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e-E-Sky Honey Bee- Lama- Belt CP- E-Smart > Did you fly today?
 
 
ruddernate
Veteran
Location: sulphur,Ok.

Don't clean those blades. more warning blades.

fly it like you stole it
08-30-2008 01:16 AM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

08-30-2008 01:23 AM
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heliraptor10
Veteran
Location: kokomo, in-US

I am not going to clean them for awhile,
so I remember everytime I look at them.

Allthough,
this was almost deep enough to need stitches,
so there is some deep tissue damage,
I won't be able to forget for awhile.

I am just thanking god I had those generic plastic blades (315mm) on the main rotors,
because if I had my 325mm carbons on.......

The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys-Ben Franklin
08-30-2008 01:59 AM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

2003 replies going for 20,000 views I feel like I now have a legacy?

Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
08-30-2008 02:11 AM
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shizack
Key Veteran
Location: Augusta, GA USA

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because if I had my 325mm carbons on.......

...you could change your name to "Lefty".

Flew out one pack in a newly-emptied lot in the park today.
I hope nobody was home when that tree decided to go horizontal...



The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain.
08-30-2008 02:12 AM
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heliraptor10
Veteran
Location: kokomo, in-US

It was the tail rotors that got my hand,
The main rotors missed my face and body by a bit.

The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys-Ben Franklin
08-30-2008 02:37 AM
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

Mike,
I hope you start feeling better soon.

We need video proof around here.
08-30-2008 03:29 AM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

Thx.

I don't feel good. 100+ temp. NO FLYING!!

I'm hanging out on RR.
08-31-2008 01:12 AM
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Gregor99
Elite Veteran
Location: Western Wa

I flew at the local "Helis only" club today. Here's an arial view.



http://cascademodelheli.gotdns.com/joomlab/index.php

The wind was very strong and the tiny HBK2 was getting tossed around quite badly. The small size of the heli made it very hard to see as I starting using up the large space.

Wind and open skies, both expose the HBK2's unsolvable weaknesses. Most its other issues can be addressed with tuning or better parts. But you can't make it bigger.

The day made me wish for a larger heli, a MUCH larger heli! There was a Raptor 50 there. Quite massive next to my HBK2. That seemed about the right size for size of the field I was at.


Get better Mike!

Canton MO backyard flying club
West Coast Chapter
08-31-2008 02:42 AM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

[quote]The day made me wish for a larger heli, a MUCH larger heli! There was a Raptor 50 there. Quite massive next to my HBK2. That seemed about the right size for size of the field I was at.

I REALLY think the nitro bug IS spreading
08-31-2008 02:49 AM
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tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

I still smell nitro from 20 years ago when I was a little picapacapoopoo.


And this is just a 30 next to a king.

Its so huge I am getting intimidated and considering that AMA thing.



Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
08-31-2008 02:55 AM
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MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

Is there anyone here that doesn't have / want a nitro?
08-31-2008 02:58 AM
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Gregor99
Elite Veteran
Location: Western Wa

One other thing about the Raptor. I got to see the mechanical mixer up close. Much more elagant than I expected. Seemed a like a good design. I can see why that wouldn't work on a smaller heli though. Takes up too much room.

So here's a question, should I skip the 450 and go straight into a nitro?

Canton MO backyard flying club
West Coast Chapter
08-31-2008 03:07 AM
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

Greg,
Dont waste your money on a 450. Get a 30 size Rator. They nare so much fun. 20 minute flights are common. Plenty of scale fuselages. lots of fun. easy to see.

We need video proof around here.
08-31-2008 04:41 AM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

what can I add to that?


Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
08-31-2008 04:50 AM
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Gregor99
Elite Veteran
Location: Western Wa

Brad,
I thought you liked electrics. How often do you fly your 450 compared to your gasser?

Canton MO backyard flying club
West Coast Chapter
08-31-2008 04:51 AM
 
 
ruddernate
Veteran
Location: sulphur,Ok.

depends on how much room you have to fly. i fly the 450 everyday. the 50 i have to make time to get to the field. i like both.

hey tryan, nice rappy. here's mine



fly it like you stole it
08-31-2008 04:51 AM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

Brad living in TX has to fly the 450 in the garage! Can you say windy everyday?

Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
08-31-2008 04:52 AM
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toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

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Brad living in TX has to fly the 450 in the garage! Can you say windy everyday?

Tryans right. Its windy as all get out here. I fly the HBFP first. It doesnt matter what wind it is. I just get it high and give it everything its got. Most fun. second i fly 1 flight with the MT. Not fun. Just a bunch of saves. 3rd flight is the Raptor 50. I will do 3 to 6 flights with that. Its a ton of fun. I fly about 30 second drive from my house so it doesnt take long to get there.

I was just kidding about wasting your time with the 450.

I have a new theory Greg.........I can fly like a mad man with the HBFP.......I need to translate that to the MT.......Then translate that to the Rappy 50. Its working for me. I almost wish i hadnt gotten rid of the King. It couldve gotten me to the next level pretty easy. Ill still do it. Itll just take a little longer. Just my thoughts.

We need video proof around here.
08-31-2008 05:06 AM
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

OH Rudder........Pretty heli......How bout the pilot?

J/K

We need video proof around here.
08-31-2008 05:08 AM
 
 
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