Sunday, March 16, 2008

Esky Honey Bee King II 6CH CCPM Electric RC Helicopter RTF

Esky Honey Bee King II 6CH CCPM Electric RC Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com
Honey Bee King 2. The Esky evolution of the Outstanding Esky King RC helicopter. Now fitted with belt driven tail rotor system and an all new lower mainframe design which includes upgraded skid/struts and battery holder.

The King 2 retains the tried and tested components that made the original so reliable and rewarding to fly. In addition to the new structural improvements and belt drive, ESky have modified the tail setup to give even more responsive control.

This is probably the best ready-to-fly helicopter you can buy... and this is definitely the place to buy it!
(via Esky Honey Bee King II 6CH CCPM Electric RC Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com $139.9)

Friday, March 14, 2008

E-flite Blade CX Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter RTF

E-flite Blade CX Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com
With the new Blade CX you get a completely assembled and ready to fly micro heli with a coaxial counter-rotating head design that is so stable almost any first-time flyer can be hovering like a pro in no time. The Blade CX offers things other similarly designed micro helis can't ¨C the power and precision of E-Flite S75 servos, an advanced 4-in-1 controller, and a great looking, lightweight body that really stands out. The Blade CX features counter-rotating main blades that cancel out the rotational torque that makes hovering a challenge in conventional helis. They also make rudder turns much easier by slowing down one or the other blade without affecting the stability of the aircraft. This is truly a helicopter that most anyone can fly.

Features:
* Bonus: Now includes AC Adapter (EFLC4000) and 8 "AA" Batteries
* Coaxial, counter-rotating blade rotor head design provides incredible stability and positive control
* 4-channel 72MHz FM transmitter included
* Factory-installed E-flite S75 servos and 4-in-1 control unit
* No installation or assembly required
* Dual 180 motors makes the CX powerful and efficient
* 2-cell 800mAh Li-Po battery pack is low-weight and high-power, and provides flight durations of 10-15 minutes per charge.
(via E-flite Blade CX Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com $169.9)

Thursday, March 13, 2008

E-flite Blade CP+ Electric Micro Helicopter RTF

E-flite Blade CP+ Electric Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com
The Blade CP+ includes all the impressive features of the original Blade CP, like CCPM and collective pitch, plus a number of new features and accessories that further enhance its flight performance for low-time and experienced pilots alike. The included, optional-use training gear set adds stability while also providing support and cushioning to prevent tip-overs and rotor blade strikes for newer pilots. The 3S 11.1V 800mAh Li-Po battery pack offers a significant boost in power and duration over the Ni- MH batteries found in other similar class models, and the included, optional-use symmetrical main rotor blades allow you to perform advanced aerobatics like loops, rolls and inverted flight without the need for a single hop-up. The separate receiver and advanced 3-in-1 control unit are plug-and-play compatible with brushless power systems and heading lock gyros so you can further enhance the capabilities of your Blade CP+ when you’re ready to take performance to the next level.
The Blade CP+ is versatile enough to fly anywhere, and everything needed to fly is included and installed such as the 3S 11.1V 800mAh Li-Po battery pack and balancing charger, 370 main and N30 tail motor, 3-in-1 mixer, ESCs and gyro, three S75 sub-micro servos and a 6-channel FM radio system with servo reversing and CCPM mixing. Plus, each Blade CP+ is test-flown at the factory to ensure precise performance and control which makes it truly ready to fly right from the box.
(via E-flite Blade CP+ Electric Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com $219.9)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

E-flite Blade CP Pro Electric Micro Helicopter RTF

E-flite Blade CP Pro Electric Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com
Based on the tried and true Blade CP platform, the Blade CP Pro adds the lightweight power of a 3-cell 800mAh Li-Po battery pack, the lightning quick cyclic response of Bell-Hiller mixing, and the upright or inverted agility of symmetrical main rotor blades. Plus, it can easily be outfitted with brushless power and a heading lock gyro, without the need for a new radio system or difficult modifications. For red-hot micro heli aerobatics in about the time it takes for you to charge a battery pack, nothing can touch the cutting-edge Blade CP Pro.
E-flite uses top-quality engineering and materials in everything that's produced, providing you with the maximum level of value and fun. E-flite backs all of its products with the best customer service and support in the hobby, so your electric flight experience is always a positive one.
(via E-flite Blade CP Pro Electric Micro Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com $249.9)

E-flite Blade 400 3D Electric Mini Helicopter RTF

E-flite Blade 400 3D Electric Mini Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com
The Blade 400 3D is designed to give intermediate to advanced heli pilots a ready-to-fly experience like no other. It comes 100% factory built and flight tested so you can get flying right away. There is nothing left to assemble or set up. The Blade 400 3D is ready for hovering and 3D aerobatics as soon as you finish charging the battery. And you can fly it just about anywhere, anytime thanks to the included Spektrum 2.4GHz DX6i radio system that avoids interference with other RC users, even those on other 2.4GHz systems. You also get the benefit of the DX's advanced DSM2 protocol that provides the kind of locked-in, solid response that will let you fly even the most demanding 3D maneuvers with absolute precision.

