What is the Best Heli to start with?

[mark786]

I am new in rc world and want to start with rc heli and i choose Thunder Tiger Raptor 50 Titan because i see this in my friend's home and i love its fly. They fly great and are straightforward to build.Am i right to choose it please help me

[Old 'N Slow]

That is a big, expensive helicopter, designed for an expert pilot. I can't imagine it will be a good helicopter for someone who is "new in rc world." I think it will be very frustrating and expensive to learn on.

Why not start with an inexpensive small electric helicopter, that you can fly indoors (and outdoors in dead calm). Like a Blade MSR, for example. It is quite stable, very tough, parts are inexpensive and readily available, and will teach you the basics of helicopter flight that apply to almost all helicopters, regardless of size.

There are plenty of this type of helicopter available, I think you will be more successful if you start with something like this, rather than any large glow powered helicopter.

Once you have acquired the skills necessary to fly with a small heli, you can move up.

A similar comparison would be that no matter how cool it looks, you don't want to learn how to drive in a Ferrari.

Just my opinion.

[Old Fart]

Started with a Blade MCX. Upgraded it to the MSR swash plate. Now flying a Blade MCPX (with it dumbed down in my 9303 a lot)

Building a TREX 500E slowly.

Ask your friend to put you on his Raptor 50 with a buddy box?

I'm a big believer in Sim's for heli training!

[rags]

The best heli to start with is someone else's so your buddies Raptor is perfect. All kidding aside go to your LHS and try out a few. See what you can handle starting with a coaxial and see how it goes with that. If its kinda easy you might be able to start with a fixed pitch. Your local hobby shop should have a few different ones you can try. Burn up a couple batteries and see what you can do with them. Everyone is different and we all learn differently.

[Crash Test Dummy]

The sim is the way to go. I was self taught using Real Flight and I only crashed my T Rex 450 two times my 1st season. I spent the winter months just practicing. When spring came my 1st real flight was a success!!! With the sim if you crash you just hit the reset!

CTD

[pizzano]

Something in this post tells me we may be dealing with a young kid.....!

"I am new in rc world and want to start with rc heli and i choose Thunder Tiger Raptor 50 Titan because i see this in my friend's home and i love its fly. They fly great and are straightforward to build.Am i right to choose it please help me"

The reason I'm suspect is due to the apparent lack of knowledge and the lack of direction his "friend" may (or may not) be giving him.....?

I find it hard to believe anyone in there "right" mind would advise or suggest a newbee to RC, that anything close to the size and power of a Raptor 50 would be advisable!

I hope someone (his friend) takes the time to walk him through the basics with a coax or MCX or MSR.....and explains the cost, practice time and mechanical requirements associated with getting into heli's......I really don't care how much talent this kid has or the size of his wallet.....Heli's are not toys and can be lethal in the wrong hands. Besides that, I hope he has success and stays with hobby.

[Old 'N Slow]

I thought the same, but who knows on the interweb. Whoever it is, read, get some local help. There's nothing wrong with being young and inexperienced.

I have my scars from large-scale glow powered helicopters. No more for me!

[land2air]

I'm no expert but I started with the sr 120. It will give you the basics you'll need for orientation

[mark786]

Originally Posted by Old 'N Slow

That is a big, expensive helicopter, designed for an expert pilot. I can't imagine it will be a good helicopter for someone who is "new in rc world." I think it will be very frustrating and expensive to learn on.

Why not start with an inexpensive small electric helicopter, that you can fly indoors (and outdoors in dead calm). Like a Blade MSR, for example. It is quite stable, very tough, parts are inexpensive and readily available, and will teach you the basics of helicopter flight that apply to almost all helicopters, regardless of size.

There are plenty of this type of helicopter available, I think you will be more successful if you start with something like this, rather than any large glow powered helicopter.

Once you have acquired the skills necessary to fly with a small heli, you can move up.

A similar comparison would be that no matter how cool it looks, you don't want to learn how to drive in a Ferrari.

Just my opinion.

thank you so much i will try it

[mark786]

Originally Posted by Old Fart

Started with a Blade MCX. Upgraded it to the MSR swash plate. Now flying a Blade MCPX (with it dumbed down in my 9303 a lot)

Building a TREX 500E slowly.

Ask your friend to put you on his Raptor 50 with a buddy box?

I'm a big believer in Sim's for heli training!

Thanks dude bt it is very difficult to control it i want much easier that i control easily

[mark786]

i use small electric helicopter but My bladez helicopter also sits on ground and spins and will not lift off.

[mark786]

Originally Posted by judith123

If you are new in helis then start 4 channel remote controlled helicopter.
The Carbon RC Helicopter Single Blade is an ideal entry-level 4 channel RC helicopters. If you want to learn how to fly a single blade helicopter then this is a good choice. Thanks to its robust design and price. Carbon is the RC helicopter is a proper single blade helicopter.

thanks for helping me i will try it