nOOb Help needed buying first heli

[atomicmak]

hi all,
i am very new and getting training on esky (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=3192) and fms.
would like to buy one electric heli as beginner.

can anyone suggest me good heli ?

which one to buy fp OR cp (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=3860) ?
4ch or 6ch ?
i am in india and here no branded material's available so want to buy from usa and as i am paying duty i want to something that run's long last.

my target is to buy t-rex (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=5094) 600 kind of system in future for aerial photography (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=4886)
but as of now i want basic starter to spend. not much much more but initial so in future i can spend on v.good system

please guide me.
i heared walkera has some good 6ch for nice 150$ range product.
dont know if they are good to start with or not

need expert's advice.

one thing is firm that i am not looking for 3d aerobatics in my rc heli plan as i am learning heli for AP.

[DebianDog]

We have some of the BEST AP guys in the business here on the freak (http://www.helifreak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=53). :thumbup:

Stay away from anything smaller or cheaper than a Trex or Dragonus Pro. I would suggest a 450 myself. Tons of parts and you can probably buy a used one cheap from someone looking to step up to a 600.

[atomicmak]

well you probably right for those who fly real rc heli in field regular for 6 month.

i have no single experience of field except some hours on 40 size trainer airplane.

[DebianDog]

well you probably right for those who fly real rc heli in field regular for 6 month.

i have no single experience of field except some hours on 40 size trainer airplane.

LOL I made the mistake of buying a Raptor 60 for my first Helicopter. Easier to hover but crashes were EXPENSIVE. :thumbup:

Never had a plane.

I know people that stayed on a simulator for 6 months (religiously every day) then went and bought a 50 sized helicopter and were doing loops their first gallon of fuel. Flying helicopters is like playing an instrument. YOU HAVE TO PRACTICE!

[BigMike]

I agree whole heartedly with DebianDog. Since you might be limited with funds, practice, practice and practice some more on a good Sim. RealFlight 3.5, FSOne or ?? But get good in hovering in all orientations and moving around. Stick with something bigger like a T-Rex, Mini-Titan, or Dragonus. Much, much more stable for beginners. If you get something small like a Blade, you'll have fun but spend a ton on repairs. Those little things really add up QUICK.
Have fun (most important as this is a "hobby") and good luck.
mike