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Johnda · 03-21-2007, 03:28 AM

I’m thinking of getting an Acrobat but what are the crash costs? I know Vario parts aren’t the cheapest around anyway but looking at the heli that muffler looks likely to be damaged in a crash and it’s an expensive item to replace.

Thanks

heliman53 · 03-21-2007, 03:52 PM

The Acrobat is pretty tough, in a crash you might not tear up as much parts beyond the useuall spindle, main shaft, blades and so on blades are coparable to others that size for cost, and most of the other stuff is shared with the rest of the Vario line. Should be fairly easy to estimate costs. Craig B

Johnda · 03-22-2007, 04:37 AM

So that expensive muffler isn't as likely to get damage as it looks then.

Tom Fiddler · 03-22-2007, 07:11 AM

The canopy is pretty tough, may add some protection. I have not crashed mine yet so I can't say!! Mine does fly really nice though.

BeyondLimits135 · 03-22-2007, 08:57 PM

Johnda,

Another option would be to purchase the helicopter from Vario, but instead of buying their front mounted silencer, you can get a side mounted or rear mounted silencer system that is made by Zimmermann.

I am not going to list any pricing information here, but I will tell you that you will save a considerable amount of money.

If this is of interest, feel free to contact me for more information.

Thanks,

Adam

hoot · 04-02-2007, 10:16 PM

I crashed my Acrobatic twice since I owned it. Haven't bent the main shaft yet.

hoot · 05-08-2009, 07:37 AM

Three times now LOL... Still using the original main shaft as far as I know (purchased used over two years ago).

03-21-2007, 03:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Johnda Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006	Acrobat Crash Costs ? I’m thinking of getting an Acrobat but what are the crash costs? I know Vario parts aren’t the cheapest around anyway but looking at the heli that muffler looks likely to be damaged in a crash and it’s an expensive item to replace. Thanks

03-22-2007, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tom Fiddler Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	The canopy is pretty tough, may add some protection. I have not crashed mine yet so I can't say!! Mine does fly really nice though. __________________ Fly On Tom Stator Gator Sold Heli's to build AMC Racecar....still lurking

03-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
BeyondLimits135 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Silencer replacement Johnda, Another option would be to purchase the helicopter from Vario, but instead of buying their front mounted silencer, you can get a side mounted or rear mounted silencer system that is made by Zimmermann. I am not going to list any pricing information here, but I will tell you that you will save a considerable amount of money. If this is of interest, feel free to contact me for more information. Thanks, Adam

04-02-2007, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
hoot Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005	I crashed my Acrobatic twice since I owned it. Haven't bent the main shaft yet. __________________ Rotormast V-22 Osprey, 2 450 Clones, BL P-51, Micro P51, Stryker, 2 Vapors,

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03-21-2007, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
heliman53 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	The Acrobat is pretty tough, in a crash you might not tear up as much parts beyond the useuall spindle, main shaft, blades and so on blades are coparable to others that size for cost, and most of the other stuff is shared with the rest of the Vario line. Should be fairly easy to estimate costs. Craig B

03-22-2007, 04:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Johnda Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2006	So that expensive muffler isn't as likely to get damage as it looks then.

05-08-2009, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
hoot Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005	Three times now LOL... Still using the original main shaft as far as I know (purchased used over two years ago).

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