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RDRC "Fly for Tots" Charity Fly-In

Jim T. Graham — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:53:19 GMT

This just in from CrackRoll.com contributing editor CSpaced:

In a few short weeks the Raleigh Durham Radio Control club's annual charity fly-in - "Fly For Tots" will be taking place. This event is huge, and pilots from all over the US make the trek to enjoy the event. This time the event is officially for three days, September 17th, 18th, and 18th in the sunny tobacco fields of North Carolina; though many turn up the week before. This year promises to have more vendors, more prizes, and more fun!

The best part of this event is that all the proceeds will be given to "Victory Junction Gang", a getaway camp for chronically ill kids. In 2007 the club raised $17,000, in 2008 an astonishing $28,500! and in 2009 another whopping $27,000!

For more information on the charity, history of the event, and what to expect this year, check out the flyinggiants thread here:
http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55909

Event website:
http://www.flyfortots.com/

And photos from last years event can be seen here:
http://www.crackroll.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1953

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CrackRoll.com Covers the Heli Invasion!

Jim T. Graham — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:42:35 GMT

A Heli Invasion? What's a Heli Invasion?
Well, this event is an invasion of R/C Heli enthusiasts for a dramatic weekend of heli fun. If you have never been to a Heli Fun-Fly before, you are missing something quite special, and this event focuses on fun, learning and flying. CrackRoll.com is excited to announce we will be doing video coverage of this event!
Yet, again this year we are taking the Fun-Fly concept one step further and make a grand-event, the mother of all Fun Fly's... an educational entertaining dramatically fun, fun fly the Heli Invasion.
Again this year the event will be held at the Fredericksburg Area RC Club. And if you were there last year you know how awesome a flying site it is, and if you have never been there, get to the event to check it out. The FARCC field is really a great club with amenities that have to be seen to believe. So this year, the Heli Invasion Organizing Committe and and our sponsors, are pulling out all the stops, leveraging all of our friends and industry contacts to bring you a Fun Fly, actually a destination event unlike any other on the East Coast.

Bigger, Better & Badder Than Last Year
With some of the biggest names in the hobby already lined up, this event will probably be one of the best events to see your favorite pilots up close and personal. In addition to the standard noon-time demos, we also will be featuring some unique and exciting "other" events that will really allow you to learn from the pros.

With an international roster, and commitments from many of the major manufacturers this event will be a fun and exciting event, one that will continue to be a mainstay on the Fun-Fly circuit for years to come.

LEARN MORE HERE!

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can any one help me looking for hirobo manual

evoten — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:02:17 GMT

hello : im in need of a oners manual for a Hirobo Shuttle sceadu evolution 50 any hellp will be apreciated thank.:D

Bigger, Badder & Better(er) - The 2010 Heli-Invasion, Fredericksburg, VA - Oct. 1 - 3

joco — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:31:19 GMT

Last year it was one of the biggest heli events on the East Coast. With over 130 pilots, 10+ pros, the Heli-Invasion was and is the biggest and best fun fly in the northeast. And if you've been to it before, you've said you were coming back.

Well I am pleased to finally announce the 2010 Heli-Invasion!!

On October 1 - 3, 2010, the Heli-Invasion will once again take place at Robbie Campbell Memorial Airfield, just outside of Fredericksburg, VA. Which is conveniently located an hour from Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.

Last year's event was second-to-none and featured many of today's hottest pilots, educational seminars and even some unbelievable events. This year's fun fly will be a bigger, badder repeat of last year's event. And with an all new "Do It in the Dark" nighttime show you're not going to want to miss this.

With so many pros to watch and learn from, how could it not be awesome. Already we have confirmed:
Jared Granzow
Marcus Kim
Nick Maxwell
Bert Kammerer
Curtis Youngblood
Henry Caldwell
... and new for 2010... Bobby Watts

And a few more coming in the next few days.

So mark your calendars, get the car packed and head to the 2010 Heli-Invasion.

For more information, directions or lodging info, please see the event website at www.heli-invasion.com.

*** Just Confirmed ***
HeliWholesaler Does It Again!!

Once again, Jeff Green from HeliWholesaler gives big. Well actually I dont know what exactly, but he promises me bigger and better give-aways for the the 2010 HeliInvasion.

Last year HeliWholesaler gave us a Trex 700 LE kit, and this year we're getting something even better... so if you want to see what it is, or better yet win it... come to the 2010 Heli-Invasion. And oh yea, be sure to get your LHS to support HeliWholesaler.

***JUST CONFIRMED***
Hobby Hut Donates a Miniature Aircraft Furion 450

WOOT!!! Just heard from Hobby Hut, Pennsylvania's leading hobby shop and helicopter specialist and extraordinary online retailer, will be attending the 2010 Heli-Invasion.

Hobby Hut, has been with the Heli-Invasion since the very beginning, both as a sponsor and vendor, and they always give big. And this year is no exception, with a Furion 450.

