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Old 03-15-2012, 10:22 PM   #21 (permalink)
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+1, i upgraded from flybarred head, cost me about $95, cheaper and, imo, a significant improvement on the standard align fbl, and...

complete fb head for sale, along with a complete 450 pro fbl head when they come out with one for my little trex (already lowered the head of my mcpx, lol)
+2 just finished my upgrade tonight and, WOW!! love it so far. Very fast cant wait to Dial it in tomorrow.
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Old 03-15-2012, 11:28 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Deet - looking at your before and after shots again, the blades/grips look like they could possibly strike the A-R bracket. Is that just the photo angle, or is really close?

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Old 03-16-2012, 12:01 AM   #23 (permalink)
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there is no way that the head will flex that much it looks close on mine also but no worries.
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Old 03-16-2012, 12:48 AM   #24 (permalink)
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its about 4mm clearance, and it cannot hit

If you got that much movement that close to the main shaft you have a serious issue
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Old 03-16-2012, 03:06 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Where did you find your head shims for the main shaft? I had before the old style head with the collar. I'm now installing the dfc head... There is a great deal of slop.

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Old 03-16-2012, 03:09 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Ha, never mind found them!
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Old 03-16-2012, 05:52 PM   #27 (permalink)
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part number is supplied earlier
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Old 03-25-2012, 02:22 PM   #28 (permalink)
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I am kinda new to this DFC head setup. I like the looks and from what everyone says, it's a great setup. My question is (and please be gentle)...No more washout base? It looks a lot cleaner, i'm just a bit confused being new to FBL.
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Old 03-25-2012, 02:53 PM   #29 (permalink)
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no washout any more just connect to swash plate
fitted mine today all i can say is wow so much more control.
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Old 03-25-2012, 04:49 PM   #30 (permalink)
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The rigid links at the grips keep the swash in phase with the head, thus replacing the need for a traditional swash lock with mixing arms
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Old 03-26-2012, 01:58 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Thanks for the input. I just ordered everything needed for a complete head for $97.14 on Experience RC. I am waiting to hear back about a 3GX unit. I am a sport flier, so I think it will suit me just fine!
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Old 03-26-2012, 04:54 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Get beastx
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Old 03-26-2012, 07:11 PM   #33 (permalink)
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I was just looking at the BeastX. I am thinking of the new Spektrum AR7200BX. Would clean up the heli a lot.
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Old 03-26-2012, 10:42 PM   #34 (permalink)
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even better
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+1. Works awesome
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Old 03-27-2012, 04:40 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Vbar is even better who bids higher?
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Old 03-28-2012, 01:01 PM   #37 (permalink)
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put the dfc head through it paces today wow so much better,dumb thumbed it 100 throttle 10 foot up slammed into ground tail boom bent and the link from arm pulled out the link and blades broke,head stayed intact crash test compleate.
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put the dfc head through it paces today wow so much better,dumb thumbed it 100 throttle 10 foot up slammed into ground tail boom bent and the link from arm pulled out the link and blades broke,head stayed intact crash test compleate.
sorry to hear that. crash test complete.....
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Thanks for the thread Dave. Now have all those parts on order

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Old 03-28-2012, 02:11 PM   #40 (permalink)
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put the dfc head through it paces today wow so much better,dumb thumbed it 100 throttle 10 foot up slammed into ground tail boom bent and the link from arm pulled out the link and blades broke,head stayed intact crash test compleate.
My 3rd flight on my DFC went wrong too. Didn't leave the ground though.. I think I waggled the elevator stick just before lift off .. But me forgetting now on beastx the swash returns slowly and give it more throttle ... Nose first into ground... BLades gone, TT, Boom, Ar bracket, Main gear, TT front gears and canopy pegs....... Still got straight Main shaft Lol.. DFC survived unscathed...

Ordered parts todaay. Converting to Helical main with 11t pinion.

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