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u8at711 · 11-04-2013, 09:15 PM

This is good to see.

RedOctobyr · 11-05-2013, 05:19 AM

Very cool, I hadn't heard about this. Thanks for posting it

Bigugly · 11-05-2013, 05:45 PM

I googled the part # and couldn't read any of the sites, any idea when it will be available in the US?

Integrity Handywork · 11-07-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedOctobyr

I don't know what that is, sorry

The arc tail pitch rocker is the kind that the Gaui X7, X3 and X2 use.

Would be nice if they made one of these for the X4, NX4, X4II and X5. But this strengthened upgrade slider and bushing is a good start. I wonder when they will be available at places like anythingheli.com.

tonyboy · 11-12-2013, 06:04 AM

I just purchased my Kit today, is the tail slider still an issue to date?

hoelshot · 11-12-2013, 08:24 AM

I have had one of the original release birds and have had no problems with it through the 4 gallons of fuel I have flown with it. I think the tail hub issues only affected a few people. Just take a good look at it when you get it and if you have any questions, JC Zankl or Matt Nasca are a wealth of knowledge on this topic.

jczankl · 11-12-2013, 08:56 AM

No need to worry about the kit you just purchased. This issue is about a yr old now. And has been taken care of ;-)

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks
JC

tonyboy · 11-12-2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jczankl

No need to worry about the kit you just purchased. This issue is about a yr old now. And has been taken care of ;-)

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks
JC

Thanks! its a pretty dollar and I just wanted to make sure.

Glenn Goodlett · 12-12-2013, 03:28 PM

I still cannot locate the extra HD pitch slider anywhere. I got one of the first kits still flying with the original slider. I worry about the thing every time I fly it.

fishfiend · 02-17-2014, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyboy

Thanks! its a pretty dollar and I just wanted to make sure.

Really..? I ordered a kit from flying hobby in January, 6 flights in slider bushing broke as described in the posts above.. This issue still exists..

tonyboy · 02-17-2014, 01:15 PM

Wow! Sorry to hear about that bro. I had no issues here. Couple of fellas fly them also with no issues and they smack that baby around. We all got over a gallon of flight time on them.

fishfiend · 02-17-2014, 02:21 PM

Thanks.. very little damage other than the slider..i did manage a half decent piroing auto..just a bent skid pipe. Just wanted to make people aware that even the newest kits have this problem.

rob221 · 05-11-2014, 12:34 AM

Well after a years flying i.finaly had the failure,at the top off a stall turn managed to auto to hard but safe landing. Has there been an upgrade.yet and if so who sells it

Matt Nasca · 06-18-2014, 07:38 PM

Here's the new X4 series and X5, tail pitch slider. Got it installed today and it works great!

beenflying · 06-18-2014, 08:13 PM

Looks very nice. Thanks Matt.

Blade3d · 06-19-2014, 01:19 AM

What parts did you order ?

Matt Nasca · 06-19-2014, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade3d

What parts did you order ?

There is a kit, which has everything needed.

http://www.empirerc.com/gaui-dual-pu...x5-p-8589.html

Blade3d · 06-19-2014, 11:34 AM

Ok thanks for the info

beenflying · 06-19-2014, 06:22 PM

So it doesn't work with the original X5 tail gearbox. How sad is that. Makes it a pretty expensive upgrade if you have to buy the tail gearbox, as well.

I bet that catches a few people out. They should make it more clear in the advert that it's not for all X5's. It's only for the tail gearbox with an X on the top, where the bellcrank mount can be removed from the outside..

Sorry, I know, NX4 thread...

Integrity Handywork · 06-23-2014, 04:04 PM

Since this upgrade is modeled after the X7 tail assembly. The thing that makes me laugh is that I can add all the same parts to my shopping cart for my X7 that come in that new upgrade kit and the X7 parts cost a good bit less than this new upgrade kit that has smaller and lighter parts for a smaller and lighter helicopter. Can't quite figure that one out.

11-04-2013, 09:15 PM	#181 (permalink)
u8at711 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010	This is good to see. __________________ AMAIN Heli Team

11-05-2013, 05:19 AM	#182 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Very cool, I hadn't heard about this. Thanks for posting it __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

11-12-2013, 06:04 AM	#185 (permalink)
tonyboy Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012	pitch slider I just purchased my Kit today, is the tail slider still an issue to date? __________________ RAPTOR G4-IKON T-REX 600N DFC-IKON GAUI NX4-IKON

