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Remote controlled Helicopter
- Thread starter TheBadGuy
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I need another fixHere's another thought....Go buy a flightsim and a decent joystick with a twist-rudder feature.
We used to fly all manner of helicopters in Combat Flight Simulator, by using the Bell 206 flight profile from Flight Simulator 98 as a basis.
Not quite the same thing, but you can shoot...
We used to fly all manner of helicopters in Combat Flight Simulator, by using the Bell 206 flight profile from Flight Simulator 98 as a basis.
Not quite the same thing, but you can shoot...
If you want a computer program specificly for RC Planes and Helicopters, there is a program called Real Flight G2 . It comes with a controller like the real thing to use that plugs in like a joystick. I've heard of people getting real good with this program then using the real thing and having no problems whatsoever. But some people say it's not realistic enough. I don't know, all I know is I like it! Hope this helps!
Ryan W
Ryan W
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Try www.phiheli.com. I've not flown any but I have seen their units and they look pretty nice.
If your gonna fly cheap... ya may as well really fly!
http://www.easyup.cc/mainp1g.html
Check out ultralights man... the stuff you are talking about is a hair away from the prices on those! And you can get off the ground...
I've wanted to do them for... well forever
http://www.easyup.cc/mainp1g.html
Check out ultralights man... the stuff you are talking about is a hair away from the prices on those! And you can get off the ground...
I've wanted to do them for... well forever
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Originally posted by TheBadGuy
I may have to use this set up and deloy my super duper BadGuy Heli at Next Years blade with a video camera to seek out the knives I am after in a swift manner
Actually there are R/C Indoor blimps that are good for this. They also have decent cargo capacity.
BadGuy,
I have been flying these critters since 1992. They are, by far, the most difficult and involved of all the different radio-control disciplines.
Do NOT expect to plunk down the plastic today and be flying competently tomorrow. The learning curve is incredibly steep.
Not trying to rain on your parade; just injecting a bit of reality here.
By far, the best board for this game is www.runryder.com
Lots of experienced guys there who are eager to help a newbie. Just expect any query to be answered by several different opinions.
However, any advice you get there will be good. There are numerous "old hands" that police the place; any "two-gallon expert" (a reference to someone just getting started who is dispensing advice like he knows what the hell he is talking about) who spouts off any BS is immediately pummeled.
Good luck; and be prepared for sticker shock. This is a VERY expensive hobby.
I have been flying these critters since 1992. They are, by far, the most difficult and involved of all the different radio-control disciplines.
Do NOT expect to plunk down the plastic today and be flying competently tomorrow. The learning curve is incredibly steep.
Not trying to rain on your parade; just injecting a bit of reality here.
By far, the best board for this game is www.runryder.com
Lots of experienced guys there who are eager to help a newbie. Just expect any query to be answered by several different opinions.
However, any advice you get there will be good. There are numerous "old hands" that police the place; any "two-gallon expert" (a reference to someone just getting started who is dispensing advice like he knows what the hell he is talking about) who spouts off any BS is immediately pummeled.
Good luck; and be prepared for sticker shock. This is a VERY expensive hobby.
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I built one from a kit a couple of years ago (Kyosho SR30-X, [length 40.6 in]). That was actually the fun part working on it 24/7 until completed. Had it 'professionally tuned' (rotor adjustments, linkage etc) prior to my first attempt at flight.
Keep in mind that parts are somewhat expensive. "Boom Whip" typically cost me a couple hundred dollars or more (per experience) and really doesn't help with the confidence level while 'still learning.' Boom Whip is what happens when your landings are to hard and the main rotor blades flex downward on impact with the ground and destroy the tail boom, drive shaft mechanism, assorted linkages etc. Not to mention the main rotor blades which now resemble kindling wood. Extremely disheartening, especially when your flying altitude was only about 3 feet.
You must be able to think (and react) to three dimensional flight charastictics and have the uncanny ability to make adjustments prior to them occurring.
Chances are since you've already gotten the 'bug,' you'll probably end up with one anyhow. I'd definitely suggest you build one from scratch. It's surprising what can be learned just by assembling the transmission, rotor mechanics and all the rest of the thousands of pieces. It will also pay during your many rebuilding experiences.
Don't get me wrong. I still love watching an accomplished heli pilot flying upside down, backwards and all the other really cool stuff. It takes time, patience, dollars and an acute sense of concentration. Since these are in short supply on my end, my chopper has been hanging from a ceiling hook in the garage for quite awhile now. I've often considered of donating it to a local law enforcement agency thinking they might add a mini cam or other trinket and help nab the bad guys. Go for it, it's a hell of allot of fun
Keep in mind that parts are somewhat expensive. "Boom Whip" typically cost me a couple hundred dollars or more (per experience) and really doesn't help with the confidence level while 'still learning.' Boom Whip is what happens when your landings are to hard and the main rotor blades flex downward on impact with the ground and destroy the tail boom, drive shaft mechanism, assorted linkages etc. Not to mention the main rotor blades which now resemble kindling wood. Extremely disheartening, especially when your flying altitude was only about 3 feet.
You must be able to think (and react) to three dimensional flight charastictics and have the uncanny ability to make adjustments prior to them occurring.
Chances are since you've already gotten the 'bug,' you'll probably end up with one anyhow. I'd definitely suggest you build one from scratch. It's surprising what can be learned just by assembling the transmission, rotor mechanics and all the rest of the thousands of pieces. It will also pay during your many rebuilding experiences.
Don't get me wrong. I still love watching an accomplished heli pilot flying upside down, backwards and all the other really cool stuff. It takes time, patience, dollars and an acute sense of concentration. Since these are in short supply on my end, my chopper has been hanging from a ceiling hook in the garage for quite awhile now. I've often considered of donating it to a local law enforcement agency thinking they might add a mini cam or other trinket and help nab the bad guys. Go for it, it's a hell of allot of fun