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HeliHelp · 09-09-2011, 05:33 PM

I'm looking to get a small heli for my wife and wanted something that's fun, easy to learn with and can stand up to a little wind. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the mSR or the 120 SR.

We have the mCP X, but it's a bit hard to fly, so I wanted to switch to a fixed pitch heli. I already have batteries for the mSR, but the 120 SR is a bit bigger and seems like it would stand up to wind better than the mSR and be a little more realistic.

Any suggestions?

InFocus · 09-09-2011, 07:00 PM

The msr is more durable, as in almost indestructible, and probably easier to fly. But outside it can handle a slight breeze but not much. It can be flown inside safely.

CarCrazy · 09-09-2011, 08:45 PM

I think the 120sr because it is durable and forgiving for a new flyer.

I went with the 120sr because of size mainly. it's a really good heli. Only downfall is that it isn't really ment to fly like crazy inside. If you just want inside fun then the msr is great.

I will be picking up a msr for winter time so I can still get my heli fix on

HeliHelp · 09-09-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by InFocus

The msr is more durable, as in almost indestructible, and probably easier to fly. But outside it can handle a slight breeze but not much. It can be flown inside safely.

Can the 120 handle a good size wind?

Coucou · 09-10-2011, 04:43 AM

Hi,
I had the exact same question about the wind, and the answer I got is that 120sr + noob pilot can handle 0 to 3 mph wind. With advanced settings and incredible pilot it can fly in strong winds, but imo it's not so much flying as jumping from one gust to another in order to get back to the center of your flying area. Still impressive though, you can find vids on YouTube.
Still, it will be much worse than your mCPx against the wind.

About the realistic part, I don't really see a difference between the msr and the 120sr, base principles are the same (FP, therefore less realistic than FP), and I think both can be equipped with scale bodies (hard to find).

I have the exact same issue as you and was gonna buy a 120sr, but two weeks of hard rain/wind made me reconsider the msr :/
At least I have decided on the Tx !

TenS · 09-10-2011, 12:06 PM

My vote is for the mSR as a beginner heli. IMO, the most important thing you need to get a feel for as a beginner is your orientations, and the mSR can help you/your wife do that inside and out.

Sure, the 120SR is fun, especially since it's bigger, but I wouldn't want to be banging that thing around in my living room while learning (my wife would kill me

). Also, even though it's bigger, it really doesn't handle the wind much better than an mSR, so your outdoor flying is limited.

I would get the mSR and then move her up to a mCPx.

HeliHelp · 09-10-2011, 07:26 PM

Thanks, everyone, for your help. I went ahead an purchased the mSR after reading your suggestions and information. It'll be nice to have a heli that can withstand some small winds and be flown in the house too. I opted for something indestructable, affordable and that I already have batteries for.

Thanks again!

dendenyc · 09-16-2011, 11:44 AM

I flew though 6 batteries last night... 3 on the MSR then 3 on the 120SR.

I love the MSR because its small and yet so functional, it flies really well for its size but at the end of the day its small and light and sometimes I feel its flight affected by its own wind. The 120SR is a significantly better bird, Though its bigger and heavier than the MSR it holds up very well to damage. When we have guys night I usually take my MSR and my 120SR as beater heli's (my boys cant fly) and they bang them both up...typically by the end of the night...everyone is flying and re-charging the 120 because its drunken flight characteristics are so superior to the MSR.

I wish they would hurry up and come out with a 120SR size flybarless, CP Heli....now that would be cool.

Side Note: I've scratches in my flat TV's glass (ok plastic) screen from crashing my 120SR in it while learning to fly while the MSR left no damage. This is something you might also want to consider if you have one of "those" type of wives ;-)

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09-09-2011, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
HeliHelp Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	mSR vs. 120 SR I'm looking to get a small heli for my wife and wanted something that's fun, easy to learn with and can stand up to a little wind. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the mSR or the 120 SR. We have the mCP X, but it's a bit hard to fly, so I wanted to switch to a fixed pitch heli. I already have batteries for the mSR, but the 120 SR is a bit bigger and seems like it would stand up to wind better than the mSR and be a little more realistic. Any suggestions?

09-09-2011, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
InFocus Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	The msr is more durable, as in almost indestructible, and probably easier to fly. But outside it can handle a slight breeze but not much. It can be flown inside safely. __________________ Current fleet is getting smaller. Blackout Mini-H, WarpQuad 230, Blade 200qx, Nano QX, UM F-27q Stryker, UM P51 Mustang, F4F Wildcat, DX6 radio. Previous fleet: mcpx, 300x, 350qx,450x, qav400, DX7s

09-10-2011, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
HeliHelp Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2011	Went with the mSR Thanks, everyone, for your help. I went ahead an purchased the mSR after reading your suggestions and information. It'll be nice to have a heli that can withstand some small winds and be flown in the house too. I opted for something indestructable, affordable and that I already have batteries for. Thanks again!

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09-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarCrazy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2011	I think the 120sr because it is durable and forgiving for a new flyer. I went with the 120sr because of size mainly. it's a really good heli. Only downfall is that it isn't really ment to fly like crazy inside. If you just want inside fun then the msr is great. I will be picking up a msr for winter time so I can still get my heli fix on

09-10-2011, 04:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Coucou Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Hi, I had the exact same question about the wind, and the answer I got is that 120sr + noob pilot can handle 0 to 3 mph wind. With advanced settings and incredible pilot it can fly in strong winds, but imo it's not so much flying as jumping from one gust to another in order to get back to the center of your flying area. Still impressive though, you can find vids on YouTube. Still, it will be much worse than your mCPx against the wind. About the realistic part, I don't really see a difference between the msr and the 120sr, base principles are the same (FP, therefore less realistic than FP), and I think both can be equipped with scale bodies (hard to find). I have the exact same issue as you and was gonna buy a 120sr, but two weeks of hard rain/wind made me reconsider the msr :/ At least I have decided on the Tx !

09-10-2011, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
TenS Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	My vote is for the mSR as a beginner heli. IMO, the most important thing you need to get a feel for as a beginner is your orientations, and the mSR can help you/your wife do that inside and out. Sure, the 120SR is fun, especially since it's bigger, but I wouldn't want to be banging that thing around in my living room while learning (my wife would kill me ). Also, even though it's bigger, it really doesn't handle the wind much better than an mSR, so your outdoor flying is limited. I would get the mSR and then move her up to a mCPx.

09-16-2011, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
dendenyc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2011	I flew though 6 batteries last night... 3 on the MSR then 3 on the 120SR. I love the MSR because its small and yet so functional, it flies really well for its size but at the end of the day its small and light and sometimes I feel its flight affected by its own wind. The 120SR is a significantly better bird, Though its bigger and heavier than the MSR it holds up very well to damage. When we have guys night I usually take my MSR and my 120SR as beater heli's (my boys cant fly) and they bang them both up...typically by the end of the night...everyone is flying and re-charging the 120 because its drunken flight characteristics are so superior to the MSR. I wish they would hurry up and come out with a 120SR size flybarless, CP Heli....now that would be cool. Side Note: I've scratches in my flat TV's glass (ok plastic) screen from crashing my 120SR in it while learning to fly while the MSR left no damage. This is something you might also want to consider if you have one of "those" type of wives ;-)

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