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e-E-Sky Honey Bee- Lama- Belt CP- E-Smart > Did you fly today?
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

trex 500

How do you like the trex 500? What kind of wind can it handle?
Brad

We need video proof around here.
03-21-2008 11:53 PM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

I've flown in 10 MPH winds with no problems.

Much better than my TREX 450.

I fly on a steep dune on Lake Mich.

I think I could handle 15 mph if I was on flat ground.

It weighs about 4 pounds.

VERY stable.
03-22-2008 12:04 AM
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DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

Wind is a "MindGame"
03-22-2008 12:06 AM
 
 
ut_neon
Key Veteran
Location: Coimbra, Portugal

please don't say anymore about trex 500 i begin wanting one of those too=( i hope the esky 900 will be nice. good as trex 500 but cheaper=) is your trex 500 stock plastic?
03-22-2008 12:06 AM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

My TREX 500 is CF.
03-22-2008 12:07 AM
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MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

I have a pic of it in my gallery.
03-22-2008 12:09 AM
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tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

I took my heli to work couldn't do more than tail or sidein. And it was impossible to hold on to after a 1/2 pack I was done.

Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
03-22-2008 12:10 AM
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toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

Wind

I can fly in it but i cant get the most out of my practice cause im fighting it so much. Everyone tells me that you get used to it. Im still waiting for that.
Brad

We need video proof around here.
03-22-2008 12:10 AM
 
 
MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

Too windy?
03-22-2008 12:11 AM
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fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

believe it or not I like the t-rex 500....a heli that size would be cool and the ability to run 2 450 size packs instead of buying larger packs was brilliant...that thing must REALLY be stable

PerformancePlusRC field rep
TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
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03-22-2008 12:12 AM
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

Yeah

I was thinking of getting a 600 but when you put it that way the 500 sounds pretty good.
Brad

We need video proof around here.
03-22-2008 12:18 AM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

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believe it or not I like the t-rex 500....a heli that size would be cool and the ability to run 2 450 size packs instead of buying larger packs was brilliant...that thing must REALLY be stable


NO DONT DO IT FENDER!

Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
03-22-2008 12:20 AM
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MMike
Elite Veteran
Location: Holland,Mi-USA

There's one for sale. $900.

RX and batteries.

I'll tell ya, that thing needs alot of room to properly be flown.

A 450 feels right, the 500 IS a little cramped here.
03-22-2008 12:27 AM
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slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Same with the 600, It need alot of room to fly it... I'm going to sell all of my rex's and buy a blade cp, not even the pro, all stock with nicads....

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-22-2008 12:35 AM
 
 
toolman18
Key Veteran
Location: Portland, Texas

no

Ill never use nicads again. Except to start the Rappy.
Brad

We need video proof around here.
03-22-2008 12:42 AM
 
 
shizack
Veteran
Location: Augusta, GA USA

Good move slider! You've been getting complacent with those stable helis that can actually fly. It's time for a challenge again.

On topic - flew 3 packs in one day for the first time in ages. It was windy, but I just rode the zephyrs rather than trying to fight them. Switched back to a 9T pinion to try to preserve the batteries a while longer. I didn't miss the headspeed so much re: stability and power, but the tail sure didn't have the "snap" it did before.

Just installed the purple tailbox, btw...looked PURTY in the sunshine.

Pumping your fist and yelling, "COME ON!!!" does not increase battery charge rate.
03-22-2008 12:45 AM
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fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

I still have 2 nicads from my BLADE...one is almost brand new....I'll let them go CHEAP

man, I remember trying to fly with 1 nicad in the beginning....charge for 45 min...fly for 6 or 7 min...charge for 45 min fly again....boy am I glad those days are over

PerformancePlusRC field rep
TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
HBK2
Futaba FASST
03-22-2008 01:37 AM
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

Me too, I'm having flash backs from those days... Now I can't wait 15-20 minutes for another 2200 pack to charge

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-22-2008 01:43 AM
 
 
fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

Love of the hobby is the only explanation for me getting this far.....that BLADE really was a handful.........after waiting 45 min for a battery to charge...then spending the first 2 or 3 min of the pack trying to adjust the proportion/gyro...I got a whopping 4 min to try and hop around my den...but I was DETERMINED...and SO glad I stuck with it.....once I got 2 batteries...I thought I was REALLY doing things.....LOL

PerformancePlusRC field rep
TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
HBK2
Futaba FASST
03-22-2008 01:53 AM
 
 
slider46
rrProfessor
Location: Gloversville, NY

And look at where that POS took you along the heli path... Your an accomplished pilot now and headed for 3D flying this year... I guess that blade did alot for you in the begining of your training... I have alot of love for them looking back now....
They will definately make you or break you that is for sure...

Tom..... No "D" flying....
03-22-2008 01:57 AM
 
 
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