November 2009
I have finally moved to a Collective Pitch Helicopter.
After some searching on the net I finally found the new HoneyBee King3 2.4gh helicopter.
Again, I found it for a very good price. Delivered from Hong Kong at $185 Australian dollars.
My first impressions - I good helicopter. Glad I first started with a Fixed pitch helicopter. This one is different to take off and hovering can be controlled more. A different feel to the previous fixed pitch helicopter's. I expected it to be different and I am now getting used to this new helicopter. Lots more power, reaction to controls are slightly slower (I think this is because it is slightly bigger).
The brushless motor and longer flying time (due to better battery) make this a much better experience. Still practising in the backyard. Will go to the park when the weather is better, currently the wind is unpredictable. This helicoptor is more stable than the previous fixed pitch ones. (I assume this is due to Collective pitch, extra weight and better helicopter).
Photos of my King3 with Carbon Tail Fins.
