Is this a good helicopter for me?

[mpower7477]

is this a good electric helicopter for the money? I really want to get a helicopter, but dont want a crappy one. I also want one that isnt too advanced, so like a begginner-intermediate. Would this one be good for me?
http://www.centuryheli.com/products/helikits/cn1020_hummingbird/index.htm
I would get this kit listed below since I have no aircraft RC stuff currently, only on road car stuff.
CN1020CMJ Hummingbird Electric Combo with JR quattro radio

[Trikster]

It is a decent heli. I have seen one flown indoors and is relatively stable. The only problem I see with it is lack of support. I know of noone that is making hopups for it. I have not heard of any forums for it other than RC Groups Electric Heli section.

With the Ikarus Piccolo, they have an abundance of upgrades for it and a very large following on their own forum... I have the Fun Piccolo with a few hopups and am having a lot of fun with it. I think I have $300 total into it (bought used).

[rckid11]

what would you recomend for a complete beginner that has only done cars?

[HouseFLY]

Consider a "Hybrid" micro heli.

Have someone build it for you if you are not sure about it. Get an Rc heli pilot to help you with the learning curve.

Although with a hybrid your learning curve will speed up only because you will have the best of all worlds in terms of micro heli components. DO NOT get a heli with tail gears this is more trouble for beginners. a motroized tail heli is the way to start if you want minimla fuss.

Ask Helihobby. Sean, tell him Mario sent you. Ask him about the parts I am making to retrofit all micros.

There are other posts in the E Zone RC groups electric heli forums that talk about people building hybrids. TO give you an idea:

MIA G10 frame Kit with spring wire landing gear struts(guaranteed toughest unbreakable) Hornet rotor mechanics, blades, MIA or Piccolo motorized tail gear box.

From time to time I build custom micro helis for people, I am currently building some for some friends.

Here is the stuff I use.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=170382&forumid=185

Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[rckid11]

Thanks. What about that palm sized heli?

[HouseFLY]

Palm Size is a project in the works. We'll gladly make it available as soon as is finalized and can be released.

Thank You,

Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[rckid11]

How long will it take till they are in production?