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mjr_larkin
05-06-2008, 12:24 PM
Here is the blog entry with pictures
http://www.trextuning.com/blog/?p=505

I don't think they've done the review yet but they have posted a video of a test flight (not sure if this is the SD version)
http://www.trextuning.com/blog/?page_id=488

Pretty cool this heli is getting attention from the expert trex crowd. Score one for GAUI :banana
rotorhead58d
05-06-2008, 05:19 PM
that looks like our friend adelaw...that is the sd model. look at the pics of the main gear
mjr_larkin
05-06-2008, 05:38 PM
that looks like our friend adelaw...that is the sd model. look at the pics of the main gear
but is it the SD version in the Video?
rotorhead58d
05-06-2008, 05:48 PM
but is it the SD version in the Video?

i dunno. ask adelaw.:P:P
Ade_Law
05-07-2008, 02:32 AM
nope, video is me and its a belt drive.

Ade
trextuning
05-13-2008, 07:04 PM
The review is coming along, the main issue I have currently is I can't get the thing up to 3D headspeed without vibration causing the tail to go nuts. I've not really followed the EP200 scene too closely, so anyone know if this is a known issue and what the fix might be?

If not I'll play with different mountings and start balancing stuff to try to find the cause.
Jetleaf
05-13-2008, 07:13 PM
I had the same issue with mine and then I discovered the paddles weren't exactly level nor were they equi-distant to the cage. I corrected those two things and vibration was gone.
trextuning
05-13-2008, 07:15 PM
ok, I suspected it would be something like this. As part of the review I have taken the heli as it comes and just flown it (as a newbie would). So it's now time to pull it apart and fix the build issues.
trextuning
05-13-2008, 07:32 PM
good shout Jetleaf, paddles weren't equi-distant, think I'll balance the main blades as well just to be sure.
Jetleaf
05-13-2008, 11:39 PM
I hope that takes care of it, you know how helis can be.
Buzzkill
05-14-2008, 12:20 AM
ok, I suspected it would be something like this. As part of the review I have taken the heli as it comes and just flown it (as a newbie would). So it's now time to pull it apart and fix the build issues.

Remember even the slightest amount of weight out of balance will throw off a heli of this size.

Be gentle, we all love our Gaui 200's !!