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Audacity Models Pantera 50 - Tiger 50 > Audacity Wildcat 325XS

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

John!!

any more info on the heli or photos.

08-05-2007 03:21 AM

heli_headcase
Veteran
Location: Hovering around Atlanta

Frame Layout Example...

oops...

HHC

So many heli's - too little time...

08-06-2007 04:29 AM

jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

I'll have a sample or two with me at IRCHA. We're still looking 6 weeks out for the models themselves to be available. If you are there, stop in and speak with us and we'll show you what we're up to in person, i.e. up close and personal.

John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models

08-06-2007 09:05 PM

CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

Looks nice, I like the metal look,
just one thought on the tail, from the pic it looked like the three rollers are just barely touching the belt, are they?

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him

08-07-2007 04:01 AM

jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

The belt is loose in my hand - this is not installed and hence, there's no tension on it and thus, no it doesn't touch there at all.

John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models

08-07-2007 06:10 AM

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

Any more photos, or info. about the Wildcat 325XS

I was not able to go to IRCHA.

08-13-2007 06:24 PM

jvanscoyk
Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ

John is probably not back in Florida yet.

I'd say, give him another day to recoup.

Jim

must go faster, must go faster.........

08-13-2007 07:03 PM

HOMEPAGE

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

Thank Jim!!

Did you go to IRCHA this year?

08-13-2007 08:20 PM

jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

We briefly flew both Wildcat prototypes (special thanks to Mike Hamilton and Michael Sutherlin, else this probably would not have happened) and the models performed beyond expectations. There were a few prototype bugs we'll iron out of the build process, which were not real surprises to me as I know to expect these kinds of things. They will be resiolved before the production models are released so it's a non-issue. Anyway, perhaps one, or the other, of these fellows will chime in and share their early flight impressions. Finally, bear in mind, we were pressed for time in receiving the models and getting to IRCHA. Frankly, try as we might (and we tried hard), we just couldn't get these models here, built, and flown in time for the event.

Update 2/20/2008 - lots of changes since then.

Regards,

John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models

08-13-2007 09:04 PM

jvanscoyk
Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ

I wish I could have gone but I was stuck here in the heat of AZ.

Jim

must go faster, must go faster.........

08-13-2007 09:43 PM

HOMEPAGE

CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

Well, I got to see one of these up close at ircha, it looked really nice John.

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him

08-13-2007 11:12 PM

Helimike
Senior Heliman
Location: Raymore Missouri USA

Yes we tried to get the Wildcat built and tested more in the air but just ran out of time.Mike Hamilton and I put the two together in one night at IRCHA, so the build was stright forword.They flew well from the start but all we had time for was some hovering and figure 8s.I look forword to putting together another and flying it hard then I can give a better overall opinion.So far It looks good.
Michael

K.I.S.S.

08-14-2007 03:04 PM

onebigjunker
Veteran
Location: Wellsville, Ks

I also thought it was a straight forward build and seemed to be solid in a hover, but lac of my battery charge and time restaints, thats all the further we could take it, I too, can't wait to give one a little more time in the air, before passing anymore judgement!
I also have the stylus step if anyone needs it in the future for this heli!
Thanks John, for letting us play with your little baby!

work hard, play even harder!!!!

08-15-2007 03:29 AM

Vander
Senior Heliman
Location: St.Cloud,FL USA

Looking real nice John....I wasnt able to make it to IRCHA but Rodney says that he may be going to your place in Sanford on Sunday...dont be surprised if you see me pop up there with him....i wanna see this baby in person!!!

Vance

08-17-2007 04:21 AM

tracvision
Senior Heliman
Location: Tampa, Florida

325 heli

I'm still building the Pantera so it will be a while before I need another heli. At leat another month !!!. Nice looking electric. We already have a Pantera, how bout a Panther? [english vs. espanol]. Better yet, a Florida Panther.

Glad to see you dropped the Cub. Skychicken would have been better.

09-03-2007 02:24 AM

darkfa8
Key Veteran
Location: Eatontown, NJ, USA

John,

This project looks very appealing and high quality. I wondered if you have considered integrating "Chinese weights" on the tail grips to neutralize the flat-centering of the tail blades when at speed and lessening the work load of the tail servo?

These "weights" are used on many full scale helis, Revolution, Henseleit, the NIX Trex 450 tail upgrade among others.

Just thought I'd mention it since a lower work load on the tail servo means you can get by with a smaller servo and it'll last longer.

Depending on how this project goes to production I may move from my MicroHeli modded Trex to your product.

- Dan G. -

09-27-2007 11:28 PM

HOMEPAGE

heli_headcase
Veteran
Location: Hovering around Atlanta

It was mentioned...

On page one of this thread I made mention of the tail grip balance weights. Look for the picture of my MX400 Pro tail showing weight dimensions.

HHC

So many heli's - too little time...

09-28-2007 12:08 AM

rsalazar
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, USA

Any more info

09-29-2007 05:17 PM

Rennster
Veteran
Location: Baghdad, Iraq

I'd vote for a e heli that rivals the Lepton...something that will run on 4S

09-29-2007 05:24 PM

VSNT
Heliman
Location: Toms River, NJ

When is that container expected John????????

If Your Not Crashing, Your Not Trying!!!

09-30-2007 12:12 AM

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