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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 24-07-2010, 07:10 PM
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Posted By Rossco
Thanks for that^^ :thumbsup: I started out...

Thanks for that^^ :thumbsup:

I started out flying fixed wing in mode 1 when I was about 12...... There was a group of us that used to fly slope soarers on the beach slopes between marmion &...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 24-07-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Another (much better) vid (in HD)

Here's another new vid from flying Friday (Holidays...YEAH!!)

I'm running 3100 rpm rotor speed now.... :)

Anyhow...Have a squizz and tell me what you think.

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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 23-07-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Got a quick flight in today

Here's a pretty crappy quality vid of me flying my HK-450.

It's crappy because it was near on dusk....making it harder to keep my orientation.

That and the camera we used was crap.
...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 15-07-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Yep surely am! Anything with over 10 amps...

Yep surely am!

Anything with over 10 amps on the 12v lines will suit....A switch mode power supply would be a good find!
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 15-07-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Heli Porn arrived today! (Just in time for my 3...

Heli Porn arrived today!
(Just in time for my 3 week holiday break...Woo Hoo!!)

Introducing the new HK450GT-PRO

This is a completely new helicopter, designed for hard 3D flying & high head...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 03-07-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
MAs hobbies in Balcatta should be able to help...

MAs hobbies in Balcatta should be able to help you out.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 03-07-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
More videos to come once I find a way to coax...

More videos to come once I find a way to coax Fobz down to the field again....We were discussing making a couple more the other night.

I get nervous once the camera starts rolling lol....

P.s...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 03-07-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
I'm a mode 1 flyer (from flying fixed wing since...

I'm a mode 1 flyer (from flying fixed wing since I was a kid).

3d is harder to learn with mode 1, you need to be able to mix cyclic on the two sticks v's mode 2 where all the cyclic is on the one...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 03-07-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Time for an update! I've been doing a LOT of...

Time for an update!

I've been doing a LOT of flying since I built the first HK-450 back in January....

My personal Heli has had a few upgrades to fly as I like it to (read very twitchy!).
...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 08-02-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Pm replied. More heli's arriving shortly...

Pm replied.


More heli's arriving shortly (new updated model).

Watch this space
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 05-02-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Opportunity to inspect / see flying the HK-450

Weather permitting I'll head to the Powis st meet point (IWRXOC cruise) a half hour early on Sunday and fly a couple of packs through my HK-450 before everyone rocks up.

Come down early if you'd...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 27-01-2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
I got Fobz to video a little bit of flying...

I got Fobz to video a little bit of flying today....

I rushed this together this afternoon.....

Fobz couldn't follow the model in fast forward flight or doing Inverted, Flips & rolls due to the...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 11-01-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Newly built HK-450

Heli's are here! :)

Here's the first of these I've built

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs142.snc3/16953_258496245072_715690072_3441088_3178827_n.jpg

Canopy off overview...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 24-12-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
3d aerobatics - Alan Szabo- 2 camera's one on the...

3d aerobatics - Alan Szabo- 2 camera's one on the heli one on the transmitter

Watch those stick movements!!!
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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 24-12-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Here's a good guide which explains the different...

Here's a good guide which explains the different types of heli available, and which ones are best and worst for a beginner. If you really want to get straight into flying without the complex set up...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 23-12-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
They're coming anyway! Best sim is...

They're coming anyway!

Best sim is Realflight G5 (newest version) or G4.5 which is very good too.

http://www.realflight.com/new/index.html
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 23-12-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Get a simulator and stick at it! A poorly...

Get a simulator and stick at it!

A poorly setup heli is near on impossible to fly and the chinese rate gyro's are useless for a beginner.......You need a heading lock gyro to help you.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 23-12-2009, 01:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Past helis...R.I.P

My original Trex-450 v2
http://static.rcgroups.com/gallery/data/500/64081RIMG0371-med.JPG

Survived about 100 flights before I killed it :D

#2 Trex-450 v2 ccpm...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 22-12-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Hk-450 Teaser pics

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/HandAsolo/HK450/2009_01270076.jpg

Trex 450v2 on left Hk-450 on right

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/HandAsolo/HK450/2009_01270094.jpg
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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 21-12-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Where do you fly?

Where do you fly?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 20-12-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
No more info on the coax as yet, there are two...

No more info on the coax as yet, there are two different models we are looking at and as yet we haven't decided which ones to go with....They're both really good!


When we do decide there will be...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 20-12-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
projected pricing should be: Kit only no...

projected pricing should be:

Kit only no electronics around $100
Ready built / trimmed with motor, speedy, gyro & servos (just add your reciever) around $250
Complete with 2.4 ghz 6 channel $350...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 20-12-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Yeah they're not easy to learn! I've been flying...

Yeah they're not easy to learn! I've been flying fixed wing since I was a kid and it's taken me 3 years to become competent with heli's (no not jesters type of heli!).

A Simulator is the way to go...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 20-12-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rossco
Anyone into R/C Helis?

I'm in the process of importing a number of these helis:

HK-450

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/catalog/XYK-450-1.jpg

HK-450 CCPM 3D Helicopter Kit
Modeled on the famous and proven...
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