05-05-2013, 03:24 PM
There are two pathways to helis:
1. Spend the extra money up front and buy a quality helicopter. If you are in for the long term, this is perhaps better (if you have the funds).
2. By a cheap clone if funds are limited and/or you are not sure if helis are your thing but you want to try it out.
You wont get a $500 heli for $150. And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with upgrading a cheap clone part by part. It wont cost you any more and you get to understand your heli and its workings more intimately.
I went #2 then #1. I think you have to have a cheapie to appreciate a quality one
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1. Spend the extra money up front and buy a quality helicopter. If you are in for the long term, this is perhaps better (if you have the funds).
2. By a cheap clone if funds are limited and/or you are not sure if helis are your thing but you want to try it out.
You wont get a $500 heli for $150. And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with upgrading a cheap clone part by part. It wont cost you any more and you get to understand your heli and its workings more intimately.
I went #2 then #1. I think you have to have a cheapie to appreciate a quality one
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