Finally my 550 arrived!!

[JaggedEdge]

All put together after arrival from Canada. Except for the 600 cf stabilizers and landing gear I didn't put on any of my mods.. Yet. Sorry for the shit pics, but here's my 550.

XES Pro
CCP80
Z20a
DE SportBEC
AR7000
3151's
401/9254

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[Mikej]

JE,

Looking good :thumbup: - when's the maiden ?

Mike.

[Drew816]

Looking good, now head on over to the park and spin that bugger up!

I finally made it over to the park on Thursday only to find that there was a Soccer Camp parked on the entire pitch; what do they think this place is, a PUBLIC PARK or something?!? Jerkies! So I had to just fly around my parking lot as usual, BORING! I want to take her out and open her up finally, it hovers and handles so easy, time to ZIP!

Keep us up to date and Happy Flying!

[JaggedEdge]

Thanks guys. As soon as this 6s pack balances out I'm off to the park. First pack was perfect right out of the "box". Second pack was [EDIT] 3.84, 3.84, 3.84, 3.84 3.75, 3.70
Wish I had an E-Station PB-6. I have a PB-5 and they are excellent balancers. Very fast.

The Maxpro charger is pretty slow when it comes to balancing. :dontknow

I'll get some better pics too.

btw the canopy does not fit over these batteries. Lifts the nose by about 1/2". I have to extend the lower canopy mount by about the same to make it. I might just cut a couple holes in the canopy to let the battery corners stick out. :thinking

[bugdozer]

Sweet!! Are you going to have it ready for Sunday AM?

[JaggedEdge]

Sweet!! Are you going to have it ready for Sunday AM?

Yes was ready this am but I'm beat. Feel like I drank too much vodka lastnight, even though I had none. :confused: lol.

[JaggedEdge]

added a few more pics.

[JaggedEdge]

First flight! Ran into some issues but I did get her in the air.
2 connectors I didn't check had issues. :DOH
2 deans had "flat" connectors. Bent them back.
The esc to bec connection would move and loosen up very easily. Zipties.
I didn't have the tail housing tight enough. Began to rotate on the first hover attempt. Cranked it down.
I had to give forward trim which I'm sure is due to my links being off. I'll reset the head/links.

Started putting together the CHP CF Frames:
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[Drew816]

Congrats! So how did she fly besides those few issues?

CHP Carbon Frame, do tell? Looks nice!

[JaggedEdge]

Congrats! So how did she fly besides those few issues?

CHP Carbon Frame, do tell? Looks nice!

I just hovered for a minute and then landed. Pretty solid but I have to get the head trimmed right before I can really comment.

Once in a blue moon Readyheli has these frames in stock:
http://www.readyheli.com/Custom_Heli_Parts_Hurricane_550_Carbon_Fiber_Frame _p/chp-nmh550.htm

Direct to swash rather than the links. Have to use 9650 sized servos with it.
Someone elses pics:
http://helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37187&d=1201810214

http://helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37186&d=1201810214

[JaggedEdge]

So that wasn't the end of the bad connections :mad:

I found a loose solder joint on the BEC board. I'm surprised I didn't end up in a bad situation.
All good now. Re-soldered and rewired I now have some confidence in my heli.