*** NEW SPONSOR ***
EDGE Rotorblades Donates Big Time

Just finished finalizing this one!! The always wonderful, Suzi from EDGE Rotorblades has just confirmed that they will be signing on as a sponsor of the 2010 Heli-Invasion!!

EDGE Rotorblades has donated three, yes three sets of rotorblades to the raffle at this years Heli-Invasion.

So a huge THANKS to Suzi for their donation!!

*** Just Confirmed ***
Hobby Hangar Donates a JR 11X

Hobby Hangar, of Chantilly, VA has been a premier sponsor of the Heli-Invasion since our inaugural year. And if you've been to the Heli-Invasion before you've seen their booth. Well this year Hobby Hangar has stepped up and donated a JR 11x radio.

I am extremely thankful to Hobby Hangar... their donation will help solidify that the Invasion will have another fantastic raffle pool.

So a huge THANKS to Bob @ Hobby Hangar for their donation!!

BRAND NEW Hacker A50-14S 10 Pole Heli Motor

livinma1 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:43:59 GMT

BRAND NEW Hacker A50-14S 10 Pole Heli Motor

$105 Shipped

Hacker Brushless Outrunner Motor A50-14S 10 Pole motor with 6mm dia motor shaft (550 KV) rpm/V, 55A (Max Amp/ 15 sec) with max efficiency 85% (6mm shaft diameter; 10 poles with a build in dual fan cooling system to cool down the motor. It is a good motor for Logo 14 / Logo 600.

Hacker Very High power for 600mm heli�s using 10 cell Lipoly (3800mAh). Radical 3D performance is achieved on the Logo 6003D with a 18 tooth pinion (8.5:1) on 600mm Blades. 4+ min of all-out 3D flight time on the 10S-TP3850mAh Extreme Packs.

Idle Current: 3.9 amp
Operating Current: 40
Peak Current: 55
Peak Watts: 1250
Resistance: 0.024
RPM / V: 550
Battery: 10-Series Lipoly (3800-6000 mAh)
Shaft Diameter: 6.0mm
Shaft Diameter w/GB n/a
Weight 13.8 oz.
Weight w/GB n/a

FYI: I use the same username on every other board out there. RR, HF, RCG, FG.. So you can confirm my user stats and classified feedback on those boards.

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RC Freak Episode 46: Maximum IRCHA

Dicey — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:32:33 GMT

Hey everyone,

I've got a recovering Dave Millner on talking about IRCHA and Nick Maxwell talking about planks, helis, and traveling. Enjoy the show.

Direct Download:
http://rcfreakpodcast.com/home/RC%20...isode%2046.mp3

Wanted: Heli-Max Axe EZ E Board

raydon_12 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:57:10 GMT

I need to replace the esc/gyro board on my Heli-Max Axe EZ. It appears to be out of production. Anyone have one laying around in their scrap pile?

Thanks,

Don

new scale coax U801

crashxpert — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:27:46 GMT

New brand, new scale coaxial UDI U801

faster than s107 and longer flight time at around 13 minutes?!

Anyone fly it yet?

New coax U807 / s107 clone?!

crashxpert — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:26:49 GMT

u807 looks like a clone of S107, Even the ways for charging are the same!
Anyone got one?

http://blog.rc-fever.com/2010/09/udi-u807

Walkera new 3D flybarless V400D02

crashxpert — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:23:33 GMT

I suppose walkera will create 3D heli smaller and smaller...
Not sure when would V400D02 on shelf

Align 3G new in box - eletronics only

Hanzuki — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28:35 GMT

I have a new Align 3G version 2.1 for sale, asking 180$ shipped or best offer.

F/S: Align Trex 500 ESP 3G Combo Sealed NIB

alignprorc — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:41:57 GMT

FOR SALE:
NIB Align Trex 500 ready to fly electric helicopter system, Still factory sealed.

Accessories:

• T-REX 500 ESP 3G Kit Set X1 set
• 425D carbon fiber blades X1
• RCE-BL60G 60A Brushless ESC X1
(Built-in 5-6V step-less adjustable BEC)
• 500M Brushless motor X1
• Motor ponion gear 13T X1
• DS510 M Digital Servo X3
• DS520 Digital Servo X1
• 3G Programmable Flybarless System X1 (V2.1)

http://www.nitroplanes.com/align-kx0...rless-kit.html

Asking for $760 shipped, Paypal!

Pm me if u have any questions!

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my $10 vibe free homemade camera mount

juz70 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:28:36 GMT

A short clip of my vibration free camera mount, made for my trex 500.

Cost AUD$10.

my rc helicopter camera mount (1 min 54 sec)

For Sale Blade SR

cinbau — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:27:45 GMT

I have a like new RTF Blade SR for sale. Sticking to sailplanes. Never crashed,

Includes battery (3 Cell 1000 mah)
charger with ac adapter
transmitter
two extra sets of blades
replacement main gear
upgraded to carbon fins
Ball link pliers

Packed up and ready for shipping

$135.00 shipped to con US

PM me with any questions.

