tbourner Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Me and a mate are thinking of getting into flying helis, but we know nothing about it! Am I right in saying we should look for a 4 channel controller helicopter even to start out with? Are there any ready-to-fly kits for around £50 or less? I know you can get sims but you need the controller still? I need a better PC as well!! Why do some have 2 rotors instead of a tail rotor? Are they easier to fly or just easier to manufacture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Speak to SupraStar 3000 (Ed) on here: he's been known to play with choppers. (I'm not just being smutty here.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I can recommend the Blade msr as a nice heli to learn the basics with its also fixed pitch. its a 4 channel micro heli that don't cost to much to buy and parts are cheap also. It can survive multiple crashes and remain in 1 piece the only downside to it is if you want to use it outdoors, the slightest breeze will carry it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Lui is into his RC helicopters The reason that some have 2 rotors insted of a tail rotor, is that the second rotor cancels out the inherent horizontal axis spin of single rotors, which is what the tail rotor is for on single rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 The reason that some have 2 rotors insted of a tail rotor, is that the second rotor cancels out the inherent horizontal axis spin of single rotors, which is what the tail rotor is for on single rotors. Well obviously, but why do they build them? Why not just have tail rotors? Surely the twin rotor will have to spin in opposite directions so it's no easier to manufacture? What gain is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 it uses 2 motors the same size no need for a tiny motor or transmision of power to the tail if you have never flown a heli before i'd go for a twin rotor 4 channel, this will be small enough to fly in the living room to practice on by the time you have mastered flying nose in and doing gentle figure of 8's etc you will be ready to progress to a larger heli and venture outside, the main thing that kills my heli training time is the weather flying indoors is such a bonus, there are many great indoor small helis for under £100, all in the box ready to go, you not got a local model shop you can go to and have a look ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Real Flight comes with a USB controller in the box. You can download a demo from their website and use the keyboard keys to get a feel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Can recommend the blade msr aswell. Awesome heli and will hover hands off which is really very helpful indoors. Only problem is that although its hardy and will take the bangs, certain parts are weak. The tail rotor will only survive a few hits before it warps and you lose some rudder authority. The battery holder/skids are also weak and will break, as will the blade grips. Good news is there are replacement parts for it which are available in plastic and metal so fixing them is really simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Indoor helis's are all very well but to be fair they only teach you very basic coordination, Most of the new heli, blade msr, t rex 100, etc are too easy they will just sit there if trimmed right. If you don't intend to get into it seriously then that's ok, but if you want to start to fly the proper rc heli's then go to a club and get lessons on one to start with. you can either buy your own or most instructors will have a teaching heli. they are nothing like flying the little coaxial helicopters imo, I learnt to fly by going to a club and using phoenix flight simulator. There is not another sim that is a realistic for helicopter flying. I have Phoenix and also Aerofly professional the second is best for plane simulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 We're basically starting out for a hobby, no idea where it will go at the moment, the main thing is it needs to be CHEAP!!!! We were going to buy a broken down 50cc quad and get it running but as soon as prices looked to be over £100 we gave up on the idea, so I don't think joining clubs and stuff is going to be the best idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We're basically starting out for a hobby, no idea where it will go at the moment, the main thing is it needs to be CHEAP!!!! We were going to buy a broken down 50cc quad and get it running but as soon as prices looked to be over £100 we gave up on the idea, so I don't think joining clubs and stuff is going to be the best idea? Ok, then go for a second hand coaxial helicopter, You won't get a t rex 100 or e flite blade msr quite that cheap. but generally anything by e flite will be good for what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ooh, Ooh, this looks cool as a bit of fun for 5 minutes: http://www.paramountzone.com/ihelicopter-lightspeed-phone-controlled-i-helicopter.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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