New to the scene... 6 ch bad idea?

rcguy132 · Charging Joined: 29 Jan 2012 Posts: 1

So my father bought me a DH 9053, and Ive had a lot of fun flying it but frustration comes from trying to move it front to back. If I buy a cheap 6 ch. heli will I be able to grow in to it, or should I go with something more simple instead? Thanks.

dasBlade450 · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject:

rc......
It really boils down to how much time you have to commit to honing your flying skills.....
I just started with helis a couple of months ago....until just two WEEKS ago I used the Real Flight 6 simulator exclusively....then began augmenting that with actually flying a Blade mCPx with a Spektrum DX6i 6 channel tx....
Ask 10 people what they feel is the "best" way to do something, and you're likely to get 10 answers!! But most folks agree that working with a sim program - ANY sim - is an effective and inexpensive way to learn the basics of heli operation...the main thing is -- DON'T RUSH IT!! Take your time and work on the basic "moves" and keep at it....everyone learns at a different speed and via different methods.....what works for ME might not for YOU...
If you have access to a local r/c club..or your local hobby shop...hook up with someone there....many areas have "fun-flys" indoors and out (seasonal) and you could probably get some " hands-on" with someone who's been "around the block"....I found mixing sim training and actual flying to work best for ME...YMMV!!!
IMHO.....getting a sim program like Phoenix or Real Flight - although a bit pricey up front - is an investment....it will pay for itself many times over by allowing you to learn (read: CRASH!!) without the stigma of costly repairs...just hit "RESET".....and start again!!
Good luck with whatever course you choose to take.....and...
Happy Flying!!
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Felix the cat · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject:

IMHO sims are a great tool but............Never like the real thing

My experience was Sims, Coax, Fixed pitch and Finally CCPM. Much easier curve (on both mind and pocket) than if you'd start on a CCPM from zero. Broke a lot of helis in the process. However; flying, crashing, repairing and flying is the cycle.

Master the DH (great heli) and be ready to do some VERY intensive repair sessions. Oh yeah ! Metric hex drivers and LOTS of other heli tools will become your new best friends.

I like repairing as much as flying.

Hope this helps

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tombo242 · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:59 am Post subject:

You're right Felix, repair work is a major part of flying (and crashing) helis. You do need the tools but I have made lots of friends around the world, sometimes I think that I need them just as much.

It's a GREAT hobby and welcomes all.

Tom.
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