Cricket

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Kasama Srimok .90 E Kit Flybar Rotor Head

Jim T. Graham — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:25 GMT

Overview:
The Kasama Srimok .90 Electric helicopter represents the finest in RC Helicopter engineering. The materials quality, fit, and finish on this model are the simply stellar. Aside from its stunning quality and looks, this helicopter has many innovative design features. Among those features are provisions for tuning & variable vibration damping that are built directly into the frame. This allows customizable tuning to obtain maximum performance, no matter your flying style or environment! Did we mention that the parts quality was jaw dropping?

Includes unpainted fiberglass canopy

Features:
- Full Metal Kasama Srimok Rotor Head.
- Grade 7075-T6 Aluminum Rotor Hub and Blade Grip.
- 8mm Steel Spindle.
- 3mm Titanium Turnbuckle Control Rods.
- High Speed 120�CCPM Swash Plate.
- 10mm Steel Main Shaft.
- CCPM Servos Shaft Driven.
- Metal Servo Horns Included
- Three Main Bearing Blocks. The Upper Two Utilize Thrust Bearings.
- Clutch Bearing Block Drive. Vibration-Isolated.
- Grade 7075-T6 Aluminum Auto Rotation System. Heavy Duty CAM Clutch One-way Bearing.
- Rudder Control Rod Linear Bearing Support. Vibration-Isolated.
- Carbon Fiber Tail Boom.
- Eastman Arrow Shaft Torque Tube. Concentric Joint.
- Titanium Screw for Tail Boom Support
- Angular Tail Boom Support
- Full Metal Tail System. Innovative Pitch Control.
- Easily Adjustable Bevel Input Pinion for Shaft Drive Transmission.
- Canopy Mount Damper Supported. Vibration-Isolated.
- Unpainted Fiberglass Canopy.
- Carbon Fiber Landing Skids.
- Polished Aluminum Skid Pipe.
- 2mm Carbon Fiber Air Frame. Vibration-Isolated.

Specs:
- RTF Weight: 10.80lb-11.02lb (4.9KG-5.0KG)
- Main Blade Length: 690-710mm
- Pinion Gear: 12t Steel
- Stock Main Gear: 120t
- Stock Gear Ratio: 10:1

More info here

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WANTED: Old or worn out 6s 5000mAh or greater packs

HighNear90 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:34:11 GMT

Anyone have any old or worn out 6s 5000mAh or greater packs they want to get rid of? I'm looking for pairs to make 12s packs. :cool:

Spartan DS760 Like New ($110 Shipped)

T3chDad — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:42:00 GMT

Mint-condition Spartan DS760 Gyro. I purchased it new in December. It has performed flawlessly on my 450. I'm selling to fund another project.

You get everything in the pictures. $110 Shipped CONUS. No trades please.

I have feedback on RCGroups and RunRyder
.

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Who� s the Russian model in AR.DRONE vid?

crashxpert — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:50:08 GMT

AR.Drone uncovered by Russian model girl (0 min 53 sec)

Btw, AR.DRONE Attack video is awesome!
Especially the Bull Fight clip, seems they need some better pilots. lol
http://blog.rc-fever.com/2010/08/ar-drone-parrot-hmv/

Cockpit view in phoenix ?

jacky65 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:30:34 GMT

Hi all,
Can somebody tell me if there is a cockpit view for FPV training in Phoenix ?
Thanks
Jacky

F/S: Innovator MD 530 (4720F) Sealed NIB. $450 Shipped

notruthless — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:41:34 GMT

FOR SALE:
NIB Innovator MD350 ready to fly electric helicopter system, 4720-F: Includes helicopter, motor, battery, ESC, gyro, charger, 2.4 IFHSS transmitter and receiver. Absolutely ready to fly! Still factory sealed.

TTR4720 - Thunder Tiger Innovator MD530

The high-performance super-powerful Innovator MD530 remote-control helicopter is designed for the best flight performance, as well as other essential functions, suitable for users of all levels, from beginners to experts. The Innovator MD530 includes not only the mechanics, but also the radio system, motor, speed control, battery, blades, servos and gyro. It gets you free from the trouble about choosing compatible devices.

Specifications:
Full Length: 650mm
Full Width: 135mm
Total Height: 265mm
Main Rotor Dia.(mm/in): 712mm
Tail Rotor Dia.(mm/in): 150mm
Gear Ratio: 1:11:4.95
Full Equipped Weight: 840g
Rotor Blade: Foam Blade
Stabilizer: STD version
Motor: S1/KV3500
Battery: 3S1P 1800mAh/15C
Speed Controller: 35A
Default Flying Data: PCS-NOR-0001
Includes:
Heli:Innovator MD530
Transmitter: Innovator TS6
Battery:3S1P 1800mAh/15C Included
Charger:Included
E-Manual CD: Included
Quick Start Guide: Included

www.innovator-rc.com/product.php?type_id=2

www.acehobby.com/ace/TTR4720.htm

Retails for $599.99, asking $450 shipped to the Continental US. Paypal!

PM me w/ questions.