Indoor elec helis

aFlabbyPanda

Anyone got any opinions on these (loaded question I guess). I've never flown heli (I fly elec gliders & ducted wings) but I've been looking to start learning. A few guys I've spoken to have suggested these are there cheap, easy(er) to fly and as there indoor flyers I'll get more chances to take em out(or in).

I'm looking at the Century Hummingbird (300€) or the JP Twister V2 (179€). I dont want to spend more then 300 so I;m open to other models.

Anything to look out for, avoid etc.

Cheers

coolwings

There is a previous thread here Electric Heli
and another here Electric Heli for newbie
and a third good one here RC Helicopters
Hope these have what you need.
BTW I see prices have come down a bit since these threads were written last year

The Doktor

I got a hummingbird, and its great fun. I have a hirobo sceadu, and i got the humming bird for a bit of practise when it was raining.. Just be careful of the other half ornaments!!
I have since upgraded to a Zoom 400, and the hirobo has sat in the garage because i find the electric more fun, and cleaner!
If you want to get ur hands on a humming bird, get the collective version if you can.

aFlabbyPanda

The Doktor wrote:

If you want to get ur hands on a humming bird, get the collective version if you can.

really? i was told the fixed pitch is easier to learn on.

coolwings

BrianGT4 wrote:

really? i was told the fixed pitch is easier to learn on.

It depends...if you can fly already, collective pitch makes the heli more responsive, and this means you can get out of trouble quicker.

But, if you can't already fly a sensitive aileron-elevator type plane, the collective version would be v-e-r-y twitchy, and lead to a higher bill for broken parts due to falling off the hover during practise.
People who can fly prefer them though.

One man's "lively" is another man's "uncontrollably twitchy".

Like everything RC it depends on you, your ability, and your budget also

no leaf clover

hey,

cooolwings, as u know im a "trucker"(well u know what i mean!!)!!! but i always have had a desire for a heli/plane, i am now, (hopefully!) going to branch into leccie heli, ideal would:

Fly indoors(and light conditions outdoors)
Have strong battery for long flying time,
and well, be a good beginner heli!! ive checked out the related threads that you posted, but couldnt get much out of them, my LHS does some helis, will check them out, but would rather deal with green hobby, as they are 100% reliable!! so, any recomendations?!

[edit] oh and the twister v2 mentioned above what would that be like?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

please dont get me round so you can show me if you get it and you cant fly :P:rolleyes: ah they would be fun but where would you be indoor flying, not in your living room i hope! these are for like the halls at the GAA club ;-/ anwho get a lithion ion battery (and compatible compnets) that is about 3500mAh or more if you really want a bit of lasting flight i *THINK*!

no leaf clover

id learn in my room or shed r sumting., i know its a small...v.small space but i d sure learn how to control it!!

coolwings

no leaf clover wrote:

....Fly indoors(and light conditions outdoors)

There's loads of stuff for light conditions. It's going through a breeze that really sorts them out, if you know what I mean.

no leaf clover wrote:

....Have strong battery for long flying time..

this si harder, because the "high capacity" lipo batteries are really delicate, almost like eggs. U are better with the best of the nimh cells, which are far tougher, and cost 1/3rd the amount of lipo. So get 2 nimh, and spend less than with one lipo.

no leaf clover wrote:

....and well, be a good beginner heli!! ive checked out the related threads that you posted, but couldnt get much out of them, my LHS does some helis, will check them out,

Call and actually see them. They all look the same in pics, but in your hand, some are very flimsy and small, but others more substantial and solid. You appreciate that when you actually hold them in your hand.

no leaf clover wrote:

.... oh and the twister v2 mentioned above what would that be like?

It is ok as a beginners model, the old flyers want the upgraded version, but for beginners the ordinary one is preferable IMHO. It just came down in price recently, so the extra rotor, parts, and spare battery are now already inside. AFAIK the internet ones don't have all those extra bits in, just some of the plastic ones.
Does that help?

no leaf clover

hmm so the v2 would be a good one to get? or where could i look to see it s competition? my lhs has some hirobo one i think,l am gona search now for pic on the net and will edit in if i find one, its 440€ eek!!!!

coolwings

I would divide that by 2 and then knock off a bit more !

no leaf clover

he he, ill call ino you soon so!!

no leaf clover

btw, has ay1 here got a leccie heli that they would definitely recommend?

coolwings

Well, I've a Logo 10 with brushless Kontronik inside.
But it's not a beginners job, more an aerobatic setup. It's certainly capable of more than I am.

A Twister would be much more suitable for what you will do, it's lighter so breaks less on a mistake, and spares are easily available and cost a lot less than the Logo.

no leaf clover

cool thanks, wats the difference between brushless, and...well the other kind of motor!!(brushful?!)

coolwings

Ordinary "can" or "brushed" motors are all you need for those little helis.
If you break the motor it's only €6 - €8 to replace it with a new one.

no leaf clover

hee hee without the technicalities, im happy!!!!

syl77

If I was to do it again, Id go with something a little more stable like the piccolo pro/eco 7&8 or even the T-Rex 450 range. There a little more expensive but are not has giddy in the air as there smaller rivals. It all depends how much you going to spend and what you want to spend in repairs and upgrades.

syl77

See the T-rex fly here:
http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/305x200_bbb.wmv

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk is a good site for spares & parts...:)

Crowman

I have the Dragonfly 4 Heli and its cool!
I got it dleivered with crash kit spare battery etc for about 120 euros........... Not bad for entry level.

no leaf clover

Crowman wrote:

I have the Dragonfly 4 Heli and its cool!
I got it dleivered with crash kit spare battery etc for about 120 euros........... Not bad for entry level.

wow, where from??

syl77: that is a sweet video!!! looks good!! cheers

Crowman

Dragonfly 4 From here...

http://www.hobbyjapan2000.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=NO4-VALUECOMBO

no leaf clover

thanks mate, will definately keep in mind but am more inclined towards a lhs for after sale support as i nevr flown before!!!

no leaf clover

btw Briangt4, you decide wat u gona go for?

aFlabbyPanda

yes, getting the v2 as its dirt cheap so i wont mind too much if (more like when) I turn it back into tiny bits.

restocking for the summer so getting another glider and a 1/10 car too. just cant make up my mind between nitro or elec for the car.

dts

Has to be nitro for the car.
I fancy a truck this year just for bashing outside the house.

no leaf clover

yeh, go nitro!!! cool let us know how it flies!! cheers nlc