START-UP: Throttle up and engage the engine with the #1 activator. The collective pitch is controlled with the VTOL slider to move it down slowly and you'll gently hover above the runway. From there, just ease forward a bit to gain airspeed and you're good to do. The helicopter is balanced both forward and aft, so forward pitch is required for flight. It can cruise at about 55-58 MPH and will auto at around 45-50 MPH.
DESCRIPTION: This is the predecessor to my larger Float Coaxial Helicopter. It's only equipped with one engine and the fuel reserves are smaller than it's larger brother. It is much much more maneuverable though, and can execute auto rotations easily, whether you want to have a 0/0 touchdown or run on landing, it can do both from low airspeed and/or altitudes.
CHALLENGE: Try to auto onto the carrier. It's much easier than with the larger helicopter but you don't have floats in case you miss.
CAUTION: Fuel reserves are lower so keep an eye out on that when cruising around. Since this helicopter utilizes RCN's to maintain positive control, if you run empty, you will lose control authority and be left to the will of the main rotor.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 63.7ft (19.4m)
- Length 63.7ft (19.4m)
- Height 12.0ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 7,705lbs (3,495kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,516lbs (5,223kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.17
- Wing Loading 14.0lbs/ft2 (68.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 823.4ft2 (76.5m2)
- Drag Points 8782
Parts
- Number of Parts 114
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 505
Hey It did not take of the first time so I added an engine. It must be out dated. After that it took off great. It had great balence, and turned great. 2 thumbs up. If you are bored you can check out some of my copters.