csw1000 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a few r/c helis (blade cx, T-rex 450, Walkera #56) and a new one on the way (cb180q). I was wondering if anyone else here flies r/c? Now that I have some time in the real ones I can say that they both seem fairly intense. I think , so far, I am better at the real ones because your orientation doesn't change. With r/c, nose in and sideways really gets me confused. Of course, while expensive, a crash with an r/c won't kill me, big plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Of course, while expensive, a crash with an r/c won't kill me, big plus.Not always true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzchopper Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a few that I fly. A Raptor 50 in a TT MD530 Scale fuselage, Hirobo Shuttle Plus 30 in an Bell 222 Airwolf Scale fuselage with retracts, and a Trex 450 electric. Well I had a Trex 450. I sold the Trex a few months back. IMHO r/c helicopters are actually alittle more dangerous than the full scale because you are not sitting in the helicopter, so when parts fly off or break your chances of being injured or killed is a lot higher. I have seen a few injuries due to blades breaking. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badtransam97 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a 450 electric(for sale) and around 10 rc planes. I'm more into the "fast" wing designs now, so that's where all my rc money is being spent now..lol! Anyone going to SEFF? It's the largest all electric fly-in in the country, it's in americus, ga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpngonuts Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I use to mess around with a raptor 30 and a old concept 60. It's a good toy to have if you have some time to kill and the weather is nice, but damn do parts fly when you crack them up haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterdan Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I just got a Trex 450... I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick McWilliams Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I fly a TRex 450. I have about 100 hours on my favorite. The blade MCX is good fun for indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montu Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Just got a Trex 500 a couple months ago. So much better than the 450. You gotta get one. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csw1000 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 I have a few that I fly. A Raptor 50 in a TT MD530 Scale fuselage, Hirobo Shuttle Plus 30 in an Bell 222 Airwolf Scale fuselage with retracts, and a Trex 450 electric. Well I had a Trex 450. I sold the Trex a few months back. IMHO r/c helicopters are actually alittle more dangerous than the full scale because you are not sitting in the helicopter, so when parts fly off or break your chances of being injured or killed is a lot higher. I have seen a few injuries due to blades breaking. SteveYeah, I got my hand in my T-Rex rotor at full throttle once, broke a blade and nearly broke my hand. Lesson learned, quickly.Just got a Trex 500 a couple months ago. So much better than the 450. You gotta get one. I love it!What do you love in particular? I've heard larger heli's are more stable and easier to fly and, obviously, to see. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montu Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Yeah, I got my hand in my T-Rex rotor at full throttle once, broke a blade and nearly broke my hand. Lesson learned, quickly. What do you love in particular? I've heard larger heli's are more stable and easier to fly and, obviously, to see. What do you think? Compared to the 450 its so much easier to see . That also helped me to become more comfortable doing 3D tricks with it. Wind doesnt bother it as much either. More wow factor when people watch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygreen229 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I too fly RC Helicopters! I got into them because I love the real thing and its just progressed from there. I have 3 450 sized(my learners) and then had a Trex 600E now have a Trex 500 and also have a yak 54E. Lots of fun but more time on the bench it seems with frustrations haha. -Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotor George Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) I fly R/C Helicopters too. Enjoy them so much I took it one step further and scratch built three giant 1/4 scale (about 10.5ft long) Bell helicopters. Here's my Bell 206B JetRanger The Bell 206L LongRanger. And my Bell 407 I even went as far as to scratch built all the interior parts. They'll have full interiors because the mechanics will be installed similar to the full size, up on top of the cabin. I should have them flying very soon with custom mechanics. George Edited February 20, 2010 by Rotor George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzchopper Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 George, are you running turbine engines, if so what make and model. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotor George Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 George, are you running turbine engines, if so what make and model. Steve Hi Steve, I have someone designing the mechanics in both electric and turbine. The turbine version will use a Jakadofsky, it'll only fit inside the 206L and 407 however. I'm only interested in flying an e-version so I can hear the blades instead of the engine. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzchopper Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Steve, I have someone designing the mechanics in both electric and turbine. The turbine version will use a Jakadofsky, it'll only fit inside the 206L and 407 however. I'm only interested in flying an e-version so I can hear the blades instead of the engine. George I hear ya there as the turbines are cool and all but expensive and loud and Jet A is not too cheap either but than again neither is this hobby. I wanna hear the sound of the blades too. Have you thought about the Wren turbine? I'm not much into the turbines so I do not know anything about the differences other than on is more expensive than the other. Also what is the hr requirement before you have to overhaul the hot section. Last I heard you spend like $600.00 every 25hrs for this to be done. What have you heard? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotor George Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I hear ya there as the turbines are cool and all but expensive and loud and Jet A is not too cheap either but than again neither is this hobby. I wanna hear the sound of the blades too. Have you thought about the Wren turbine? I'm not much into the turbines so I do not know anything about the differences other than on is more expensive than the other. Also what is the hr requirement before you have to overhaul the hot section. Last I heard you spend like $600.00 every 25hrs for this to be done. What have you heard? Steve I looked into most of them at one time or other. They all have their pros and cons. 25hrs is correct for TBO on some, while others can go 50 plus. I'm not sure on the cost but $600 would be about right not to mention shipping it back overseas to the factory. I'll stick with a $300 electric motor with no maintenance schedule. Using a clutch, the spool up on an electric even sounds like a turbine spooling up. Here a great example....... George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilsekr Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Jeebus! I was lucky to get my blade cp to hover with ping pong ball training wheels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8t41avFuCc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csw1000 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Rotor George, in a word "Amazing". How did you build that from scratch? Was it from some kind of kit or did you build it all on your own? I feel pretty good if I can buy a kit and put a good paint job on it. Your work is something to aspire to, thats for sure. I would love to see the finished product. Please PM me or keep up the post. I would really like to see it fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotor George Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Rotor George, in a word "Amazing". How did you build that from scratch? Was it from some kind of kit or did you build it all on your own? I feel pretty good if I can buy a kit and put a good paint job on it. Your work is something to aspire to, thats for sure. I would love to see the finished product. Please PM me or keep up the post. I would really like to see it fly. Every single item is scratch built starting out with cardboard and some foam. I made all my molds and lay up each fuselage by hand. Almost two years later you end up with the finished model. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzchopper Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Every single item is scratch built starting out with cardboard and some foam. I made all my molds and lay up each fuselage by hand. Almost two years later you end up with the finished model. GeorgeVery nice and some real dedication there. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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