Simviation Forum - RC Helicopters

Aug 18^th, 2004 at 3:41pm

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Just a few shots of a frend's RS Helopters.

Gas scale

Gas aerobatic

Electric indoor

Just some of his 13 Helicopters.

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Reply #1 - Aug 18^th, 2004 at 3:51pm

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nice helo's...but errr isn't one enough?! Undecided

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Reply #2 - Aug 18^th, 2004 at 4:10pm

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Very nice models - although I dislike model helos even more than real ones. Tongue

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but errr isn't one enough?!

Bones. You sound just like my ex-wife. Shocked

I have about 30 R/C models of various types - no helos though. She could never understand why I wanted more than one. 8) Wink

PS. How many different addon aircraft do you have in FS? Wink

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Reply #3 - Aug 18^th, 2004 at 4:21pm

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I always say: better a RC police-helicopter in the garden than a real one... Grin

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Reply #4 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 8:29am

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He must have a helluva lot of money!

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Reply #5 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 10:21am

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He must have a helluva lot of money!

No Kidding. The big ones are nearly $1000 each and even the little electric ones are $500.

R/C helicoptors are certainly a challange. I've seen some people do amazing things with them.

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Reply #6 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 10:26am

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Wow.

I'm still looking into getting a decent RC plane once a few other expenses have been covered... Any ideas?

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Reply #7 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 10:32am

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Wow.

I'm still looking into getting a decent RC plane once a few other expenses have been covered... Any ideas?

Just starting out? There's the Avistar RTF trainer which comes with an engine and radio already installed. It retails for $270US. The Almost Ready to Fly version just comes with the plane. This is the best option because I don't like the engine the RTF version comes with. Pack the ARF with a brand name radio of your choice and an OS 46AX engine with an 11x7 prop.

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Reply #8 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 1:05pm

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wow. can i have one? Grin

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Reply #9 - Aug 19^th, 2004 at 10:44pm

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R/C helicoptors are certainly a challange.

Belive me, I know. I have one and am quite good at flying it if I do say so myself.

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Reply #10 - Aug 21^st, 2004 at 10:49pm

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Wow.

I'm still looking into getting a decent RC plane once a few other expenses have been covered... Any ideas?

As a former RC aircraft builder & "pilot", I would strongly suggest you get a basic, fixed wing "trainer" for your first RC aircraft so you can develope some basic skills. It`s not as easy as you might think.

Definately not a helicoptor as they are indeed a challenge for even the most seasoned RC pilot.

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Reply #11 - Aug 22^nd, 2004 at 11:27am

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As a former RC aircraft builder & "pilot", I would strongly suggest you get a basic, fixed wing "trainer" for your first RC aircraft so you can develope some basic skills. It`s not as easy as you might think.

Definately. A lot of people think they're simple. They go to the store and pick up something like a Spitfire and a few hours later it's smashed to peices in some farmer's field. A basic trainer is all you need. I like the Avistar because it's a bit more flexible than it's flat bottom wing counterparts. It has a semi-symmetrical wing which allows it to do some basic areobatics. It won't do a lot because it's wings are too wide and the control surfaces are too small but it will help you learn. I find the Hobbico trainers are the best because they're rock solid in construction. A lot of people also get the Vmar Discovery trainer. It's cheap but it's not sturdy. Believe me, I've been struggling with their Tomahawk "ARF" for some time now. I don't think it's ever going to get airborn.

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Reply #12 - Aug 23^rd, 2004 at 10:51pm

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3D Model Chopper flying is particularly spectacular, as shown here:

For the uninitiated, Note the direction of the engine exhaust & you'll get an idea as to the direction of flight & it's attitude

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