Next heli?

BrianClay · Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:42 pm Post subject: Next heli?

I'm new to electric heli's, and started with the Eflite(Blade) brand. I have only flown indoors with the following, Scout CX, MCX2, MSRX, and MQX. I have only flown indoors. I also practice with a SIM. I own a radio, a Spektrum DX8i.
I am looking for a heli to use outdoors, Blade or not Blade.It has to be compatible with my transmitter. What do you suggest? I'm not on a tight budget, but I don't want to buy more than I can handle.
The more I read the more confused I get. Please help!
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Blade Scout, Blade MCX2, , Blade MSRX, Blade MQX, Spektrum DX8, Phoenix SIM

pjdog · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:56 am Post subject:

BrianClay:

I would recomend the blade 450 or aa blade 400. They are conbatable with your tx and great machines. I just got home from a LHS where they have them all. Think I might get the 450 x.

Jack

chopper54 · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:36 am Post subject: post subject

I agree with pjdog. I think the Blade b400 is now discontinued but the Blade 450 3D is an even better machine and the basic version comes ready fitted with a receiver that would bind to the DX8. Dont forget to allow some money for a good quality balance charger and i would say at least 3 batteries. If you like the idea of putting your own heli together you could spend a bit more on one of the t-rex combo kits but that would mean setting the heli up from scratch which might be a bit daunting unless you know someone that could help. If you go with the Blade 450 3D it will probably come with the settings for your transmitter in the included manual and that will make getting set up a bit easier. If you want to wait a couple of months the flybarless Blade 450-x is due soon and that seems to be the way the hobby is heading so it might be worth waiting to see what its like. While you think about it have a look at this site http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/ its full of usefull info

BrianClay · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:25 am Post subject:

Thanks! I'm fascinated by all of this, I got sucked in from a $20.00 mall toy. Now own 3 blade heli's and one quad. I cant wait for better weather.

Your advise is really appreciated. My LHS is high-priced, but I try to deal with him; insurance for repairs. Except he's more surface than air.
I think I'll hold out for the 450-x., so my credit card cools off.
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Blade Scout, Blade MCX2, , Blade MSRX, Blade MQX, Spektrum DX8, Phoenix SIM

tombo242 · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:47 am Post subject:

I agree with Jack & Chopper, it's hard to go wrong with a good E-flite heli.

My first large heli was the Blade 400 and I've never regretted buying it.

Tom.
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nick_onelove · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:01 am Post subject:

If you've got the mSRX and mQX down pretty good, I'd say you're definitely ready for a CP.

Like everyone has said the Blade 450 3D is a great option, and if you can afford it the Blade 450 X is coming out in the beginning of March and looks to be even better.

There is also a cheaper alternative in the Blade mCPX V2. Not only will the entry price be lower, but it's so durable because of its size you won't have to buy parts as often. Despite its size it handles light wind very well because of the FBL system.

But obviously the bigger you go, the more stable and better wind-handling you get; you'll never regret getting a 450 or bigger.

EDIT: Also, just a tip; the mQX has 40% expo built into the 4-in-1 circuit board. You could counteract this with some negative expo in your DX8, which would not only make the bird more agile, but also prepare you for the instability of a CP.
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