jbeech
Ex rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)
| Jon,
With a CCPM heli like my Pantera design, the faster the servo and the better the resolution (centering primarily), the better. 70-ounce-inches is fine for virtually anything but a decent pilot can tell the difference between them a 120 oz-in servos if he's flipping and tumbling with stops and accelerations in between, i.e. 3D maneuvers. I don't sell servos, so I don't have a dog in the hunt, but I think you're on the right track.
Finally, with respect to blades, we offer a set of woodies as well as both SWE and SAB blades, i.e. man-made construction. As far as our woodies go, as someone else mentioned, they're quite decent. In fact, I use them myself when I'm test flying a new machine or one I've just repaired. But once that's done, I switch to a man-made blade, typically SWE both because I distribute them "and" because I like how they fly (else I wouldn't have picked up the line). Furthermore, I "never" offer seconds/blems because in my opinion, if they made a mistake on the finish layer, i.e. the one you see, which arguably is the most important aspect to most guys, then what else might wrong inside? Hence, "No thanks." is my response to the offer of blems/seconds. I figure there's enough trouble in the world and I don't want to bborrow any, and hence, I only want first run blades for my customers!
Anyway, woodies are OK as far as that goes but God made the wood and consequently, there are slightly variations between blades regardless of the effort we put in to match and balance (and we work hard on this so I'm very proud of our Audacity woodies). That said, while they're fine for beginners learning to hover, and for test flights, in my opinion, once you're going into forward flight and aerobatics, a man-made blade is better.
With regards to my line of SWE blades, the same mold is used for the composites as well as for the pricer carbons and frankly, when I'm just flying for myself, i.e not at a fun fly, I prefer the composites because they're less expensive if I have an "Oh heck" moment. Furthermore, I'm just a sport pilot and really can't really tell the difference other than the carbons look better when they're not spinning. By the way, the eaosn for the two colors (top vs. bottom) is for increased situational awareness during maneuvers, which is a feature we innovated and brought to market first, which others are copying in their own way because it works.
Anyway, here's a link to blades on my website:
AUD1519 600mm Wooden Blades $24.99 - by the way, there's a 2X special offer in place presently resuting in them costing just $18.99 each set.
SWR600DW 600mm Composite $62.99 - by the way, there's a 2X special offer in place presently resuting in them costing just $59.99 each set.
SWR600DCW 600mm Carbon $79.99
SWR620DC 620mm Carbon $81.99 - by the way, there's a 2X special offer in place presently resuting in them costing just $79.99 each set.
I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, just pick up telephone and call me at 407-302-3361. After all, we're in business to serve you . . . even if you purchased your Pantera off eBay!
Regards,
John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models |
Therefore, I'm really at a loss for servos for a 50 size machine. I'm thinking quick, but not necessaraly blazing fast servos will fill the bill...say .10's or .13's and 70 in/oz torque (at 6 volts). Am I on the right track? Would HiTec Karbonite gears be okay, or should I stick wtih MG's (I'm thinking nylon gears are okay for 30 size machines, but not so sure on a 50). Thoughts?
You gently declined the offer. Anyway, I'm in the Audacity team now.
