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tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 08:26 AM
Made this video for the heli forum the other day.
Thought you guys might enjoy it.

picture of the machine in question
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/DSCN1745.jpg

the video: click full size!
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/th_203Dyardfinished-3.jpg (http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/?action=view&current=203Dyardfinished-3.flv)

sansou
01-22-2009, 08:35 AM
That thing would be perfect to pick up a fly-lined anchovie and deposit it right next to a paddy. There's days during the summer when the finbait is so small you can't get it to flyline properly....you'd make a killing on the cattleboats!

Wyatt-Da-Bassaholic
01-22-2009, 08:37 AM
damn that was pretty sick never seen a remote heli do any kind of moves like that... someones got that heli down, give them props from me...

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:16 AM
That thing would be perfect to pick up a fly-lined anchovie and deposit it right next to a paddy. There's days during the summer when the finbait is so small you can't get it to flyline properly....you'd make a killing on the cattleboats!

I have an extra "channel" on board. Would work for snapping pictures, pan/tilt camera head or a "line dropper".. :Wink:

They tow big American flags around the events with the larger ones.

Next thing I know you guys will be dropping Wingnuts's LC's off the continental shelf!

Flying
01-22-2009, 09:17 AM
Dude thats so rad. I have no idea how you keep track of its orientation.

Have you ever been in or flown a real one?

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:22 AM
Dude thats so rad. I have no idea how you keep track of its orientation.

Have you ever been in or flown a real one?

I have been in a real one once, when I Was like 5-6 y/o.
Never flown a real one myself, but my mom has. I think she made it half way through getting her heli license or something. I have the pilot manual and know how they work and how to fly one if it ever came down to it.. but let me tell you, you don't want to be inside one of those things if there's a problem. Building and flying them RC, I know better than to get in one now :LOL:

I sent Matt a picture on my cell the other day of a real single seat one person heli from the Ontario AMA convention last weekend. Maybe he still has it. I switched celly's since then.

wellbilldancesays
01-22-2009, 09:27 AM
that thing is sweet. how much does something like that set you back?

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:32 AM
I've been buying my parts from this guy for a while. He will usually cut me some slack when I am in a bind.. like now with our current economy. He ships in two days to socal. Tell him Casey sent you.
Modefo's Heli RC Helicopters, Upgrades, Parts,Electronics - Home (http://www.modefosheli.com/)

This is one of the lesser expensive ones you can buy that will perform this well. They go all the way up to very large in size, both electric and nitro fuel powered. You use a simulator on your computer with your remote control to learn to fly them before you fly the actual thing. Then get some advice from the experienced before you try to fly your model to make sure it is flight worthy, and maybe even help you give it the first few "trim flights".

If you get into it, you can send me a pm if you have questions. I've been doing it on and off the last 8 or so years. There's a heli to fit just about anyone's budget range if purchased with advice from the experienced.

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:39 AM
P.S..
If you wanna see what a small electric heli can really do,
watch this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMN_FA80erE&eurl=http://runryder.com/helicopter/f88p1/&feature=player_embedded)
You probably won't know exactly what it even is your looking at. Some of those guys are crazy with it..

one_leg
01-22-2009, 09:55 AM
The last time I flew mine I only bled a lil' bit.

Seems to always end up whacking me in the leg.

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 10:08 AM
The last time I flew mine I only bled a lil' bit.

Seems to always end up whacking me in the leg.

You must use the simulator to gain the necessary "force" to fly.
Practice often grasshoppa! Then the rest of it is correctly setting up the helicopter (the hard part).
A good sim is worth a million times it's own weight in crash parts and new heli's.

I suggest this for those in need. It connects your computer to the remote you purchase. Even looks real.

I_Like_Big_Boats used to fly heli's until she hit her foot!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/reflex.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/reflex2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/reflex5.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/reflex4.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff280/tacklejunkie/reflex3.jpg

one_leg
01-22-2009, 10:13 AM
It is totally cool to see those planes hanging on their props.

one_leg
01-22-2009, 10:15 AM
One question for ya Casey. Who operates the camera for you?

