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rdlohr · 01-21-2010, 09:57 PM

NOTE: THIS IS FOR Align TREX 500 owners ONLY. (Not the 450)
I made up some new TREX 500 locks based on my TREX 450 designs. It locks it like a rock. I know it works well on my 500 head so I'm looking for other opinions.

I'll give out a freebie to the first three people who PM me with their shipping name and address and tell me they have an Align TREX 500 head.

In return, simply post pictures of the lock on your head and let us know how it works.

Good luck!
Rick

skyfrog · 01-21-2010, 10:11 PM

PM Sent!!

tw-heli · 01-21-2010, 10:23 PM

pm sent

superjoe83 · 01-21-2010, 10:33 PM

Pm sent

thayghetucsb · 01-21-2010, 10:37 PM

pm sent

1BADAIR · 01-21-2010, 11:14 PM

well crap, i'm always late

rdlohr · 01-22-2010, 07:13 AM

The winners are skyfrog, drsmith751, and superjoe83. Congratulations! I'll ship this morning.

To everybody else who PMed me, thanks for trying. As a consolation prize, anybody who PMed me prior to this post, I will send you one half price plus shipping. (remind me of this when you order)

Rick

superjoe83 · 01-22-2010, 02:36 PM

Thanks Rick!!!

JAG1 · 01-22-2010, 02:53 PM

hey,PM sent from the UK.got to try my luck.

rdlohr · 01-22-2010, 07:15 PM

WoW! Thanks for the great response!
Rick

skyfrog · 01-23-2010, 01:49 AM

Thank you Sir!!

I am excited to check it out........

R1RoLLER · 01-23-2010, 05:19 AM

I have one for my 450 and will buy one to my 500 as well!

caralmar · 01-23-2010, 12:07 PM

I have one with that design for the 450 Sport and also for a V2 head. IMPECCABLE!

If you fly flybarred helis, these locks should be mandatory equipment before you buy any other tool!

rdlohr · 01-23-2010, 02:11 PM

Glad you guys like them! Thanks for the nice words!

Rick

rdlohr · 01-26-2010, 11:53 PM

Looks like the ESP head may be a bit different from my head. I have the plastic seesaw. Let me know if you have problems.

There was one reported problem of the lock being too short. As I get to the bottom of this, I will make a lock for each head and replace any lock that you are having a problem with for free. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Rick

rdlohr · 01-28-2010, 05:50 AM

OK, mine hasn't come yet, but skyfrog reports that the metal seesaw is made a bit differently than the plastic seesaw which would explain the difference. When mine comes in, I'll make a special lock for the ESP which uses the metal seesaw.
Rick

skyfrog said:

It appears that the plastic seesaw is thicker than the metal seesaw. In the PICS the plastic seesaw appears to be thick enough to be level with the seam of the head block and it looks like the thickness of the seesaw is consistent all the way across. In looking at a metal seasaw it is just a thick as the plastic one around the bearing but it is simply round in this section to accept the bearing then thins out on both sides.

Plastic:

Metal:

d0truji · 01-28-2010, 10:40 PM

Okay, so this flybar lock did not fit my friends 500 ESP with a metal seesaw. He gave it to me to try out if I promised to post my results.

The flybar lock works exactly as advertised. It's easy to install and can be quickly removed and re installed once you get used to how it fits. It centers nicely and locks the flybar with just enough force to keep it steady.

I've never used a flybar lock before and I must say that it did help me in setting up the proper head set up. I found that when eyeballing the bar I was a little bit off when trying to hold it even. Keep in mind that the lock must be removed when you need to make changes to some of the links. This is not a big deal since this lock is so easy to remove and install.

Over all I think this is well worth the money and would buy one for my other birds.

Oh yeah, the design is simple, straightforward and the lock is small and lightweight. Easy to store. A definite plus.

Great job.

Here are some pics.

rdlohr · 01-29-2010, 05:54 AM

Nice writeup and pictures. Thanks much!

Glad it worked out for your bird. When my metal flybar comes, I'll make a 500E version that will work for all the ESPs out there with metal flybars. Should be this weekend.

Rick

satchy · 01-29-2010, 05:59 AM

If anyone got a plastic version and they have the metal flybar let me know i wouldnt mind trying it out

Ta

caralmar · 01-29-2010, 08:41 AM

Hey Rick, here's another idea for you bud. For those of us with flybarless helis, it would be so great to have a temporary device we could screw onto the main block that could then be used to set the pitch. I'm currently using a bubble level and can't tell you how many times I've dropped that stupid thing while trying to set zero pitch!

01-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	More Freebies: Align TREX 500 Flybar Lock NOTE: THIS IS FOR Align TREX 500 owners ONLY. (Not the 450) I made up some new TREX 500 locks based on my TREX 450 designs. It locks it like a rock. I know it works well on my 500 head so I'm looking for other opinions. I'll give out a freebie to the first three people who PM me with their shipping name and address and tell me they have an Align TREX 500 head. In return, simply post pictures of the lock on your head and let us know how it works. Good luck! Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
tw-heli Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	pm sent __________________ Mini Protos, T-Rex 500, Logo 500SE, Logo 600SE

01-21-2010, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
superjoe83 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009	Pm sent __________________ T-Rex 450PRO V2, T-Rex 700E V2, T-Rex 500EFL Pro ICE100 Vertigo motor T-Rex 550 FBL BeastX, KDE/Neu, ICE100

01-21-2010, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
1BADAIR Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2008	well crap, i'm always late __________________ Compass 7HVU HBL980/950 Ar7200bx Edge160-- Compass 6HV, 610/650 TRex 700LE , Beastx 610/650, Warp360 TracX 92A+

01-22-2010, 07:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	The winners are skyfrog, drsmith751, and superjoe83. Congratulations! I'll ship this morning. To everybody else who PMed me, thanks for trying. As a consolation prize, anybody who PMed me prior to this post, I will send you one half price plus shipping. (remind me of this when you order) Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-21-2010, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
skyfrog Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009	PM Sent!!

01-21-2010, 10:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
thayghetucsb Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	pm sent

01-22-2010, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
superjoe83 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009	Thanks Rick!!! __________________ T-Rex 450PRO V2, T-Rex 700E V2, T-Rex 500EFL Pro ICE100 Vertigo motor T-Rex 550 FBL BeastX, KDE/Neu, ICE100

01-22-2010, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
JAG1 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	hey,PM sent from the UK.got to try my luck. __________________ Align 700L TOP Spartan Vortex VX1n Align 550DFC V3 Spartan Vortex VX1n (the dogs nuts!) Blade 180CFX Futaba 8FG

01-22-2010, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	WoW! Thanks for the great response! Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-23-2010, 01:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
skyfrog Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009	Thank you Sir!! I am excited to check it out........

01-23-2010, 05:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
R1RoLLER Join Date: Oct 2009	I have one for my 450 and will buy one to my 500 as well!

01-23-2010, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
caralmar Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	I have one with that design for the 450 Sport and also for a V2 head. IMPECCABLE! If you fly flybarred helis, these locks should be mandatory equipment before you buy any other tool! __________________ Rush 700 * Trex 700N x 2 * Trex 600Pro * Goblin 570 * 450L Dominator - V-Bar on all AMA #934662

01-23-2010, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Glad you guys like them! Thanks for the nice words! Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-26-2010, 11:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Looks like the ESP head may be a bit different from my head. I have the plastic seesaw. Let me know if you have problems. There was one reported problem of the lock being too short. As I get to the bottom of this, I will make a lock for each head and replace any lock that you are having a problem with for free. Sorry for the inconvenience. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com Last edited by rdlohr; 01-27-2010 at 05:54 AM..

01-28-2010, 05:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	OK, mine hasn't come yet, but skyfrog reports that the metal seesaw is made a bit differently than the plastic seesaw which would explain the difference. When mine comes in, I'll make a special lock for the ESP which uses the metal seesaw. Rick skyfrog said: It appears that the plastic seesaw is thicker than the metal seesaw. In the PICS the plastic seesaw appears to be thick enough to be level with the seam of the head block and it looks like the thickness of the seesaw is consistent all the way across. In looking at a metal seasaw it is just a thick as the plastic one around the bearing but it is simply round in this section to accept the bearing then thins out on both sides. Plastic: Metal: __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-28-2010, 10:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
d0truji Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	Review Okay, so this flybar lock did not fit my friends 500 ESP with a metal seesaw. He gave it to me to try out if I promised to post my results. The flybar lock works exactly as advertised. It's easy to install and can be quickly removed and re installed once you get used to how it fits. It centers nicely and locks the flybar with just enough force to keep it steady. I've never used a flybar lock before and I must say that it did help me in setting up the proper head set up. I found that when eyeballing the bar I was a little bit off when trying to hold it even. Keep in mind that the lock must be removed when you need to make changes to some of the links. This is not a big deal since this lock is so easy to remove and install. Over all I think this is well worth the money and would buy one for my other birds. Oh yeah, the design is simple, straightforward and the lock is small and lightweight. Easy to store. A definite plus. Great job. Here are some pics.

01-29-2010, 05:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Nice writeup and pictures. Thanks much! Glad it worked out for your bird. When my metal flybar comes, I'll make a 500E version that will work for all the ESPs out there with metal flybars. Should be this weekend. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-29-2010, 05:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
satchy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	If anyone got a plastic version and they have the metal flybar let me know i wouldnt mind trying it out Ta __________________ *"So What is 3D Flying"* Definition: 3D as applied to current rc helicopter flying is any maneuver that to be performed requires the constant harmonized input of three or more controls simultaneously while the maneuver is taking place.

01-29-2010, 08:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
caralmar Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	Hey Rick, here's another idea for you bud. For those of us with flybarless helis, it would be so great to have a temporary device we could screw onto the main block that could then be used to set the pitch. I'm currently using a bubble level and can't tell you how many times I've dropped that stupid thing while trying to set zero pitch! __________________ Rush 700 * Trex 700N x 2 * Trex 600Pro * Goblin 570 * 450L Dominator - V-Bar on all AMA #934662

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