PicoZ mini helicopters!

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 14:44

ElRazur: http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html some light reading for you.

Wyrdo · 26 Jun 2007 at 14:52

wyrdo said:
Well, apparently the legit one is called Picoo Z which is made by Silverlit.

I have one which is a Pico Z and as far as I can tell is identical though I'll check the packaging when I get home.

http://www.silverlit-flyingclub.com/UrgentAnnounce.htm

Turns out mine is a Picoo Z, just the website I bought it from lists it as Pico Z.

Andelusion · 26 Jun 2007 at 14:53

ElRazur said:
You mean like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi7G-VzU2r4&mode=related&search=

Rofl @ some of the comments:

wow, the people in the chopper must be quite dizzy!!... His a good pilot. I guess he have been in the navy!

hahah thatll b funny if the blade fell of and choos there heads off

I love youtoob.

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:41

PiKe said:
ElRazur: http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html some light reading for you.

Thanks. I think am better off doing my practice on a simulator first. Crashing it the first time would hurt.

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:42

ElRazur said:
Thanks. I think am better off doing my practice on a simulator first. Crashing it the first time would hurt.

If I decide to buy one (still mulling it over) I'd practice on grass I think.

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:46

PiKe said:
If I decide to buy one (still mulling it over) I'd practice on grass I think.

All my crashes have been on grass field. The temptation is to try and do something silly like a flip or give it a full throtle in whilst heading towards me - this creates confusion and oreintation could be easily lost.

There is a hobby shop in Bromley, i would be visiting to get the simulator cd. I would advise you to get one - check out the UK sale price against that of the US and you would see how much savings you are making.

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:50

ElRazur said:
All my crashes have been on grass field. The temptation is to try and do something silly like a flip or give it a full throtle in whilst heading towards me - this creates confusion and oreintation could be easily lost.

There is a hobby shop in Bromley, i would be visiting to get the simulator cd. I would advise you to get one - check out the UK sale price against that of the US and you would see how much savings you are making.

I take it you have a dual analogue joystick and/or TX that will attach to your PC then?

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:53

PiKe said:
I take it you have a dual analogue joystick and/or TX that will attach to your PC then?

I read somewhere that any pc controller would work but it would be better to use the real thing, there is a cable (usb?) that allows connection of the analogue controller to the pc iirc. To answer your question, i dont have one but the shop would sort me out hopefully.

Have you ever flown any thing r/c before?

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 15:55

ElRazur said:
I read somewhere that any pc controller would work but it would be better to use the real thing, there is a cable (usb?) that allows connection of the analogue controller to the pc iirc. To answer your question, i dont have one but the shop would sort me out hopefully.

Have you ever flown any thing r/c before?

Driven yes, flown, no.

I think I get the theory though.

Edit: I have actually flown something and I didn't crash it per-say, the wing snapped (crap repair with matchsticks) and it piroetted to the ground.

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 16:18

Anyone tried the PicoZ or PicooZ they bought yet. Could you please post a mini review or something? A video would be nice too...

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 16:57

Hmm...

Thanks for the inquiry. We can send that to you for approximately $45.00 in total shipping charges. This is just a quote and the exact charges cannot be determined until after the order is actually packed up and ready to be shipped.

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 16:59

PiKe said:
Hmm...

Thanks for the inquiry. We can send that to you for approximately $45.00 in total shipping charges. This is just a quote and the exact charges cannot be determined until after the order is actually packed up and ready to be shipped.

Same place? I opt for the international airmail delivery instead.

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 18:54

ElRazur said:
Same place? I opt for the international airmail delivery instead.

Yep, as I said, it looks like it's $7.99 + standard usps rate.

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:21

PiKe said:
Yep, as I said, it looks like it's $7.99 + standard usps rate.

The final price i told you earlier was what left my account. I have emailed them to confirm, dont want any nasty surprises

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:24

ElRazur said:
The final price i told you earlier was what left my account. I have emailed them to confirm, dont want any nasty surprises

Well I'll await your reply before I place my order.

Another reply:

Hi Brian,

Is that the absolute least you can ship the model for?
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Yes it is. Fedex International would be more expensive.

Don't suppose theres a UK model shop that does this model?

saitrix · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:36

ElRazur said:
I read somewhere that any pc controller would work but it would be better to use the real thing, there is a cable (usb?) that allows connection of the analogue controller to the pc iirc. To answer your question, i dont have one but the shop would sort me out hopefully.

Have you ever flown any thing r/c before?

Which simulator you getting?

Depends on the one and the controller. If it is a cheapo transmitter, which it will be, then I seriously doubt it will be possible to connect it to the pc.

Does it come with a training gear for it? If so then use it, if not, get one.

PiKe · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:36

saitrix said:
Which simulator you getting?

Depends on the one and the controller. If it is a cheapo transmitter, which it will be, then I seriously doubt it will be possible to connect it to the pc.

Does it come with a training gear for it? If so then use it, if not, get one.

I've read that training gear is a hinderence, amplifying the ground effect.

saitrix · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:40

PiKe said:
Don't suppose theres a UK model shop that does this model?

Yes but it will be £80-90.

I would personally spend about £20 more and get a Twister V2 instead. It is of higher quality than the Esky.

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/HeliKits_Twister.html

ElRazur · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:41

PiKe said:
Don't suppose theres a UK model shop that does this model?

I belive they do, It works out to be 100pounds plus.

saitrix · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:41

PiKe said:
I've read that training gear is a hinderence, amplifying the ground effect.

People on RCGroups use them widely. Very useful to not flip over when first learning to hover. I've spoken to some experienced rc heli flyers and they suggest using training gear.