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e-Century Hummingbird - Swift > looking at buying hummingbird v3
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

does anyone have a home video of the hummingbird v3. and how does the tail hold? and how is it in light winds?
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

I have one on here, someplace, you may have to do a search..... I found it for you.....
http://homepage.mac.com/cudaboy_71/...eli/heliweb.wmv

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
leslie
Key Veteran
Location: Hollis, NH - USA

Hi Mike,

The gang here went through a video phase a month or two ago. do a search for video on the century forum and look for the following users:
slider46, skeeter pilot, rodgersresort, leslie

I have a couple videos in my gallery of an fp elite hummer, close to the v3.

you will like the v3, it's a solid hard to kill bird. The parts are cheap and easy to fix.
this bird handles great indoors and outside in little to no wind. it's a great choice for a first bird, and i've been flying for a few years and it's still great for indoors in the winter to keep the skills honed.

overall i would give it a great rating for this type of flying. it is not agressive but it handles like the 'big boys' for training purposes.

Cheers,
leslie

Protecting those who protect us
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
hoverking01
Heliman
Location: haverhill, ma usa

v3 reccomendation

the v3 is a solid, good flying bird i reccomend it but upgrade to the lipo batteries a.s.a.p. iv been flying mine for a month now ..true you will out grow it eventually but to get started you can"t go wrong. :any questions just ask......

hoverking.....
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

thanks for the replies. my main concern is that it is fairly stable to fly. i am just looking for something to have fun with. i use to fly nitro helis, but the time i was putting in was just to much.that is why i want a electric that is stable and simple to maintain. also the the link listed by slider does not seem to work for me. thanks guys.
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

It's not working for me either....... I'll have to see what happened to it......

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Try this link, it's the whole post we had....
http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/t238199p1/
There are pics in my gallery too....

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

thanks. now i got the video.
03-24-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

where to buy the hummingbird v3 and how much for the ready to fly. and i would like to know when the v4 is available.
03-25-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

and what li-po battery to use on the hummingbird. i see there is a 11.1 volt (700 mah.)and 7.4 volt (700 mah.)and a 7.4 volt 1320 mah. the 1320 might be to heavy and is the 7.4 volt enough power. i would like to take the heli outside in the early morning when around here it is calm, but i did not know if the higher voltage 11.1 would make it more sable or if the 7.4 volt would work just as well. any help please. thanks mike.
03-25-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Your're going to want to stay with a 2s lipo 1300-1500 7.4 volt It will let you fly with the stock bird electronics but will give you a longer flight time. IF you go with the 11.1 volt you will need to change all of the electronics to handle the power and it's just not worth the investment in a v3....

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-25-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

thanks slider.so where is the best place to buy the hummingbird and how much does it cost?
03-26-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Century carries the v3 also tower hobbies has them Shop around and see who's got the best deal. When I got mine I got the jet ranger body upgrade with it.....I think it was 189.

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-26-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

can someone tell me the weight of the stock 600 mah. battery that comes with the hummingbird v3? and is the 5 in1 ok, or is it necessary to install seperates?
03-27-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Here is a good deal on a v3 for you.....
http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/t245851p1/

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
mike50
Heliman
Location: hazleton, pa.

thanks. i pm the guy.
03-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

I see your both in PA maybe you can just drive over and check it out...

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
leslie
Key Veteran
Location: Hollis, NH - USA

Hi Mike50,

I tripped across one of my old birdseed batteries. It weighs in at 91.3gms.

Best of luck with your endeavors!

Cheers,
Leslie

Protecting those who protect us
03-28-2006 Over year old.
 
 
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