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e-Century Hummingbird - Swift > Is the swift worth getting
 
 
allns47
Veteran
Location: Richmond IN.

Looking to get a large elctric the size and cost of the swift are very appealing to me...is this a good choice..
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Bill Ludwig
Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ

It's an excellent choice if you want a 30 sized electric. Nice machine, easy to maintain, affordable and flies great.

- Bill
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
kookboy
Key Veteran
Location: Vancouver, BC - up North

Very affordable, especially with the new emoli V28 packs.

Flying it only twice so far, I love it.

... But honey it was only $$$
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
HELIWIZARD
Senior Heliman
Location: ardsley, new york

what are emoli v28 hmmmmmmmmmm

ADDICTED TO HELIS ~ too much FUN
04-07-2006 Over year old.
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leslie
Key Veteran
Location: Hollis, NH - USA

Hi All,

Emoli cells? Check this out:

http://www.runryder.net/helicopter/t247893p1/

I was wondering the same

cheers,
leslie

Protecting those who protect us
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
litespeed600
Senior Heliman
Location: St. Charles, Missouri

I have a Axi 2826-08 powered one run by emoil 5s1p cells and it flys fantastic. My only gripe with the emoils is only a 6 1/2 min run time. Some of the more powerful motors are getting 8+ mins run time but that is on a 8s or 9s battery. So two of my 5 cells are more run time! I haven't tried a 5s2p pack but I will one of these days.
My Swift has been flown in 35 mph wind gusts and flew like a champ. I will never go back to a smaller Heli unless it's indoor and that is still doubtfull!

Tom gives it 2 thumbs up!

Tom

I'm married so you know I am no stranger to pain!
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
rfaster
Senior Heliman
Location: San Jose, CA

Good info. I have a TrexSE - was thinking about getting a 2nd SE but now am turned on to a larger sized - like swift or logo. Battery price is really the key for me - I don't really want to invest 250 or more into a battery that has 50 charge cycles. Seeing posts about the 80 ebay Emoli packs made me think twice about this size heli.
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Pistol_Pete
Elite Veteran
Location: Tampa Bay non-Buccaneer

a swift question in a swift forum?

muahahaha...

indeed a decent heli...you will not be disappointed...some might tell you otherwise and also talk about the logo10...do your homework in here and you will be back.

I would pick up a second one instead of a Trex SE in a heartbeat...but one is more than enought for me as I also have a Trex XL.

Best of luck!

<><>...the lunatic is in my head...<><>
04-07-2006 Over year old.
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djtilko
Senior Heliman
Location: United Kingdom Leeds

Very happy with mine run times are very good at 11-14 mins on Flightpower 3700 4s1p packs and similar on much cheaper HiModel 3600 4s2p but not as much punch on the HiModel packs, mines the basic SportDuration inrunner motor that comes as a deal in the U.K, ok for steady flying circuits etc which is where I am at the moment, but needs a better motor when I step up to aerobats

Cheapish lipos can be got over in the U.K at £65 which would be about 100 dollars in the U.S? dont think thats too bad.

Excellent easy to work on heli with extremely cheap spares its a great design, hope this helps.

djt
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Ben-T-Spindle
Elite Veteran
Location: Central Illinois

Larger helicopters are much easier to fly and the low cost Emoly V28 cells are a perfect match for the Swift.


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... BTS
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
pigs dont fly
Key Veteran
Location: London UK

Hi rfaster
Theres others than the Swift and Logo, have a look at the Quick Japan EP-8 V2 if your comming from a Rex, it runs 5s emolis or 2 T-Rex packs (3s or 4s TP2100's) so you wont lose your lipo/charger investment, 'full' ali bling as standard, have a look in the EP-8 forum here on RR, no issues, just guys trying to decide what motor to try next and saying how pleased they are with the heli. If you dont like its all ali chassis then CF frames are £50, and Rappy skids are £12 or so.
Love mine.

Warning...This hobby is very addictive and may damage your wealth
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
loganz28
Heliman
Location: Severna Park, Maryland

I learned with a Trex and am now flying the Swift. I have to say I'm probably never going to go back to the Trex. The Swift is a joy to fly, and no worries when its windy. I got 2 V28 packs that I cut out of the case and just soldered on some wire and a connector, cheap and easy. I have yet to try and cut up my canopy to fit the V28 pack. I'd be interested to hear what others have done. I Love my Swift!
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
litespeed600
Senior Heliman
Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Notice how happy I am!

Tom



I'm married so you know I am no stranger to pain!
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Pistol_Pete
Elite Veteran
Location: Tampa Bay non-Buccaneer

for a minute there I thought that was a real puppy...if it weren't for the welcome sign...had to look twice.



Here's a size comparison next to my XL...before electronics, decals and blades.

<><>...the lunatic is in my head...<><>
04-07-2006 Over year old.
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litespeed600
Senior Heliman
Location: St. Charles, Missouri

My wife has a dog fetish, always too many of them. I'm a home builder and I built a acoustically sound proofed free standing room in the basement for her to keep the noisy mutts in! I like dogs but like women, should be seen not heard! LOL That is going to stir the pot!

Peace ladies, just kidding!

tom

I'm married so you know I am no stranger to pain!
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
allns47
Veteran
Location: Richmond IN.

So the quality is high on the swift,,,,Is the brushless motor they show with the swift on centurys website a ok choice....
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
kookboy
Key Veteran
Location: Vancouver, BC - up North

Here's a video of a Swift on the Century 600 motor.

http://media.putfile.com/liron-Century-swift

It looks pretty damn good.

... But honey it was only $$$
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
Ben-T-Spindle
Elite Veteran
Location: Central Illinois

I think that the ORK motor is a much better choice. There should be more of them available this week or next. http://www.tppacks.com/products.asp?cat=22


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... BTS
04-07-2006 Over year old.
 
 
brod
Senior Heliman
Location: Blackpool.U.K.

Litespeed,did you get your 'hot motor'sorted eventually?
By the looks of the grin,looks like you did........
04-08-2006 Over year old.
 
 
litespeed600
Senior Heliman
Location: St. Charles, Missouri

It still gets hot but not as much. I bought a 9 tooth pinion to try and I built a fan and mount assembly to keep the air blowing non-stop. We'll see what that does for it. After I went from the 11 tooth to the 10 it helped conciderably. On the 5s and 10 tooth I'm getting (according to my GloBee optical tach!) 1830 to 1850 at 0 degrees. I hate to loose the head speed but hoping to gain flight time. I can always put the 10 tooth back on if the 9 stinks. I'll post the results.

The temp here today was 81 (Missouri!) and it has now cooled to about 50 degrees with winds at 25 to 35 mph. It will fly in the wind but I'm not that great in it. So if the wind dies down I'm airborn and can post some results.

Tom

I'm married so you know I am no stranger to pain!
04-08-2006 Over year old.
 
 
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