I'm interested in a career as a professional Helicopter pilot, is the X52 a good choice for someone who wants to practice Helicopter flight without pedals?
1606540
i would advise that you get yourself a set of used pedals on ebay or craigslist. i have used these sticks with pedals and it is much more realistic in my humble opinion
1606541
Its a pretty good stick if that's what your asking...as for closeness to a helicopter stick I'm not sure of but as far as simulations go this is a upper mid range stick I think its worth the money. I use it for dcs a-10 simulator and its excellent and that's a very detail oriented simulator
1606542
If you are looking into becoming a professional Helicopter pilot, then I would spend the extra cash for the pedals. You will want to get the full experience not having to rely on other key bindings
460205
Definitely not a beginner level heli. Collective pitch helicopters require a fair amount of skill to fly and this heli is big enough and powerful enough to cause expensive damage and even injuries when you crash it. A better choice would be a coaxial helicopter like the Blade MCX2 or a smaller single-rotor helicopter with fly bar like the 120 SR.
1673805
Not sure but suspect since you have some experience it should not be too difficult. These helicopters are very easy to fly.
1186686
this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous... » Read More this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. « Show Less
835193
This helicopter is not for beginnrrs, I would say it is more an intermediate level copter. It takes some skill to fly and manuever it. I would give it 4 stars as it is fun. Don't crash too much, it will take a few bumps, but just a few.
986351
BTW. I used the x-52 and now have a combat stick and the difference is from heaven to earth!! pedals if you just have to enjoy!!
1746453
Yes, that's a pretty big jump. The mcx2 is a coaxial and so will be very stable in the air and will return to a stable hover if you release the cyclic (assuming the throttle is set correctly for a hover). The Nano is a different beast entirely. For one thing, it isn't stable in the air and won't hold a steady hover for more than a few seconds, if at all. If you push the cycle in one direction, the copter will continue in that direction until you give opposite cyclic. Holding a steady hover requires many tiny cyclic inputs a second. I would recommend getting a good sim first and learn to fly 6-channel collective pitch copters in the sim before ever buying your first real one. Yes, that's a pretty big jump. The mcx2 is a coaxial and so will be very stable in the air and will return to a stable hover if you release the cyclic (assuming the throttle is set correctly for a hover). The Nano is a different beast entirely. For one thing, it isn't stable in the air and won't hold a steady hover for more than a few seconds, if at all. If you push the cycle in one direction, the copter will continue in that direction until you give opposite cyclic. Holding a steady hover requires many tiny cyclic inputs a second. I would recommend getting a good sim first and learn to fly... » Read More Yes, that's a pretty big jump. The mcx2 is a coaxial and so will be very stable in the air and will return to a stable hover if you release the cyclic (assuming the throttle is set correctly for a hover). The Nano is a different beast entirely. For one thing, it isn't stable in the air and won't hold a steady hover for more than a few seconds, if at all. If you push the cycle in one direction, the copter will continue in that direction until you give opposite cyclic. Holding a steady hover requires many tiny cyclic inputs a second. I would recommend getting a good sim first and learn to fly 6-channel collective pitch copters in the sim before ever buying your first real one. « Show Less
1530172
The Saitek X52 is an awesome value with good performance. There are some longivity issues but it's still a good setup that offers the most features for the money, great for a first timer.CH Products aren't as flashy and modern looking but tend to last a long time and have excellent sensitivity and accuracy. The CH software is also very lightweight on resources and offers good programing and the ability to combine multiple devices into one virtual joystick for compatibility with more programs. CH also has a helpful fan base and third party forums, search for CH Hangar in Google.
1627922
easy to fly, yes. Worth the money, maybe. I suggest you go with the Syma 107 helicopter first. It's $5 cheaper, little longer flight time, and slightly easier to handle.
841043
If you are now good at flying a 4ch fixed pitch heli without any mishaps, then yes this would be my recommendation. I started on a trex 450 but wished I started on the 500 because it is more stable.
657504
Yes as your X52 is an integrated flight stick system. Consisting of a throttle and a stick similar to a fighter jet set up in theory. This will add more to it as it also is Saitek and it allows functions not capable of the X52. This will be a nice addition to your setup.
3925
I think a better option might be a 4-channel rather than a collective pitch copter like the Nano. 4-channel copters (like the v911) are stable in the air and if you release the cyclic, they will return to a hover on their own. A CP heli will not--they are not stable and will not hover by themselves for more than a second or two. They are very fast and they will shoot across the room (or into you) almost too fast to see at first. I'm not saying it can't be done, mind you...but expect to crash frequently and spend quite a bit of money on parts at first.
1673808
I don't recommend it because you are going from an indoor heli to an outdoor one (unless you have a gymnasium). The 912 develops so much momentum that coaxils don't prepare you for. I went from a coaxil to flying a 911 indoor until I had good control before I went for the 912.
460204
No. This is a collective pitch helicopter. The most advanced and the hardest to fly and quite intimidating to a new pilot. 130x is on sale for 140 bucks. It's also a cp heli but much smaller and cheaper to fix and less intimidating but even this little one is more powerful than any fixed pitch I ever flew. If you're serious about the hobby, either one are great little helis but You will get better faster on the little 130 for the very reasons I mentioned above.
726302
I found the review comparing the two at FiringSquad's site quite helpful. http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ch_products_saitek_x52_review In the end the reviewer discovered that it largely depends on the games you play and your personal style.
1514954
Honestly ,,, if you are going to spend a hundred bucks on a simulator I would just put another fifty with it and buy an mcpx . Sims are good for learning inverted control movements but can't compare to actually flying a machine . Find a grassy area and have fun . I have crashed my mcpx no less than a hundred times at a cost to fix of maybe 30$ . Stock up on main rotor linkages and order an extra servo for the main rotor and you will have loads of fun :-). Just my opinion , have a great time .
113546
The v922 is a 6ch. for the very experienced pilot. Definitely not for the beginner I can't say that enough. Learn to fly the v911 well then try the v922 it is very fast and for stunt flying. If you are a beginner you will not enjoy the v922 only throw your money away. If you are a beginner get a coaxial helicopter one of the 3 or 3.5 indoor mini's. You will find it a lot of fun and great for learning. Out of all my helicopters I always have fun flying my mini's. The v911 is ok for a beginner, but you will need a crash kit or two.