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OcalaGary · 09-15-2010, 09:55 AM

I'm thinking it's a good idea to transition from a mCX2 to an SR 120 before attempting an SR. Is there a training gear that will fit the SR 120?

highnpressurized · 09-15-2010, 08:41 PM

I went from the mcx to the 120, no training gear needed. I have crashed hard, but t-gear would not have helped! Not as easy as an mcx but you'll get the hang of it pretty quick. It inspires confidence, and for me at least, that confidence inspired my crashes!

LegndarySaiyan · 09-15-2010, 08:46 PM

Having flown the mcx you should be used to quickly lowering the stick in the event of an imminent crash. That reaction will save an msr or sr120 most of the time prior to crashes. The sr120 is durable and often is ready to fly again after most crashes. Training gear would add weight and change the flight characteristics. I think if you take it slow and have a good size flying space you'll be just fine without the gear.

DSG04Lightning · 10-02-2010, 03:10 PM

I had a MCX2 for about 2 weeks.Then stepped up to the 120SR i bought the training gear even though it has added more weight it has paid for itself at least 3 times over so far. It helps me with the left right sliding landings. I would imagine another few weeks before im comfortable to take it off

Lunchbox · 10-03-2010, 10:40 PM

The dude who sold me the 120 SR gave me the training gear for the SR (EFLH1527). They'll stay on but they're a bit loose and will come off in a hard crash.

It flies a bit different from the MCX2, but you don't really need training gears though. It might be a bit scary at first, but it's pretty much as forgiving as a single rotor heli can get. I've put mine into the ground, the wall, the table, my leg, etc. many times and the worst that's happened was broken rotors. I broke the flybar and cracked the canopy, but that was from a 45 degree dive straight into the ground from about 20 feet up. I don't think the training gear would have helped much had I used it then.

It drifts a bit to the left when you're taking off and it can get pretty fast if you give it too much elevator or aileron, but you'll get used to it pretty quick. I don't think you can even tip the thing unless you really try. Just start off in low rate mode and go gentle on the sticks. Worst case scenario, you just drop the throttle and let it hit the ground. If you're 4' feet or less and flying slow, it'll survive without any damage.

OcalaGary · 10-09-2010, 09:15 AM

I believe that the training gear do more harm than good. They seem to act as a pendulum and cause the heli to swing from one extreme to the other and maybe TBE? I took them off and immediately noticed much more stable flight....so I'll just have to be more careful when approaching the ground..

09-15-2010, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
OcalaGary Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	Training Gear availability I'm thinking it's a good idea to transition from a mCX2 to an SR 120 before attempting an SR. Is there a training gear that will fit the SR 120?

09-15-2010, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
LegndarySaiyan Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	Having flown the mcx you should be used to quickly lowering the stick in the event of an imminent crash. That reaction will save an msr or sr120 most of the time prior to crashes. The sr120 is durable and often is ready to fly again after most crashes. Training gear would add weight and change the flight characteristics. I think if you take it slow and have a good size flying space you'll be just fine without the gear. __________________ -Phillip Johnson, AMA #954735

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09-15-2010, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
highnpressurized Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	I went from the mcx to the 120, no training gear needed. I have crashed hard, but t-gear would not have helped! Not as easy as an mcx but you'll get the hang of it pretty quick. It inspires confidence, and for me at least, that confidence inspired my crashes!

10-02-2010, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
DSG04Lightning Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	I had a MCX2 for about 2 weeks.Then stepped up to the 120SR i bought the training gear even though it has added more weight it has paid for itself at least 3 times over so far. It helps me with the left right sliding landings. I would imagine another few weeks before im comfortable to take it off

10-03-2010, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lunchbox Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010	The dude who sold me the 120 SR gave me the training gear for the SR (EFLH1527). They'll stay on but they're a bit loose and will come off in a hard crash. It flies a bit different from the MCX2, but you don't really need training gears though. It might be a bit scary at first, but it's pretty much as forgiving as a single rotor heli can get. I've put mine into the ground, the wall, the table, my leg, etc. many times and the worst that's happened was broken rotors. I broke the flybar and cracked the canopy, but that was from a 45 degree dive straight into the ground from about 20 feet up. I don't think the training gear would have helped much had I used it then. It drifts a bit to the left when you're taking off and it can get pretty fast if you give it too much elevator or aileron, but you'll get used to it pretty quick. I don't think you can even tip the thing unless you really try. Just start off in low rate mode and go gentle on the sticks. Worst case scenario, you just drop the throttle and let it hit the ground. If you're 4' feet or less and flying slow, it'll survive without any damage.

10-09-2010, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
OcalaGary Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2010	I believe that the training gear do more harm than good. They seem to act as a pendulum and cause the heli to swing from one extreme to the other and maybe TBE? I took them off and immediately noticed much more stable flight....so I'll just have to be more careful when approaching the ground..

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