1 Bladed prop Extra 330 demo + T-580 QuadCopter Lighting Tips .

* Both the Lotus T-580 Quad and the Extra 330 are from NitroPlanes who, although a Distributor, NOT a Manufacturer, made good on the Lotus Quad for me and now it is ready for some serious NightFlyying. Here are some Lighting tips and a shot of my Nitroplanes Extra 330 with a 1 bladed prop and Night lights.
Remember, the easier it is to see, the safer and more relaxed your Night Flights will be.
See the NitroPlanes links for T-580 Quad and Extra 330 below.

Dave Herbert.
AMA 8221
Contest Director
Leader Member
Scientific Division.

NitroPlanes T-580
http://www.nitroplanes.com/09h003-t58...

Xheli Helicopters
http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3235026-...

HobbyPartz
http://www.hobbypartz.com

Common Sense RC Cell Spy Battery Alarms
http://www.commonsenserc.com

Donovans Hobby store in Sioux Falls, SD
http://www.Donovonshsc.com

Brookings, SD Aeromates RC club
www.brookingsaeromates.com/index.html

Rushmore, MN Southwest High Flyers R/C Club
http://www.swhighflyers.org/

Beresford Area Radio Flyers R/C Club (B.A.R.F)
http://www.hickorytech.net/~lph/

German Aerofly RC simulators for Mac or PC.
http://www.Ikarus-USA.com
http://www.Aerofly.com

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
http://www.modelaircraft.org

Disney Toy Store
http://www.dpbolvw.net/d7108p-85-7NRQ...

WillyGoat Toy store
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3235026-...

RC-Television shows
http://www.rc-television.org

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[kamal gill]

what type of led lights do you use on your quad and what do you use to power them?

thanks

[NightFlyyer]

I've been using AfterDark Leds. They run right off the 11.1 volt lipos, so I just them tied into the Battery input line.

[Jason Uberig]

Hi Dave, do you have a vid/instructions on how you make the Extra 330 prop into a one bladed prop? Ie. after you cut the prop how'd you attach the weights? Fun idea, thanks!

[NightFlyyer]

Ive many vids on 1 bladed props on planes & helis which show many ways to do it.

In this case, I drilled a hole in the hub of the prop, threaded it, and screwed in a threaded rod with green Loctite. Then I put Amazing Goop over that. Then using small wheel collars, I put them so the prop balanced close statically. Then to fine tune it, I spin it dynamically, adding tape or moving the weights in and out til it doesn't vibrate. It takes time but performance is improved with easier turning prop.

[Capchapino]

great video

[NightFlyyer]

Thanks very kindly. Glad you enjoyed the show.

[shield400]

Would 4 single blades work on your quad? Great video, glad to hear you got everything sorted. Thanks!

[theflandersons]

SURFER GIRL!!!!!! Where are you!!!!

[boingkster]

Check all servos and linkages are free from binding, and power up and flight test on the ground for 5 minutes or so just waggling the surfaces to make sure they're ok. [No control equals crash] Lube the engine with glow fuel - castor or synthetic and castor oil mix - and then see if it will start. Remove the glowplug first and check it still works, it should glow orange or red. [No power equals forced landing] After that, I'd go flying! Get sim practice and take another flyer with you. Cheers!

[trevzman]

hi i have recently bought an airplane that has been sitting for a few years it is a nitro plane and i am new to the hobby any good videos or tips to take into consideration

[MrGsheard]

Dave, Great video, I tried to thumbs up but ratings are disabled, Oh well, good job anyway.

[joehandsome99]

Nicely done Dave.

Thumbs Up ~ Eric

[customeddie71]

Great video thank you!

Great video! Thanks as always for posting such entertaining videos! Single blades are great! I fly my blade sr withone rotor blade. Longer flights and so much quiter!

[n1tmtu37]

So, Nitroplane's service is only as good as it's supplier's

[DylanMunce]

Did you make it to the Sioux Falls airshow Dave?

[camaroman191]

i seen some videos of air ogs things and i think you should get the heli cage by airhogs its fun and i just got it.

[cod4madass]

turn your gyro gain down seriously

[Brunomills]

i woulnt use the one propeller, you will consume the same power from the motor, but will not have the same thrust, so its not being efficient.

I enjoy your videos! I always watch them, interesting innovations/solutions you make!