First ever try to hover my Walkera CREATA 400.

[madpuri]

hey buddy nice flying! i have a question to ask... I started flying with mini coaxials and I end up flying those after few weeks then I got the Walkera 4G1, but its still a problem to hover like you do with that amazing Creata400... So my question is do you think that this is more stable heli to try ? did you get this one just after coax helis? need some background info mate... if you have few seconds to spend please let me know.... cheers!!! really appreciate!

[matli1965]

Dear Madpuri, yes, I did get the Creata 400 just after I started to fly coaxials. I have been flying coaxials just around 8 weeks and from there directly switched to the CREATA 400. The CREATA is more stable compared to the 4G1 which I consider not so easy to fly. Currenty I switched from Walkera to Align Trex 450 series helicopters, they are even more stable, but you would need to assemble them yourself. I do like the Align Trex 450 Sport and believe its good for beginners. Easy to get spares.

[madpuri]

GREAT TIP! So i guess that means bigger the heli easier to control.. Thanks for your time mate!

[Ben1son]

madpuri, the bigger the heli, the more stable. You should start with a 400 if you're just graduating from a coaxial. I started with a 250 and it was a horrible experience. 400 or even 450 is the way to go.

[madpuri]

thanks Benson, I actually posted my question few weeks bck, whn I just started this hobby... but believe me or not ;) I do basic forward flying, circles, number 8, etc more over I can fly the heli in almost 5 to 8 mph wind with most basic maneuvers... and I actually listened to matil and bough a Belt CP v2 which was really cheap compared to advanced 'align' machines... and i am really happy with its stability (since i haven't flown a Align ;)) thanks guys for all the help! really appreciated!

[kochanje]

Do you have any good advise's for how to get the paddles right. I try and i try but all time they seem to be a bit different.. The heli flyes well but the sound is not right

[d5iveproductions]

you must make sure at mid stick (throttle) that the flybar paddles are flat and in line with each other. if one is tilted a little and the other isn't she won't fly too good.

you can get flybar paddle pitch guages and just line them up with each other

[kochanje]

I Broke about four set's of training gear so i just stopped using them.. hehehe but i fly better now

[matli1965]

Yes, I agree. I do not use the training gear anymore as well. And I got more control as well. For beginners maybe a good idea just to get the first few starts and landings under control. After that there is actually no more need to use the gear.

[ItsMeTheBadGuy]

Do those yellow balls and landing gear come with the package? I'm really in love with the Creata.

[matli1965]

Actually those 4 yellow balls are part of a training kit/gear which you need to buy separately. It's a good idea to fix the training gear if you are a beginner like me ;) I will fly my CREATA again this weekend and upload a new video in case I don't crash the heli. But I am getting better and better by the day, hence I may fly it for the first time without the kit this time around.

[videoguy837]

Nice first flight.

I have this heli too. All that CNC metal with the red/black trim gives the Creata a sports car like look.

My Creata's stock aileron servo stopped working within a few days. But I ordered 2more Walkera digital 9g servos and now my Creata is all digital. The Walkera 9g digital servo is so quick and smooth and costs only $13 each! It hovers for a good while in my living room with no hands on the sticks! Have progressed to loops and stall turns. Its a fine 400 size heli.

[matli1965]

Thanks for your comments. Maybe I should consider to change to all digital servos too. Well, currently I keep practicing and my 2nd flight is already a bit better. But agree, the CREATA is a very nice 400 size RC heli. Maybe not the best choice for a beginner like me, or is it?

[videoguy837]

These 6-ch collective pitch helis are more setup work for sure.

Definitely get a pitch guage if you don't have one, check your throttle/pitch curves on the transmitter.

Keep at it with tail-in hovering for a dozen or so batteries. Don't rush the learning of this. Transition to sideways and nose-in hovering on the next dozen flights then off to fast forward flight and beyond.

Use a simulator like RealFlight G4.5 to practice big moves first. Invaluable tool and fun too!

[matli1965]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I do use a simulator and did some practice on a coaxial helicopter for a few month. I believe (or at least I think to believe), that things are getting better and better each time I practice. And, sure, agree, what this hobby needs is patience. So far I don't regret taking up the challenge and am well aware that I am still far away from having full control over my flight. Time will tell I guess.

[videoguy837]

My first heli was the coaxial Walkera Lama 2 with metal upgrades and I still like flying it indoors. Its the best micro coaxial out there!

Later got a Walkera 4G3 6-ch micro 3D heli. If you want a crazy difficult collective pitch heli then the 4G3 would be it. You have to constantly work all the sticks to keep it even flying. It so small the damage varies from none to minor when it crashes into grass and it crashes often.  The 4G3 did help me transition to the Creata though.

[matli1965]

I am also using a Walkera 4-ch coaxial heli to perform my basic training indoors. I use the HM01 and have it very well under control. It sure is a big help before trying out 6-ch models. I still practice with my 4-ch heli about an hour every day. But still, flying the CREATA is much more challenging and fun too. Can't wait to try again next weekend.