Anyone into remote control helicopters?
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Anyone into remote control helicopters? I would like to get my 8 yr old a beginner helicopter for his bday. We got him one from Walmart that he liked and was getting it down by the damn prop broke when he took it outside and it bounced off the concrete. Does anyone know ifthe ones at a hobby shop are any stronger?
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I would like to get my 8 yr old a beginner helicopter for his bday. We got him one from Walmart that he liked and was getting it down by the damn prop broke when he took it outside and it bounced off the concrete. Does anyone know ifthe ones at a hobby shop are any stronger?
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Well Santa gave him one of the air hogs which was cool but I had to add more weight to the front to get it to do more than hover. I would get him a cool electric car but they don't hold his interest.
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This is what I started out with:
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1250
Easy to fly, pretty durable and parts are available. it flies real good in and outdoors, just make sure the wind is not too bad. it flies like the little air hogs, not too challenging for the kids. I would highly reccomend it. its pricey, but you are paying for a good remote and electronics that can transfer to another helicopter or airplane.
I purchased mine from a local Hobby shop out in VA, but most places should have it, or be able to get the helicopter and parts, or order online and get parts online (may save a few bucks)
I used it for about 6 months and then decided to upgrade to the real deal RC helicopter. I have not flown one in a few years, but that Blade CX2 is a great starting platform.
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1250
Easy to fly, pretty durable and parts are available. it flies real good in and outdoors, just make sure the wind is not too bad. it flies like the little air hogs, not too challenging for the kids. I would highly reccomend it. its pricey, but you are paying for a good remote and electronics that can transfer to another helicopter or airplane.
I purchased mine from a local Hobby shop out in VA, but most places should have it, or be able to get the helicopter and parts, or order online and get parts online (may save a few bucks)
I used it for about 6 months and then decided to upgrade to the real deal RC helicopter. I have not flown one in a few years, but that Blade CX2 is a great starting platform.
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Save yourself some grief and get a simulator. LEARN to fly on it, its easier to press reset than to rebuild a heli. It was expensive but it payed for it self since I got hand eye movements down.
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This is what I started out with:
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1250
Easy to fly, pretty durable and parts are available. it flies real good in and outdoors, just make sure the wind is not too bad. it flies like the little air hogs, not too challenging for the kids. I would highly reccomend it. its pricey, but you are paying for a good remote and electronics that can transfer to another helicopter or airplane.
I purchased mine from a local Hobby shop out in VA, but most places should have it, or be able to get the helicopter and parts, or order online and get parts online (may save a few bucks)
I used it for about 6 months and then decided to upgrade to the real deal RC helicopter. I have not flown one in a few years, but that Blade CX2 is a great starting platform.
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...rodID=EFLH1250
Easy to fly, pretty durable and parts are available. it flies real good in and outdoors, just make sure the wind is not too bad. it flies like the little air hogs, not too challenging for the kids. I would highly reccomend it. its pricey, but you are paying for a good remote and electronics that can transfer to another helicopter or airplane.
I purchased mine from a local Hobby shop out in VA, but most places should have it, or be able to get the helicopter and parts, or order online and get parts online (may save a few bucks)
I used it for about 6 months and then decided to upgrade to the real deal RC helicopter. I have not flown one in a few years, but that Blade CX2 is a great starting platform.
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I would like to get my 8 yr old a beginner helicopter for his bday. We got him one from Walmart that he liked and was getting it down by the damn prop broke when he took it outside and it bounced off the concrete. Does anyone know ifthe ones at a hobby shop are any stronger?
I bought one of these for $65 plus a free hat at traders.
http://cgi.ebay.com/DOUBLE-HORSE-905...ht_2244wt_1139
Its large, but its a good beginner and replacement blades are cheap on ebay. IMO i think you should get him a smaller one and as he gets older build him up to a larger one.
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SYMA S107 its only 29.99 and very strong but its indoors only, the wind will over power it. http://www.xheli.com/newsy3chs1mi1.html
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Get a Realflght simulator. It has helicoptors and airplanes that fly just like the real thing. Learn on it and you will be a real pro with the real thing. http://www.realflight.com/
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I used to be into nitro RC cars pretty heavily back when i was in my teens. you can try looking at www.towerhobbies.com
They have a ton of RC Helicopter in a wide range of prices. You could try looking for hobby shops in your area or I know there are some in Houston. They best thing about these type of rc heli's is the when you break a part is that you buy the individual piece instead replacing the whole thing. I'd look for a shop in your area so you have an enthusaiast to talk to more about the hobby. Hope this helps, Good Luck to ya
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They have a ton of RC Helicopter in a wide range of prices. You could try looking for hobby shops in your area or I know there are some in Houston. They best thing about these type of rc heli's is the when you break a part is that you buy the individual piece instead replacing the whole thing. I'd look for a shop in your area so you have an enthusaiast to talk to more about the hobby. Hope this helps, Good Luck to ya
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