11-12-2013, 08:24 AM	#186 (permalink)
hoelshot Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008	I have had one of the original release birds and have had no problems with it through the 4 gallons of fuel I have flown with it. I think the tail hub issues only affected a few people. Just take a good look at it when you get it and if you have any questions, JC Zankl or Matt Nasca are a wealth of knowledge on this topic. __________________ Gaui X5v2 - Scorpion 4025-1100 \| GAUI 100A \| Protek 170SBL \| Protek 270SBL \| AR7200BX Gaui NX5 - O.S. Hyper 50 \| Align DS530 \| Align DS535 \| AR7210BX Blade 180CFX \| Zeal 155 Spektrum iX12

11-12-2013, 08:56 AM	#187 (permalink)
jczankl Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2004	TonyBoy No need to worry about the kit you just purchased. This issue is about a yr old now. And has been taken care of ;-) If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks JC __________________ JC Zankl Heli-Professional/YS Engines/Futaba USA/1st Blades/Scorpion Power Systems/Bavarian Demon/Xpert Servos/AeroPanda/ThunderPower RC

11-05-2013, 05:45 PM	#183 (permalink)
Bigugly Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	I googled the part # and couldn't read any of the sites, any idea when it will be available in the US?

12-12-2013, 03:28 PM	#189 (permalink)
Glenn Goodlett Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ridgecrest, CA	I still cannot locate the extra HD pitch slider anywhere. I got one of the first kits still flying with the original slider. I worry about the thing every time I fly it.

02-17-2014, 01:15 PM	#191 (permalink)
tonyboy Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012	Wow! Sorry to hear about that bro. I had no issues here. Couple of fellas fly them also with no issues and they smack that baby around. We all got over a gallon of flight time on them. __________________ RAPTOR G4-IKON T-REX 600N DFC-IKON GAUI NX4-IKON

02-17-2014, 02:21 PM	#192 (permalink)
fishfiend Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009	Thanks.. very little damage other than the slider..i did manage a half decent piroing auto..just a bent skid pipe. Just wanted to make people aware that even the newest kits have this problem.

05-11-2014, 12:34 AM	#193 (permalink)
rob221 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010	Well after a years flying i.finaly had the failure,at the top off a stall turn managed to auto to hard but safe landing. Has there been an upgrade.yet and if so who sells it

06-18-2014, 07:38 PM	#194 (permalink)
Matt Nasca Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010	Here's the new X4 series and X5, tail pitch slider. Got it installed today and it works great! __________________ GAUI NX7 - GAUI X7 - GAUI X5 - GAUI NX4 - GAUI GX4 - GAUI X4 II - GAUI X3 - GAUI X2 - All on VBar 5.3 Pro Team GAUI USA / Empire Hobby / Scorpion Power Systems / Optipower Batteries / Cyclone Blades / Savox / YS Engines / VP PowerMaster / JR

06-18-2014, 08:13 PM	#195 (permalink)
beenflying Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	Looks very nice. Thanks Matt. __________________ Gaui X2 FES ZYX, Gaui X3 MB, Gaui X4 II VBar, Gaui X5 FES MB 250 DFC ZYX, 450 DFC Sport MB, ALZRC 450L Pro VBar, Devil 450 FAST VCTRC FBL 500E DFC Pro VBar, 500E SDC ZYX-S KDS 550 VBar, 550E DHPS VBar, 550E DFC Pro VBar, 700E DFC HV iKon

06-19-2014, 01:19 AM	#196 (permalink)
Blade3d Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	What parts did you order ?

06-19-2014, 11:34 AM	#198 (permalink)
Blade3d Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Ok thanks for the info

06-19-2014, 06:22 PM	#199 (permalink)
beenflying Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	So it doesn't work with the original X5 tail gearbox. How sad is that. Makes it a pretty expensive upgrade if you have to buy the tail gearbox, as well. I bet that catches a few people out. They should make it more clear in the advert that it's not for all X5's. It's only for the tail gearbox with an X on the top, where the bellcrank mount can be removed from the outside.. Sorry, I know, NX4 thread... __________________ Gaui X2 FES ZYX, Gaui X3 MB, Gaui X4 II VBar, Gaui X5 FES MB 250 DFC ZYX, 450 DFC Sport MB, ALZRC 450L Pro VBar, Devil 450 FAST VCTRC FBL 500E DFC Pro VBar, 500E SDC ZYX-S KDS 550 VBar, 550E DHPS VBar, 550E DFC Pro VBar, 700E DFC HV iKon

06-23-2014, 04:04 PM	#200 (permalink)
Integrity Handywork Registered Users Join Date: May 2012	Since this upgrade is modeled after the X7 tail assembly. The thing that makes me laugh is that I can add all the same parts to my shopping cart for my X7 that come in that new upgrade kit and the X7 parts cost a good bit less than this new upgrade kit that has smaller and lighter parts for a smaller and lighter helicopter. Can't quite figure that one out.

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