Wanted to write a quick blurb as it has been really busy.
Stay tuned for a couple reviews! Up next is the new Trex 250 and the new Miniature Aircraft Furion 450.
The 250 is complete and waiting for better weather to give it a good run outside.
Till’ next time……
Ah yes, those tiny little helicopters. We have seen them in Walmart, at the local pharmacy’s and just about anywhere kids toys are sold. The so called micro sized radio controlled helicopter. Where these ‘toys’ leave off, the new Eflite Blade MCX picks up.
What is it and what do you get?
The Blade MCX comes in two varieties. With or without a transmitter. You may be asking what good is it without a transmitter?
This micro sized heli uses the latest 2.4 gh Spread Spektrum technology. This means for us that already have a 2.4 Spektrum radio we can but the heli and simply ‘bind’ the device to our radio. For those that do not have a Spektrum radio or prefer to let everyone including the kids try this thing out, it is a mere 29.99 more for the 2.4 gh radio. Very cool indeed. Is’nt technology just grand 
So, whats in the box when you get one? If you order the RTF version everything is included and ready to go. The heli, transmitter, 1- 110 mah lipo battery, a charger and even the batteries! The box doubles as a means to transport the heli as well.
How the heck does it fly? Whats it cost?
For those of you/us that have bought a micro heli from the local toy store it is just that. A toy.
The MCX is a full functioning 4 channel helicopter. Yes, you can actually fly it around in your living room with precise control.
For the first time heli pilot this would be a great learning tool for the basics and trust me….ANYONE can fly this thing within a few minutes.
I brought it to work and had half the office give it a try. Let’s just say this will be under the Christmas tree for a lot of them (oops, I mean their kids;-).
When I bought this little wonder I purchased 2 extra batteries as they were only 10.99 each. I highly suggest you have at LEAST a couple batteries. You will go though them fast as it is so much fun. On average the flight times are very good at 6 minutes. Give or take depending on how you are flying it. Charging a battery takes about 1/2 hour which is normal.
Save you money on the Airhogs and the like from the toy store. You will get much more enjoyment out of the MCX.
It may cost a bit more but trust me…. this is the best money I have spent in awhile on this hobby of R/C Helicopters.
In my personal opinion I cannot say enough good things about this little helicopter. 5 Stars *****
Cost
With transmitter - $129.99
Without transmitter - $99.99
A few of us have decided to start our own Heli only club! We will be a AMA chartered club as of December.
If you are in the Vermont area and would like to join please contact us here: www.vtheli.com
We are working on the website now which will be interactive and also include a forum.
What a great labor day weekend! Burned loads of fuel and hung with some good friends.
13 hours out and 13 hours back in a truck. Was it worth it? Heck ya!
If there is one event I will attend going forward every year, it will be IRCHA (www.ircha.org). Words cannot describe how much of a RC heli guys wet dream this event is. The event takes place on 1000 acres with a 1/2 mile long flight line with 16 pilot stations. Running from sun up to sun down. Pilots from all over the world attend this event. For good reason…. it is a blast!
They broke a record again this year and had 780 registered pilots. This is the largest R/C gathering in the world. Kudos to all that made the event a huge success!!
Finally the wait is over. Ever see the movie ‘Road warriors’? The old heli gang is making the 15 hour drive to Muncie Indiana. IRCHA is the biggest RC Helicopter event every year and we are beyond happy to be going. Five of us will start out journey Wed. morning. Here are some of the toys we are bringing along:
Vario Jet Ranger Gasser
Long Ranger Electric
Westland Scout Electric
Vertol Electric
(3)T-Rex 450’s
Apache…. BIG Gasser…. FOR SALE (see Runryder fuel classifieds)
GMP Cobra
(3) Trex 600N’s
Beam 450
Trex 500E
Audacity Tiger
Vibe 90
Vigor 90
2 Gas generators
(3) 16×16 canopy’s
Oh what fun
More IRCHA info. here: http://ircha.org/
Ok, I’m a nitro kinda guy ya know. I like the smell, the tinkering with the engine, the tuning, the whole shabang.
I built the Trex 500 expecting it to be a neat small electric heli and be ‘convenient’ to fly. You know, in smaller places or if a nitro heli would be too loud. I will do a follow up review when I have had more stick time on it and also to see how the quality holds up. The build went fast (about 2 evenings) and there were no problems with parts or fit and finish. Read the rest of this entry »
Loads of new things on the horizon! Almost old news but the Trex 700N (90 size) is slowly getting to hobby shops around the globe. Read more about the 700N here: http://www.align.com.tw/shop/product_info.php?products_id=2305
Miniature Aircraft USA is about to make some waves! Read the rest of this entry »
This year I wanted to be of as much help to other heli pilots as possible. I remember being a new heli guy and it is very much over whelming. As time goes on Read the rest of this entry »
Whew! What a great vacation. This is the first time I have been to Vegas and have to say it was excellent. Read the rest of this entry »
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Use shoe goo to fix bearings in bearing blocks. This prevents the bearing from spinning in the bearing block.
Can't get the blades to track? Do they go out of track every flight? Check the thrust bearings and dampers! Dampers can wear out and thrust bearings have a small and large inside diameter that have to go the correct way. Make sure they are installed correctly per the manual.
