Comments on BangBits: Confessions of an RC heli noob

Great tips! Thanks for the post. I just picked up...

2010-07-15T16:37:46.617+02:00

Great tips! Thanks for the post. I just picked up a Syma heli and am enjoying it thoroughly but have a lot to learn yet.

I've learned a bit more since writing this blo...

2010-05-15T17:12:31.243+02:00

I've learned a bit more since writing this blog entry. Not one to push particular brands, I must say that eflite hardware will get you the furthest as a novice: http://www.bladehelis.com/

You can buy one single controller, i.e. I have a DX7 and use it with all your Spectrum capable models. I have an mSR, mCX2 and Blade 400. Parts are cheap, easy to find and the helicopters is a fine arsenal for your beginner fleet.

It's a lesson I wish I had known beforehand, I probably spent ~$1500 on hardware which is now broken and/or inferior to the eflite stuff. For instance, never underestimate the power of a good computer controlled RC transmitter like the DX7. The DX7 also works great with good simulation software like the Pheonix simulator.

Hi, I agree with all you say and after a costly st...

2009-10-11T00:02:21.655+02:00

Hi, I agree with all you say and after a costly start about five years ago I gave up. Now I have gone down your path and can now hover my 400 size. I have found it a very rewarding learning curve, regards Richard.