The new T-Rx 500

[kramerr]

I had a chance to go outside and try out my 500. What everyone says about this heli is absolutely correct. It flies a lot better than the smaller versions. I had it about 10 feet in the air..and, even with a slight breeze, I was able to keep it in a hover. Now, it's time to get more batteries for it and do some more practicing. Many thanks go out to Adam for helping in the set-up, and to Jack for sending me his gyro setup file.

[lamk]

Good Job Ralph
Ken

[Helioop]

Good on ya, Ralph! If you're getting new batteries, don't be tempted to use two 450 batteries in series. It works, but I ruined six perfectly good 25c FlightPowers that way. The 500 made them way too hot. Any decent 25C or better six cell is magic in the 500.

[kramerr]

I have 2 Outrage NRG 6S 35C 3300mAh batteries that I am using. I will probably be getting some 2500mAh's as well.

[kramerr]

What about the 30c???? What would the advantage be to go to this from a 25c??? Betwen the 2, there is only a $5 difference in cost.

[RSA]

Ralph as we know you are on way to take it to the next step from the basic hover to side ins. I do not think you will see any difference in what battery you use at this stage other than time in the air, maybe the heat factor and the best CG. If I were you knowing from my experience flying the 500 I would stick to the lighter batteries like the 2500, 20c (6 cell) because you will find, flying these batteries are far easier to throw around in the sky plus a whole lot cheaper to learn on and will take you to the next steps. I have one 6 cell 3000 25 c and hate using it just because its so heavy. At my stage I like the 6 cell 2650 30C. This gives me all kinds of power when I need it and allows me to be more aggressive. Its more than I need right now by just just starting the very basics of, and I mean very basics of the 3D format but will allow my skills to grow as the 2500 20C will do for you !

Happy Flying

Randy