38cm Double Horse 9116 2.4GHz 4CH 4 Channel RC Single Blade Helicopter

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I purchased my Double Horse 9116 from a seller on Ebay. Got a great deal on it as well ($89.88) with free shipping. I was very pleased with my experience from the Ebay seller.
What's in the box?
You will receive a very nice looking DH9116 4 channel electric helicopter measuring 19.5 inches in length if you stretch the main and tail rotors out front to back and measure tip to tip. It stands 5.5 inches tall if measured from the bottom of the skids to the top of the main rotor assembly. Main rotor length is 15 inches. The DH9116 is fully assembled and ready to fly (after it's charged). You will receive a four channel radio with a high/low rate switch and four trim buttons. The radio also sports a lighted LCD screen that shows trim and stick positions as well as battery life. The menu button allows for stick reversing and set up for left or right handed flyers. You will also receive a wall charger, plug and manual.
Capabilities:
The 9116 is a fully articulated fixed pitch, single rotor helicopter. You can fly up, down, forward, backward, cyclic left fly, cyclic right fly and/or turn (yaw) left or right. Just about every movement a real helicopter can make, the DH9116 can imitate. I have flown mine to nearly 150 ft. high with no issues. It is an extremely robust machine that will take some nasty spills and survive pretty much unscathed. It is also a very powerful, fast and nimble little heli.
Preflight preparation (just info):
I unpacked the helicopter and charged it up. The helicopter should be unplugged from it's battery (red plug on the side) when charging or anytime the helicopter is not in use. Upon powering up the radio, you will hear a series of low tone beeps followed by one high pitched beep. It is suggested that you allow the radio to complete its system checks (beeps) before powering up your helicopter. You must make sure your throttle stick (usually the left one for right handed fliers) is in the down or off position before powering up your helicopter, not because your helicopter will take off unexpectedly, but because it will not communicate with the radio until you do; this is a safety feature designed to keep the helicopter from causing any injury, or launching into the air unexpectedly when you turn it on. Once your radio is ready, it's time to power up the helicopter. Plug in the little red plug on the side, set the helicopter on a level surface and turn the power switch on. After a couple seconds, you will see and hear the servos and main rotor move slightly. If you do not, check the position of the throttle stick on the transmitter. Remember, it must be in the down or off position. Once you see and hear the servo movement, your transmitter and helicopter are communicating. It is important at this point to move the right stick around to check movement of the swashplate servo's. I always run the throttle stick up just enough to start the rotor turning and move it side to side to test the tail rotor response as well. If all is working correctly, you are ready for your maiden flight. Consider your skill level before flying the 9116. Don't be ashamed if you're uncomfortable and have butterflies - that's normal. If you're nervous about your abilities, perhaps you should consider a training kit. It may save your nerves and your 9116. Effortless 4 channel flying doesn't happen overnight, but you will get there with practice.
Maiden flight/indoor flying:
It's first fight was ok, but a little shaky. It flew very slightly to the rear and to the left. I am an experienced pilot, so I started out with the radio on high rate or quick response, which means the servos respond quickly to your input and will operate to their full extent... This can be a bad thing for the novice pilot who may not realize how quickly the helicopter will respond to his or her inputs. This can cause a novice to accidently throw their helicpoter out of control, resulting in a possible crash.
My 9116 required a small amount of trim adjustment to make if fly perfectly indoors, - very stable thanks to its gyro technology. Flying indoors will require a fairly large room, unless you plan on just hovering and yawing one direction or the other.
Note: If you're yawing the helicopter indoors or in a confined area, be prepared When you yaw (rotate) one direction or the other, the helicopter will drift one way or the other a bit as the gyro tries to compensate and bring the helicopter back to hover against the forced yaw (rotation) given by the tail rotor. This is perfectly normal, but if you're not expecting it, it can result in panic reaction and overcompensation especially if your transmitter is on "High Rate", which can lead to a horrible crash and the death of millions.
Outdoor flying:
Outdoor flying is fair, but as with the 3 channel coaxial helicopters (that you're probably stepping up from), the 9116 is also a bit susceptible to even a light breeze. With swashplate control and vertical tail rotor, it will fly a lot better outside than the coaxials, but still a little hard to control when it's breezy. Just be prepared if the wind picks up. I have flown the DH9116 in winds as high as 15 mph, but I do not recommend that for the novice pilot as you are constantly fighting hard to keep it in the air and in your flying zone. One mistake in those winds and it's Black Hawk Down all over again! It will, however, fly nicely in 5 mph or less winds with little effort.
