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I purchased this Blade mcx heli after I purchased and became slightly frustrated with the more challenging E-Flite Blade CX3, mainly to better learn how to control and fly RC helicopters. The mcx was much simpler to fly, as it is slower and smoother than the CX3. As a result, I was able to learn how to master the controls and how they affect the heli's flight characteristics, and eventually applied my flying skills to successfully fly my larger CX3. The mcx is the perfect introductory helicopter for beginners, but it's also a lot of fun for more experienced pilots, especially indoors and in small rooms. It's virtually indestructible. A tough little bird that delivers hours and hours of fun... And since purchasing my first mcx, I've subsequently bought two of the mcx's twin brother, the E-Flite mcx S300! Although I've never needed them, I stocked up in advance on spare parts (extra blades, landing skids). But this heli is so durable and easy-to-fly you probably won't need all of the spare parts you might need for other helicopters. Buy this or it's twin brother, the mcx S300 -- you won't regret it!
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I don't mean to gush, but...Wow! You take this thing out of the box, charge the battery (all the batteries are included), and start flying. It is very easy to control, and includes an optional learning mode with less responsive controls to help you get started (in this case, less responsive is a good thing.)
BalasHapusMy 11-year-old daughter is having a ball with it the first day. Our only complaint is that we only have two flight batteries-the more flight batteries you have, the more flight time until you have to pause for a recharge cycle. Flight batteries cost about eight or ten bucks, so it's worth having more. We have two, but will probably buy one more. Be sure to buy the higher capacity batteries, 130 mAh like these: 2 Pack 3.7V 130mAh LIPO for Blade MCX, Parkzone Vapor, Cessna helicopters.
Recharging takes about 15 minutes, for 8-10 minutes flight time. So if you have three flight batteries, you get 24-30 minutes flight time, which is plenty. If you've been charging batteries while you fly, the first battery is fully charged, so you get another 8-10 minutes. After that, have some lunch, and recharge everything.
We've started to fly missions between the end tables and the floor. Highly recommended for coordinated kids, 11-110 years.
I've been flying RC helicopters for about 5 years, nitro, electric...and I have to say this little guy is my favorite. I found flying the big heli's not too relaxing and crashes were expensive. But flying this little guy is just pure fun and no worries about crashing....it seems indestructable. I find it very relaxing to fly. I just love being able to fly it in the smallest of indoor spaces. It is highly stable and easy to fly. That being said, once you get good at flying it there are many things you can do with it. If you are interested in learning how to fly RC helicopters then this is definately the one to start with. Highly recommended.
BalasHapusAfter buying a cheap $30 infrared heli I got the bug for something better. This mini rc copter flys great right out of the box. It is very stable and easy to fly. With only a little effort you can make it hover in place and put the remote down, its that stable. This stability comes at a cost though, forward speed. It flys forward and backwards at about walking pace, so don't expect to be recreating your favorite Airwolf episodes.
BalasHapusOne of the best features of this helicopter is the dual rate function of the remote. This functions as a type of governor on the controls to allow you to get used to flying. The default for the remote is high rate, which is means there is no governor. By pressing down on the right stick, the control speeds are cut in half, allowing for much easier control for the beginner flyer.
Excellent fun for indoors, but this will not fly well outside. Even the most gentle of breezes will give you problems.
The Blade mCX is a great 4 channel helicopter. It is small enough to fly it indoors, so that you can practice and hone your skills quite easily. It also has a slower response selection for the controls, which allows the mCX to respond more slowly to the controls, allowing you to have more time to adjust the flight of the helicopter before you crash into something.
BalasHapusFor myself, it is a great helicopter to use to learn about flying radio controlled helicopters.
I have flown RC Heli for about 2 Yrs. Over that time, I've flown the most basic 2Ch Models through 6Ch 3D (Inversion-capable). At this point, the 4Ch and 6Ch (200-400 Size models) are quite difficult to fly. I have crashed and trashed at least 4 large and expensive helis. So, my comments on the Blade mCX should translate as very genuine for someone searching for a heli that is reasonably-priced, small, well-built, and quite fun to fly.
BalasHapusOver the past year, I've flown several similar models; including the: (1) Walkera Lama 2-1, Nine Eagles Pro I (Red). I had more success flying the Lama 2-1 (even outdoors). However, the Lama 2-1 was eventually grounded when the on-board transmitter failed. From what I've seen on-line, parts for the 2-1 are difficult to find as is the heli (that's another story for a different day).
BACK TO THE mCX:
The mCX reminds me of the Nine Eagles Pro I in that both are light-weight and well-designed. My first impression of the mCX (prior to flight) was that the heli is very light and appears well-made. The battery and charger have a very efficient and easy to manage design.
