E-Flite Blade 400: Low speed fun

[ronressler]

I also have a blade 400 yet I am a newbie to CP having only flown a micro coax before. I enjoy your podcasts with James and the wisdom you both share in this hobby. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and advise.

Ron Ressler

[JustPlaneChris]

@ronressler Hey Ron, thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoy the podcast. :)

[tptompkins1]

What ESC are you using?

[JustPlaneChris]

@tptompkins1 Castle Phoenix 25.

[solaris3000]

Interesting Comparison between the 2 Headspeeds. Regarding the Hyperion Servos DS09 Were they a drop in fit to the Blade 400 frame with no sanding or drilling?? Thanks

[JustPlaneChris]

@solaris3000 Yep, they drop right in. In fact, since they are slightly thinner than the stock servos it's a bit easier to install the back two servos since they aren't so tightly packed in the openings.

[SuckeroftheYear]

loch ness ???? weirdo...

[leezaal]

thanks for the info, i thought it was a 401 gyro but wasn't sure as it was hard to see in the video.

happy flying...

[leezaal]

nice, what gyro, servo's etc did you use with this as the stock gyro, servo's etc are not very good.

[JustPlaneChris]

It's got a Futaba GY401 and Hyperion DS09 digital servos.

[abyorth]

Have you ever tried or seen anybody use the HeliTach app for the iphone? Supposed to work great on electric heli's.

What field do you fly at in Austin? I am in College Station with the Brazos valley modelers.

Andrew

[JustPlaneChris]

I've not seen it in use, but it seems to get good reviews. I usually fly at Austin Radio Control Association's field (when I'm not at the local park).

[agrant39157]

Is that a Protos Canopy of the Blade 400?

[JustPlaneChris]

Nope, it's a Blade 400 canopy just painted in the same colors as a Protos.

[Flap1987]

GREAT!

[d0p01]

Im just clearifing, Did you say 1600mah batt, and if so what brand? I was told to get any real time out of it to get 2200mah batts. And very nice vid, Informative and good flyin.

[JustPlaneChris]

Yep, 1600. They are G-Force from ValueHobby. Get the 1800 though, almost the same weight and a bit more flight time. Low headspeed and light weight is the key to long flights on small packs.

[d0p01]

Thank you. I will look into it.

[sparkeypluggz]

Not only did you get a good flight demo,but your wife found loch ness! I get a good laugh out of her comments in your vids.

[JustPlaneChris]

Thanks! She's definitely good for a giggle. Well, and other things too of course. :^)

[lovespicyfood]

Nice work Chris!

[p4ddythehelipilot]

Forgot, it made it sound like you were flying with a bad pack.

[p4ddythehelipilot]

I dunno, your obviously a fan of the Protos canopy. That HS may work in texas but it would be more of a kite in the UK ;) We ain't had dead calm for ??. Yes i saw Nessie Liz, i also saw father christmas & the tooth fairy (flying the blade) LOL.

[JustPlaneChris]

Wait... are you saying I'm old? :^p Yeah, that 1900 rpm setting is best for those late evening/early morning sorties. At 2500 it's really nice and locks in as well as one can expect for a 680g heli on 335mm blades.

[p4ddythehelipilot]

Old? Never.  I did worry a tad when you hovered inverted. It just goes against the norm.

[JustPlaneChris]

Definitely. But it freaks me out less than flying backwards! I'm still working on that in the sim. The term "old dog, new tricks" comes to mind.

[p4ddythehelipilot]

But backards is the right way up ; ) Old dog eh, your certainly no Justin Chi. Your a good pilot & i like your flying style.

[JustPlaneChris]

Thanks, if I keep trying I'll maybe be good someday. I think it's that "up is down and down is up + cross-controlled rudder and ailerons" that messes with my brain in backwards flight. LOL

[nosfunk]

Great flying great wife wish mine was so understanding well done to both

[JustPlaneChris]

Thanks! Liz is definitely a keeper. ;^)

[vetterman008]

I saw the monster Liz!

[JustPlaneChris]

Shhh.... Don't encourage her! ;^)