Helicop55
New Member
Posts: 3
Loc: Rockland County, New York
Reg: 03-02-03
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 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
Loc: MS
Reg: 03-26-01
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 03-09-03 04:12 PM - Post#17057
In response to Helicop55
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
Loc: Rockland County, New York
Reg: 03-02-03
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03-09-03 05:07 PM - Post#17061
In response to Billme
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
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
Reg: 01-22-03
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03-09-03 06:44 PM - Post#17063
In response to Helicop55
Bill, I totally agree. This hobby is expensive enough without going straight to the big money items. Wise choice Kevin. Good luck to ya! 
-Wayne
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Dr.Tim
New Member
Posts: 19
Loc: High Desert in California
Reg: 01-28-03
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05-01-03 02:22 PM - Post#19373
In response to Helicop55
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 $15 + per gallon of fuel.
Dr.Tim
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SpinCycl
Senior Member
Posts: 279
Loc: Marietta, GA
Reg: 12-16-02
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05-01-03 10:28 PM - Post#19379
In response to Dr.Tim
Dr. I have to agree. I personally went electric for my first helis, but Gas was definately a choice.
1. Nearly NO support/starting equipment nessesary. (a real plus for beginners)
2. Most people have owned a motorbike, go-kart, or at least a gas string trimmer/chainsaw -- so they know basically how to start and run them. Many may not have any idea how to run a glow engine - or what one is for that matter.
3. Yes, they are bigger, and smoother and more predictable to fly - all good things for a newbie.
4. Fuel is cheap, and they fly a long time on a tank. Beginners need a lot of practice, particularly in hovering, so gas is great for this.
-5. This is the only negative I see, is that crashes WILL happen, and gassers (or any 60+ size heli) are much more expen$ive to fix. Something like a Raptor wins here.
| Flying: XL STE (ccpm), Fury Extreme
Flying At: CCRC, Marietta, GA
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