Looking at the 500 3d flybarless.....

[billyd]

So obviously this setup comes with the gyro built in.

What's the best tail servo for this setup??? Would I just use another cyclic servo (such as the BLS 451's)

Also, in the power sticky thread, alot of guys are using a .7 mod pinion, but I've read the 500 3d has a .5 mod main gear. Is this an issue? Do you have to match mod's?

Love to hear what motor you are running. I would probably go with 6s 5000 mah since that's what I have for my trex 600e (I have enough batteries) and I would use 550 mm main blades.

Thanks for your input.. :noteworthy

[OICU812]

So obviously this setup comes with the gyro built in.

What's the best tail servo for this setup??? Would I just use another cyclic servo (such as the BLS 451's)

Also, in the power sticky thread, alot of guys are using a .7 mod pinion, but I've read the 500 3d has a .5 mod main gear. Is this an issue? Do you have to match mod's?

Love to hear what motor you are running. I would probably go with 6s 5000 mah since that's what I have for my trex 600e (I have enough batteries) and I would use 550 mm main blades.

Thanks for your input.. :noteworthy


The new kits all come with mod.7 main gear so that is a non issue. As far as tail servo the BL251 futaba is fantastic. Batteries you list will work perfect.

There are several options for motors.....

Hacker A40-10-10, A40-10-8, HE Orbit 25-8, Zpower 1110,1150, Kontronik Tango 45-10, these are all the more popular choices out there.

[Big Fil]

Hey billyd, I just recently setup a L500 flybar'd coming from a similar situation. Had the packs already from my T600. Any way i'm going to quote a post from Shawn (OICU812) that helped me out in making a motor decision since there are lots good ones for the L500.

Neu 1910H 1Y
Plattenberg Orbit 25-08HE
Hacker A40 10L
Hacker A40 8L
Kontronik Tango
Z30A-1110
Z50A-1150


Ok here is my take on all these motors, I have tried all of them actually, lol.... I know that is sad I can never be happy!~

NEU 1910(H)-1Y = Best on 16 tooth Mod.7 gearing. It is a decent performer, it is abel to pull good even with weaker packs, downfall is it could be abit higher HS but going to a 17 tooth starts to make the packs get to warm for my liking and with a 16tooth you definetely want to have your governor % from 85 -90 to get good 3D HS.

Plettenberg Orbit 25-8 = Very strong motor on 15 tooth is it pretty silly actually, lol. It handles high rom very well however on 15 tooth the HS will be around 2350-2370 at 75% rpm load. A 14 tooth at 85-90 % actually works very well and still yields decent flight times.

Hacker A40-10L = Sport motor for sure imho, 15 mod.7 tooth is "ok", 16 tooth is better but it gets on the warm side and flights are short. Still a good value for the money for certain.

Hacker A40-8 = 3D motor on 13 tooth mod.7 pinion for sure. Good power and a good overall value for certain.

Tango = Sport motor for sure, not a big low grunt motor at all. Runs very cool, very easy on packs and just a good overall motor, just do not get it if you want ballz out 3D grunt. Best suited with 16 tooth mod .7 pinion.

Z1110- Great motor on 16 tooth for 3D and a real good overall balance motor.

Z1150 - Super punch and good low grunt. 16 tooth is abit to much and gets packs warm, 15 tooth is good for sure at 85%.

Best grunt, the Heli Expert or the 1150kv Zpower for sure
Best Value 1110kv Zpower or Hacker A40-8
Best Sport I would opt Tango or the Hacker A40-10

All others listed are still good, no worries. This is all IMHO of course peeps so take it with that you will.
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I ended up going with the Hacker A40-8L and am extremely happy with this motor. Great performance and a great price. If $$ was unlimited though the Plett would have been fun. As far as main gears go the kit comes with both a .5 and .7 mod. You do need to order up the appropriate pinion though as none is supplied. For the tail servos you'll want a good tail servo like you'd use on any other tail servo, not a cyclic servo. I went with the 8900G and am not dissapointed.

Overall I have no doubt that you'll be impressed with how it flies compared to the Trex600.