Adam Turner
01-05-2006, 01:10 PM
Howdy Fokes.
I have setup this Topic For those of you who own or are thinking of buying a Swift 16.
Hopefully Share some Ideas, Work through problems, and Swap setups.
At the Moment in the UK the Swift is offered as a package deal only until we get some more in early February. In the Box you find;
A AFR Swift 16,
Castle creations Phoenix 60
Century UK Motor (spec's unknown, for slightly better motor +£10, but less flying time)
8T pinion.
Flight Power 4s1p (14.8V) Evo20 20C discharge (74 amps cont 111 Amp Bursts)
Nhp 510mm Blades (100grm) are an option and are cheaper when you send back the woodies.
My setup Is with FF9 tx, 149DP rx, s9252 servos, 601 Gyro.
(the 601 is a over Kill for this heli, but I had it lying around!)
My pitch is +-9
AFR 60% ALi/Ele, 36% Pitch
Gain 33% (I have experimented with the tail blades and found the plastic ones that come in the kit are hardly any different to using carbons. Good hold in back wards flight nice pyro rate. Due to them being short and ridged and a high tail speed.)
**Remember If you have a Futaba Transmitter To REVERSE the Throttle channel.**
Performance;
The 20C pack works great with the motor producing a fair amount of power, for was is quite a low voltage (14.8V) considering the size of heli.
Performs mild 3D, with more mid range power than top end. Not tic tock worthy. But enough to chaos on the spot. Tail holds well.
Very light and enjoyable to fly.
I will be getting the 9 tooth pinion gear soon, and that should give me an extra 200 rpm head, currently 1700 - 1750rpm. Will Report back on that.
Any questions about it please ask!
Adam
I have setup this Topic For those of you who own or are thinking of buying a Swift 16.
Hopefully Share some Ideas, Work through problems, and Swap setups.
At the Moment in the UK the Swift is offered as a package deal only until we get some more in early February. In the Box you find;
A AFR Swift 16,
Castle creations Phoenix 60
Century UK Motor (spec's unknown, for slightly better motor +£10, but less flying time)
8T pinion.
Flight Power 4s1p (14.8V) Evo20 20C discharge (74 amps cont 111 Amp Bursts)
Nhp 510mm Blades (100grm) are an option and are cheaper when you send back the woodies.
My setup Is with FF9 tx, 149DP rx, s9252 servos, 601 Gyro.
(the 601 is a over Kill for this heli, but I had it lying around!)
My pitch is +-9
AFR 60% ALi/Ele, 36% Pitch
Gain 33% (I have experimented with the tail blades and found the plastic ones that come in the kit are hardly any different to using carbons. Good hold in back wards flight nice pyro rate. Due to them being short and ridged and a high tail speed.)
**Remember If you have a Futaba Transmitter To REVERSE the Throttle channel.**
Performance;
The 20C pack works great with the motor producing a fair amount of power, for was is quite a low voltage (14.8V) considering the size of heli.
Performs mild 3D, with more mid range power than top end. Not tic tock worthy. But enough to chaos on the spot. Tail holds well.
Very light and enjoyable to fly.
I will be getting the 9 tooth pinion gear soon, and that should give me an extra 200 rpm head, currently 1700 - 1750rpm. Will Report back on that.
Any questions about it please ask!
Adam