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mrclubfoot · 06-12-2010, 03:25 PM

I'm fairly new to the hobby and have played around with small coaxial helicopters and some fixed pitch models. Now I'm planning to move into CP. Does it make sense to start flybarrless (e.g., Trex 450 with G3) or is it better to start with the regular models?

akamullen · 06-12-2010, 06:14 PM

start with a flybarless you will learn faster. I wish I would have started with flybarless, they are much easier to fly for a beginner and when you crash way faster to set back up. and your flight times will be 15-20% longer, also easier on batteries.. these are just a few advantages that i can think of off the top of my head.

glen09 · 06-14-2010, 01:38 AM

if you go the £££$$$£££ then go for fbl, its quicker and a hell of alot easier to setup. it is more stable also, when you are learning the wind can be your enemy but fbl makes flying in the wind sooo much easier.

Elios000 · 06-14-2010, 04:43 AM

sorry if this has been asked befor but are there any build videos with FBL on the site?
or ones on how to set up diffrent FBL systems?

also your saying a FBL electronic setup is more stable then with a flybar?

glen09 · 06-14-2010, 04:57 AM

yes i would say quite a bit more stable, im still learning and i have a 500 and 700 3G.

for the setup you just need to google bert kammerer 3g setup and that will guid you through the whole setup. very simple.

OR....

http://www.bertrc.com/archives/458

TCAS · 06-14-2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elios000

... are there any build videos with FBL on the site?
or ones on how to set up diffrent FBL systems?

Here is a link to a website that has a video that addresses installing the hardware side of the 3G system and also has a link to the excellent Bert Kammerer video that discusses the software setup.

http://www.helituning.com/index.php/...onversion.html

xfactor6 · 06-14-2010, 03:14 PM

I am a beginner and i can tell you that on a 450's and on the 250 that i have it has been soooo much better to start flybarless. I am now building a 600 and going flybarless on it as well. I definatley recomend 3G system for a beginner along with the head. Easy to fix if you crash for whatever reason easy to program.

06-12-2010, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrclubfoot Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010	Flybarless for Beginner? I'm fairly new to the hobby and have played around with small coaxial helicopters and some fixed pitch models. Now I'm planning to move into CP. Does it make sense to start flybarrless (e.g., Trex 450 with G3) or is it better to start with the regular models?

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akamullen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009	start with a flybarless you will learn faster. I wish I would have started with flybarless, they are much easier to fly for a beginner and when you crash way faster to set back up. and your flight times will be 15-20% longer, also easier on batteries.. these are just a few advantages that i can think of off the top of my head. __________________ AnythingHeli.com OWNER/ TEAM PILOT GAUI X5 / X7 * GOBLIN G380/R420/G500-x2/R580/G650/R700/G770 (and many others)* Swinging Rotortech Blades * OMP M1 & M2 * MSH Brain * * iX12*

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glen09 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008	yes i would say quite a bit more stable, im still learning and i have a 500 and 700 3G. for the setup you just need to google bert kammerer 3g setup and that will guid you through the whole setup. very simple. OR.... http://www.bertrc.com/archives/458 Last edited by glen09; 06-14-2010 at 04:59 AM.. Reason: added link

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06-14-2010, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
glen09 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008	if you go the £££$$$£££ then go for fbl, its quicker and a hell of alot easier to setup. it is more stable also, when you are learning the wind can be your enemy but fbl makes flying in the wind sooo much easier.

06-14-2010, 04:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Elios000 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	sorry if this has been asked befor but are there any build videos with FBL on the site? or ones on how to set up diffrent FBL systems? also your saying a FBL electronic setup is more stable then with a flybar?

06-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
xfactor6 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	I am a beginner and i can tell you that on a 450's and on the 250 that i have it has been soooo much better to start flybarless. I am now building a 600 and going flybarless on it as well. I definatley recomend 3G system for a beginner along with the head. Easy to fix if you crash for whatever reason easy to program.

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