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Uploaded by on Aug 8, 2011

When I broke my landing gear just before a flight demo, I had to come up with something fast to repair it because there are no hobby shops near or that even carry the parts.
I used a large plastic jar lid (which I also found to be unbreakable) and made do as you see here. I also demo my orange floats to enhance visualization.
There was no glue needed for the skids as they push into the lid with a snug fit, so this landing gear can be made and installed fast. The bonus of my desire to make much of my own stuff, it saves me money too.

Please take a moment rate the video, subscribe, and stay tuned for more RC Television shows. Thanks kindly for all your support.

Best Regards,
Dave Herbert
Academy of Model Aeronautics # 8221
Contest Director, Leader Member, Scientific division.

Here are a few links.

Donovan's Hobby and SCUBA center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
http://www.donovanshsc.com

E-Flite Blade 400 Helicopters (Horizon Hobby)
http://www.horizonhobby.com

Kyosho Helicopters and Cars.
http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/lineup.html?minor_group_id=3&field_...

NitroPlanes
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3235026-10507606

Xheli Helicopters
http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3235026-10471876

HobbyPartz
http://www.hobbypartz.com

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

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

WillyGoat Toy store
http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3235026-10525785

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

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  • Hey Dave, me again. Just wondering if you have the Phoenix RC Sim as I would love to fly and chat to you sometime. It would benefit me greatly.

  • @SuperxMatt Thanks, well I un installed my Phoenix and have been hooked on Aerofly 5.5 since. I fly on line a lot with AF as my choice for what I think is the most accurate of all Sims. If you ever get that one, then there is a possibility you will find me flying. Keep up the good work and best regards, ~NightFlyyer~

  • Hey Dave, I sent you a PM, i was one of the 8,900 hehe. Anyway my PM was jsut about the gyro on my 400 and was wondering if you had any tips for the settings. Please also check my channel for my first blade 400 loops! Your vids have helped me so much, thanks :)

  • @SuperxMatt Thanks. Sorry about the PM as that inbox has become overwhelmed. My blade 400 gyro is set for minimum sensitivity and the single wire is not connected to any channel. I like a little help, but not as much as the gyro manufacturers think we need. I have gyros I can't turn down far enough! Since I learned without gyros on gas (see my response video above, where I fly a gas single rotor 10 Lb heli with no gyro) and I am happy you are flying so well. Best regards. ~NightFlyyer~

  • but where is huge electric heli's did you try them

  • @Ramekenas I have certainly tried and own big electric helis. Search my channel for my E-Sky 900 electric Heli Videos or see my written reviews in Rotory Modeler Magazine, for more.

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  • Very useful mods indeed. Ilea's garden looks awesome as usual, she truly has a gift for floral beauty. The Blade 400 looked awesome hovering over it with such a nice color scheme! 5 stars!

  • Thanx for the great idea!

  • Your garden looks much better when its not covered in snow!

  • Hey Dave, I know you are busy but i have just one quick question. I got my third heli a few days ago, but it is my first fixed pitch helicopter. It came with a Lithium ion battery, and ive charged it right and ive tried just about everything and when i give it throttle the blades spin but it just doesent have any power, it can get off the ground but only for seconds then it loses power and slowly comes back down. Any tips?

  • i love the skids guys like me who fly on a budget can really use this. im new to helis i have learned to fly my exi 450 v2 so far i have at least 50 flights on it . i never thought i would wear out a heli befor i crashed it . but things are starting to get loose on it from flying.i am having so much fun..thank you

  • would be awesome if you posted a link to previous vids when you mention them. I have tried in the past to find a vid you mention that I haven't seen yet and have been unsuccessful in finding them.

    Great vids keep em coming!!

    Jon

  • Oh man I wish I had the money to get stuff like that :(

  • Very nice color of blue, hope you keep it that way! Is that the lid from a Skippy peanut butter jar?

  • It works and well at that so i do hope no one knocks it because i bet this video will help out loads peole who get stuck waiting on LG,thanks for sharing Dave = thumbs up,

  • Dave, your garden is looking awesome!  Ohh, nice flying and modification too. I did something similar when i was learning and crashing.

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