Just need some opinions

Sully16 · 05-07-2012, 09:02 PM

Trying to decide what to get next, as of right now I have a Blade 120 SR, want to step up to CP, but not sure what would be a good next step, I kinda want a bigger bird, maybe 450 size, but would a smaller bird like the MCPx be a better choice...I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!! HELP!!

Revster · 05-07-2012, 09:36 PM

I have a 120, bought a Mcpx 6 weeks ago, Mcpx is a great CP heli to learn on, and you can crash it and not break the bank. Its like flying a wild rocket compared to 120 but its a blast, I hardly fly the 120 anymore, You will need at least a DX6i for the Mcpx.
Master the Mcpx then move up to something bigger, or maybe the 130x that would be an option between the Mcpx and the 450. Just my 2 cents.

Sully16 · 05-07-2012, 09:38 PM

I definately do have a Dx6i, I opted for the BNF 120, just because I knew I wanted to continue on in this hobby. Thanks for the input. The next step after deciding what I want is to convince the wifey that I need it

Revster · 05-07-2012, 09:41 PM

Been there done that, ask nicely and say Please.

Digital Don · 05-07-2012, 10:09 PM

I asked myself that exact question and here's what I came up with - The Blade 130X

I only fly indoors and although the places I fly in are quite large, a 450 would be way too big to do anything but hover. I thought the Blade 300X might be what I was looking for so I went to the Toledo show last month to look at the 300X and the 130X. The 130X is almost identical in size to the 120 SR, but collective pitch. As soon as I compared them in person, I knew the 130X had my name all over it!

You might want to give it a look!

Don

Darwin. · 05-07-2012, 11:33 PM

I am looking forward to the 130 X also but the mcpx is excellent for learning and tough too, it is on the wild side but for me it made my step to the 450 much nicer and the mcpx is better outside than the 120 is. my guess is the mcpx will be more durable in the crash department than the 130 X but it might not be as wild ether. Good luck!

Imzzaudae · 05-07-2012, 11:35 PM

I hope you will take the time to read my posts for new MCPX pilots!
Ron

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=407020

nbells · 05-08-2012, 01:49 AM

If you can master the 120sr in all orientations, then you wont have much of a prob with a 450 or possibly a 500.

Also, learn to fly at a distance ....

A large CP heli is easier than you think especially if you have mastered flying in all orientations. The only difference is the use of Throttle and pitch curves. But once they are set, its easy enough from there.

Just start with going through RADDS and the rest will follow.

nbells

Sully16 · 05-09-2012, 06:56 PM

Think ive decided what im gonna do, Im just gonna build a 450, that way I can learn while I build. And i think it will be fun

rdandy5875 · 05-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revster

I have a 120, bought a Mcpx 6 weeks ago, Mcpx is a great CP heli to learn on, and you can crash it and not break the bank. Its like flying a wild rocket compared to 120 but its a blast, I hardly fly the 120 anymore, You will need at least a DX6i for the Mcpx.
Master the Mcpx then move up to something bigger, or maybe the 130x that would be an option between the Mcpx and the 450. Just my 2 cents.

I agree with all of this and strongly recommend starting cp with the mcpx. I would have wrote off a couple 450 size helis while learning cp, in crashes that my mcpx just laughed at. I can fly the 120sr well but it's just little tuning mistakes, ect that will bite you. You can be a good pilot but still be noob at cp, so learn those cp lessons on the mcpx and you will barely have any damage. The other day I set my pitch curve a little different and didn't account for it in normal mode also, and almost slammed the heli into the ceiling when I hit idle up.

Sully16 · 05-09-2012, 09:28 PM

I appreciate all the suggestions, with my time in the sim tonight Ive come to the conclusion I'm not quite ready for CP yet, so with the majority of the vote being the Mcpx or 130x to learn on I think my earlier conclusion to build a 450 is being scrapped right now. Ill just stick with my 120 for now and keep pluggin away on the sim until i can afford a mcpx or 130x. Again thanks for the suggestions.

05-07-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
Sully16 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012 Location: Longview, Texas	Just need some opinions Trying to decide what to get next, as of right now I have a Blade 120 SR, want to step up to CP, but not sure what would be a good next step, I kinda want a bigger bird, maybe 450 size, but would a smaller bird like the MCPx be a better choice...I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!! HELP!!

05-07-2012, 11:35 PM	#7
Imzzaudae Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ontario Canada	Hello I hope you will take the time to read my posts for new MCPX pilots! Ron http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=407020 __________________ Ron Petrolia Ontario CX2,MCX2,MSR,120SR,Rescue Heli,MCPX,MCPX-bl, B450 DX6i Now building a Hirobo shuttle 30 size To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-08-2012, 01:49 AM	#8
nbells Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland	If you can master the 120sr in all orientations, then you wont have much of a prob with a 450 or possibly a 500. Also, learn to fly at a distance .... A large CP heli is easier than you think especially if you have mastered flying in all orientations. The only difference is the use of Throttle and pitch curves. But once they are set, its easy enough from there. Just start with going through RADDS and the rest will follow. nbells __________________ Nigel. SR, 300X, TRex 500E Pro with DFC, ..... and a few Planks and Tanks !

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05-07-2012, 09:36 PM	#2
Revster Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin	I have a 120, bought a Mcpx 6 weeks ago, Mcpx is a great CP heli to learn on, and you can crash it and not break the bank. Its like flying a wild rocket compared to 120 but its a blast, I hardly fly the 120 anymore, You will need at least a DX6i for the Mcpx. Master the Mcpx then move up to something bigger, or maybe the 130x that would be an option between the Mcpx and the 450. Just my 2 cents.

05-07-2012, 09:38 PM	#3
Sully16 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012 Location: Longview, Texas	I definately do have a Dx6i, I opted for the BNF 120, just because I knew I wanted to continue on in this hobby. Thanks for the input. The next step after deciding what I want is to convince the wifey that I need it

05-07-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
Revster Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin	Been there done that, ask nicely and say Please.

05-07-2012, 10:09 PM	#5
Digital Don Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manteno	I asked myself that exact question and here's what I came up with - The Blade 130X I only fly indoors and although the places I fly in are quite large, a 450 would be way too big to do anything but hover. I thought the Blade 300X might be what I was looking for so I went to the Toledo show last month to look at the 300X and the 130X. The 130X is almost identical in size to the 120 SR, but collective pitch. As soon as I compared them in person, I knew the 130X had my name all over it! You might want to give it a look! Don

05-07-2012, 11:33 PM	#6
Darwin. Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MN.	I am looking forward to the 130 X also but the mcpx is excellent for learning and tough too, it is on the wild side but for me it made my step to the 450 much nicer and the mcpx is better outside than the 120 is. my guess is the mcpx will be more durable in the crash department than the 130 X but it might not be as wild ether. Good luck!

05-09-2012, 06:56 PM	#9
Sully16 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012 Location: Longview, Texas	Think ive decided what im gonna do, Im just gonna build a 450, that way I can learn while I build. And i think it will be fun

05-09-2012, 09:28 PM	#11
Sully16 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2012 Location: Longview, Texas	I appreciate all the suggestions, with my time in the sim tonight Ive come to the conclusion I'm not quite ready for CP yet, so with the majority of the vote being the Mcpx or 130x to learn on I think my earlier conclusion to build a 450 is being scrapped right now. Ill just stick with my 120 for now and keep pluggin away on the sim until i can afford a mcpx or 130x. Again thanks for the suggestions.