Take 1: Turn on Blade transmitter (auto in Pro mode). I insert and connect the battery to the mCX. Throttle tests look good. Throttle up...WOW, the heli takes off smoothly and hovers with barely a touch of the toggles.
I flew the mCX in my basement (6 FT. 3 In. ceilings) and was able to fly the heli very easily both forward and backwards. I am quite impressed with the mCX and highly recommend to someone (at least intermediate pilot) looking for a well-made, and fun to fly heli. If you are a novice to RC Helis, I would recommend a 2Ch Model ($20-30 Range) before moving up to the mCX. At $100, the mCX is certainly not inexpensive. My advice (from someone who has crashed $400 models): GET COMFORTABLE with how to control a heli before moving up to the mCX. Although the mCX is well-built, it's certainly prone to damage that will render it useless.
Happy FLhING (the 'H' is for Heli) !
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I was initially hesitant to spend over $100 on a toy, but it was money well spent. Inevitably parts will break, but replacements are easy to get, inexpensive and a snap to install. The instruction manual was intimidating at first; full of dire warnings about what you shouldn't do and in what order you shouldn't do it, but once I started flying it was pure excitement and fun. The helicopter flies easily. It's very stable and responsive so if you see it heading for trouble you can prevent crashes. Just hours and hours of fun.
BalasHapusThe other reviewers are right; this little radio-controlled indoor copter is really fun!
BalasHapusI've been trying some outdoor R/C planes for a while without that much success. Even with simulator practice, the planes invariably crash and require repairs. This little bug is different. First of all, it flies indoors. So no problem with wind. Second, since it's a helicopter, it hovers when the controls are in neutral. (But first you have to trim the controls properly for this to happen. Be sure to set the trims when it's at least 6-12" above the floor. Otherwise the ground effect wind messes up the settings.) And third, crashes, at least on a carpet, have so far caused no damage.
Oh yeah, as the others have noted, the tiny little battery has almost no staying power. Get extras. The DC powered charger could use some help too. Maybe there's an AC powered one available somewhere. Haven't really checked into that yet.
Overall, really fun! Especially for novices.
Awesome little copter. This is about the 4th r/c helicopter one I have tried, and it is so much better than the others. The 4 channel controls, allow for really awesome control once they have been trimmed out. It was about 2x the price of the others, but definitely worth it.
BalasHapusGot it for my 9yr old boys. After, I set the trimms and got the copter into a stable hover I let them take over and they quickly got the hang of it by the time the battery ran down.
BalasHapusI have at least 8 RC helicopters and this is the best-flying one of all. It is quite small. Rotor diameter 7.5", overall chassis length 7.75", and weight 26.5 gm or less than an ounce (with the 120 mAh supplied batt). The gyro is rock solid. Trim it and it stays on heading better than a train.
BalasHapusThe mCX is a true 4 channel flyer, meaning it will move left/right in addition to up/down, forward/back, and rotate to change heading. The 3 channel copters cannot do left/right -- you have to first turn to the desired heading then go forward/back. I didn't realize how useful this 4th degree of freedom is. If you get too close to a wall for example, it's easy to simply fly perpendicularly away without having to first rotate and accelerate. So much easier and safer. I can actually fly it down a long narrow hall. The other copters can't stay from the walls.
Note -- any copter will naturally "suck" itself towards a close-by wall. The reason is that the rotors suck air from above and all sides. If there is, say, a wall on the right, a disproportionate amount of air will have to come from the left. This causes a lower pressure on the right. The copter will move to the right into the lower pressure -- faster and faster. You should always stay at least 2 rotor diameters from any vertical surface. Furthermore, since most of the air comes from above, if you get too close to a ceiling it similarly causes a low pressure above it. The copter will suck itself upward quickly. Satay away from walls and the ceiling.
From the opposite point of view, there is of course a high pressure below the copters. If you fly over, say, a small table the high-pressure "bubble" underneath will push the copter away from the surface. This means that if you try to land on a table by coming in at a shallow angle -- like an airplane on final -- the bubble will interfere with your flight path. It's very hard to land this way. Instead, fly to directly above the center of the table and then descend vertically. Even this is difficult as small air currents magnify the "balance on a bubble" effect.
Another difference of the 4-channel from the 3-ch models is that the rudder command (rotate to change heading) is done on the mCX using the LEFT handle -- not the right. This takes a bit of getting used to but allows the right handle to control left/forward/right/back motion in a natural fashion.
At power-on the controls are in "quick" mode, meaning you have full range of control: eg, max forward, reverse, etc. and the control response is fast. This is suitable for "advanced" folks. Press the right handle toward the ball -- it will click -- to get "slow" mode. The controls are less sensitive and good for learning. You can switch from quick to slow and back at any time.
The mCX is the most fun to fly of any I have. Its small size makes it perfect for indoors. Loves it muchly.