MCPx Flybarless CP Heli converted to Single (1) Blade, No Tail Rotor and is the first of it's kind!

Horizon says their MCPx is the smallest Flybarless CP helicopter in the world, so that means mine is the smallest Single Rotor, (plus NO TAIL ROTOR) flybarless CP helicopter in the world.

If you understand how and why helicopters work, this video will prove that it isn't all that hard. My 3rd version Uni-Blade, No Tail Rotor, (NOTAR) is faster, and runs longer.
Maybe there are drawbacks to 1 bladed helis, but for toys and RPVs that need to be more stealthy, there may be an application it could fit.

Since this is the first of it's kind it's in keeping with continuing to challenge my mind, I press on. I can almost fly this better with 1 blade and no tail rotor, it seems. It has more power for sure.

If your bored with everyday flying like I am, then step out of the box and try the things most people would not.

I have proven this 1 bladed stuff with all kinds of helis and airplanes and have videos to prove it too.

In fact, see Adrian in Switzerland who took my idea and flies amazing 1 bladed 3D 550's. Here is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abXGxS6CUU4

And to those armchair pilots who like to tell me how and why it won't work, at least I try what I say to prove it to myself. And it sure works for me...all of them.

It is self pleasure, proof of my theory, and darn fun.

And to those who DO understand the invention process, the time it takes to balance the machines, the anticipation of first flights, and then the flight itself, I appreciate your attention.

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.
Adrian's amazing 1 bladed 3D Raptor 550.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abXGxS6CUU4

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

Blade 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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[lostboyscrew]

Dave you are a genius! i admire your creativity!

[mark2097]

I love this heli, but it's so hard to fly, you've done very good job of taming it with your mod.not sure i'm ready for this radical make over just yet. great vid though

[Killion]

Good video, just to much fading.

[ferrabras]

Looks like those dogs with wheel chair! There are parts missing but they can handle it very well! Nice video!

[ZeerosFate]

So your mCPX was too difficult to fly 3D so you proceeded to chop half of it off to not fly it 3d?

Lesson learned here - This is what awaits me after 50 years flying: the inability to remember the purpose of the idle-up switch.

[Dubsstop]

I can relate on the pitch rods coming off it happens a lot on mine from crashing or wear, but I have never had one break. My mods are a thicker and longer tail boom, rubber bushings on the swash, a screw all the way through the head & main shaft and hex screws with nuts on the grips. It's amazing you were able to modify it like that and fly it but then where is the fun of flying it like it's meant to be? Anyway, nice work your obviously a smart guy but I think I will keep mine fast and stable!

[buttcheese0]

oh and by the way i like your reviews the best. so well done and easy to watch and understand

[buttcheese0]

damage possibly by the wind? mine will not stay in the air in any small breeze.

[justwired]

and also the pitchrods wear out mine have hardly ever have broke

[justwired]

isee guys fliping these things inverted all day long