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New & Emerging R/C Helicopters > Pegasus .18

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

Got my Pegasus .18 on Sat from RC Hobbies and More, Flew it on Sun.

What a fun little helicopter, built exactly to plan and it required zero trim at the head, and minor trimming in the tail.
Tracking was dead on out of the box.
I'm using all Futaba, 9001 servos all around and 240 gyro, wanted to do it on the cheap. Suprisingly the tail holds fairly well with 70% gain.

The motor is a .18 car style motor with a 2 needle carb, only took a few minutes to get it roughly tuned.

This little machine is quite stable in a hover, but is not afraid to be pushed around a little bit, it is by no means a 3-D heli by any stretch of the imagination, but for a cheap little sport flier it's a blast.

Now for the needs improvment, there was a little plastic debris left in the tank, the tail blades are a little on the soft side and the color scheme just doesn't quite do it for me. Not bad for first day out. Got 4 flights, looking foward to see just how far this little ship can be pushed.

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-19-2006 Over year old.

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doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Come See Ours!!!!

Saturday morning, the plan is to start a 10am and test it at the noon break.... anything to keep it interesting!!!!
So, Flybarless, can you send yours with Erwin, JUST IN CASE I need to do a quick switch at noon??!!!

From everything that Ron, Erwin and John have told me, from the box and into the air has never been easier.... this looks like it is going to be a fun little heli.... so we are going to give it a little test!!!!!

Come on out and cheer us on!!!!!

Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

06-20-2006 Over year old.

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

Sorry Stan, your going to be on your own. Even with how conserative it is on fuel, we aren't going to make it to Albany from the Hirobo Cup in MI.
Besides, how hard is it to install a few servos, I think 2 hours is way over estimating

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-20-2006 Over year old.

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Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

Quote
The motor is a .18 car style motor with a 2 needle carb, only took a few minutes to get it roughly tuned.

What type of fuel, you guys are using??? Do it need RC car fuel???
Or just heli fuel??? What nitro???

What is the pitch range on it? I know it won't 3d, but is it capable of inverted flight? Loops and Rolls?

Also how much cost the Pegasus???

THX,

Isaac

06-20-2006 Over year old.

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

I'm just running the CY 30% I run in all my helis.
Loops and rolls are no problem, there isn't a lot of negative in the "out of the box" configuration and it comes with flat bottom woods, so inverted is out for the "moment". I haven't really had time to look at the tweak factor.

I belive they are selling for about $380.00

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-20-2006 Over year old.

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870heli
Heliman
Location: Springfield Ma. USA

I have been flying a Pegasus for eight months and have only had Good luck with it. I have been running it on CY 30%. We have run it hard and have tryed different blades and other things. I like the way it flys with SAB 440mm's. My Pegasus is a early one with a air bleed carb and a blue head. It's not quite as fast as the new ones but it is super on fuel. Ron has my Pegasus in NY at the fun fly in Albany. Hope you get to try one. They are a lot of fun.
Ron and I have been flying the Pegasus together to see what they liked or not and to see how they last. Well I just keep fueling it up. So far so good. We wanted to set them up with base equipment. The kind of stuff we all have hanging around or a new guy would buy to keep things cheap. I just got a cheap JR flight pack and put it in. Ron had an old GWS gyro that came with a bunch of stuff. We didn't know if it worked (it did)I put that in.
Well it's been charge and fly for eight months. All I have done is lean it out when the snow left and the sun came out. Is it a good Heli? Ya I think so. And it's the only one in it's class
Thanks 870HELI

06-25-2006 Over year old.

JR_Vibefreak
Senior Heliman
Location: Bangkok Thailand & UAE Dubai

It sounds nice! but abit pricey!
does it have any options or hop ups
for this kit?

JR4LIFE Philipp

06-26-2006 Over year old.

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Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

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I belive they are selling for about $380.00

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It sounds nice! but abit pricey!does it have any options or hop ups for this kit?

Guys, Quick Heli has the Quick .18 and its come with a lot of upgrades also, QWW has release the Quarter-Quick 25. Same heli but for .25 engine and the price is better than the Pegasus. Also you have spare parts and more upgrades with the QWW.

Isaac

06-26-2006 Over year old.

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Pegasus....... First Impressions....

