Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

Was wondering what you guys suggest for this Heli I just ordered. This will be my first complete build. Specifically I would like to know what you recommend for gyro, motor, ESC, etc. I'll be using a DX6i transmitter w/ 6200 RX.

I'm totally open to ideas as I want to do this right. "Right" as in very dependable and reliable but w/o breaking the bank. I am not interested in "top of the line" stuff as I don't intend to do any 3d or fancy flying (not for a long time anyway). I just want to get something "middle of the road" with good reliability. Has anyone checked out the Logictech 2100T & LTS-3100G for the gyro and tail servo?

RE: Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

I have many flights on my Swift 16 using various different pinions on the Century 600+ motor, their 55A ESC and various 4S, 5S and 6S packs. I found the Century Swift with their relatively inexpensive power system to be a great combination. It has well over 300 flights now. Its last 200 or so has been with a hot 6S set up for a high head speed for some pretty extreme 3D. It is a very versatile heli and power package that is easily set-up for any type of flying, for low rotor speed training and scale flying to high head speed 3D pop...or anthing in between.

I am not familiar with the 2100 gyro but I have heard good things about it. I have used a number of gyros on mine. Currently it is using the Futaba 401 with its designated servo. All worked well enough for training and as well as for forward flihght and even softer 3D, but not as well for the hotter 3D as the 401 does.

RE: Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

Thanks rotor09, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. When you say
what exact combination are you talking about? Is this something you ordered directly from Century?

RE: Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

Any other ideas/suggestions out there guys? Just got the kit yesterday and anxious to get it together....

RE: Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

Century makes a number of different combos with motors, ESC.s, battery packs etc.

Any of them would be a good place to start depending on your budget.

http://www.centuryheli.com/products/...?currentid=304

Also any geood radio from a major brand will do the job well...again depending on your budget. e.g. from the $250.00 Futaba 6EXH to their $2400.00 14MZ

Also for gyros. But one that can take you from basic training right on out to extreme 3D would be the Futaba GY401gyro/S9254servo combo.

RE: Swift 16 motor/electronics recommendations
 

I ordered the Spektrum dx61 w/ 6200 receiver. Your suggestion on the gyro is well taken as it seems to be a universal opinion that gyro and tail servo are NOT the place to skimp spending. Thank you so much!