The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
I'm looking to get into a larger heli, currently have a 4-channel Walkera DF#4 clone and want to step up to something I can take outside instead of keeping myself in the basement or garage or hoping/waiting for 0 wind days.
I have been using RG 3.5 as well which has helped and wonder about this BH450 ... how are they outside?
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I have been using RG 3.5 as well which has helped and wonder about this BH450 ... how are they outside?
Thanks!
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
I ordered one yesterday from Ka-planes, very anxious to receive it!
What (if any) initial setup is required?
Is there an exact model or a real close one for Realflight 3.5?
Thanks, and I hope everyone will stick around and start populating this forum more
What (if any) initial setup is required?
Is there an exact model or a real close one for Realflight 3.5?
Thanks, and I hope everyone will stick around and start populating this forum more
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
You should be set to go. Charge the battery and install the blades. Some guys like training gear to start out like hte pics that is shown on another link or two.
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
this is it and not a bad idea - you would have to find something to fit if you need or want them
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...tm.htm#6374432
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...tm.htm#6374432
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
Thanks Helihap, I don't think I will use the training gear ... as they caused balance issues on my 300 size 4 channel heli and I've gotten good at flying without them.
I did a lot of practicing over the weekend on RF 3.5 with t-rex models and am anxiously awaiting the BH's arrival.
I'm going to want to get some different blades as I bet the wooden one's won't last too long
Are there common parts on these (that break or easily break) that I should try and have on-hand?
I did a lot of practicing over the weekend on RF 3.5 with t-rex models and am anxiously awaiting the BH's arrival.
I'm going to want to get some different blades as I bet the wooden one's won't last too long
Are there common parts on these (that break or easily break) that I should try and have on-hand?
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
Blades, shaft between main blade grips, paddle balance bar, maybe skids and chassis base if you bring it high up and land hard on a hard surface.
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RE: The Better HeliPro Black Hawk
Thanks PaulLee, are these some of the items that are interchangable with the T-Rex?
Just to confirm the parts you suggest are;
[ul][*] Blades[*] Shaft between main grips = "Spindle Shaft HP03-M011" ?[*] Paddle balance bar = "Stabilizer set HP03-M008" ?[*] Skids = HP03-M003 [*] Chassis base = HP03-P004
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Do you agree?
Thanks!
Just to confirm the parts you suggest are;
[ul][*] Blades[*] Shaft between main grips = "Spindle Shaft HP03-M011" ?[*] Paddle balance bar = "Stabilizer set HP03-M008" ?[*] Skids = HP03-M003 [*] Chassis base = HP03-P004
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Do you agree?
Thanks!
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Sure thing Mike
Gimme til tomorrow to post them up though.
This thing is beautiful, I'm almost afraid to fly it because it is just so nice [8D]
Gimme til tomorrow to post them up though.
This thing is beautiful, I'm almost afraid to fly it because it is just so nice [8D]
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Thats the hard part. flying a beautiful bird that you dont want to crash. At least thats my issue until my skills get better.
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LOL exactly
I'll be getting airborne this weekend, probably just in the open basement to start and then maybe outside if I feel courageous. [8D]
I'll be getting airborne this weekend, probably just in the open basement to start and then maybe outside if I feel courageous. [8D]
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You are a very patient man and that should be of help in learning to fly. I fly in the evenings often when the sky is calm and the sun is not as blinding.
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Thanks, and yeah I have to be in this hobby ... I am about to do some more practice on the sim and should be able to get a hover in this afternoon
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I'm having some issues with mine, the tail servo does not seem to be able to stop the heli nose from spinning left.
I have emailed Mike at KA-PLanes and am awaiting a response.
Things worked fine yesterday (the first day of spin-ups and attempted flights) but today, with no changes it's not working correctly?
Does anyone here have any suggestions?
I have emailed Mike at KA-PLanes and am awaiting a response.
Things worked fine yesterday (the first day of spin-ups and attempted flights) but today, with no changes it's not working correctly?
Does anyone here have any suggestions?
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I had the same problem. Mike suggested checking the tail to be sure that it was perfectly vertical. mine was off a bit due to a couple of hard landings (it doesnt take much). that helped , I also noticed that if I centered the trim before connecting the battery and retrimed it after spooling up a bit it helped. Eventualy I replaced the gyro while I was doing some other upgrades and havent had any problems.
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Thanks man, mine turned out to be the tail blade holder piece (that has the allen screws) had come loose. Once I re-tightened them up, the gyro was able to hold the tail steady and I got some more basement hovers in.
I want to get outside, but am a little nervous even though I am doing much better in Realflight now and think I can control this heli much easier to bring it back to the patio to land safely ... I think I will try before sundown.
I want to get outside, but am a little nervous even though I am doing much better in Realflight now and think I can control this heli much easier to bring it back to the patio to land safely ... I think I will try before sundown.
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Well, I did get some hovering in outside yesterday evening and wow ... man this heli is super stable and a rush to fly!!!!
I took a couple pics with my cell phone of the arsenal and the sweet BH450;
I took a couple pics with my cell phone of the arsenal and the sweet BH450;