Newbie here...

[zniter81]

Okay no problem! I'm currently looking at align 550. Seems like a good size. Yes probably will scour the 2nd hand market! Transmitter wise I have an 8J. So the $1700 does not include transmitter. But I guess batteries and charger will be taking up some of my budget haha

550 is 6s.
one 6s 5000mah can fly around 5min plus...

[zniter81]

Btw, where do you guys fly now?

WHere u stay?
we fly in the east.

refer to this post

http://www.daddyhobby.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89292&page=12&p=638374&viewfull=1#post638374

[vintcs]

I fly where there is nice open field. Mainly fly alone at pasir ris farmway. Sometimes I do fly planes in tampines civil defence field.

[ron217]

pasir ris farm way isit near pasir ris camp there?

[feudallordcult]

Join Them on weekend funflies....these guys will sure be your safety nets to prevent you from falling off the cliff...... :P

we ensure that once u get poisoned, there is absolutely NO turning back...

[feudallordcult]

WHere u stay?
we fly in the east.

refer to this post
http://www.daddyhobby.com/forum/show...l=1#post638374

http://www.daddyhobby.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74344

[vintcs]

pasir ris farm way isit near pasir ris camp there?

Hi, yes.

[Redtwilight]

+1.

if u r unsure abt yr duration into rc, buy sumtin cheap and small from LHS and reassess your interest in a few months. "Mini-me" helis wont exactly teach you how to fly but it will affirm your interest in RC. Once u r very sure abt your directions into Helis, then start the spree. Word of caution though: this is a slippery slope...you will think of buying helis almost everyday...ask US how we know...right, Liang?

LOL Mini-me helis. Such an apt term haha.. That would explain why I have 6 helis, of which 4 are Mini-me's..

[hallobaby]

Y a 550???
600 will be even cheaper..

[Redtwilight]

Y a 550???
600 will be even cheaper..

Cost of ownership is is dramatically higher though. And 600 sizes need 12S?

[ron217]

hmmm think I'll stick to a one pack setup haha

[rchobbyfly]

so happening

[rchobbyfly]

you will like this hobby.

[vintcs]

Own preference, 550 is the good size and uses one 6s pack. If u want to go 700 later, u can still use the battery. If u have own transport, then bigger heli is no issue.

[ron217]

guys what is your take on nitro helicopter? I used to think professional helicopters are nitro. anyone here flying a nitro helicopter?