cmsilvoy
Veteran
Location: Durham, NC
| Here's what you've been waiting for, hopefully....
I started the assembly of my shark50 on a Friday morning at about 10am. I had the helicopter completely assembled and electronics installed and ready to setup by about 7 pm.
Saturday morning, I started the electronics setup.
I programmed the radio, the gyro, and the governor, and by 3 pm was ready to fly.
Mind you, all of this was done at the Huntsville funfly, with just my field tools, and with all new gear. So, I was a bit nervous.
The heli fired up and flew its first flight running sloppy rich and looking good!
There were no shakes, vibes, or problems whatsoever.
The heli flew smooth, responsive, and easy. IT JUST FELT GOOD.
I flew 3 additional flights, but did not put enough fuel through a brand new motor to lean it out and fly it hard.
As soon as I got back from Huntsville, I developed an acute appendicitis and had to go into surgery.
BUT, in the last week of recovery, I have build a second unit AND converted one to flybarless!!! Needless to say, I will have much to report back as soon as I get more flight time.
There was not a single person at Huntsville who could find a truly negative issue with the heli.
The AUW fueled and ready to fly was 8lbs 15 oz. Heavy, but considering I am using 8717's, an 8900g, Scott gray reactor x, a heavy fast hitec throttle servo (can't remember model), AND a Kong Power 2200 mah 25C 2S pack, it could not get ANY heavier.
The second build will be substantially lighter.
More to come...
Chris |
