180 compared to the 250, thoughts and observations (long read)

[skunkworx]

I was planning on it. I've got a pretty sizeable stack of blades on hand for the time being so I haven't looked at buying anything else just yet, but I was thinking by now they would've had more options for the size. Maybe once a couple more manufacturers go after the smaller sizes we'll get some diversity, but I wonder if they're going to skip 205 and go for 'stretch' sizes and make them 220mm to 280mm. Not that I'd be against it completely, but I got the 250 for the small size. If I want bigger I'd fly the 450.

[Pilotrob]

How does your fly barred heli's compare to your FBL heli's as far as the disk loading goes? Can you tell a big difference? I feel that my fly barred heli has a floaty feel to it.
Edit: Just wondering if the flybar paddles give it a little extra lift.

[ToddMcF2002]

If you can get the weight down to the low 300's it will float. Most 250's are pushing 360+

[skunkworx]

The paddles don't add lift, but they do tend to make the heli more reactive in the corners. If you get them both set up correctly there's very little difference between the two IMHO. Matter of fact, I think I'd prefer FB If it weren't for the repair costs and setup time (if needed). It's a little more drag though, so there are a couple small tradeoffs. But in general it really comes down to how you want to fly it and what electronics you use.