Remote Control Enthusiasts - Chime in.

[*MAD DOG*]

Well I bought a $40 Infra Red RC Helicopter on Saturday. Was extremely happy with it. Flown it a dozen times or so, including into walls, roof, floor, furniture and pugs.....

Started getting pretty good at it. But then I think I broke the stabiliser bar or something that connects the stabiliser to the props.

Took it back to where I bought it and now a 12 day wait on repair commences. Good news is no repair is more than $15 :smile:

The thought of being without a RC Chopper for up to 12 days after vertually just getting one was bothering me.

So I bought a second $40 RC Chopper. Same brand, different make. I figured when I get the other one back from repair i'll be able to fly one, while the other one is charging and vice versa.

Anyway I figured a lot of you on here could have all kinds of cool RC stuff. Post up your pics and specs in this thread.

I also intend on getting an Parrot AR Drone 2.0 when they are released. You can control them via your iPhone or Android phone. Here is a review of the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 (http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2691860/parrot-ar-drone-2-price-hands-on)

Here is a pic of my chopper charging, then a pic of it charged, then a pic of the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 I want when it's released. Make sure to read the review and watch the video in the review.

[ilikerice]

that is awesome.. I was actually looking at getting one of these yesterday. ALMOST pulled the trigger but wanted to wait a bit more longer.. lol

[Thirty-Nine]

I used to work in the hobby industry from 2001-2006. Got to drive (and own) some great RC cars, and even a few planes (among other hobby products). Had a Team Losi LST-2, Schumacher Havoc, and a few others. I actually sold all my stuff except for a tiny RC plane and a miniature heli.

[Altitude]

Check out the EFlite Blade MSR - more pricey than the one you have, but WELL worth it IMHO. Second pic added to show scale.

[TLyttle]

I've been building models for 65 years now, been into radio control since the 60s. I owe everything to that hobby: I learned construction, power management, electronics, meteorology, on and on. Our group went to the r/c World Championships for sailplanes for a couple of years, scared the hell out of everyone, made them change the rule book, so I guess I learned about politics as well.

I still have about 20 models ready to fly (and a helicopter) and kits for about 30 more. I could live to be 120 and still no complete all the projects I have in mind. Best part is that it can be as cheap or expensive as your budget allows...

[tomato]

Great thread!! Anyone else wanna post some photos of their models? :thumbsup:

[TLyttle]

Okay, I'll brag...

Rubber-powered, 54" wing span Aeronca; test glides are a long walk back, will be good exercise this spring.

Stinson Model U r/c electric, the Other 3-engine airliner...

F89 Scorpion slope glider, very fast in strong winds.

Too cold out there to take more pics; like I said, lots more in the shop!

[Altitude]

Very nice TLyttle.

The helis I show are indoor flyers and about all I can handle right now. I actually have an outdoor Heli too, but it scares the crap out of me! I've only tried hovering it a few times. Just don't feel good enough that I won't wreck the thing on a real flight. I have a hard enough time controlling the indoor helis - and they are very stable.

[TLyttle]

I also have an indoor heli, my second. One must remember that a helicopter is an aircraft that does not want to fly! Even a 747 has the ability to glide quite well, but just shut off the motor on a heli and see how far you DON'T fly...

I have built hand-launch gliders and lost them to thermals with NO control system at all. Funny feeling, that: happy that it flew so well, sad to have lost a really good model.

[sickpuppy1]

Well, I had a eflite MCX until last night. The 5 in 1 went out and it cost almost as much as the heli, so I'm out for awhile... Butr I have a Traxxas Slash, Academy SBV2, LST2, Jammin CRT and a eflite CX2 as back ups, so I'll get by till I get a new one....

[Altitude]

Well, I had a eflite MCX until last night. The 5 in 1 went out and it cost almost as much as the heli, so I'm out for awhile... Butr I have a Traxxas Slash, Academy SBV2, LST2, Jammin CRT and a eflite CX2 as back ups, so I'll get by till I get a new one....

I happen to have two MCX's I intend to sell. If you're interested in one for parts or as a replacement, let me know. They're both in perfect working order.

[*MAD DOG*]

This would be cool Mig 29 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSpctmf7uuk)

Sounds Awe-Freaking-Some! It's a tease up to 2:44 then the fun begins :cool:

[*MAD DOG*]

RC 747 OMG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfkyp89LLTE&feature=related)

I think he was instructed by KLM how to land :P

[TLyttle]

To me, jets are just another "mine is bigger than yours" ego trip. A Brit has a B52, 8 turbines, flies about as well as my Stinson, but brings in noise complaints from up to 5 miles away...

I one wants to go REALLY fast, have a look at dynamic sailplanes, 400+ MPH! Can't find the link, sorry.

[*MAD DOG*]

Thinking about getting this

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/bh.jpg

http://www.bananahobby.com/2231.html

Should I get this or hold out for the AR Parrot Drone 2.0?

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb65/MADDOGZONER/ParrorARDrone20.png

Here's two videos to help you make an informed choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lCpn7de9JU vs http://theverge.vid.io/v/0cb1165c-3a17-11e1-a10f-1231391e54ce' data-vidio-id='0cb1165c-3a17-11e1-a10f-1231391e54ce