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delgado
10-05-2008, 03:18 PM
I tried to hold the flycam on my mouth while taking video.. Everything was going fine but a small gust of wind picked up the mCX and put it up about 20 feet and cashed sideways on the roof..

It took a quick trip to the roof to find out that no damage was done but it was on its side, so I could not just fly it back..

Moral of the story.. this one is VERY sensitive to wind and wind gusts. best stay indoor and away from AC vents..



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cold duck
10-06-2008, 05:22 PM
What, you can't chew video and fly a heli at the same time? LOL
gofer303
10-06-2008, 05:30 PM
Man that has to be a talent that would require years of practice and a special aiming site to keep the heli in view LOL!!!! I would try to see if I could fly my mcx outside but here on the beautiful west coast of Iowa where the beaches are mud it is always blowing wind and am lucky to get a week each year of still or just random puffs of wind!
Miller time
10-06-2008, 05:58 PM
Moral of the story.. this one is VERY sensitive to wind and wind gusts. best stay indoor and away from AC vents..

+1 on that. On my first flight I was tooling around the living room having a good time when the AC turned on. I was flying right under an AC vent and the mcx acted like it was in a wind tunnel. VERY sensitive to air currents!

I also noticed it's sensitive to it's own turbulence at times. I tried cruising down the hallway and it was fine as long as I stayed pretty well in the middle. A bit too far in either direction and it would get pulled to the wall like a magnet. Spot landings are a bit tricky, hovering slowly over the target is pretty tough. Slide in and set it down works great though. I did also manage to fly it through the legs of a TV tray, that was pretty cool :)
bus kid
10-12-2008, 10:32 AM
Nice Lexus:YeaBaby:
Rototerrier
10-12-2008, 11:25 AM
Nice Lexus:YeaBaby:

Looks a bit out of place in that garage.

I have seen vipers parked outside trailers...to each his own.
4gettinit2
10-12-2008, 11:52 AM
FYI, It's a Carport, Not a Garage.

In S. Fla. I have trouble flying my CX2 outside, much less a mCX.

My LHS hasn't got them yet, but I sure would like to get myself one soon. (can't wait):)

I'm sure the A/C is a problem, you would almost have to hold your breath when you fly past yourself so it won't get thrown around. (part of the fun!):YeaBaby: