Pistol_Pete
Elite Veteran
Location: Tampa Bay non-Buccaneer
| Guillermo| Quote |
| The T-Rex does seem to have a larger following, but I have seen nothing definitive with regards to learning curve, sturdiness, 3-D performance, repair costs, etc
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The following practically applies to all helis...
Learning Curve = is dictaded by YOUR ability to learn and some commom sense helps too. The hardest part about flying is keeping the perspective of the heli (its general direction) and of course knowing what to do and when (the hardest part). Thats where the simm comes into play...some need it others don't. The key is baby steps and above all patience.
Sturdiness = be it plastic, carbon fiber, or metal...it all depends on how you crash and how hard...some parts will crack, break or bend (or not if you are blessed with good luck)
3D performance = You havent seen any videos online? There is more than you have time to watch and some. What is your flying style intention? Sport, Scale or 3D? Are you going to compete or show off? (same thing ) It obviously does not make sense to fly a scale copter in 3D.
Repair Cost = is directly proportional to what is cracked, broken or bent which is dependant of crash (see sturdiness) The larger the heli the more it cost to repair. YOU can do a price comparison of parts...start with a crash kit, then blades, landing strut, feathering spindle, boom...these are the common things that usually break first.
Sim = Go to the simm section in this forum...plenty of info there as well as opinions of which is better. Go to the respective sim manufacturer websites and read minimum requirements then download a demo version to see what works in your PC.
Tools = calipers are indeed nice to have. A decent 6" can be had from harbour freight dot com for about $20. Ball link plyers also nice to have and allen keys with ball tip and handle...not the L type...the rest will come out of necessity. Some places sell kits...nice if you need all of what is included.
Flying Site = where can you fly? how often? joining a club? Need local help? (we all do sometimes) Indeed whatever route you take seek some help especially for the first set up.
Finally you need to decide if going electric or Glow (gasser or turbine)
Lipos are not cheap and improper care and or handling will either kill them or set ANYTHING on fire if safety guidelines are NOT followed. There is plenty of info by just typing lipo safety or lipo fire in the search area.
Glows are finicky at first (and messy) but once properly broken in and tuned they will provide years of reliable service.
Feel free to search for any particulars as well as ask if you still need help...I hope this clear some of the clutter we all go through when starting this hobby.
One final note...the smaller the heli the more twitchy it is as well as the less wind they can handle...which is the opposite of larger helis.
Best of luck!
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