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Helis!

wecoyote

70cc twin V2
Another. I did a Disney scheme for when kids come to the field. The little girl in the passanger seat even has Minni Mouse ears on.

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Jetpainter

640cc Uber Pimp
A friend that I used to fly with at another club came by the shop one day and showed me his new T-Rex 700. I went out to the old club and watched him one day and I was hooked. I haven't flown a heli since a MiniBoy back in 1985, but I've been wearing out my sim flying heli's ever since seeing his.



I just recently bought a used Align T-Rex 550E V1. After talking to the three heli guys at my field that I trust, I decided on the 550. There are others that say a 550 is too big for a beginner and I guess I'll find out if they are right, but most agree bigger flys better. This is also my first thing with big LiPo's so there a learning curve there as well.



The heli is stock except for the larger 550 blades and slant gears. I'm also using an AR7200BX FBL controller. I bought a 550 DFC PRO canopy to replace that stock one that was a little beat. I'll be running the stock one at first just in case, but I do like the look of the longer DFC PRO canopy. I'm still working on a few things so it hasn't flown yet. I'm planning on having a friend go over the setup and put the first flight on it for me.




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wecoyote

70cc twin V2
About 10 years ago I had gotten into restoring "vintage" helicopters.

Here is a GMP Cricket

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wecoyote

70cc twin V2
And a DuBro Whirlybird 505 This was the first production rc helicopter in the USA. Sold this one but have another to restore some day.

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Bemeson

50cc
Jetpainter;2525 wrote: A friend that I used to fly with at another club came by the shop one day and showed me his new T-Rex 700. I went out to the old club and watched him one day and I was hooked. I haven't flown a heli since a MiniBoy back in 1985, but I've been wearing out my sim flying heli's ever since seeing his.



I just recently bought a used Align T-Rex 550E V1. After talking to the three heli guys at my field that I trust, I decided on the 550. There are others that say a 550 is too big for a beginner and I guess I'll find out if they are right, but most agree bigger flys better. This is also my first thing with big LiPo's so there a learning curve there as well.



The heli is stock except for the larger 550 blades and slant gears. I'm also using an AR7200BX FBL controller. I bought a 550 DFC PRO canopy to replace that stock one that was a little beat. I'll be running the stock one at first just in case, but I do like the look of the longer DFC PRO canopy. I'm still working on a few things so it hasn't flown yet. I'm planning on having a friend go over the setup and put the first flight on it for me.




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The 550 in my opinion is the best size....simple one battery system, parts are not too too expensive, the heli is stable is a rock, and flies awesome. You will love it. I upgraded and used Savox 2272's and 2272's. Savox motor, heli option canopy mounts. The heli has been awesome.....great choice.



Brian
 

CSpaced

30cc
Bemeson;2575 wrote: The 550 in my opinion is the best size....simple one battery system, parts are not too too expensive, the heli is stable is a rock, and flies awesome. You will love it. I upgraded and used Savox 2272's and 2272's. Savox motor, heli option canopy mounts. The heli has been awesome.....great choice.



Brian


That's one of the reasons I like my 500, quick battery installation. Snap it in, fly, slide it out. A lot of 700's are a struggle to get the two packs in and out. Thank goodness for stick packs.
 
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