The Blade 400 3D is the first ready-to-fly mini-heli to come equipped with Spektrum's advanced DX6i 2.4GHz DSM2 6-channel programmable computer aircraft system. Besides providing freedom from frequency restrictions and interference, the DX6i's DSM2 technology offers other unique advantages like faster control response and innovative features such as ServoSync. ServoSync automatically resequences transmitted data so mixed servos receive their pulses at the same time so you can fly extreme 3D aerobatics with absolute precision. The system also includes the feather-light, 4.4-gram Spektrum AR6100e Microlite Receiver.

E-flite uses top-quality engineering and materials in everything it makes, so you always get the maximum level of value and fun. And E-flite backs all of its products with the best customer service and support in the hobby so your electric flight experience is always a positive one.
(via E-flite Blade 400 3D Electric Mini Helicopter RTF @ Hobby-Estore.com $469.9)

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Blade 400 3D PNP Electric Mini Helicopter

Blade 400 3D PNP Electric Mini Helicopter  @ Hobby-Estore.com
The Blade 400 3D is designed to give intermediate to advanced heli pilots a almost ready-to-fly experience like no other. The completely factory assembled airframe allows the Blade 400 3D PNP to be ready for hovering and 3D aerobatics once you add your favorite transmitter, receiver, battery and charger.

Completely factory-assembled airframe
Capable of sport flying and 3D aerobatics right out of the box
Factory-installed DS75 Digital Sub-Micro servos and G110 Micro Heading Lock gyro offer precise and powerful control
Included 420H brushless motor and 25-amp brushless ESC deliver incredible power and performance
CCPM control with push-pull elevator and direct-to-swash aileron/pitch linkages
(via Blade 400 3D PNP Electric Mini Helicopter @ Hobby-Estore.com $)

Friday, February 1, 2008

E-flite Micro/Mini Pitch Gauge for Small Helicopters

E-flite Micro/Mini Pitch Gauge for Small Helicopters  @ Hobby-Estore.com
Heli pilots find out that one thing is very important when setting up their micro/mini helicopters: that is setting main rotor blade pitch. You don’t want too much pitch (too much load), but you do need enough pitch to fly properly. E-flite has introduced an easy-to-use and inexpensive pitch gauge to solve the problem easily. The E-flite Micro/Mini Helicopter Pitch Gauge takes all the guesswork out of getting it right. Take a close look and follow along as we describe the recommended steps to to follow for your setup:

a. Very Important! Disconnect the main and tail rotor (if applicable) motors before proceeding with the pitch setup.
b. Turn on the radio, power on the helicopter and move the transmitter’s throttle/collective stick to the center/mid position while holding the flybar level (relative to the tail boom). Then, adjust the main rotor blade pitch (by adjusting the linkages) so that the pitch gauge indicates 0 degrees on both blades. Make sure to take the reading with the top surface of the pitch gauge aligned and parallel with the flybar. And again, the flybar MUST be level (parallel) to the tail boom in order for the reading to be accurate and correct.
c. Perform the same operation with the collective stick at both the maximum and minimum positions. Adjust the pitch to the manual’s recommended setting or to your own personal preferences. A typical “Normal Flight Mode” setup will use a pitch range from approximately negative 3–5 degrees (low collective) to a maximum collective positive pitch of 9 to 11 degrees. A typical “Idle Up” or “Stunt Flight Mode” setup will have a pitch range of approximately negative 9 to 11 degrees (low collective) to positive 9 to11 degrees (high collective).

After you make these adjustments you can go back and connect the motors so the model is ready to fly. Your heli should have the pitch settings required for flight, but you might want to fine-tune the settings per your personal preference and for the specific maneuvers you perform that may require different pitch settings (i.e. – more positive pitch for auto-rotations). Also, helicopter radios provide a programable “pitch curve” which can enable the pilot to further enhance the flight performance of their model. The E-flite Micro/Mini Pitch Gauge makes it easy to check the setup at any time with no special tools or procedures. Now you have it under control.
(via E-flite Blade CX Radio Control Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter
@ Hobby-Estore.com
$169.9
)