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Helicop55 New Member Posts 3 |
 03-09-03 01:14 AM - Post#17030
Hi Folks, I'm just getting into the hobby and researching my options. I'm mainly interested in scale flying and I have no interest at all in 3D. I was wondering if it was a smart idea to learn on a gasser since I eventually want to build scale fuses for the mechanics. I'm thinking this would be a good place to start since this way I could build up a system and supplies geared towards gassers and not have to goto the expense of stocking both gasser and glo equipment. Any advice and or comments would be very helpful. Thanks. |
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Billme Senior Member Posts 198 |
 03-09-03 04:12 PM - Post#17057
It can be done.....I don't recommend it, but I've seen it done...If you use a sim until your totally confident in all areas of flight, and have expert help near by, then try it.. I also understand your concerns about now doing the glow, but the real world says get something cheap, and learn to fly on glow Regards, Bill |
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Helicop55 New Member Posts 3 |
03-09-03 05:07 PM - Post#17061
Bill, Thanks for the reply. I guess I was just getting ahead of myself. I've decide to go the usual route and build a Raptor 30V2, learn to fly with that ship and then move onto bigger mechs suitable for scale applications. Again thank you for your reply. Kevin |
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reddragon Full Time Senior Member Posts 3870 
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03-09-03 06:44 PM - Post#17063
Bill, I totally agree. This hobby is expensive enough without going straight to the big money items. Wise choice Kevin. Good luck to ya! 
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Dr.Tim New Member Posts 19 |
05-01-03 02:22 PM - Post#19373
I Disagree with everyone!! I started with a Gasser and did NOT have the Problems associated with a Smaller Twitchy Helicopter! I found my Big Gasser Easy to see and Smoother in Flight! The Gas engine was Easy to Tune! (With Bill Meaders Help  ) Plus the LACK of Field Equipment makes this a Great Choice! Unless you like spending $15 + per gallon of fuel. Dr.Tim
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SpinCycl Senior Member Posts 279 
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05-01-03 10:28 PM - Post#19379
Dr. I have to agree. I personally went electric for my first helis, but Gas was definately a choice. 1. Nearly NO support/starting equipment nessesary. (a real plus for beginners) 2. Most people have owned a motorbike, go-kart, or at least a gas string trimmer/chainsaw -- so they know basically how to start and run them. Many may not have any idea how to run a glow engine - or what one is for that matter. 3. Yes, they are bigger, and smoother and more predictable to fly - all good things for a newbie. 4. Fuel is cheap, and they fly a long time on a tank. Beginners need a lot of practice, particularly in hovering, so gas is great for this. -5. This is the only negative I see, is that crashes WILL happen, and gassers (or any 60+ size heli) are much more expen$ive to fix. Something like a Raptor wins here.
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