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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.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzqiPvGrkTo[/ame]

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.

fpainter · 06-29-2013, 08:47 AM

I flew mine a couple of weeks ago.Then decided to sell it. No one is biting, so I decided to change it to FBL. But I cant find all of the pieces.

grip arms:
http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-7-...50-p-11887.hdx

mixing arms:
http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-4-...is-p-11884.hdx

Head block:
http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-1-...50-p-11881.hdx

Washout base:
http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-3-...ze-p-11883.hdx

Linkage:
http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-3-...ze-p-11883.hdx

Is there anything else I need? I was going to use the existing swash.

Does someone here want to sell these parts ?

freestylegeek · 06-29-2013, 08:15 PM

I would think you'd be able to get everything you need with this:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...=Product-Feeds

That's the route I took, and I'm glad I did. I basically built the new head on the main shaft, and plopped it in the heli.
Looks like that full head setup is getting harder and harder to find though.

s0laris · 06-29-2013, 10:37 PM

Just use the velocity or fusion 50 fbl head. Drop in replacement

Slyster · 06-30-2013, 12:50 AM

Love my 550 still.. was practicing autos today and dumped on HARD. Skids popped off (I use zip ties instead of screws) and lost one break away tab!

freestylegeek · 06-30-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0laris

Just use the velocity or fusion 50 fbl head. Drop in replacement

Is there a part number for the complete assembly? I thought the only assembly Outrage offered was the R50N575?

s0laris · 06-30-2013, 03:25 PM

I am not sure. There is not that many parts needed.

Center hub
Swash
2 linkages
Blade grips
Lower washout assembly

Also i heard the Compass 6hv fbl head is a drop In replacement too. Perhaps research that angle

lotus7 · 07-01-2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0laris

I am not sure. There is not that many parts needed.

Center hub
Swash
2 linkages
Blade grips
Lower washout assembly

Also i heard the Compass 6hv fbl head is a drop In replacement too. Perhaps research that angle

I did it with the TracX head, which is a Compass head but the delrin links are 5mm longer.
Very easy install , needed slight length adjustment of the servo/swash links. And no need for a swash driver - the delrin links do that .

fpainter · 07-01-2013, 07:58 PM

Best head going.

http://www.prostarhobby.com/product-p/08-850x.htm

But $150? Yikes

Is there a cheaper place to get one?

09-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#142 (permalink)
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	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 Agile 5.5 - Q 4125-1100, YEP 120, Brain2 HD FBL / Outrage 550 - HK4020-1390, Edge 120, Brain2 HD Rave Ballistic FSO - Q 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD / Protos Max V2 - MSH 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD

09-23-2012, 07:02 PM	#143 (permalink)
backburner1955 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	Got Pics?... __________________ *Bryan* AMA# 982814 *"No-Neck R/C"*

09-24-2012, 12:47 AM	#144 (permalink)
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	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 Agile 5.5 - Q 4125-1100, YEP 120, Brain2 HD FBL / Outrage 550 - HK4020-1390, Edge 120, Brain2 HD Rave Ballistic FSO - Q 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD / Protos Max V2 - MSH 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD

12-20-2012, 02:03 PM	#145 (permalink)
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	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. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzqiPvGrkTo[/ame] Last edited by fpainter; 12-20-2012 at 03:58 PM..

01-29-2013, 12:32 PM	#147 (permalink)
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	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..

12-28-2012, 04:08 PM	#146 (permalink)
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	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, 08:03 PM	#148 (permalink)
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	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 Agile 5.5 - Q 4125-1100, YEP 120, Brain2 HD FBL / Outrage 550 - HK4020-1390, Edge 120, Brain2 HD Rave Ballistic FSO - Q 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD / Protos Max V2 - MSH 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD

01-29-2013, 08:12 PM	#149 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	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" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

01-29-2013, 09:37 PM	#150 (permalink)
pctomlin Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	You are going to like the 540. I have one on my 450, it is superb. __________________ Paul Agile 5.5 - Q 4125-1100, YEP 120, Brain2 HD FBL / Outrage 550 - HK4020-1390, Edge 120, Brain2 HD Rave Ballistic FSO - Q 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD / Protos Max V2 - MSH 4530-500, Edge 160HV, Brain2 HD

01-29-2013, 09:46 PM	#151 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	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" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

04-02-2013, 08:42 PM	#152 (permalink)
SMOKEMASTER60 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012	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. __________________ TREX 800 PRO DFC, Trex 700, Velocity 50, Fusion 50, Outrage 550, Align Trex 450L BLADE 180 QX Team iKon Rep // HALO BLADES DX8 with Telemetry // Pheonix Simulator

06-29-2013, 08:47 AM	#153 (permalink)
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	I flew mine a couple of weeks ago.Then decided to sell it. No one is biting, so I decided to change it to FBL. But I cant find all of the pieces. grip arms: http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-7-...50-p-11887.hdx mixing arms: http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-4-...is-p-11884.hdx Head block: http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-1-...50-p-11881.hdx Washout base: http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-3-...ze-p-11883.hdx Linkage: http://www.helidirect.com/r50n575-3-...ze-p-11883.hdx Is there anything else I need? I was going to use the existing swash. Does someone here want to sell these parts ?

06-29-2013, 08:15 PM	#154 (permalink)
freestylegeek Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009	I would think you'd be able to get everything you need with this: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...=Product-Feeds That's the route I took, and I'm glad I did. I basically built the new head on the main shaft, and plopped it in the heli. Looks like that full head setup is getting harder and harder to find though. __________________ Outrage 550 - Scorpion 4020-1390kv - CC ICE 100 ESC, AR7200BX Gaui X3 - Xnova 2618-1580kv - CC ICE 50 ESC, AR7210BX Blade Nano CPx

06-29-2013, 10:37 PM	#155 (permalink)
s0laris Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Re: Who is still loving their 550? Just use the velocity or fusion 50 fbl head. Drop in replacement __________________ Team Fun / Heli Canada When you start to be in complete control reflexes are not a requirement.

06-30-2013, 12:50 AM	#156 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Love my 550 still.. was practicing autos today and dumped on HARD. Skids popped off (I use zip ties instead of screws) and lost one break away tab! __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

06-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#158 (permalink)
s0laris Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Re: Who is still loving their 550? I am not sure. There is not that many parts needed. Center hub Swash 2 linkages Blade grips Lower washout assembly Also i heard the Compass 6hv fbl head is a drop In replacement too. Perhaps research that angle __________________ Team Fun / Heli Canada When you start to be in complete control reflexes are not a requirement.

07-01-2013, 07:58 PM	#160 (permalink)
fpainter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	Best head going. http://www.prostarhobby.com/product-p/08-850x.htm But $150? Yikes Is there a cheaper place to get one?

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