Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I'm fixing to cut the landing gear on my Hummingbird to make it sit level , I saw one person mentioned cutting theirs without any problems . Anyone else try it yet ?
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I cut mine and I like it better. I automaticaly adjust for the torque of the rotor and I think it flies better. If I got another one, i would cut them too... good luck
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I just got my Feda DragonFly (aka HummingBird) and it has the gear level. Seems fine but I do have a training u/c on it. Just like moos4bkfst I am automatically compensating at take off.
I love it !!
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I love it !!
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Cut mine
I cut mine and don't notice any difference . If you are new to helis I would recommend waiting until you have no problems taking off and then cut them even .
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
Crow eating time!!!
It's a credible copy.
Can't go wrong for $79.95.
Here's my "............bird" outfitted with
GWS R4P Sub Mini Four Channel Receiver
GWS Pico BB servos
GWS 100 FP main motor ESC
GWS 50 FP T/R ESC
Micro Z72 3" tuned tube antenna
CSM HLG 200 HH gyro ( great little 8 gram package)
2S 1020mah Kokam Lipoly pack
Getting 20 min average flight times.
I don't think Benny Hill thought much of it nor did my bride who took the pics in out entertainment center room.
Now be gentle with me boys.....................Heh, Heh
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It's a credible copy.
Can't go wrong for $79.95.
Here's my "............bird" outfitted with
GWS R4P Sub Mini Four Channel Receiver
GWS Pico BB servos
GWS 100 FP main motor ESC
GWS 50 FP T/R ESC
Micro Z72 3" tuned tube antenna
CSM HLG 200 HH gyro ( great little 8 gram package)
2S 1020mah Kokam Lipoly pack
Getting 20 min average flight times.
I don't think Benny Hill thought much of it nor did my bride who took the pics in out entertainment center room.
Now be gentle with me boys.....................Heh, Heh
Cheers - Boyd
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I cut the landing gear to sit level as well. I kinda thought it was set up on the slant for some sort of tourqe compensation at take-off. Anyhow, looks a lot better sitting level. Glad I did it.
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Hi,
I got titanium ones as I kept breaking mine, now I keep breaking the skids......
All the same length and takes off ok its just landings I've got a problem with.
David
I got titanium ones as I kept breaking mine, now I keep breaking the skids......
All the same length and takes off ok its just landings I've got a problem with.
David
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Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
Still being very new, I was afraid to cut anything and end up regretting it, so I took one of the landing gear sides from a crash kit that I bought when I got my Hummingbird. I put it on and I now can choose from a set that is higher and a lower set, or I could always make is lean again. Just an idea.
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RE: Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I broke my landing gear on my ESKY, had no spares so I fabricated some out of a hanger, they are stronger and work better than the stock...check it out:
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RE: Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
I boguht a feda dragonfly also. The coat hanger idea was the first thing I did. I haven't broken a strut since. I also cut down my blades,flybar and boom . I can fly it really easy in the house now. Very steady.
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RE: Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
Another easy, lighter fix is to drill the holes in the new set of skids all the way through with a 2mm (.079") drill bit. Then just push the CF rods all the way to the bottom of the skids. A drop of CA at the joint and you're done.
I haven't broken a single skid since this mod, still flexes enough to take the shock of a hard landing and won't bend like wire.
This will work with any micro heli that uses the similar type of skid design.
I haven't broken a single skid since this mod, still flexes enough to take the shock of a hard landing and won't bend like wire.
This will work with any micro heli that uses the similar type of skid design.
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RE: Who's cutting landing gear on Hummingbird ?
Another easy, lighter fix is to drill the holes in the new set of skids all the way through with a 2mm (.079" drill bit. Then just push the CF rods all the way to the bottom of the skids. A drop of CA at the joint and you're done.
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Just to add to the DIY landing gear direction - here is a pic of the LG we fabricateed for my brother's Piccolo. It deforms in a crash, absorbing impact like the crumple zone in a car. Just bend it back with your hands nad keep flying. We used hot glue to hole it together. Hot glue stays flexible rather than the brittle CA joint.
http://www.vinceherman.net/rc/LG.jpg
http://www.vinceherman.net/rc/LG.jpg