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 12:15 PM
One question for ya Casey. Who operates the camera for you?
That would be ILBB behind the cam controls.

Ricky-Ray
01-22-2009, 12:31 PM
That's a awesome video. I always wanted to try my hand at RC heli or planes. Definitely check out the site. Thanks!

matt duarte
01-22-2009, 12:31 PM
dude! how the hell did i miss this thread! ya that pic you sent me was freakin awesome! the one maned heli was insane! ill see if i still have the pic

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 12:38 PM
They actually sell kits for real helicopters for $10,000 that you build at home. You don't even need a license to fly it because it is under the 254 lb "experimental" aircraft limit.

Some of these nut jobs have their own heli that is basically a chair with a rotor and a tail boom :LOL: I would never have the cajones to build and fly my own one man heli, but it's doable and cheaper than most may think!

Would be sweet to zip on out to Harris Ranch for lunch off the 5fwy between LA and SF though..

Ricky-Ray
01-22-2009, 01:07 PM
They actually sell kits for real helicopters for $10,000 that you build at home. You don't even need a license to fly it because it is under the 254 lb "experimental" aircraft limit.

Some of these nut jobs have their own heli that is basically a chair with a rotor and a tail boom :LOL: I would never have the cajones to build and fly my own one man heli, but it's doable and cheaper than most may think!

Would be sweet to zip on out to Harris Ranch for lunch off the 5fwy between LA and SF though..

That would be cool if you had you built your own personal heli. You could zip to and from work and skip all the traffic. hmm.....I'm stuck in at least 2 hours of traffic a day...something to think about. :Wink:

DCCTrouserTrout
01-22-2009, 08:14 PM
holy hell... lol

Troutman65
01-22-2009, 08:50 PM
That thing would be perfect to pick up a fly-lined anchovie and deposit it right next to a paddy. There's days during the summer when the finbait is so small you can't get it to flyline properly....you'd make a killing on the cattleboats!


I was thinking the same thing Rich. Well, Almost . Pick up a bait w/ the line and take it out to a trout hole in the lake.:LOL::Wink:

Troutman65
01-22-2009, 08:56 PM
TJ, Very cool hobby. Did you know there is a air feild for RC planes next to Irvine Lake? They are putting in a new runway very soon. You could fish and fly all in the same palce and time . How :Cool: is that? I think you have to be a club member though. I can find out the details for you if you like. Just let me know.

Thanks for the post.

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:33 PM
I believe they are called "OCMA" Patrick.
I know the guy who runs the heli portion of their club. I heard the new heli area would be done for this weekend. They wanted me to come by but I think I just might go fishing instead and test out some other toys. :Secret:

Weather looks a bit crumby for electric rc heli's this weekend anyways.

Troutman65
01-22-2009, 09:38 PM
Well TJ, If you get out to the Airfeild there please stop by Irvine Lake Tackle shop and ask to have me paged. It would be cool to see you bro.

tacklejunkie
01-22-2009, 09:50 PM
Well TJ, If you get out to the Airfeild there please stop by Irvine Lake Tackle shop and ask to have me paged. It would be cool to see you bro.
You got it mang. I owe my buddy Jim at the heli field a visit soon. I'll bring a rod and swing by the lake on my way out.

Troutman65
01-22-2009, 09:55 PM
You got it mang. I owe my buddy Jim at the heli field a visit soon. I'll bring a rod and swing by the lake on my way out.

Very :Cool: TJ. See you soon. Ask for Patrick , Not Troutman65.:LOL::Wink:

steve092
01-23-2009, 08:46 PM
That's a pretty cool heli TJ.

I bought one about two years ago and it only got 1 good flight before it crashed.

one_leg
01-23-2009, 09:27 PM
That's a pretty cool heli TJ.

I bought one about two years ago and it only got 1 good flight before it crashed.


Which one and is it for sale?