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GREG F
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just getting started looking for opinions on corona helli for a beginer

08-22-2003 Over year old.

gaanel
Senior Heliman
Location: Greenville, SC

I know I will probably get shot for this, but I would recommend an Ikarus Piccolo for a first helicopter. It is a simple fixed pitch machine, however, it is very tough and crash resistant. Also, if you do crash and break something the parts are cheap.
The reason I suggest the Pic for the first helicopter, is you can practice everyday at home with it. If you have a garage or a house with a large room, you can practice hovering. I learned very quickly on the Pic and was soon flying FF outside.
Check out this site:http://www.pgoelz.com/
He has a lot of information.
As you get better, you can upgrade the Pic for different flying conditions.
I learned on the Pic first. Then I bought a Century Hawk Sport. I hovered on the first flight and am now doing FFF after only 10 flights. I have even looped it a few times. Again, the only problem with the larger helis, even the larger electric ones, is most of the time you need to go to a flying field to fly them safly. I fly my Pic at home almost every night after work. It is great fun. And once you get used to it you can step up to larger helis.
Hope this helps.
Gary

08-22-2003 Over year old.

FlyBar_007
Heliman
Location: Baltimore, MD, Chase Area

Only problem with the Pic is wind. It can't handle windy conditions like the Corona. That's why most Pics are flown indoors. I have flown the Corona in wind that would ground most planks and scare a lot of wet heli flyers. I have flown my Corona in my yard and in the street in front of my house but I don't recommend it because of the way it attracts small children and pets. Sanctioned fields are always the safest place to fly anything. Don't believe that the Corona isn't one tough bird either. I purposely have stopped the rotor and let it fall to the ground from as high as 50 feet on many occations just to show doubters how tough it is. Usually get it back in the air in a few minutes if no parts get lost (sometimes a link will get lost in the grass). I have yet to break a main blade, tail blade or bend the flybar! I will admit that it does have a propensity for the blades to bend the tail boom in a crash but I have a simple fix to eliminate that problem forever. Fixed pitch and no auto capability is no big deal either. The rotor system is light and responsive and as I said, crashing is no problem. I have never had a problem getting parts direct from LIte Machines either and they are the nicest people to deal with. Maintenance is simple. Make sure nothing has come loose (bolts) and as for the motor,just pull out the brushes after about every 10 flights, spray some electrical contact cleaner into the brush tunnels, then blow with canned air. Clean the brushes and pop them back in and you're good to go. You may have to replace the brushes after 20-30 flights but that's easy and they don't cost much. Of course you can upgrade to a brushless set-up too but then, IMHO, you are defeating the purpose of a cheap heli for learning. Also there is a heli on the G-2 simulator called the WATTNOT that flys almost like the Corona as-is. I have 7 helis (including 2 Varios) in my fleet and my Corona is my only electric. I always have it with me when I go flying, just for fun.

08-31-2003 Over year old.

tmm
Heliman
Location: Vancouver, WA - USA

FlyBar_007 said "...I will admit that it does have a propensity for the blades to bend the tail boom in a crash but I have a simple fix to eliminate that problem forever.

Will you share your "simple fix" with us

08-31-2003 Over year old.

FlyBar_007
Heliman
Location: Baltimore, MD, Chase Area

THE SIMPLE FIX

It's not real clear in the photo but I simply taped a piece of 1/4 inch square balsa about 3 inches long to the left side of the tail boom where the blade hits it. The balsa absorbs the blade impact without damage to blades or the boom. When the balsa gets too whacked up I just turn it to fresh side or replace it. It does not affect CG and costs almost nothing in money or time. No, it's not pretty but it looks better than an "S" shaped tail boom! Try it, it really works.

08-31-2003 Over year old.

Astro30
Senior Heliman
Location: Hawaii

Yes, Corona is the way to go if you're just starting off, it will require a lot less "tweaking" when learning/crashing than a micro heli and it's tons more stable which makes it a lot easier to learn on.

Lots of people learn with it in a 2 car garage, when you get used to it a bit, you can hover it in small areas, it's not recommended of course but I used to hover mine in my small living room all the time.

Like Flybar stated, the durability of it is second to none. I admit, my Hummigbird is about as durable but keep in mind, the Hummingbird is a hell of a lot lighter, the Corona carries a 7 cell pack which probably weighs three or more times than my Hummingbird fully equipped alone and to be able to escape damage from 12-20 feet which I have done with it is just incredible.

Unfortunately I had to sell it to move on as I couldn't afford to keep it which I would have if I could. It would make an awesome backyard or back up heli when another heli is down. I think I'm going to get another one in a couple of weeks. I recommend brushless, it is more $ but I like the longer run times and absolutely no maintenance factor...

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09-02-2003 Over year old.

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