small, a blade from a big heli will take out bigger chunks of flesh than a smaller heli

 

550 is the go

 

I do regret I did not start with 800.

Small helis are money pit. I killed many mCP Xes, 450s.

Considering lethality of helis even 450 can be extremely dangerous if it hits your neck.

I do not ask newbies to start with 800. I agree 550 fan be good compromise for start.

Big helis are much more:
- easy to fly
- reliable
- stable
- easy to setup

On the other hand small helis provide tons of fun when you are more experienced. I love my Nanos CP Xes. I still keep few of them.

 

I'm with my learned friend @feral , I think the align 550 DFC is the sweet spot
Simon

 

I will qualify my last post, I think the 550 is the best *if* you are under the hairy blade of someone who knows how to set them up and fly, if not....something smaller
Simon

 

Agreed mate 550 can hurt you badly

 

A 750 is perfect


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That's what I like about you @Jeff B , the "have a crack rule", and the fact you recommend 300 rpm over the maximum stated in the manual "if you know where your throttle is.." LOL
Simon

 

@Christo knows all about that

 

I think letting a beginner fly/learn on a 700 + size could be potentially as dangerous as picking a fight with this guy.

 

Heli size is relevant to flying area. I live in a city, so flying space is limited, therefore, I went with a Nano CPx for now. Once I have more experience and better reflexes, I will buy a larger heli regardless of my environment. If I had direct access to open area, I would have bought a larger heli and not given the issue a second thought.

 

It's interesting question.. a 550 would be a good size... but it scared the shiz out of me when I first spooled it up... a 450 is not as scary... but not as stable...

Agree if you don't know how to set it up then your in for a world of hurt and cost...

If your at a club and have cash 550... If your going it alone 450

 

Best thing to do is to find a club and buddy box with an experienced pilot until you get the feel of flying.

 

All jokes aside, i consider the best size to star learning is the 450. Something like a tree which is cheap to fix and parts readily available for the next crash.
I learnt on a Thunder tiger Innovator that i purchased from Hallam Hobbies a few years ago.
Most people are ready for the larger models after at least 1 year of consistent flying.

 

Please tell me straight up if I'm not ready when the time comes..

 

Your well ahead of noob level brother

 

You'll be fine for sure under the supervision of @feral, what could possibly go wrong!!!!! - seriously you will be, just enjoy the process of learning, don't be in a hurry to a heligod
Simon

 

You are right. Look at photos in this thread:
http://chrismeme11.over-blog.com/m/article-36258812.html

On the other hand years ago there were only big helis, no micros and people were able to learn flying them.

If there is experienced teacher, hours of sym, no hod dogging. 700 can be tamed to behave. It can provide good learning option.

 

OMG... OUCH not for the squemish, be warned! There are some bad injuries there thats for sure @utrinque . At least that makes us remember what we are dealing with...