Digi Programmer
10-21-2002, 05:26 PM
Allright m8s how are you all doing, Fine i hope. I am just starting out in flying aviation, So what kind of Helicopter would you guys recommend for a beginner. It doesnt have to be built i dont mind building it, Also how much money am i looking at spending. Could you please let me know how much in GBP thanks because am not that well upon the American Dollar. Thanks for your time and help it is very much appreciated.
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Raptor30
10-22-2002, 09:28 PM
Raptor 30 V2- Great helicopter, capable of advanced aerobatics, easy to learn on, inexpensive. If you start from nothing you're going to need the helicopter (of course), which is about $390 with an engine and muffler. Then you need a radio, I recommend a Futaba 9CHF, around $450. Gyro, the Telebee is a good one and it's heading hold, $80- $100. Then you need starting equipment, like a power panel, 12V battery, 12V starter, glow starter, basic tools, etc. Budget in another $120 for that. So you're looking at around $1000. If you shop around (eBay, etc), you can get everything you need for around $700.
Lite Machines Model 110- Great for beginers, cheap, almost unbreakable. Only problem is that it's very small and fixed pitch, not capable of aerobatics. You can get everything you need for under $600, brand new. Check litemachines.com. BTW all these prices are in US dollars, I don't know how much it will be in pounds.