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The LOGO 550 SX is the first member of the next evolutionary step of our popular and proven LOGO 500/550/600 helicopter series. Underneath the freshly designed canopy you find an improved version of our tried and tested chassis, which now offers a battery quick release system and considerably more headroom for flight packs below the […]

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A New video series , this time Setup the Futaba CGY750 V1.40 by Darrick Chekas from team Futaba and Align Futaba CGY750 V1.40 Setup Part 1: Transmitter Preparation Futaba CGY750 V1.40 Setup Part 2: Swash Basic Menu Futaba CGY750 V1.40 Setup Part 3: Rudder Gyro Basic Menu Reported by: dchekas

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The guys over at ROTORS! The RC Helicopter Show have created a very nice flight tips video series , take a look: How to Hover A helicopter First Flips Tictocs Pirouetting Flips and Piros Reported by: ROTORS! The RC Helicopter Show

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Align has released a new trio of speed fuselages, designed primarily to fit the Align T-Rex 550L Dominator series of helis. Available in three different color combinations, this fuselage measures 1006mm x 135mm x 220 mm (LxWxH). Weight is 290g. It will not only enhance the appearance of any T-Rex 550 heli but can also make it more aerodynamic should a pilot wish to explore high speed forward flight and unlimited 3D racing. Pilots can choose between a red/yellow, red/white or all red color scheme.

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Guys and Gals,
Fast Lad UK has some awesome deals on upgrade parts at the moment...

http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/index.php?cPath=995&sort=1a&showItemPL=240&page=1

included is all the mini protos tail upgrades... for about 50% off.. if I had a mini and didnt have one.. I would now.

also goblin 570 stretch kits as well as blade and all sorts of micro goodness....
I have tried blades that look very similar in profile yet fly completely different. I would like to know what attributes are responsible for the following:

Bite: what shapes determine how aggressive a helicopter blade creates lift. I know airfoil can have something to do with this but some airfoils are more toward the center line of the blade while others are at the leading edge.

Stability: What characteristic determines how stable the helicopter is at fast forward flight. For example I know that Halos are pretty good at FF flight, and so are rails.

maneuverability: Some blades...
Ok so im a member here and like to travel between other forums and get other peoples points of view.

So i am trying to become a member of that other forum the one that is spelt arrrrrrrccccccccc etc

and i am struggling to register as i keep getting an error that access is denied to the server.I have sent 2 emails to the admin and no reply within 2 weeks.
Is anyone on here able to help me??
All i am asking is that someone post on the other forum that i am trying to register and struggling.
Is just that the system is setup so that in order to put a questions in on their system you have to...
Wagga Model Aero Club Presents Australias longest running Aussie Funfly - the Heli Heat wave. Dont miss this one.
Ok.. as we know Wagga is coming up.. just wondering who's going? I'm heading up on the Thursday afternoon / night..

@Matty I know you are going... also was wondering what the case is with the clubs Marquee's is possible to grab one and take it up? would be handy...

If anyone else is going and wants to convoy up let me know...
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