-I went for the brushed model which is cheaper and apparently less twitchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall 9 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks for your input everyone. Whilst I fancy a bigger than a micro/nano heli, the advantages of learning to hover in the limit space of my living room would be useful. To dip into the easy end, I've ordered a V911. As you say, cheap enough and will get me into a heli mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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