Hi, is this helicopter recommendable for a beginner and does it handle easy? If not which helicopters are good for starter? Thanks :)
1987163
Not good for a beginner. Hard to fly and didn5 last long. Get a small model to start off.
1987164
I found it fairly easy, you have to be careful with outside wind with pretty much all rc helicopters as they are not designed to stand against a head wind
406564
Send it back and get a V912 sky dancer it's a four channel RC the most fun and challenging RC helicopter for the money you will love it. I have a 9118 but got board with it very fast. Once you master a 4 channel V912 sky dancer you will absolutely love it and you will have to hold it back it has big time speed and priced very affordably.
484289
Yes you can. In fact, if you have little to no wind where your live, I'd recommend it if this is your first time learning how to fly a helicopter. I'm a first-timer, it helped me. I've only flown mine a few times and flying it outside once instantly made me a better driver. There's more room to play around, obviously, so you can learn the controls better.
221889
Yes. However if you do not have experience with RC helicopters this is not really a "first time" choice since the main rotor moves in all directions so it's not easy to control. Easier models only have forward and back with the main rotor, and you rotate the direction the heli is pointed in and then go forward or back. You should gain some experience with those first. With this one if you move too quickly with any right or left on it will easily flip and crash and it's also harder to trim. That said if you are already familiar with flying these things, it's a nice model and I"ve crashed mine a bunch of times with no damage. Yes. However if you do not have experience with RC helicopters this is not really a "first time" choice since the main rotor moves in all directions so it's not easy to control. Easier models only have forward and back with the main rotor, and you rotate the direction the heli is pointed in and then go forward or back. You should gain some experience with those first. With this one if you move too quickly with any right or left on it will easily flip and crash and it's also harder to trim. That said if you are already familiar with flying these things, it's a nice model and... » Read More Yes. However if you do not have experience with RC helicopters this is not really a "first time" choice since the main rotor moves in all directions so it's not easy to control. Easier models only have forward and back with the main rotor, and you rotate the direction the heli is pointed in and then go forward or back. You should gain some experience with those first. With this one if you move too quickly with any right or left on it will easily flip and crash and it's also harder to trim. That said if you are already familiar with flying these things, it's a nice model and I"ve crashed mine a bunch of times with no damage. « Show Less
1817320
Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3 blades my first week). Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3... » Read More Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3 blades my first week). « Show Less
1610626
This is an extremely good option for a beginner. You hand launch. It can fly very slowly and it's tougher than it looks.
1591746
Dont listen to these nerds. Of course it flies, its an airplane! It doesnt come with the radio, you have to buy all electronics yourself (radio, reciever, motors, servos, and speed controlls). Dont forget the tilt rotors which require an extra channel and motors. If youre inexprerienced I found that this is easy to fly with 2 heli gyros. So, yea.... I know its probably too late but go ahead and buy. Dummy
2088187
I would imagine this might be the older version. It was out back in 2012 so I'm sure by now they have come up with something newer. If I'm not mistaken I think I read something about a newer one. But I'm not sure. I just know this one has been out for some time. That being said, if you do not have one of these, it's a pretty good Heli to fly. As some of the reviews have said, it's not for a beginner but still not too difficult to fly for someone who has a little flying time under their belt and I am assuming by the question asked, you have some experience flying these. I have a lot of fun with it. I have six helicopters. Most of them are indoor size but I do have 2 that are outdoor copters. This is one of them.
835190
I would say it's for intermediate/beginner. It's like the syma s108g except you can an go left/right as well. If you've already gotten good with a coaxial helicopter (the two bladed kind) you probably want to go for a 1 bladed one like the Blade 120 SR. If you want a super expert one, go for the Blade nano CP or some other collective pitch heli.
1580637
Could be difficult to fly for an 8 year old if this is his first helicopter. As Colette stated it really depends upon the child. The is more difficult to fly than some of the toy grade helicopters. I would check out http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/helicopter-for-kids.html or the Syma S107 for an 8 year old
1765156
Yes this is harder to fly than any coaxial or "2 blade" as you called it helicopter. WAY more fun once you get the hang of it. Very durable so you hopefully won't need parts but if you do they are readily available online. I get mine through Amazon (flybar needed replaced)
1551072
I bought mine from Horizon Hobby and it came as promised in excellent condition It is an rc aircraft and not a toy It is easy to set up and has very good instruction manuals and well worth the price So I highly recommend it as a very good beginner introduction to radio controlled flying Horizon Hobby or Motion RC are excellent retailers for these products So if you are looking for a beginner to experienced rc pilot this plane is a lot of fun and well worth the money Hope this helps
835194
If you feel confident with your flying skills then seek out a single rotor helicopter. This unit is more indoor novice leveled and very forgiving
75455
This is not a beginner airplane. The better choice for a beginner is the champ and it is sold by the same company that makes the carbon cub. I have had a champ for three years and it has never broken. My friend who also owns one had to do something really stupid to break it. The champ is the way to go.
1610622
I believe that anyone can fly this plane. I have been flying planes and helicopters for a few years now and this is one of the best planes I have bought for the price. Make sure you buy some extra batteries ( I bought a 4 pack of 180 mAH 3.7v) and I'm glad I did because I have even more fun flying. But back to the plane. You also need a controller that is compatible with the aircraft ( something like dsmx 2 technology) what's good about this plane is that if you break it you can buy basically any part required to fix it. It is pretty durable if you take care of it. Definitely a great buy and we'll worth the money... also it can fly in pretty gusty winds for how light weight it is. If you or someone you know is a beginner, tell them to get this plane
1675043
I haven't built/flown it yet. But I remember reading that the recommended motor is somewhat underpowered (a D-12 I believe). I would plan on putting in at least an "E" motor of some type. And you will want to beaf up the internal structure. I've seen these things fall out of the sky underpowered and I've seen them torn apart before they get that far. I don't think you will have to worry much about it going too high.
1765157
The v911 is a 4ch and not for a beginner, the best beginner would be most any coaxial helicopter. The v311 I have never seen or heard of. Just search for v911 parts in the search bar here and you will find parts everywhere. If you are going to learn on the v911, you like fixing things, then you will need crash kits. The v911 is a must have in 4ch's mainly because of the availability of parts. If you shut it down before you crash, just let fall. Then you will save yourself some grief, also if you buy a coaxial helicopter first.