Newbie here...

[hallobaby]

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.

6s can also use on a 600...
Btw, when you wanna upgrade to 700... Your batts are already dying..

[hallobaby]

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

Nitro vs electric is a old story.

[vintcs]

6s for 600 is under power.

[hallobaby]

6s for 600 is under power.

It's enough to do sport flying..
Of course, you can upgrade to 12s later for hardcore 3D then to 700.
I dun think it's any good for a newbie to setup for 3D in the early stage.

[hallobaby]

Nitro vs electric is a old story.

Depend on you bro..
In hot Singapore weather, it's very diffcult for me to fly for a long time..

And my lipo is dying in a faster rate compare to nitro.

[feudallordcult]

I fly electric n nitro. I prefer nitro cos of smoke n sound.

[zaclin29]

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

I have anti venom.....hahaha....

[ron217]

Haha okay! Looking at this second hand align 550 from a seller. Will post pics when deal go through haha

[Redtwilight]

Do perform a thorough check on the heli and double check that all the screws have threadlocker as well. The last thing you want is a new heli shaking itself to pieces in midair.

[blueangel]

The shaking in mid air feels like the heli was in the midst of a air strike, i flicked my idle up, the heli rocks violently in hover, felt like it received a land-to-air rocket, and crumbles down to ground zero.. No time to shout mayday..

Now i very sensitive of odd noise and poor built / repairs.

[ron217]

Okay! Got a second hand align 550 from a friend! It's running on belt version. Now gotta buy some batts! Will post pictures soon..

[vintcs]

Okay! Got a second hand align 550 from a friend! It's running on belt version. Now gotta buy some batts! Will post pictures soon..

Enjoy flying bro. Good heli and size.

[Redtwilight]

The shaking in mid air feels like the heli was in the midst of a air strike, i flicked my idle up, the heli rocks violently in hover, felt like it received a land-to-air rocket, and crumbles down to ground zero.. No time to shout mayday..

Now i very sensitive of odd noise and poor built / repairs.

Ouch man.. But I'm sure you'll ensure that it's always in tip top condition from now on.

Okay! Got a second hand align 550 from a friend! It's running on belt version. Now gotta buy some batts! Will post pictures soon..

Nice! Belt is more forgiving for beginners too, a tail blade hitting a harder patch of grass won't cause you to need to change gears lol. Anyway, if the heli is quite old and not often used, might want to consider swapping out that belt cos it can harden and snap. If it's pretty seasoned then should be ok.

[BertKamm]

Thank you everyone for helping ron217.