http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1400
It comes with Spektrum’s DX6i 2.4GHz DSM2 6-channel unit.
DX6i features include:
• Full-range capability
• 10-model memory
• Heli and airplane programming
• Two types of swashplate mixing: standard or 120o CCPM
• 3-axis dual rates and exponential
• Travel adjust
• Servo monitor
• Two 5-point throttle curves
• Three 5-point pitch curves
• Revo mixing
• Gyro sensitivity programming
• Two programmable mixes
I have tried searching a bit, but these Blades dont seem to be supported much here in Swiss (although they are for sales on ricardo.ch)
Anyone have advice on the model above (sorry... I know I'm pushing my luck, but you have been so helpful so far!)
Also I've never heard of Spektrum, it seems to be an exclusive brand of Horizon Hobby and therefore you are not going to get that much support from the Heli flying community (forums etc..). These types of Radio are more like computers since there is a fair bit of programming involved (e.g. setting non-linear stick throws) so it pays to follow the crowd. In addition if you get an instructor, you will need to have the same brand of Radio as him if you want to to link up for dual control flying. Finally there are a lot of PC flying simulators which link up with your radio. These are extremely useful for learning how to fly Helis because they teach you about orientation, stable hover, smooth throttle control etc.. and again these simulators usually only come with dongle for the well known radio brands.
Therefore my advice would be to get a Radio from a well known manufacturer eg Futaba, JR or Sanwa and then maybe look for a good Ready to Fly (RTF) helicopter kit with engine, so all you need to install are the receiver and servos. I've been out of it for >5 year so my knowledge of the marketplace is non-existant
stopped fitting rudders to helicopters, i.e. from Day 1
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My issue is that I would not have a clue where to start with buying all the things separately.. Guess Ill check some of the stores mentioned by people above!
Gosh, I sound so negative don't mean to be
More are listed on the Swiss aeromodeller assoc website
http://www.modellflug.ch/summary.htm
It might be worth having a nosey wander down there and see who is flying what. RC flyers are well used to public curiosity and most are more than happy to answer quetions.
Much safer than outside for beginners, plus don't forget to buy the trainer landing gear.
rudder on a fixwing and you'll yaw a certain amount and stabilize there; do
the same on the helo and you'll be doing 360s until you get bored, sick or
run out of go-juice (in the hover, at any rate )
>> Granted, fixwings aren't renowned for their hover capabilites...
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But every year there is a 'Flugtag' weekend near Zurich in a place called: Hausen am Albis.
http://maps.google.ch/maps?f=q&sourc...h&z=12&iwloc=A
This is usually the first weekend in October (this year being the 3rd & 4th).
Lots of Helicoptor displays and stalls selling them.
http://www.heli-x.net/index_e.shtml
http://n.ethz.ch/~mmoeller/fms/index_e.html
Simulators will save you alot of money because you can crash as often as you want. It also builds up your confidence so that your first flight is something to be proud of.
Have a real good read thru the following link. Fabulous info from real pros with regards to everything you need to know about RC helcopters.
Marcus
You can check it out at my place this sunday for buying for 150 Chf
Why is a lack of german language a limitation to flying a helicopter nor does it limit you in buying one as the process is similar to any other consumer item
Also, as there is structuration and regulation for almost anything here, are there regs for when, where, how one can operate a RC aircraft? What about licensing and insurance?