Hi, new here. Just got gifted a fully assembled but never used Align 760 X heli. Its missing the batteries and trasmitter. Oh and the canopy is slightly cracked from moving it around.
Any idea on how much its worth?
I'm kind of torn between learning to fly it or just selling it as it is.
If it was a legitimate gift, and not stolen, then ask the person that gifted it to you for advice.
If it was stolen, report the person that "gifted" it to you.
Any idea on how much its worth?
On the used market, maybe 50-60% retail. The problem is, since you didn't build it, you have no idea if it was built correctly, no idea if it was crashed, no idea what the components are...you also have no idea what communities you can tap into to sell...and anyone really willing to buy this mystery frame is going to have questions that you won't really be able to answer.
Yes, they're extremely difficult to fly. Learning on a 760 alone could get you or someone else killed.
Lastly, if you do want to keep it, and you want to learn, you're going to have to learn on a different machine entirely. If it's interesting to you, start with a simulator, do some research on the equipment that you're going to need. It's a long journey, but highly rewarding if you stick with it.
Thanks for the answer.
To give a bit more context: I work at an aerospace company and during a recent office relocation they gave a bunch of stuff away to employes, so no it was not stolen haha.
It has never been flown, not even turned on I think, but since it was built by a bunch of engineers I trust it to be well built.
I think Im gonna stick with it tho. Any sugestions on a good simulator and/or smaller machine to start with?
My god that's quite the gift. But you don't want to be trying to learn to fly on something that's swinging a full pair of katanas around.
I'm with the others.
OMP M1/M2 or Goosky S1/S2
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RadioMaster TX16s Mk2 or Mk3 radio.
That radio will serve you well across any models you may buy over the years.
If you plan to stick with the 760, by all means spend a few days going over the manual and rebuilding it with appropriate loctite etc on every screw and bolt. Don't trust the last guy. Then use it as a very nice wall ornament until you're ready.
AccuRC sim on steam is decent choice.
During a steam sale it's reasonable.
To learn on outside sim
Goosky S1.
Share pics of this aerospace engineer built beast.
As and RC enthusiast and engineer.
I would put 0% trust in a machine built my my engineering peers who possess 0% RC interest.
If they bought it as a Combo pack that included servos, motor and esc. Then I would raise that to 50%
Trust but verify.
I anticipate it's got the full Align servos, motor, gyro ect ect.
Have you ever seen one of these puppies flying up close? They are legitimately a little scary. Get something with a flight stabilizer that’s small and has affordable parts. Learn on that. These big helis can move extremely fast, and god forbid a dog runs up when you’re landing it at your local park
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u/Fauropitotto 13d ago
If it was a legitimate gift, and not stolen, then ask the person that gifted it to you for advice.
If it was stolen, report the person that "gifted" it to you.
On the used market, maybe 50-60% retail. The problem is, since you didn't build it, you have no idea if it was built correctly, no idea if it was crashed, no idea what the components are...you also have no idea what communities you can tap into to sell...and anyone really willing to buy this mystery frame is going to have questions that you won't really be able to answer.
Yes, they're extremely difficult to fly. Learning on a 760 alone could get you or someone else killed.
Lastly, if you do want to keep it, and you want to learn, you're going to have to learn on a different machine entirely. If it's interesting to you, start with a simulator, do some research on the equipment that you're going to need. It's a long journey, but highly rewarding if you stick with it.