walkbythesea Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Very seriously considering getting my first RC helicopter and I really want to go straight to a “proper” collective model for many reasons. Been watching loads of videos and keep coming back around to the WLToys V950 for reasons of economy, parts availability and what seems to be a general reputation of being pretty docile for a beginner pilot. Any particular opinions on this model or recommendations for a better starter package for a newbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn75 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Did you ever get the the wltoys v950 considering getting one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 No, I did loads of research and got the WLtoys XK Blast K110-B 6CH model instead with the XK X6 transmitter - a far superior model, but strictly for indoor or super still days as it’s tiny and affected by the slightest breeze - but it’s really cheap and rugged and I’d highly recommended it 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn75 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thanks for the reply I'd like something for outside just to try, I've gotten into the small Indoor ones syma 107 but would like the next level without spending a fortune!! Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 The XK 110 will be step up as it is a proper collective pitch helicopter with tail rotor, very different to your Syma. I got an OMPHobby M2 Explore next, I’ve been told the M1 is also an excellent choice but I went a size up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hi I’ve been playing with my Son’s fixed pitch heli, Twister Ninja 250 clone, for the past week or so and fancy moving on to something collective pitch, in the hope I can learn a trick or two. What are thoughts on a first CP heli? Is it better to try a small one, Blade Nano, Blade cPX, XK K100/110, or are slightly larger models like Blade 230, OMP M1/2, Eachine E180, better to learn on? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thats hard question to answer Small collective pitch hellis can be very twitchy but can be flown indoors and are less prone to breaking when crashed The blade 150s and 230s are a lot less twitchy but cant really be flown indoors (ln the house) and fly really nicely from docile to some limited 3d moves Larger hellis are easier to fly but crash costs can really start to hurt the wallet I guess the answer lies in where you want to fly em if indoors the nano mcpx size is fine (you can fly them outdoors as well ) if outdoors then the bigger birds like the 150s 230s The blade models come as bind and fly using your spekky flight transmitter or ready to fly with the bundled transmitter hth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hi You make a very good point there! I’ve only been flying indoors thus far, but would like to fly outside if or when the weather allows. Until then though, I’d be inside, so something on the smaller side would probably be the better option? Investing in a multi model radio, so I don’t wind up with numerous controllers going forward, would be a good idea. That’s helped a great deal, thanks! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Glad it helped you mate I use a Spektrum DX8 and a DX8 G2 radios for my hellis the original dx8 for the older hellis and the G2 for the newer hellis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 For a multi model transmitter a RadioMaster TX16S OpenTX will keep you going possibly forever ✌️😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Is that 1 where you buy modules for it to work with say spektrum ,futaba or any other transmitter protocol ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hi Thanks again, I’ll take a look at those radio’s. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Is that 1 where you buy modules for it to work with say spektrum ,futaba or any other transmitter protocol ? Just about every current format is now included from the factory, but you can still add modules for specialist purposes and to future proof it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi The Eachine TX16 looks great value at just over £100 from Banggood, I think I’ll get one of those. While that’s travelling, it will give time to decide Blade Nano S3, mCPX BL2 or XK K100/110? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 I love my XK110’s 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi Do you know what the difference is between the K110 and K110S, other than the colour of the canopy? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, SWF said: Hi Do you know what the difference is between the K110 and K110S, other than the colour of the canopy? Cheers Steve It appears to have a barometric pressure sensor, so should be able to do altitude hold like a drone - but I’d have no idea how to set that up or use it Edited December 24, 2021 by walkbythesea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, walkbythesea said: It appears to have a barometric pressure sensor, so should be able to do altitude hold like a drone - but I’d have no idea how to set that up or use it Thanks, I think I can live without that, so I’ll just look for best price between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Hi I’ve ordered an XK K110S and an Eachine TX16S. I added 2 batteries and some spare parts too! I’ll let you know how I get on. Thanks again for your help. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Cool mate have fun with them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn75 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I got the v950 in the end, only had chance to fly it a few times with the weather seems ok but I've got nothing to compare it to, but already the bugs got me just waiting for wheelspin to open for upgrade servos and more lipo's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I've had the XK110 for a few years now, still can't fly it for toffee in 3G, but then I only fly it about twice a year, so the old hand/eye coordination never really get dialled in properly. Got a little Eachine E119 for indoor use, a little less manic in the lounge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn75 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Maybe I should have bought a helicopter I could fly inside with the way the weather has been since Christmas ,I've only had chance to fly/crash mine 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Hi I now have a nice new K110S and TX16 radio. There is also an Eachine E150 on it’s way, red wine and watching YouTube is a bad mix! All I need now, is to learn how to setup the radio to get the 110 in the air. Does anybody know where I might find an OpenTX file for the K110? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Is there a website for your radio ? They may have files you can download and put into your radio or you could look up rc helicopter forums like hellifreak etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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