Suggestion - $500-1000 for helicopter

[Vatrik]

I`m totaly new to this hobby and I want to spend US $ 500-1000 for helicopter,
transmitter and all following equipment that I need to fly the helicopter.

If you are happy to please post advantages and disadvantages of electric and gas engines...And does exist something other?

Thanks in advance
btw. sorry for my bad english and forget my last thread

[Pinecone]

Basically start reading. $1000 is about the minimum of what it takes to get started the RIGHT way.

Nitro gives longer flight times, but more mess and noise. Electric cleaner, quieter, but for the same size heli, flight times are shorter.

Nitro you are limited to pretty large helis that need a good place to fly, normally a dedicated model flying field. Electrics can be smaller and flown in some parks.

Smallest starter heli would be something like a Trex 450. For nitro you can start with a .30 sized, that can be later upgraded to .50 size motr, or just get the .50 to start.

Also look for used stuff, but only if you have someone around that can help you go through it and make sure everything is OK. Electronics used can be a good way to save money.

Lots of threads around about what you need to get started, in this section or the sections on each heli.

[TheBum]

Nitro gives longer flight times, but more mess and noise.

Not to mention potentially less down time between flights (refueling is a heck of a lot faster than recharging).

[kamtsa]

If you are happy to please post advantages and disadvantages of electric and gas engines...And does exist something other?

Yes, there is something other, it is called simulator. Whether you go with electric or gas, a good simulator is highly recommended.

Kam

[bgagnon]

go to : http://www.helihobby.com/html/trex_helicopter.html

I have no affilation to this site but a complete Trex for 500$ with 2.4 Spectrum. This is good. you could also replace for a DX7 Spectrum for longevity.

HTH.

../Bruno (Also NewBe)

[istandalone]

i just looked at that link posted to helihobby. those rtf kit deals look like some of the best "all inclusive" combos i've seen. not top shelf gear with them, but not crap either. for $500 on the trex 450 rtf combo, it's well worth it. consider how much a blade 400 goes for?

[Pinecone]

The problem is Heli Hobby. Do a search here and on RC Groups for the stories. You will notice that HH is NOT a HeliFreak advertiser. There is a reason for that.

All of the good vendors will work up a nice combo for you, and you can mix and match. ReadyHeli, RC Hover, Modefos, etc.