Anybody Into RC Helicopters?
12-26-2006, 06:51 PM
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This summer I flew my brother inlaw's RC helo. Pretty cool. Now sure what brand it was, but it sure was a challenge to fly. We did pretty good until parts started breaking.
12-26-2006, 06:58 PM
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I want one that can lift an object---carry it about 150 yards---- drop it and be able to make it back all in one piece!! Needs to carry about 1-3 lbs of stuff!!! What do you have / do you know of anything like that!!!
12-26-2006, 07:08 PM
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I keep 4 on the floor, less carnage when I wreck.
I have a 3.3 Traxxas Jato, my son has a 2.5 Nitro Rustler.
Trucks are an expensive hobby, I don't even want to imagine flight.
I have a 3.3 Traxxas Jato, my son has a 2.5 Nitro Rustler.
Trucks are an expensive hobby, I don't even want to imagine flight.
12-26-2006, 07:08 PM
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The heli in my picture can lift 15+ lbs. It weighs 17lbs. It runs on gasoline/oil mix and has 4hp.
Some guys do camera and video work with them.
There is an RC heli for just about every type of helicopter imaginable including the V-22 Osprey and the Chinooks.
Check out this video
Some guys do camera and video work with them.
There is an RC heli for just about every type of helicopter imaginable including the V-22 Osprey and the Chinooks.
Check out this video
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12-26-2006, 09:02 PM
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Yep love them... this is one of my Xcell's it has been upgraded with almost all macined parts (replaced them when they broke) made by T&T...
I also just bought a trexx electric for playing around...
Gerry
I also just bought a trexx electric for playing around...
Gerry
12-26-2006, 09:51 PM
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pretty sweet. so yea i just got me an el cheapo electric remote control airplane from no other than harbor freight. Havent taken it out yet, never flew one before so figured i would start out with a cheapo and crash it bunches first...
12-26-2006, 10:05 PM
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I was looking at the Falcon 40 4 channel. It is supposed to be a good beginner helo.
I was also told to get all alum and carbon fiber parts- they last longer than the plastic ones. lol.
I was also told to get all alum and carbon fiber parts- they last longer than the plastic ones. lol.
12-26-2006, 10:30 PM
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Thanks for the link------ I will probably get one of those in a couple weeks!! I need something to take surf-fishing bait and drop it out about 150 yards into the ocean!! Do you think that this will travle that far and is it strong enough???? Probably just a starter Helo to get use to flying, Right?
12-26-2006, 10:33 PM
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You bet!
I think I might get one myself.
Others might be able to chime in on what spare parts you should order at the same time. The training kit might be a good idea- it is like a set of outriggers for the landing gear.
I think I might get one myself.
Others might be able to chime in on what spare parts you should order at the same time. The training kit might be a good idea- it is like a set of outriggers for the landing gear.