Swift 16: It just gets better

The more I fly this thing, the more I like it! 10S A123, Neu 1910/1.5Y, 550mm SAB blades.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• swift
• 16
• heli
• a123
• neu

[PC9JEFF]

Chris,

Great flight sure sounds good! I think it is time for you to get another swift - unless you bought something else...

Dave you sure are a bit goofy and I mean that in a good way LOL. Wish I had you to do some vids for me - definately entertaining for sure!

J

[JustPlaneChris]

@PC9JEFF Thanks! I've had my eye on the new Swift NX for a while now, but I'm trying to keep the fleet trimmed down a little. At least for a while. ;-)

[PC9JEFF]

@JustPlaneChris I could ask you this on rc groups but will the nx canopy fit the swift 16?

J

[JustPlaneChris]

@PC9JEFF I believe I've seen guys running the new NX canopy on the 16. The frame on the NX is basically the same, so I'm pretty sure it'll fit.

[HelplessMammal]

Wow! that sounds badass. My trex 500 clone doesn't sound anything like that.

[JustPlaneChris]

There's sure a big difference in the sound of 550mm blades compared to the 425mm blades on a "500" size heli. :)

[JustPlaneChris]

Too late for now, I just sold the motor!

[maarset]

This is the video that made me get a swift. Rebuild it Chris! Heh

[JustPlaneChris]

Yep, the belt has always slapped at spoolup. When I installed the CNC tail, I increased the tension just a bit. I don't have any video of it with the new tail, and I don't recall if it slapped at startup or not. I'll pay more attention next time I fly it. :^)

[JustPlaneChris]

Thanks Ed! :^)