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<blockquote data-quote="Kiyot" data-source="post: 1333742" data-attributes="member: 627"><p>I have flown RC planes on and off for about 16 years. I have started flying againin the last 2 months after less than a year break. I have a Sonic 25 and an Ultra Stick 40 along with some others. Have always wanted to get a F-4U Corsair.</p><p></p><p></p><p>About 6 years ago I had started to learn to fly heli's. I had a Hirobo Shuttle to start and then bought a Sceadu, was just getting into doing nose in hovering and autos when I dumb thumbed an auto and crashed. I rebuilt it and sold it because I had just had a daughter and at the time I knew I wouldn't have alot of time and moreso money to put into it. But earlier this month I bought a new heli. It's a 50 size heli made by JS Models called a 3D Frenzy. It's sold mainly by <a href="http://www.amainhobbies.com" target="_blank">www.amainhobbies.com</a>, it's a Japanese model with little support other than Amain and a couple other places online. But what got me was the price of the heli and the price of replacement parts. The heli itself is only $150. But the price of the other stuff will still put it way up there, but I was able to save a good amount of money by breaking up orders and using coupons. It went together really well and was mostly put together, although I tore most of it back down and locktited on everything. And it flies really well. I hadn't flown for over 6 years and pretty much picked up where I left. I have moved into forward flight a little and will get back into nose-in hovering soon.</p><p></p><p>A simulator is something that will really help you out. IIRC I happen to see someone selling a Realflight G5 simulator on craigslist for $130 which is $70 off, just make sure it is unregistered or have the own de-register it which should be an automatic process to save you from having to call them up to do it. Otherwise Towerhobbies has it for $199 plus whatever coupon they are running at the time (right now it's $20 off $139). PM for the current Super Saving club coupons. You have to pay like 9.99 or 14.99 for a year of the club but it's well worth it if you order enough. For example the simulator above I have a coupon for $35 off 200 and you get free shipping over $150 orders.</p><p></p><p>You might also look into the Helimax 400 3D they have a RTF version for $359 on tower right now, all you need is a LiPo battery which is somewhat expensive about $45, and then also a special charger but they have a very basic one pretty much just for that size battery which is $20. This is a collective pitch helicopter so will be more like flying the bigger helis. My understanding though is the smaller the helicopter the more squirelly it can be, the bigger ones if toned down with the servo throws are more stable especially in the wind.</p><p></p><p>Otherwise if you want a B&M place the Hobby Shop off of I-240/Penn has a fair amount of helicopter stuff, seem to mostly be Align. There is also an airfield just north and then west off a side street from SW 15/Macarthur. I have been by there but it was closed but from my understanding talking to the guy at the above shop that it is mostly a helicopter flying field. If you are into airplanes there is Mikes Models off Nw 10/May and Realm Hobbies in Moore off Tower/19th. </p><p></p><p>I'm by no means an expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night and if you want any help or anything let me know. Even let ya try my simulator out if you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kiyot, post: 1333742, member: 627"] I have flown RC planes on and off for about 16 years. I have started flying againin the last 2 months after less than a year break. I have a Sonic 25 and an Ultra Stick 40 along with some others. Have always wanted to get a F-4U Corsair. About 6 years ago I had started to learn to fly heli's. I had a Hirobo Shuttle to start and then bought a Sceadu, was just getting into doing nose in hovering and autos when I dumb thumbed an auto and crashed. I rebuilt it and sold it because I had just had a daughter and at the time I knew I wouldn't have alot of time and moreso money to put into it. But earlier this month I bought a new heli. It's a 50 size heli made by JS Models called a 3D Frenzy. It's sold mainly by [URL="www.amainhobbies.com"]www.amainhobbies.com[/URL], it's a Japanese model with little support other than Amain and a couple other places online. But what got me was the price of the heli and the price of replacement parts. The heli itself is only $150. But the price of the other stuff will still put it way up there, but I was able to save a good amount of money by breaking up orders and using coupons. It went together really well and was mostly put together, although I tore most of it back down and locktited on everything. And it flies really well. I hadn't flown for over 6 years and pretty much picked up where I left. I have moved into forward flight a little and will get back into nose-in hovering soon. A simulator is something that will really help you out. IIRC I happen to see someone selling a Realflight G5 simulator on craigslist for $130 which is $70 off, just make sure it is unregistered or have the own de-register it which should be an automatic process to save you from having to call them up to do it. Otherwise Towerhobbies has it for $199 plus whatever coupon they are running at the time (right now it's $20 off $139). PM for the current Super Saving club coupons. You have to pay like 9.99 or 14.99 for a year of the club but it's well worth it if you order enough. For example the simulator above I have a coupon for $35 off 200 and you get free shipping over $150 orders. You might also look into the Helimax 400 3D they have a RTF version for $359 on tower right now, all you need is a LiPo battery which is somewhat expensive about $45, and then also a special charger but they have a very basic one pretty much just for that size battery which is $20. This is a collective pitch helicopter so will be more like flying the bigger helis. My understanding though is the smaller the helicopter the more squirelly it can be, the bigger ones if toned down with the servo throws are more stable especially in the wind. Otherwise if you want a B&M place the Hobby Shop off of I-240/Penn has a fair amount of helicopter stuff, seem to mostly be Align. There is also an airfield just north and then west off a side street from SW 15/Macarthur. I have been by there but it was closed but from my understanding talking to the guy at the above shop that it is mostly a helicopter flying field. If you are into airplanes there is Mikes Models off Nw 10/May and Realm Hobbies in Moore off Tower/19th. I'm by no means an expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night and if you want any help or anything let me know. Even let ya try my simulator out if you want. [/QUOTE]
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