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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Lives up to hype!May 24, 2009
By Rafael Cruz
Don't waste your time on any other beginner rc helicopter-this one lives up to its hype. It is truly easy to fly right from the start. Prior to purchasing this micro- heli, i had purchased the syma fairy and the micro mosquito. at best, i could get those to fly in circles. then i bought the heli-max cx. not easy enough for a true neophyte like myself. i spent $200 on repairing that thing and never learned anything about rc helicopter flying as i would crash it every time i launched. frustrated and as a last hope (before hanging it up), i purchased this heli- i have been flying since. if you get in trouble you just let go and it hovers- nice! and it really is a durable heli- i have crashed that thing about 20 times so far and not a scratch. this has to be the best beginner heli for those who need to learn the basics. i think that i will stick with this company as i progress in my skill level and purchase more expensive helicopters. My only regret is that i did not buy this unit first- would have saved plenty of money.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Very Nice IndeedDec 07, 2009
By brentp
I'm a adult male and have been interested in RC models for some time. I have had limited success with RC aircraft in the past (lets really say - no success [but lots of crashes and lost units]). Walking through a mall the other day, I was intrigued by the "toy helicopters" being flown at kiosks. That said, I wanted to do some research prior to getting one.
Research: you can buy toy grade (in the mall kiosks) or go with hobby grade micro helicopters. This is definitely hobby grade. What's the difference? The hobby units tend to be 4 Ch (versus 2 or 3), contain an on-board gyro (for stability), and - most importantly, are repairable. This unit has all of the above. The 4 control channels provide lift (up/down), pitch (forward/back), yaw (point nose left/right), and roll (rotate-slide left/right). This unit is extremely stable in flight due to the on board gyro. The unit is also very straight forward from a construction point of view and all the parts can be purchased if/when needed for repairs - and you will eventually need to repair. Included in the box was a few parts likely to be needed (rotors, etc.). While picking this up in the hobby store, my research was confirmed when another customer said - I wish I did this the first time, my son and I went through 4 of the mall (toy) units before we went to a hobby unit so we could fix them.
First flight: after a quick charge, lift off - very stable. A few quick trims on the controller had this in stable hover with out any motion. As with all RC, it takes time to acclimate to the controllers. The controller has two modes - standard and reduced. The reduced is great for first flights and learning - it lessons the impact motion on the stick has on the flight to slow things down. This is exactly how you should flight the fist few times - slow and steady. That said, this bird still crashed a number of times and was no worse the wear. Simply recovered, restarted, and up she when. The guy at the hobby store told me if you ever get out of control - just kill the throttle and let it fall - it'll be OK. By the second flight, we were flying larger circles through the kitchen/dining area around objects (lights).
Oh what fun!!! I've actually flown an RC aircraft without having to go to a field and be educated and trained. This is exactly what I needed.
Must adds: batteries and an AC charger. Flight time is only ~5 minutes, then the battery needs to cool down (~ 20 min) and then be recharged (~30-40 minutes). Get extras and an AC charger to increase your flight time.
Enjoy!!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Best Beginner HelicopterOct 16, 2009
By Russell S. Sobel
I purchased this as my very first helicopter. I can't say enough good things about it. It was easy to learn, very stable, withstood all my crashes, etc. Spare parts are inexpensive and easy to find on line or at any local hobby store. With all my learning and crashes, I only had one $3 part break that I had to replace. If you are looking for a great first helicopter, look no further. After purchasing this one, I also bought the (older) yellow MCX. They are roughly similar, although my MCX S300 is definitely faster in forward flight, and spins around faster, than my regular MCX. I'm hoping to step up to the Blade MSR as my next helicopter after perfecting my flying skills with the MCX S300. I give it my highest recommendation for someone looking for a fun and easy way to get into the hobby.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great, but it's not a toy.Dec 13, 2009
By Danny Stoppenbach
The manual states that it's not a toy, however, I'm 50, and this feels like the best toy I've ever owned. This was my first RC anything, and I'm so glad I waited for this copter to be invented. I'm starting to think that it's indistructable. This little heli has bounced off the ceiling, poles, walls, and anything else in my house. You just pick it up, turn it upright, and your off flying again. I do suggest buying a couple extra batteries right away, so you don't have to much down time between flights. I have 3 so I can keep flying. I wish they made stuff like this when I was younger, we didn't even have pocket calculators.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
uber reviewer loves this!!!Dec 08, 2009
By Christopher M. Wood
"PUcmw11"
I'll admit...I spend way too much time researching the things I want to buy. Currently this is in the mail for one reason...Complete consensus among everyone that this helicopter is amazing. I have watched 20+ videos and read at least that many reviews on this product and everyone loves it. From what I can gather...The e-flite blade mcx is the most reliable and best micro heli to learn on...bar none! The mcx s300 is the exact same heli with a new body...the Schweitzer 300C body is a scale body of a real helicopter (why? adds interest to devoted hobbyists...and gives another body option for those who dislike the attack/aggressive heli appearance)
This heli is definitely hobby grade (fixable, better quality, flies better, etc). Through researching I have found that this far exceeds the picoo z and havoc helicopters. This is also a step up from the new Syma S008 (also a good micro copter). This heli falls amongst the cheaper end of hobby/entry level helicopters...but offers tremendous possibilities and a perfect way to learn and introduce yourself to rc helicopters.
This heli is for beginners. The seasoned fliers will still find this amusing for indoor...but if micro helicopters appeal to you...go for the e-flite blade MSR...sick little micro that is the same size as the MCX, but is a single rotor and wild! Check it out on youtube...it will most definitely be my stepping stone to the big leagues after the MCX is mastered.
But as for the MCX...great first heli...not many things I research to buy come out with an entirely positive report...I can't wait to get this!!
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