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Main Discussion > should i buy shuttle zxx please help
 
 
Paulieb1979
New Heliman
Location: brooklyn, new york

A guy in my building has a used shuttle zxx he said he hovered it 3 times and never used it again, because he broke the starer shaft on the heli itself it has upgraded gyro and tail and has 6 channel futaba p6xh remote the gyro is a gy401. what does anyone think. and if all is as said how much would you pay, he has everthing to fly except starter shaft, wich he said is around 50.00 to get repaired.
05-08-2008 04:17 AM
 
 
jm417
Heliman
Location: Florida

How much $$ for the Heli?

If you touch my heli, I'll triangle choke you!
05-08-2008 04:23 AM
 
 
Paulieb1979
New Heliman
Location: brooklyn, new york

price he is asking

350.00
05-08-2008 04:25 AM
 
 
AltecLansing
Key Veteran
Location: Under the tire of a truck

if you are just learning to fly, I suggest getting a newer heli to work on. Parts will be easier to get and reasonable in price. Plus a new 2.4ghz radio is a nice item to have. If you already know how to fly, then having an old heli can be cool. You just have to ask yourself if its worth it to you.

Man, I miss the eighties.
05-08-2008 04:29 AM
 
 
Paulieb1979
New Heliman
Location: brooklyn, new york

???

what is a good set up to get or look into, i was going to get electric but the batterys are 70.00 each and you need at least 3 to have a good time. i fly 1/2 hour a day on the g4 real sim with the dominion .90 3d and i have a cx2 which i am already bored of.
05-08-2008 04:34 AM
 
 
jm417
Heliman
Location: Florida

I agree with AltecLansing. I might want it for the price, but you really should start with something that has easily accessible parts. Hirobo is normally more expensive as well. If you are looking for a beginner heli and want to jump into nitro, I would get a raptor 50 and definitely get in spektrum for the radio.

If you touch my heli, I'll triangle choke you!
05-08-2008 04:35 AM
 
 
AltecLansing
Key Veteran
Location: Under the tire of a truck

definitely go with a 50 size. It has a better power to rate ratio than a 30. The parts are reasonable in general. I have an evo 50 and a shuttle plus among many other helis. I find that in certain items, the shuttle plus parts cost more than the evo 50. That is only in certain parts. The shuttle plus is a 30 size heli and just isn't as capable as a 50 but still is a decent flyer. Plus I had apparently spent a lot of money on 30 size fuses, so I needed a 30.

Man, I miss the eighties.
05-08-2008 04:38 AM
 
 
the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

first let me say I don't know what the Tx is or worth, but you get the starter and all that ??

it's a $200 heli with a $140 gyro,,

but I know the heli and I tell you it wont be long before you need to replace the bushings in the head with bearings, unless the bearing were already installed,,

please find out more about the Tx before you buy, if the Tx is junk it will be a throne in the deal,,

the rule of thumb is a good Tx will make a junk heli fly good, while a junk Tx will make the best heli fly not so good,,

please find out more about the Tx..

Jim
the wife wont let me get a Monkey !!,,, damm, can't have anything
05-08-2008 04:41 AM
 
 
jm417
Heliman
Location: Florida

Just read you're response about the batteries. This hobby is expensive. I felt the same way you did, but now I have 2 electrics and one Nitro. I promissed myself that I would never get deep into the hobby. Too late for me.

In my oppinion pick a heli like the Trex 450 or bigger to build yourself and learn on. Anything smaller and you will get frustrated and probably quit.

Good Luck.

If you touch my heli, I'll triangle choke you!
05-08-2008 04:42 AM
 
 
menace
Veteran
Location: Sydney, Australia

Hey Paulie, nothing wrong with that package, the price seems fair

some parts are hard to come by for a shuttle,

but if u have a crash and u kill the frame, there is no reason why u cant swap out for a Sceadu parts from www.rcpowersupply.com


NOTE; most of the sceadu parts will fit, or will be upgradeable.

in the near future a DX7 radio is the best of the cheapest out there and will be worthwhile.

but for now, i'd snap up that heli mate.

!boo!
05-08-2008 09:31 AM
 
 
doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

I Agree!!!!!

