R/C helicopter in galway?

wonderer123

Hey, Looking to buy a decent, but not too expensive remote controlled helicopter in galway, nothing serious, just for fun....anyone know where I could get one?

Kashkai

You don't specify what type of heli you want. You could get a cheap and cheerful toy heli in Smyths toystore or if you want something more "serious", then I'd recommend a SYMA S107 that I bought on ebay for one penny with £20 shipping from Hong King. Its a good, tough little heli that is mainly for use indoors but can be used outdoors on a calm day.

The next step up would be eflite helis which range from £50 to £200. Check out rcpitstop.co.uk as his prices are competitive.

wonderer123

well I'd be willing to spend up to 100Euro on one, i havent a clue about them at all...its a present for a guy i know...so you advise buying online? I don't want something that looks really cheap cheap either....any suggestions?

Kashkai

Ok, I have to get a little geeky here but.......

What type of heli you buy depends on whether the recipient has any experience in flying rc aircraft, helis in particular.

The basic learner helis are called co-axials which are generally small, about 6 inches in length, mainly indoor use only and ahave two contra-rotating rotors to aid stability. I have the SYMA S107 which is one of the better ones at the introductory end of the market. I had this heli up at around 20 feet when the batteries in the transmitter died and the heli fell to the ground but was undamaged. Parts are easy to get too. Here it is but you can buy it cheaper on ebay:http://www.rc-fever.com/syma-s107g-3ch-rc-helicopter-rtf-w-gyro-yellow-p-10064.html?cPath=337_669_563

Th enext step up would be an eflite helicopter. Again they are small, indoor use mainly but have a great reputation. These are good starter helis:
The Blade http://www.rcpitstop.co.uk/e-flite-blade-mcx-rtf-helicopter-with-spektrum-dx5e-transmitter-570-p.asp

and

The MCX2 http://www.rcpitstop.co.uk/e-flite-blade-mcx2-rtf-micro-helicopter---eflh2400-1429-p.asp

The Blade 120 would be the next step up, is slightly bigger and can be flown outdoors http://www.rcpitstop.co.uk/blade-sr-120-rtf-helicopter---blh3100uk-1510-p.asp

Helis are fun to fly but they, even the "starter models" can be a handful if you've never flown a rc aircraft before. Its actaully easier to fly a plane than a heli which most people wouldn't think until they have a go.

If your friend is a total noobie to rc flying, then buy the SYMA s107 as its cheap and parts are readily available. If he has flown before, then I'd go for the eflite models which are good quality and have parts readily available.

xflyer

Well in Galway there's Modelworld in Lisbaun, I don't know if they do helicopters. Galway Airsoft Supplies, despite their name also do R/C helicopters, they're in Eglington Street, you can pick up an Ak47 while you're there. The Art and Hobby shot in the Eyre Square Centre also have some. Can't speak for anything they sell but I bought an Esky Honey Bee online for just over a €100 but I crash it a lot and would probably have been better with something more stable.