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Heliman
Location: Sherman Oaks CA USA
| Which Simulator, where available, and why?Hello, I am truly new, but have followed R/C for25 years -I remember the Boucher brothers when they were young! This is my second attempt to POST. Please be patient, thanks.
It seems that some of us prefer the concept of a neat, clean "no-mess" backyard flyer - at least initially. No fuel.starter,glowplug,engine break-in, issues. There are other, different options to mystify one.
In this regard, I have examined numerous "chat" R/C forums, and find them somewhat tedious. I recognize the strengths of .30 - .90 size heli's [-had a Kyosho Concept when they were 1st out -never flew!] and indeed the new JUMBO T-rex would be ideal - again, for me upgraded with metal components [I LOVE the look].
I purchased a modified Dragonfly 36/Shogun with brushless, Spetrum radio, Futaba gyro, and all metal head, collective, and tail components, and bailed on a Raptor 30 modified to electric. I have no clue why T-rex is held in such high regard and Dragonfly and Shogun [modified with quality metal parts] are so villified?
With a training stand [Canadian], I feel more comfortable in beginning - but first need to establish the set-up for heli and radio -WHEW!
I am still searching for the necessary tools, and would like to convert from Z-bend to metal balls. Also searching for best Ni-cad/Li-po combination charger that can run from house current.
I agree that the CX is tempting, but then you're just testing interest before switching to collective heli, IMO
With traing and practice, I hope to graduate to a larger electric, or electric modified machine -and then I can take full advantage of my JR PCM-10
Bill |
Bigger helis DO fly better. Try your best to find the local guys in your area that fly....see what they are flying ! FLY THAT MACHINE ! They can be a wealth of knowledge to a newbie and save you a lot of money and your complete discouragement from the hobby. Nobody said this was easy, but if you want to really do this...The sims and experienced pilots are the way to go. If you have never set up a heli before ....don't try it on your own ! Chances are, you will miss something small, but it will be big in flight ! I know some people don't have the space to fly a .30 size heli or bigger and say they want to start with something smaller and electric. That's fine, and a lot of electric helis are great ! However, the smaller the heli...the more difficult time you will have. Larger helis are just simply more stable by nature. They are less affected by wind and ground effect. I know someone will read this and say..." but I flew just fine with my blade cx or hirobo sky robo ! " Those machines are designed to be extremely easy ! that is the point of them. Now try a machine like the blade cp or venom 3D...not the same is it ? These machines actually have a working tail rotor which makes them mor like the big brother counterparts. If you want to get into this hobby and do it as painlessly as possible these are the steps....1. Simulator...2. More simulator 3. find a person to help you and your nearest hobby shop and fly what has parts available for it and what you can get help with remeber..larger is more stable and that is what you want as a novice. 4. let the experienced person check over your initial build / set up. When they deem it airworthy and takre it up and trim it out for you..... start practicing. I know it sounds like a lot of hassle, but it's worth it in the long run. Yhe hobby has so many nice, knowledgeable and helpful people that you will be amazed how many new friends you will make and what you will learn by just asking. It's not rocket science ! ( IT'S HELICOPTER SCIENCE )
Hope this helps some. Trust me....I learned this from lots of mistakes, hopefully you can learn from mine ! 
