Another Goblin 700 build
Looks like the heli scene is all about the Goblin 700 helicopter these days as following Litronic2000′s build report now also CNRCGroups started to build the “Italian stallion”. Check out the somewhat picture-heavy build report by clicking the link below.
Source: CNRCGroups [cnrcgroups.com]
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - add a comment
Scorpion HK-4530-540KV Limited Edition motor
Scorpion announce that the HK-4530-540KV Limited Edition brushless motor is available for back order again. The popular 700-size 12S heli motor produced up to 20 percent more torque than a standard 4530 motor with an efficiency of more than 89 percent. Able to continuously pull more than 4400 watts the 540kv motor sports an outside diameter of 56.7mm with a length of 60.6mm and a weight of 565g.
Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - add a comment
Futaba 8FG software update
Futaba have released the software version 5.0 for the 8FG and 8FG Super transmitter. The software will turn the standard 8FG into a 8FG Super with the latter also benefiting from the updated varian. Incorporated are changes to the airplane, glider and helicopter menus. Click here for a supplement manual and/or download the v5.0 software from Futaba’s download section here.
Source: Futaba [futabarc.com]
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
Video – Tareq Alsaadi & an inverted auto landing
Here is a short video of Tareq Alsaadi landing his Outrage Velocity 90 nitro heli upside down. Better not try this at home kids!
Source: bufa6ami [ youtube.com ]
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
Hyperion UMX harnesses
Hyperion have released special wires for Horizon Hobby UMX plane users. The Serialisation cable combines two 1S UM packs into one 2S UMX battery assembly so there is no need to upgrade to 2S batteries in case you already own numerous Ultra Micro compatible packs. Also available is a UMS 2S pack-side cable with 150mm long wires to convert any suitable 2S battery to fit the UMX planes. Last but not least Hyperion also offers sS UMX standard charging harnesses and also types for Hyperion EOS 6S-per-port and 7S-per-port chargers.
Click here to view more photos
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
SAB Goblin 630 & 770 details
Litronics2000 report that SAB recently announced two new Goblin helicopter kits in the form of the 770 and 630. The machines make use of slightly longer (770) or shorter (630) main blades and also differ in terms of some main rotor components as well as the tail assembly.
Click here to view the differences
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
SAB Goblin safety advise
SAB have released a safety advise for their 700-size Goblin helicopter kit. SAB states that for heavy duty usage such as 3D flights the rotor head dampers have to be further preloaded using extra shims in order to increase head rigidity. See the full statement after the break.
Click here to read the statement
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
Video – Century Radikal N640
Century have released a video of Garett Oku piloting the N640 nitro helicopter using Rotortech 640mm main and 92mm tail blades as well as an O.S. 55 engine with Century Silent Power 50 muffler. Adding to the whole assembly is a Microbeast flybarless system.
Source: Century [centuryhelicopters.com]
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - add a comment
