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uninc4life2010 · 03-22-2015, 05:31 PM

I have been in and out of the hobby for the past few years. I have flown coaxial helis and I have a blade mcpx that I have begun to fly aerobatically. I've spent a good amount of time on my simulator, and I've gotten comfortable with all four hovering orientations, stall turns, circles, figure 8's, and brief inverted flight.

I think that the time is right to move up to a real Heli. I was leaning towards the gaui x5 or Trex 500 over the 450 class helis since I want the added stability of a larger bird. I have a Spektrum dx8 I bought about a year and a half ago, so I'm good on a transmitter. What kits do you all recommend that I look at, and how much is it going to cost for me to get one up and flying?

Thanks, this forum has been really helpful for me. Any additional pointers would be greatly appreciated.

jmtyndall · 03-22-2015, 08:20 PM

I haven't priced an x5 build, and I got my 500 used.

But I do want to talk on this. Please realize the x5 is much closer to a 550 than to a Trex 500. The x5 swings 500mm, the 550 class swings 520-550 blades, and the Trex 500 swings 425-435mm. Bigger helis generally cost a bit more to build since they need bigger ESC, Bigger batts etc.

uninc4life2010 · 03-22-2015, 11:14 PM

Ok. I did not know that the x5 was larger then the TREX 500. Thank you for letting me know.

jmtyndall · 03-22-2015, 11:18 PM

A lot bigger! Check it out!

JMoto84 · 03-23-2015, 12:48 AM

The X5 can run up to 530mm mains, stock are 520mm. The X5 is much larger than than the T500. The price will be quite a bit higher to get an X5 in the air just simply because it uses full sized servos and larger capacity 6s batteries. Worth every penny though!

Jockpants · 03-23-2015, 06:18 AM

As every one else has said the X5 and T500 are different beasts entirely. In the GAUI range, the X4/X4 II/NX4 are the best size match to the T500. No matter which way you look at it the stock T500 is going to be much cheaper to build but the X4 or X5 is arguably going to be a better flying experience.

Skidpad · 03-23-2015, 06:34 AM

I'm local to Greensboro; there's a pretty good group of us around here - send me a PM if you want local help and see a few of the birds discussed on here. No x5's locally though.

jbobb1 · 03-23-2015, 07:00 AM

You can buy a kit like this:
http://www.anythingheli.com/gaui-x5-...arless-system/
Servos, ESC and motor can easily tag on another 500.00 or more, depending on what gear you buy.
Then there's batteries!
I will say, my X5 is worth every penny I spent on it!

Mr. Rmz · 03-23-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jbobb1

You can buy a kit like this:
http://www.anythingheli.com/gaui-x5-...arless-system/
Servos, ESC and motor can easily tag on another 500.00 or more, depending on what gear you buy.
Then there's batteries!
I will say, my X5 is worth every penny I spent on it!

What do you like better, Your X5 or your Goblin 500 ? One of these will probably be my next bird. Pros/cons maybe...

jbobb1 · 03-23-2015, 11:38 AM

My vote goes to the X5. I like my Gob, but the X5 just has a better feel (for lack of better words). To me, the Gob feels heavier in the air. I did get some advise to upgrade my stock blades to 520mm and it'll fly better. I did that, but I just haven't gotten it back in the air since.
Build wise, the Gob hands down! It was simpler when it comes to electronics placement, to me anyway. It is a awesome machine!
I haven't crashed my Gob yet (the X5 has ate some dirt), so I can't really compare how it handles crashing to the X5. The X5 has a narrow frame, making it handle it better, so I've read.
My last crash was my fault. 8-10inches off the ground, bumped stick forward elevator. Blade strike at full head speed! Didn't even bend the main shaft (replaced it anyway)! Main gear,feathering shaft, boom/TT (probably could have gotten by with straightening these) and blades of course.

03-22-2015, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
uninc4life2010 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012	How much will it cost me to build either a Gaui x5, or a Trex 500? I have been in and out of the hobby for the past few years. I have flown coaxial helis and I have a blade mcpx that I have begun to fly aerobatically. I've spent a good amount of time on my simulator, and I've gotten comfortable with all four hovering orientations, stall turns, circles, figure 8's, and brief inverted flight. I think that the time is right to move up to a real Heli. I was leaning towards the gaui x5 or Trex 500 over the 450 class helis since I want the added stability of a larger bird. I have a Spektrum dx8 I bought about a year and a half ago, so I'm good on a transmitter. What kits do you all recommend that I look at, and how much is it going to cost for me to get one up and flying? Thanks, this forum has been really helpful for me. Any additional pointers would be greatly appreciated.

03-23-2015, 12:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
JMoto84 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2013	The X5 can run up to 530mm mains, stock are 520mm. The X5 is much larger than than the T500. The price will be quite a bit higher to get an X5 in the air just simply because it uses full sized servos and larger capacity 6s batteries. Worth every penny though! __________________ GAUI X5 + X3 JR FORZA 450 BLADE 180CFX-L

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Jockpants Registered Users Join Date: May 2012	As every one else has said the X5 and T500 are different beasts entirely. In the GAUI range, the X4/X4 II/NX4 are the best size match to the T500. No matter which way you look at it the stock T500 is going to be much cheaper to build but the X4 or X5 is arguably going to be a better flying experience. __________________ On the Internet you can be anything you want. It's strange that so many people choose to be stupid.

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Skidpad Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	I'm local to Greensboro; there's a pretty good group of us around here - send me a PM if you want local help and see a few of the birds discussed on here. No x5's locally though. __________________ 180CFX, Trex 550E (night), Goblin 570, Goblin 630C, DX8

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03-22-2015, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmtyndall Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	I haven't priced an x5 build, and I got my 500 used. But I do want to talk on this. Please realize the x5 is much closer to a 550 than to a Trex 500. The x5 swings 500mm, the 550 class swings 520-550 blades, and the Trex 500 swings 425-435mm. Bigger helis generally cost a bit more to build since they need bigger ESC, Bigger batts etc.

03-22-2015, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
uninc4life2010 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2012	Ok. I did not know that the x5 was larger then the TREX 500. Thank you for letting me know.

03-22-2015, 11:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmtyndall Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	A lot bigger! Check it out!

03-23-2015, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
jbobb1 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springfield,Ohio	You can buy a kit like this: http://www.anythingheli.com/gaui-x5-...arless-system/ Servos, ESC and motor can easily tag on another 500.00 or more, depending on what gear you buy. Then there's batteries! I will say, my X5 is worth every penny I spent on it!

03-23-2015, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
jbobb1 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springfield,Ohio	My vote goes to the X5. I like my Gob, but the X5 just has a better feel (for lack of better words). To me, the Gob feels heavier in the air. I did get some advise to upgrade my stock blades to 520mm and it'll fly better. I did that, but I just haven't gotten it back in the air since. Build wise, the Gob hands down! It was simpler when it comes to electronics placement, to me anyway. It is a awesome machine! I haven't crashed my Gob yet (the X5 has ate some dirt), so I can't really compare how it handles crashing to the X5. The X5 has a narrow frame, making it handle it better, so I've read. My last crash was my fault. 8-10inches off the ground, bumped stick forward elevator. Blade strike at full head speed! Didn't even bend the main shaft (replaced it anyway)! Main gear,feathering shaft, boom/TT (probably could have gotten by with straightening these) and blades of course.

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