With menace

That is a lot of fun for $350.00 and Paulie lives in NY.. the importer is in NJ!!! And there are plenty of parts for the Shuttle...as far as bushings going bad.... there are NONE on the ZXX it is an all bearing machine...
I have owned quite a few over the years and taught a LOT of students to fly on the Shuttle and think this would be a great package to get started with....in fact I have a complete set up setting here that a guys wife bought for him complete and brand new, and when he went for help to get it flying everyone told him to sell it and get something that has parts availability and more power.... after cycling the batteries and checking it over it was in the air and flying great in no time at all...
Yes there are newer designs available and more powerful machines, but if you want to get going without a lot of expense then grab the package and don't even look back... and if you need help with it, you can always contact me... I would be glad to help you out with it...Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!
05-08-2008 11:49 AM
 
 
the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

"it is an all bearing machine"

OK, I was thinking it was the same heli as the Shuttle Plus

Jim
the wife wont let me get a Monkey !!,,, damm, can't have anything
05-08-2008 06:35 PM
 
 
doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

ZXX

This was the last version (top of the line) just prior to the Raptors coming out and was a pretty expensive machine for the time... then the "Plus" became available to help compete with the newer heli's.... but a lot of the parts are interchangeable and some are used even on different machines...
They are still a nice flying heli....

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!
05-08-2008 07:05 PM
 
 
jackheli
Elite Veteran
Location: Vancouver - Canada

I would give it a try, but before committing to buy I would take it to the closest flying field and have the guys take a look at it. Invite your friend to come over with you, if he is willing.

They will also help on the shaft replacement and proper setup.

I think the zxx is a great way to get your hovering and ff skills going.



Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new - Albert Einstein
05-08-2008 07:26 PM
 
 
payne1967
Veteran
Location: warwick uk

the shuttle zxx fly's well and if you can't get the spares under the zxx part numbers then use the shuttle plus or plus 2 part numbers
the shuttle was the number 1 selling helicopter for years(world wide sales)not just 1 or 2, so you could say it will be supported for a long while world wide
thousands of heli pilots have learnt to fly with a shuttle so you know it will be ok to learn on , just make sure it isnt worn out, as for the radio if it works ok then use it to learn on and then upgrade later if you wish to
after all its about enjoying your hobby not having the lastest equipement and you should find a good selection of second hand spares for it
for a newer machine go for the raptor 30/50 or sceadu 50
05-08-2008 07:28 PM
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mchammer
Senior Heliman
Location: California,USA

spend your money on something else like a used raptor 30 or a simulator.the abillity to readily get parts (for when you send the thing into the ground) is very important.

Peace Through Superior Firepower!!!
05-10-2008 07:36 AM
 
 
Spitfire1
Senior Heliman
Location: Perth Australia

I just happened to notice that you fly the dominion 90 on G3, and makes me wonder if a 30 size might be a bit of a let down, they are very docile.
Also 3 batteries at 70 bucks wont buy all that much nitro.
I say the 30 class heli is a dead dodo these days, just go for a good 50 size or if money is an issue a 450,500 or 550 size electric.
Actually I strongly recommend not buying a 30, its hard enough learning to fly a heli without having to worry about the blades stopping every time you try and make steep turn, they are just too underpowered.

Even us oldies can Heli. Chris. Perth Australia
05-10-2008 10:18 AM
 
 
jbiter
Veteran
Location: Orlando, FL

As long as the heli is in good condition, I would say go for it. The price he is asking is less than half what a 50 size bird would cost if you purchased new.

Shuttle parts are still plentiful. Like others have noted, the Shuttle plus uses many of the same parts.

I used my Shuttle to learn basic aerobatics and mild 3D so don't let the 30 size scare you away. It's all about collective management.

Jeff
05-10-2008 01:23 PM
 
 
doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

What A Load!!!!!!

[quote]Actually I strongly recommend not buying a 30, its hard enough learning to fly a heli without having to worry about the blades stopping every time you try and make steep turn, they are just too underpowered.

I am sorry, but this is such a LOAD that I just could not let it go by without posting!!!!!

I have NO IDEA how many people learned to fly on this type of a machine but when PROPERLY SET UP they are a lot of fun and fully capable of what might be considered mild 3D.....loops, rolls, inverted, piro's and in the hands of a good flier, I am certain that the list can be lengthened....

If you have blades stopping in a turn, hard or whatever, maybe you should have someone take a look at your set up and possibly explain MIXING to you to also enhance the flight characteristics of this once GREAT heli!!!!!!!

Sorry for the RANT but the above type of post does this hobby absolutely no good..... Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!
05-11-2008 12:58 PM
 
 
Ace Dude
Elite Veteran
Location: USA

I'm with doorman, that's a load!

I started with a Shuttle ZXX and an OS 32SX-H in 1995. It flew great and had plenty of power. Loops, rolls, and basic aerobatics were not a problem. I even learned to auto with it, and yes, you can auto with a 30 sized machine all day long.



05-11-2008 01:09 PM
 
 
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