Specifications

• Moderate aerobatics capable

• Inexpensive (retail about $150)

• Fragile

• Manufacturer in Czech Republic. Parts availability okay.

• 280 grams AUW, 490mm rotor diameter, AAA 7-8 cells

• Small, low headspeed, hard to learn hovering,- but can be flown indoors

• Gym flyer

3.4.15. MS Composit Hornet CP

• Moderate to serious aerobatics capable

• Inexpensive (retail about $200)

• Fairly

• Manufacturer in Germany. Parts availability okay.

• 280 grams AUW, 490mm rotor diameter, 7-8 AAA cells

• Small, high headspeed, hard to learn hovering,- but can be flown indoors

• Gym flyer

3.4.16. MS Composit Hornet II

• Moderate to serious aerobatics capable

• Inexpensive (retail about $250)

• Fragile, but more durable than Hornet FP/CP

• Manufacturer in Germany. Parts availability okay.

• 330 grams AUW, 560mm rotor diameter, 7-8 AAA cells

• Small, high headspeed, hard to learn hovering,- but can be flown indoors

• Gym flyer

3.4.17. Maxir SE

• Moderate to serious aerobatics capable

• Inexpensive (retail about $240)

• About average durability

• Manufacturer in Czech Republic. Not many dealers.

• 350-420 grams AUW, 620mm rotor diameter, 3S LiPo

• Small, high headspeed, hard to learn hovering

First Helicopter Selection Guide