2 Channel or 4 Channel?????

hcopter51 · Jan 09, 2008, 01:42 PM

Which one is best to start with when learning to fly a heli and why? Does it really matter? Could not find any real answer so am asking here,thanks

small.planes · Jan 09, 2008, 01:50 PM

2 channel is great for a laugh after some beers. cheap as chips and no crying when you break it.
Get a 4 channel if you want to learn how to fly.
of course most heli addicts have several of all sorts

just my opinion
Dave

hcopter51 · Jan 09, 2008, 04:17 PM

Thanks Dave. I have three 4 channel helis and I heard that you should try a 2 channel first.

Just wondering if I should go that route at all,Thanks,John

frieslander · Jan 09, 2008, 09:50 PM

I bought a Lama IV 2 channel for fun and it is harder to fly and control than my 4 channel E-sky Lama V3.

I also thought it would be easier.

TachyonDriver · Jan 10, 2008, 03:01 AM

4 channel co-axials are the ones to try first. A 2ch is what I'd call a simulated helicopter, and I don't mean the ones you fly on a proper PC sim either

hcopter51 · Jan 11, 2008, 04:03 PM

Thanks folks....Very interesting.....Guess I will stay with 4 ch then.....

Tristar · Jan 11, 2008, 06:03 PM

I think 2 ch are more toy like and has nothing to do with flying a real rc heli.
If you already have three 4-ch then you should try to fly those, My advice for you is to fly a simulator first to get the hang of it and save money on spare parts.

Jan 09, 2008, 01:42 PM	#1
hcopter51 Keep the Rotors Spinning! Downers Grove,Illinois Joined Nov 2007 251 Posts	2 Channel or 4 Channel????? Which one is best to start with when learning to fly a heli and why? Does it really matter? Could not find any real answer so am asking here,thanks

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Jan 09, 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
small.planes Metal Magician Loughborough Leics England Joined Sep 2002 708 Posts	2 channel is great for a laugh after some beers. cheap as chips and no crying when you break it. Get a 4 channel if you want to learn how to fly. of course most heli addicts have several of all sorts just my opinion Dave

Jan 09, 2008, 04:17 PM	#3
hcopter51 Keep the Rotors Spinning! Downers Grove,Illinois Joined Nov 2007 251 Posts	Thanks Dave. I have three 4 channel helis and I heard that you should try a 2 channel first. Just wondering if I should go that route at all,Thanks,John

Jan 09, 2008, 09:50 PM	#4
frieslander To Soar Like An Eagle! Canada, ON, Woodstock Joined Dec 2007 5,751 Posts	I bought a Lama IV 2 channel for fun and it is harder to fly and control than my 4 channel E-sky Lama V3. I also thought it would be easier.

Jan 10, 2008, 03:01 AM	#5
TachyonDriver 21st Century Space Cowboy Chipping, Lancs, UK Joined Oct 2006 2,935 Posts	4 channel co-axials are the ones to try first. A 2ch is what I'd call a simulated helicopter, and I don't mean the ones you fly on a proper PC sim either

Jan 11, 2008, 04:03 PM	#6
hcopter51 Keep the Rotors Spinning! Downers Grove,Illinois Joined Nov 2007 251 Posts	Thanks folks....Very interesting.....Guess I will stay with 4 ch then.....

Jan 11, 2008, 06:03 PM	#7
Tristar Suspended Account Amman-Jordan Joined Jan 2007 6 Posts	I think 2 ch are more toy like and has nothing to do with flying a real rc heli. If you already have three 4-ch then you should try to fly those, My advice for you is to fly a simulator first to get the hang of it and save money on spare parts.