I am not too sure where the QWW ad came from on this post, certainly NOT RELATED....
But I will get us back on topic....
We had our event this last weekend and we took one of these little guys from the box to the hover in less then 2 Hours.... the only adjustment needed was about 1 turn on one link to level the swash and off we went...I really cannot say that I know of any other ARTF that can be done so easily, and comes out of the box with such accuracy. We touched off the little .18 easily, and in no time were in the air... first impression, a very smooth, nice feeling heli, and VERY smooth in the hover...moving into forward flight, it handles a breeze very well, and moves right along nicely, and it is quite responsive for the amount of power available... keep in mind that this is a brand new out of the box unit.... timing/flying is a definite different "feel" then a high powered 50 or bigger, but it is very respectable, and a lot of fun....and my thoughts are for someone that is looking for an inexpensive way to learn how to hover, forward flight and basic flying skills, this would be an EXCELLENT choice....but if you are looking for a hot rod that will blast around the field at full tilt.... this one is not for you... I am planning on leaving mine completely stock and fly it until it falls apart, and by the way this little heli looks, I am going to be flying it for a long long time....
An earlier post said it sounds a bit pricey, but to me, when you consider the accuracy of the pre-built unit with the motor and pipe included and installed and strapping on the included wood blades (didn't even weigh them) and going out flying without the slightest vibration.... the under $400.00 price tag sounds VERY reasonable to me...
And on another note, while doing the test flying this weekend (not my unit) I had the opportunity to see what happens when the ground jumps up unexpectedly and even saw one that a metal fence got in front of, and the parts breakage was quite a bit less then on any 30 or 50 that I have ever done the same things too....this light weight unit is built to take a licking and we gave it a couple this weekend and came away very clean....
It is worth consideration for entry level pilots or us old timers that just like to go up an cruise!!!!

JMHO.... Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

06-26-2006 Over year old.

Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

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I am not too sure where the QWW ad came from on this post, certainly NOT RELATED....

Hey guys, I just remove the QWW Ad. Sorry, my intensions was not to hijack this topic.

But honestly, for the pegasus price dont you think the QWW .18 is better?

Isaac

06-27-2006 Over year old.

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

IsaacF.
Knowing the backround and development of this heli, I have to lean towards the Pegasus 18. The dealer network and support system that have been developed also add greatly to the value of the heli.

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-27-2006 Over year old.

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doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Pegasus vs QWW......

Isaac F, not a problem with your post, just seemed odd in the middle of a post trying to pass along info on a new heli to this area...
As far as your question about the QWW... I have built and flown two of there units, and can say that the quality of then were both only OK with the metal side frames...the problem that I had, and a lot of new pilots do not realize is that metal bends....and it will stay bent, and is almost impossible to get it back to 100% original state.
On the other hand when we switched to the optional carbon frames on the two that I did, the machines came to life and flew rather nicely... but it was a mod that I felt was really needed.. my impression was that the metal on the original side frames was too soft for the application.... but still a very nice heli..
The "plastic fantastic" helis are in a league all of their own... if you hit them, they bend and go back to the original shape or they break.. that is the bottom line. And when you are working with new heli pilots, there is plenty to learn about, and how to straighten things can come into play later on down the road for them...
So the answer to your question about one vs the other... we all have choices, and not everyone likes plain vanilla...some will agree and some will disagree, but we all have the option of our own opinion, and mine is to steer a beginner away from as much metal as I can.... but for myself, that is another story... I guess I like to see guys spend money on fuel rather then the shiny pieces....which is better.... your choice....
JMHO..... and thanks for listening/reading, and I am off of the soapbox now!!!! Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

06-27-2006 Over year old.

Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

So, who distribuite the Pegasus in USA or what hobby shops carry the kit, spare parts and upgrades?

THX

Isaac

06-27-2006 Over year old.

flybarless
Key Veteran
Location: Torrington, CT

The US importer is Lakeside Hobbies.
RC Hobbies and More in Winsted CT is a dealer and parts supplier.

Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would fall off.

06-27-2006 Over year old.

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doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Contact Info.......

You can contact the importer on RR user name: shooter
He is very well versed about the Pegasus and also a long time heli flyer....
You can also get the info from helishop here on RR for purchase.....

