Thanks for the input, Phil.
Went to look at the radio this week. That is some radio !
It does have a very good feel to it as well.
Another shop has it for $379 but charges $50 an hour for lessons,
so it will be better to stay with the local guy I guess,
spend a little more and get much more support.
I have looked at the smaller Raptor,the 30 v2, looks better than the
Century. Also there are alot of parts and pieces on ebay.
Maybe would be good to save a little more to get the Raptor.
Looked at engines too. The OS .37 with ring looks pretty nice.
"Phil Noel" <pnoel@dccnet.com> wrote in message
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> Joel,
>
> Good choice. You may consider one of the new 7 channel radios (e.g. the
> Futaba 7CH) that is very competent and will save you a fair bit of coin,
> thus allowing you money for the gyro/engine.
>
> Phil
> "Joel Stolarski" <stolarsjTAKECAPSOUT@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:kAXgd.4164$cS6.1921@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
>> Appreciate the replies.
>> Have met an instructor locally, he has recommended gas.
>> So maybe I'll try gas first.
>> I'm looking at the Century Hawk $169.
>> And parts are in stock here, which is a plus.
>> As for radio, JR 8103, I can get for around $429 out the door.
>> 4or 5 servos and receiver are included. Actually less than ebay,
>> and brand new.
>> Next on the list will be engine and gyro.
>> Maybe good to get one of those Co-pilots as well.
>> Since I'm a working stiff, I have to scrimp and save so at
>> least it gives me time to narrow down choices, which is a good thing I
>> guess.
>> Anticipation is half the fun, I think.
>>
>> No reason to rush, always regret it later on it seems.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Who" <nobody@nowhere.none> wrote in message
>> news:1099176650.10146.0@doris.uk.clara.net...
>>>
>>> "Joel Stolarski" <stolarsjTAKECAPSOUT@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:2iaed.22235$qH3.17438@bignews6.bellsouth.net. ..
>>>> What's a good choice for an electric helicopter?
>>>> Is one with collective pitch something to consider?
>>>> I would like to get one that can be upgraded as skills improve.
>>>> Would like at least 15 minutes flight time.
>>>> So far I have been reading online articles, and would like
>>>> some way to narrow down the ones to look at.Thanks.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> If you are a beginner do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy a micro electric heli
>>> as they are very hard to fly and it will only put you off.
>>>
>>> An Ikarus ECO 8 is a good machine to start with as it is fairly well
>>> priced and can be upgraded with excellent after market parts as well as
>>> being able to upgrade it to an ECO 16 if you so desire.
>>>
>>> Flight time can vary depending on the type of battery used. The ECO 8
>>> hold the world record for duration
>>>
>>> http://www.fenella.net/records/
>>>
>>> The Logo 10 is also a very good machine but more expensive than the ECO
>>> 8.
>>>
>>> If it is a micro heli you are after there are so many on the market but
>>> a good choice would be a Century Hummingbird or an Ikarus Piccolo Pro
>>> which has collective pitch.
>>>
>>> Ian
>>>
>>
>>
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