which blade to go with??

[firstyear50]

so i picked up a super cheap piece of junk rc heli a couple weeks ago.. it doesn't fly very well, but it still was enough to make me want to get a little more into the hobby. im still quite a noob, but have done quite a bit of research on which one to buy next. i've got it narrowed down to the blade mcx2, or the 120 sr. which one would be more appropriate for a novice like myself? i'd just get the mcx2, but i don't think i want one that small. any input is appreciated!

[Ratvader]

I have a 120 i really like. Its been good for a lot , landing drills and working with different orientations. Im a beginner myself btw... So for a starter i would certainly recomend the 120

[hiedadam]

120sr. You'll outgrow the mcx2 in a week. Personally a good progression for blades is the msr or 120sr, then mCPx, then to a 450 flybarless heli.

[HeliSmith]

The SR120 is a challenge to learn to fly but if you kill the power before a crash a lot of times you probably won't break anything, depending where you fly. The mcx2 is for complete beginners who want to fly it right now without practice or for kids. My daughter flies an mcx2 but she doesn't plan to put in the time it would take to fly the SR120. I did learn how to fly fixed pitch without a sim but I used a big open warehouse floor and scooted it around a lot with training gear. Eventually I could hover but a sim is what you really need. Although the SR120 is light years better than what I had. Soon after learning to hover the addiction sets in thoroughly.

[FireDoug]

Consider the MSRX. Good training heli and much more crash resistant than the 120.

[seanh]

do yourself a favor and get the MCPX. you'll end up saving money with this purchase. The 120 isn't a great bird and the mcx you'll soon outgrow.

[Keldar]

I like the 120. Primarily it will teach you the orientation of heli flying. For me, it is THE most important skill to get good at. All of my crashes have been a result of incorrect stick movements when compared to the orientation of the heli to my face,

Having said that, understand that flying it outdoors will be difficult if it is too windy for the fixed pitch 120 (and I'm not talking gale force). With a CP such as the MCPX, you can compensate for the wind much easier.

So, if you have the dough...get a 120 to hone your orientation, then an MCPX for more flexibilty and additional flying opportunities.

[kevinb70]

Started with random coax heli several months ago. Went to SR 120 and then mSR X maybe 3 months ago.

Today I got a dx6i. After flying both helis today with the new transmitter, I suggest:

1) mSR X BNF AND dx6i at same time

it's small and very peppy, so light that you don't take damage in crashes, other than popping off the ball on one of the main rotor grips. Get some different (higher C) batteries and try them out.

2) hold off thoughts of the SR 210 or mCP X til you're good at the mSR X... by then you'll know which you'll want. I doubt you would need the SR 120 as a 'stepping stone' to the mCP X.

I pretty much gave up flying due to the no-fun status of the stock transmitter. On a hunch, ordered the dx6i and I'm a VERY happy camper again.

Today with the dx6i, didn't crash the mSR X - flew perfectly, but hit the house with the SR 120 once since it's not flying so good due to all the crashes due to my incompatibility with the (my opinion) inferior stock transmitter.

With stock controller, and 3 batteries, flying the SR 120 usually adds up to 2 busted battery holders and a lower body mount.