RC Helicopters

[holymonk]

I am interested in buying one, I have never owned one before.

I think to start with I would like one that I can just fly around my house and terrify the cats with.

Whats a good quality brand, and what should I avoid.

Do I need a 4 channel one?

 

[Third Opinion]

I reviewed some but this was by far the best indoor toy.

http://madaboutheli.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/heng-long-roc-falcon.html

 

[arknor]

theres already a few threads on them if you use the search function.


http://www.heliguy.com/Electric-RC-Helicopters/Heliguy-Atom/Heliguy-Atom-FP/
is a good starter heli though

DO NOT GET A 3 CHANNEL THEY FLY THEMSELFS WITH NO SKILL NEEDED AND NOT MUCH CONTROL OVER THEM

 

[Third Opinion]

I am bunging on a fully modded Esky Lama on the bay later. It has xtreme motors, uprated battery, xtreme blades, unbreakable tail and 30c burst rate battery.

It is brilliant indoors and out.

 

[Paul11]

i just bought a quad copter

lots of fun

 

[jakedude182]

I tried the ROC falcon as a first buy rc copter, and it is great fun (never tried any other). It took some getting used to with the control joysticks, but after a few flights it gets easier.

 

[Bigpops]

I am interested in buying one, I have never owned one before.

I think to start with I would like one that I can just fly around my house and terrify the cats with.

Whats a good quality brand, and what should I avoid.

Blade helicopters are hard to beat for small models. Try the mCX 2 for indoor fun and it's very easy yo fly.

For something a bit more challenging try the Heliguy Atom.

Avoid all three channel helicopters except possibly the Blade Scout. Spares are tough to get and you are going to crash at first.

Do I need a 4 channel one?

- If you ever plan on flying a proper RC helicopter, then it is advisable as the controls will be the same

 

[shuzzbutt]

also phoenix rc paired with a nice transmitter is great fun as well as a baptism of fire when trying to control rc helis