Good Luck, Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

06-27-2006 Over year old.

359PETE
Veteran
Location: Belchertown, MA USA

I haven't gotten my own pegasus yet, but I've flown 870heli's several times. I have also spent quite a while looking at the head design and can tell you that there is much more pitch range to be had as well as paddle throw. The way it is shipped is a beginner set-up. The hiller links on the scissors arms can be moved out for more paddle throw. The paddles are small and could be replaced with any 30 size (3mm) paddles to increase cyclic response.

As far as extracting more power I would like to try a full length airplane or marine tuned pipe to get more rpms from motor.(current header lines up perfectly to mount pipe to rear landing gear skid). We've already experimented with cutting down the tail blades to gain back some horsepower. The tail rotor is equal to putting about a 10x5 prop on an .18... its overkill and the heli wakes right up when you cut down the tail blades. with no loss of tail authority. Also the head speeds of the ones I've flown have been more in line with what a 30 heli would be. I would like to spin it a little higher to get the .18 more in the power band and also gain some collective authority.

I know many guys who buy a heli like this just want a relaxing fuel sipper... I'd like to see how far it can be taken, because it doesn't appear that anyone has given a full-on attempt to see what its capable of yet. It may be a fun replacement for my .30 as a mild 3D fuel sipper. And its something DIFFERANT. I like that!
(EDIT: Who am I kidding... we don't replace heli's we ADD heli's!)

07-04-2006 Over year old.

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Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

I found a video of the Pegasus on the net. Its look like they also have or going to release a electric version of the Pegasus too.

http://www.maniamall.co.kr/FrontSto...dsId=0161_00002

Also you can see the parts and manual and same video on

http://www.smartechracing.com/

Isaac

07-04-2006 Over year old.

Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

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The US importer is Lakeside Hobbies. RC Hobbies and More in Winsted CT is a dealer and parts supplier.

Whats the Lakeside Hobbies wep page???

Also I was at RC Hobbies and More web page and dont find any info on the Pegasus neither on the spare parts to check the cost

Isaac

07-04-2006 Over year old.

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Web Site Info

Give this link a try..... some still needs a "bit" of translation, but the info is there!!!!
www.pegasushelisusa.com

"Stan"

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

07-05-2006 Over year old.

Isaac F
Key Veteran
Location: Panama Republic of Panama

Hey guys, I was checking http://www.pegasushelisusa.com/
and does guys need to add a Crash Kit pack at a fair price

I was checking some prices and here is what I found:

Fly Bar:--------- 8.59
Main Mast:-----13.45
Spinddle:------ 6.79
Tail Boom:-----14.99
Wood Blades-29.99
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TOTAL COST--73.81

This is without others parts that can also get damage during crash and without S/H cost.

I was checking others helis Crash kits and here is what I have found:

A Hirobo Shuttle 30 crash kit including 550mm blades,boom, spindle, main mast and flybar sells for $44.99

Raptor 30 crash kit Including pre-covered 550mm wood blades, Main Mast, Spindle, Flybar, Tail Boom, HD aluminum boom supports with molded ends, Pair of Flybar Control Rods and 6 replacement links sell for $39.99

Also I was checking some spare parts for the Pegasus .18 and are more expensive......... I only compare it to the Raptor 30 but I am pretty sure that other 30 size brand cost less than the Pegasus.

PEGASUS PARTS COST-----VS------RAPTOR 30 PARTS COST

PEGASUS CLUTCH SHOE---------$43.99-----------$16.99
CLUTCH BELL--------------------------$20.99-----------$12.99
CONTROL ARMS FOR AILERON-$23.99-----------$10.99
CROSS SHAFT FOR AILERON----$23.99-----------$ 8.79
SWASHPLATE---------------------------$59.99-----------$26.04
Autorotation Bearing HOLDER-------$33.79----------$24.99
PITCH SUSPENSION ARMS---------$30.49-----------$ 8.74
TAIL PITCH ARM-------------------------$13.99-------------$ 6.29

I really dont want to bother the USA Pegasus distribuitor but those spare parts are very expensive!

Crashing this little baby will cost similar to crashing a Raptor 60!

I will keep flying my Shuttle with OS37

Isaac

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07-05-2006 Over year old.

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