Need first time advice

[55recce]

Was into R/C planes many years ago - things have changed.

After doing some research it seems that I need to start with a simple co-ax either a Blade CX2 or an Esky V4. It seems logical to buy a package with a sim, fly this a lot while playing around with the heli and getting ready to fly.

I need some spares because I will crash and a lot of patience.

If this goes well and I master this little beast it seems that a TREX 450 is the best move to go for something with a tail rotor. There are other choices such as the Esky Honey Bee, Belt CP etc. but the TREX seems to be the better bet if I get serious.

Seems like a DX7 is the best tx choice.

Does all this sound reasonable and logical.

[sleddog7]

Buying a Rex will give you the smoothest learning curve for your intro to helis.

My opinion-- If a person gets into helis and they think they will like it, they shoud by a 'real" heli radio, not the 'disposable' ones offered in let's say an 'All-in-One' kit.

You're on the right track 55 :wink:

[spork]

That seems pretty logical. But personally I'd go for the T-Rex 450 right off if I was fairly confident I'd stay with it for a while. If you have experience flying R/C, you take it somewhat cautiously, and you use the sim, you should do just fine with a T-Rex.

There are now a couple of good free sims. One of them was recently developed by a fellow-freak. Do a search for it (the thread is usually near the top these days anyway).

By the way, I think the DX7 is a good choice.

[Pinecone]

DX7 is good. Sim is a DEFINITE.

The CX2 is nice as you can fly it indoors and work on orientation. And if you just want to test the waters, it is a bit cheaper.

For sims, I like Phoenix, and with an adapter (available from them) you can use the Elfite Tx to fly it.

And with the DX7 you can setup and fly your CX2 with that.

But overall, I agree with Spork, if you are pretty serious about this, go ahead and get the Trex.

But a CX2 can be fun anyway. :)

[GilUriel]

Well 55 .. .. One point in favor of the so called - Disposables .. (i.e. the esky etc..)

Cheap ... cheap parts.

I'm not too familier with the Trex part's prices, but I guess for a 100$ you get a couple of blades in trex while they buy the whole heli in the cheap models.

I'd say - start cheap and after a couple of weeks go on ..
It seems like you'll save most of the 1st crash's money

[sleddog7]

I guess for a 100$ you get a couple of blades in trex while they buy the whole heli in the cheap models.


For $100 bucks you can get 9 or 10 pairs of Rex (450) blades... not one pair of 'em..woodies for beginners that is.

[Pinecone]

Tech Model Products 3 pairs of blades for $28.

I found my Trex parts costs are less than a Blade CP. Blades are a bit more expensive, but main shafts and spindles and all the other parts are the same or less.

[cheech91060]

DX7 is good. Sim is a DEFINITE.

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And with the DX7 you can setup and fly your CX2 with that.

Couple similar questions on the DX7. I have a honey bee fixed pitch i've been learning on for about a month and considering upgrading to the DX7 (to soften the $ blow when i move up to a better heli).

Will the DX7 control my honey bee? I don't really understand my existing tx/rx enough to know if its compatible.

Does the DX7 have a serial plug on the back (like my current rtf tx) to hook to my PC for use with a sim?

thx much.