Getting it flying right:
If your DH9116 can not be trimmed out to fly and/or hover correctly indoors or with absolutely NO breeze outdoors, then perhaps manual swashplate adjustments or counterweights may be the answer (consult your local hobby shop if you are unsure how to do this). Keep in mind that once you turn off your transmitter, your trim settings will go back to neutral. Taking note of your trim settings before you power down will help you re-adjust them before your next flight.
Note: It is not uncommon (and quite innocent) for inexperienced pilots to not realize how much the slightest breeze can affect his or her RC helicopter. Especially the higher you go. You may not feel any air current at all, but your helicopter surely will and it may float around like a feather in the wind, causing you to wonder "why the heck wont this thing hover or fly straight especially since I've been messing with the trim buttons since I took off" Even though you may feel better for a second or two, don't get upset and throw your transmitter at your helicopter - I've learned that it doesn't help at all! Especially when you realize that it could very well be nothing more than the wind.
Battery life/flying time:
The 9116 that I have flies about 8 to 10 minutes on a full charge, which is good and about average. If you're dying for more air time, removing the canopy to get to the circuit board and unplugging the LED lights can gain you a few more minutes in the air (Not recommended when night flying). Despite the box and ad information claiming about 30 to 40 minutes charging time, it may take up to two hours to fully recharge (Mine did -which seemed like an eternity). Some pilots make a wise decision and opt to buy extra batteries and have them charged and ready to go. Charging time is about normal for ANY electric helicopter of this size.
Note: To extend your batteries overall life, it is wise to allow it to cool down for 20 to 30 minutes after flying before you connect it to your charger. Recharging a hot battery will shorten its life dramatically.
Catastrophic helicopter disaster?
Oh yes, it can happen to you too! Even experienced pilots suffer mishaps. Just don't let it deter you from picking up the pieces and trying again, and again. If you do suffer a severe crash (and you probably will), The most common parts to fail on these helicopters are (but not limited to) the swashplate horns, the inner shaft (looks like a "T") and the connection buckles or "dog bones". Both the main and tail rotors will also take a good beating and may get chipped, scratched or dented if you're just learning to fly. Some models of the Double Horse have interchangeable parts (just info). Expect to break things both on the helicopter and around it - which may upset your spouse! Improper handling or abuse of the 9116 will shorten its life. Although it's a tough little helicopter, it's not indestructible. There is no such thing. The builders of the Titanic thought it was unsinkable, but one big ice cube learnt them didn't it?
Extra Parts:
I felt it wise to purchase extra parts when I ordered my 9116 as there are none included in the box. Parts availability is sketchy at best from suppliers here in the U.S., but getting better. There are a few suppliers that offer the most common parts (Banana Hobby in California), but I found shipping to be a little on the pricey side as most U.S. suppliers only ship via UPS freight. Overseas (Feala.com) is your best bet for parts and reasonable shipping rates. As I said, order extra parts early, because if you do break something, you may be enjoying the 9116 as it sits on the shelf while you wait for parts to come from overseas which can take three weeks or more. There are a few overseas sellers on Ebay that offer parts kits that include almost everything I mentioned above and more for around $13.00 with free shipping. There are two variations of these parts kits. You can get it with either a swashplate (9116-16), OR an inner shaft (9116-06). So far, I don't think anyone offers a kit that includes both. (update 02/08/12: I have found some bundles now include BOTH parts)
Moving on up?
The 9116 is an excellent stepping stone if you are learning to fly RC helicopters and wish to master the 6 channels. Obviously, a 3 channel coaxial is the best way to start; simple, stable... Read more›

I purchased this helicopter from Superstition Hobbies 12/18/2011. I recieved fast shipping. Product was packaged good and i recieved everything i ordered. Theres alot of companys out there that are scams and people looking just to get your money. Superstition Hobbies is not one of them. The only thing is no companys in the united states including superstition hobbies offer a full line of parts for there products. This helicopter when i landed it softly every time the rear propeller attachment. That attaches to the boom breaks easy. I glued it multiple times. I was landing it on my large deck. So i was very upset and went to order parts. Not knowing you can only order them from China. To order parts with ground shipping is 30 to 60 days. EMS 2-5 day shipping costs $30. About time you order spare parts its gonna be half the value of the helicopter ordering it EMS. I would not recommand this product to anyone. Good helicopter if the plastic parts were not made of brittle plastic. I seen all the crashing videos on youtube. But they have to coat there products in epoxy hardner. Because i did not crash mine 1 time and when i landed it the rear motor to the boom broke. I didnt understand it.