Who is still loving their 550? - Page 8

freestylegeek · 09-22-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grok

Freestylegeek: The heli hit twice. First, an electric fence and then the ground.

What a TANK!

pctomlin · 09-23-2012, 05:20 PM

I just finished the perfect week. Off on vacation out of town with a great open area in front of the resort and the Southern Rotary Classic this weekend. Got a lot of air time this week on the 550s without a single issue. Love these helis.

backburner1955 · 09-23-2012, 07:02 PM

Got Pics?...

pctomlin · 09-24-2012, 12:47 AM

Some of the pro pilots on hand at SRC, JC Zankl, Ben Storick, Jamie Robertson, Matt Nasca, Wilson Miller, Mitch Pricer, Tyler Benson and Curtis Youngblood. Jamie, Ben and Wilson can really throw around a heli, day or night.

These are some pictures that Joe Doran posted. I was stupid and left my camera back at the house.

This is early Friday morning. Mine is the third blue canopy from the left. We had canopies stacked two and three deep along the flight line by Saturday morning.

Curtis flying the new Rave 635. Turns out this has a prototype V2 TotalG installed.

JC Jankl flying the new Gaui NX4.

Dean Guitars donated this to the funfly. There was a guitar smackdown Saturday night during the nightfly. Best 4 minute performance with the guitar as judged by the spectators went home with it. I came home with a new PL8 charger that I won in the pilots raffle.

fpainter · 12-20-2012, 02:03 PM

I hope the rain clears up so I can get one last flight in before the end of the world tomorrow.

I herd they dont allow RC Helicopters in Heaven, and they always crash on takeoff in hell.

YouTube

fpainter · 12-28-2012, 04:08 PM

Took a couple of flights today too cold.

I almost sold the 550 l, but I talked the guy into buying a Fusion. If I was a salesman I would starve to death.

fpainter · 01-29-2013, 12:32 PM

I almost sold it again, but I still have it.

This time I decided to keep it until its expiration date. I will fly it this spring, cant wait for the weather to calm down.

I got a short flight in a few minutes ago- boy this thing flies good!

pctomlin · 01-29-2013, 08:03 PM

I have never thought about selling mine. Just bought another used 550. Between used 550s and the parts I have purchased from HD I should be flying them for a very long time.

Slyster · 01-29-2013, 08:12 PM

I am spicing it up a bit.. SK540 FBL and RJX servos... much stronger and more precise. Should be a great 2013 beater!

pctomlin · 01-29-2013, 09:37 PM

You are going to like the 540. I have one on my 450, it is superb.

Slyster · 01-29-2013, 09:46 PM

Yep I like it so much on my 700... I bought 2 more

and I love the field panel.. no more dragging the laptop.

SMOKEMASTER60 · 04-02-2013, 08:42 PM

Just thought I would stop in and say I still love my 550

Overall, probably still my favorite. Flys great, easy to change batteries, super solid design. Glad I have a ton of spare parts to keep it going for a while.

09-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#142
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Great State of Texas	I just finished the perfect week. Off on vacation out of town with a great open area in front of the resort and the Southern Rotary Classic this weekend. Got a lot of air time this week on the 550s without a single issue. Love these helis. __________________ Paul Outrage 550 - Castle 3434-1100, Ice 100, Bec Pro, 94758z, Total G w/JR 8900G Outrage 550 - 4020-1390, Ice 100, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/JR 8900G Rave Ballistic FSO - HKIII 4035-560, Ice HV160, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/BL-9188

09-23-2012, 07:02 PM	#143
backburner1955 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fresno, CA.	Got Pics?... __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* AMA# 982814 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

09-24-2012, 12:47 AM	#144
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Great State of Texas	Some of the pro pilots on hand at SRC, JC Zankl, Ben Storick, Jamie Robertson, Matt Nasca, Wilson Miller, Mitch Pricer, Tyler Benson and Curtis Youngblood. Jamie, Ben and Wilson can really throw around a heli, day or night. These are some pictures that Joe Doran posted. I was stupid and left my camera back at the house. This is early Friday morning. Mine is the third blue canopy from the left. We had canopies stacked two and three deep along the flight line by Saturday morning. Curtis flying the new Rave 635. Turns out this has a prototype V2 TotalG installed. JC Jankl flying the new Gaui NX4. Dean Guitars donated this to the funfly. There was a guitar smackdown Saturday night during the nightfly. Best 4 minute performance with the guitar as judged by the spectators went home with it. I came home with a new PL8 charger that I won in the pilots raffle. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Paul Outrage 550 - Castle 3434-1100, Ice 100, Bec Pro, 94758z, Total G w/JR 8900G Outrage 550 - 4020-1390, Ice 100, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/JR 8900G Rave Ballistic FSO - HKIII 4035-560, Ice HV160, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/BL-9188

01-29-2013, 12:32 PM	#147
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florence, KY,USA	I almost sold it again, but I still have it.This time I decided to keep it until its expiration date. I will fly it this spring, cant wait for the weather to calm down. I got a short flight in a few minutes ago- boy this thing flies good! Last edited by fpainter; 01-29-2013 at 04:54 PM..

01-29-2013, 08:03 PM	#148
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Great State of Texas	I have never thought about selling mine. Just bought another used 550. Between used 550s and the parts I have purchased from HD I should be flying them for a very long time. __________________ Paul Outrage 550 - Castle 3434-1100, Ice 100, Bec Pro, 94758z, Total G w/JR 8900G Outrage 550 - 4020-1390, Ice 100, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/JR 8900G Rave Ballistic FSO - HKIII 4035-560, Ice HV160, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/BL-9188

12-28-2012, 04:08 PM	#146
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florence, KY,USA	Took a couple of flights today too cold. I almost sold the 550 l, but I talked the guy into buying a Fusion. If I was a salesman I would starve to death.

01-29-2013, 08:12 PM	#149
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	I am spicing it up a bit.. SK540 FBL and RJX servos... much stronger and more precise. Should be a great 2013 beater! __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

01-29-2013, 09:37 PM	#150
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Great State of Texas	You are going to like the 540. I have one on my 450, it is superb. __________________ Paul Outrage 550 - Castle 3434-1100, Ice 100, Bec Pro, 94758z, Total G w/JR 8900G Outrage 550 - 4020-1390, Ice 100, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/JR 8900G Rave Ballistic FSO - HKIII 4035-560, Ice HV160, Bec Pro, JR 8717s, Total G w/BL-9188

01-29-2013, 09:46 PM	#151
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	Yep I like it so much on my 700... I bought 2 more and I love the field panel.. no more dragging the laptop. __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

04-02-2013, 08:42 PM	#152
SMOKEMASTER60 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA	Just thought I would stop in and say I still love my 550 Overall, probably still my favorite. Flys great, easy to change batteries, super solid design. Glad I have a ton of spare parts to keep it going for a while. __________________ Red Goblin 700, Velocity 550, Fusion 50, Outrage 550 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DX8 with Telemetry Pheonix Simulator

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