Well, here I am, a day late and a dollar short. I’ve been lurking as usual and see that everyone is
doing just fine and dandy. I really don’t have anything to report. My Blade 400, is back ordered,
but that’s okay. I’m not in any hurry with it because the weather here in Indy SUCKS anyway. I
got it for about 120 bucks less than any other site. So the waiting will be worth the patience.


Kyle,

How ya doing with the Belt-CP? I hear they are very similar to the Blade 400. Sounds like when
ya get the house Re-Wired (been there too), you have a lot of fun projects going on with the ME-
109,a hextronik 20g 2300kv, brushless outrunn and all the good stuff. Loved the pictures of your
new project, jeezzz, they’re huge. Looks like a really fun build. Get some pictures as you
progress. I see the DX6i, lurking in the back ground. LOL!

Vic,

Hope my logic works out on the Blade 400, at least I’ll get a DX6i out of it, but I’m gonna take
the time to set ‘er up right. I’ll make some test flights out of the box to get a base line of stock
performance and then install the JR servos and go from there. I don’t do anything real fancy, so I
don’t see any upgrades real soon, but ya never know. Good weather is just around the corner,
been a long waiting. The 500E is looking awesome.. Hmmm, get a 5 blade head for it. LOL!

Rick, Mr. Barrick,

You always amaze me with all that you do and accomplish. You have those fingers into a lot of
projects all at the same time. No wonder you have dizzy spells. LOL! I totally understand your
logic on the Honey Bee King 3. I must apologize for having any negative input on the heli. As it
were, I too, just ordered one a few days ago and looking forward to it’s arrival. I got the RED
one. LMAO! So, that’s two helis incoming, the Blade 400 and the HBK3. We’ll have to keep
each other updated on the HBK 3. I love the size of it, because I can practice in my basement in
bad weather. If it works out well, I’ll be putting all the CNC gear from my HBK 2 on it. I’ll have
to give it some thorough testing first. And see how the stock heli performs.

Love ya Rick

Jay,

YIKES! The P-51 video is awesome, extremely smooth and fast flying. Looks fantastic. We
remember that’s the one you made the cowling for. 10 bucks, you rascal you. Lots of work I’m
sure of that, but wonderful plane it turn out to be Kudos to ya! Ya got the helmet cam down prett
y good too, excellent job on that. ( I can’t even take still pictures, LOL)

Jeff Michael,

I’d have to put you as the Man of the Year, you’ve excelled extremely well, and for a youngster
like you. Your abilities will just grow. I’ve watched all your current videos, and I’m extremely
impressed with the progress you’ve made in the last 6 months. Kudos to you too. My progress
pretty much SUCKS. LMAO!

I’LL BE BACK,

Dave