My Hurricane 550's first Hover
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The only problem I'm having is that i cant fly ( not to self move to a warmer climate ) I'm snowed in. I only got I quick test hover and one full pack hover before the weather closed in. I'm done till spring.
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
Have any of you built the Kit version of this heli and if so how easy was the build? I have onne coming with CF frame, 110kv motor and metal head, just wondering how involved the build is. Also how is the instruction manual?
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
Got it home, opened the package and happy to say everything arrived in great shape (NO DAMAGE, only because it was shipped USPS and not UPS!)
Looks like a very simple build. It's about 90% complete out of the box. I got the kit with motor, rec, esc, bec, servos, gyro, receiver battery, and 2-2200 25c lipos. I'll finish her up this coming weekend using my DX7 electronics.
Looks like a very simple build. It's about 90% complete out of the box. I got the kit with motor, rec, esc, bec, servos, gyro, receiver battery, and 2-2200 25c lipos. I'll finish her up this coming weekend using my DX7 electronics.
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
Got mine from FlyingHobby. Shipping took 3 days from Hong Kong and cost an additional $58.00 Brought the total to $457.00
Here is the link if you want to check it out http://flying-hobby.com
Here is the link if you want to check it out http://flying-hobby.com
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yep, already know about them. I'm looking at the pro cf version myself, i'll probably get the motor, esc and bec from them but use my own electronics like servos, gyro and receiver. I've also got plenty of batteries from my 450 heli's so don't need those.
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I got the Pro CF version, I got it RTF with the futaba 2.4 ghz setup. The Heli itself and all the Equiment was fine but they did a poor job on the assembly and didnt check or thest anything.[:@] I went through the whole heli after I found several build problems.
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I got the Pro CF version, I got it RTF with the futaba 2.4 ghz setup. The Heli itself and all the Equiment was fine but they did a poor job on the assembly and didnt check or thest anything.[:@] I went through the whole heli after I found several build problems.
I got the Pro CF version, I got it RTF with the futaba 2.4 ghz setup. The Heli itself and all the Equiment was fine but they did a poor job on the assembly and didnt check or thest anything.[:@] I went through the whole heli after I found several build problems.
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
Well I did it, ordered the 550 CF Pro Extreme (metal head). I really hope this is my last heli, I'm running out of room (in both my hobby room and my wallet).
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Druss,
I think I'm going to upgrade to the metal head this upcoming summer. If my wife sees one more UPS box with my name on it I'm through[]
I think I'm going to upgrade to the metal head this upcoming summer. If my wife sees one more UPS box with my name on it I'm through[]
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
lol, that's why i got the upgraded carbon fiber frame and metal head from the get go.
I'll look into the .30 size body (not airwolf, already have one for my king2 and trex450xl), i'm thinking the 500 tow defender model or an apache. I think the 550 is right between the sizes of a .30 and .50 but i'll have to check once i get it.
I'll look into the .30 size body (not airwolf, already have one for my king2 and trex450xl), i'm thinking the 500 tow defender model or an apache. I think the 550 is right between the sizes of a .30 and .50 but i'll have to check once i get it.
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Druss,
Great minds think alike (500 tow defender model )? Thats exactly what i want for mine. I want to wait until I've gotten FF down using the 550. I just order a Blue Bell 222 for my Black hawk 450. I'm not interested in 3d flying. I'm more of a scale flier. If I run across one in my cyber travels I'll PM you.
Great minds think alike (500 tow defender model )? Thats exactly what i want for mine. I want to wait until I've gotten FF down using the 550. I just order a Blue Bell 222 for my Black hawk 450. I'm not interested in 3d flying. I'm more of a scale flier. If I run across one in my cyber travels I'll PM you.
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sounds good. i'll show you my king2 and trex450xl with airwolf bodies when i'm done. I've got retracts for the 450 already but am looking for a set for my king2. i'm also planning on putting anti collision lights on them.
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Well, I was sitting at home sick with the flu today when the purolator guy shows up with my 550. Can't wait to put it together but I'm going to wait till i'm well, my brains too foggy right now to do a good job.
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Congrats, hope you fell better some.
I got a vid of my hurricane hovering the other day, we are still in the getting to know you phase but I already love this bird.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqo2VS48ROk
I got a vid of my hurricane hovering the other day, we are still in the getting to know you phase but I already love this bird.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqo2VS48ROk
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
Nice, I ordered mine with the CF body and stock plastic head. I had bought the CNC head earlier on sale for $120 so I'm going to wait till I break something in the stock head before putting it on. I also plan on buying a bunch of parts from helidirect like the cnc levers and motor mounts as well as the cnc tail unit.
I'm also waiting on a couple of wireless cameras I ordered. Can't wait to put them on my heli's and start checking my gutters (don't laugh, it's the reason i gave the wife for spending another $200).
I'm also waiting on a couple of wireless cameras I ordered. Can't wait to put them on my heli's and start checking my gutters (don't laugh, it's the reason i gave the wife for spending another $200).
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I wish these companies would charge my credit card with ''Auto Repair" or something like that instead of ''Hobby " [] That way I don't get beat up when the credit card bill is due. Damn now I have to go to my LHS and pick up a Hurricane. Is the Hurricane fine with the plastic body with the stock motor and esc any good?
Druss that funny! I wish I had gutters [], I am gonna get in big trouble this is my 4th heli this month
Druss that funny! I wish I had gutters [], I am gonna get in big trouble this is my 4th heli this month
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fw190,
The stock motor has enough power for my flying but 3D fliers are mounting other motor / pinions. On some theads if read that the Plastic body needs some mods if you plan on doing extreem 3D.
The stock motor has enough power for my flying but 3D fliers are mounting other motor / pinions. On some theads if read that the Plastic body needs some mods if you plan on doing extreem 3D.
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I just wanted to update everyone on the fact that HELIARTIST will be coming out with a A109 fuselage for the Hurricane 550 in the next couple months.
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RE: My Hurricane 550's first Hover
I got mine yesterday, but it came with the white canopy i really wanted not to paint one now if i don't everone will think i am lazy LOL