what is the best heli to start with?

[rcroll!!]

Hi,folks
now,post your views about this topic.I think our views will useful for rc heli beginners.I sincerely hope everyone can say something about it.

[adjonym]

The question is impossible to answer.
It's like asking what socket wrench size is the best. For a 1/2 nut, a 1/2 size socket would be best, but that doesn't mean that it's the best for all sizes

It depends on so many variables;
Flying area
Glow or electric
Technical level(on both the heli and the user)
Price range
Parts at the LHS
Friends helis(for help with setup/questions)


Rule of thumb is, bigger is better, or at least easier to fly.


Just to give an example.

If you live somewhere where your flying space is really small(a small/normal back yard). You've been told that a large heli is easier to learn on, and you buy a '50 size heli.
Now you'll discover that the heli is just to big to fly in your back yard. You have to go to a real r/c field to fly it. This cuts your flying time down to 1/100 of what you would have gotten in your back yard. So, in this example, you have a heli thats easier to learn on, but you just can't get the stick time in, since you need to go to the field every time you want to fly.
In this case a smaller heli would have been better. It's harder to fly, but you'll get much more stick time.

So, IMHO this question is impossible to answer

[Charrua]

	Quote: Originally Posted by rcroll!!
	Hi,folks now,post your views about this topic.I think our views will useful for rc heli beginners.I sincerely hope everyone can say something about it.

You should try buying one of those cheapo helis you got for sell there and see if they are any good!!!

[bzrogers]

Whatever is the cheapest!!!

You want something that is easy and cheap to fix!

It is a helicopter it is going to break/ware out or it is going to crash!

I went with a Raptor 50... cheap parts. I know there are some other good ones out there...

Electrics might be the way to go if you have never flown a heli. Something like the Blade or Heli-Max starter sets could be a really good way to go.

Do you have a flight sim...???

[BarracudaHockey]

Most important question to address is............

What is your budget?

[mporlier]

Do you have a simulator, do you practice on helis? What is your skill level?

If you start with a counter rotating small heli you could be disappointed after 2 weeks. I know I did. If on the sim you can hover, do small circuits and maybe some nose in hover you could start with a real variable pitch heli. I suggest the Aling T-Rex 450 se V2. Easy to assemble, lowest cost per crash and lots of fun. Than, if you like this, you can upgrade to a larger size heli like the Raptor 50 or better the Aling T-Rex 600 E or N.

[Walt]

Check with your LHS and see what he supplies. See what others if any at your field are flying, you going to need help. My suggestion for a beginner which I basically am would be to look at the Century Hawk Pro..They fly great, are very reasonable to buy and parts are also. If you go with an OS32 its easy on fuel. This is a good basic beginner ship and it will do some 3D cranked up. I would also suggest getting the kit version. Century has a very good assembly manual and most of the head and tail comes pre assembled. Its good to assemble one to get familiar with the mechanics and working's as later on it'll be a benefit, your going to break it..This is just an opinion, other's naturally will disagree, but it worked for me and was intially suggested that I go this way...Mine flew from the assembly manual set up great..Hope this helps, Walt

[cadman83]

By far, the best way for a beginner to get started is with a simulator like Realflight. I started out with a small electric from Helimax and almost gave up on the whole idea of helicopters. It's not that it was a piece of junk, just that a small Heli is generally unstable. And not to mention that on the simulator when you "crash" all you need to do is hit the reset button. After I learned to properly hover I went out a got a T-rex heli and couldn't be happier.

[Tailspin90]

Yep, what Walt said!!!

[wkfg]

After the sim, my vote goes to the Thunder Tiger Mini Titan 325E. I wish that I would of started with it instead of a Raptor 50. The Mini T is very stable in the wind and much less intimidating than the nitro machine. Plus it is quicker to get into the air with less area needed for flying, will give you a more regular practice time while learning.