RDLohr's TREX 450 Flybar Locks

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:01 AM

I've always wanted to lock my flybar level while I adjust my pitch but never had a good way to do it. I started playing last night and came up with this little device. Seems pretty cool so far.

Edit: This thread is now the composite thread of all the freebies for all my flybar locks. This thread started a whole line of flybar locks that I've had nothing but positive feedback about. I had all the freebie thread merged into just this one thread to avoid cluttering up the Upgrades forums but not lose peoples great feedback and pictures. I've got flybar Locks for the TREX 450 XL, V1, V2, Sport, and the Pro as well as locks for the TREX 500, 500 ESP, 600 and 600ESP. If you've never used a flybar lock, you will be amazed at how much it simplifies fine tuning of your pitch ranges. I hope you like them!

I also have some cool tools for your FBL TREXs and Logos.

Here is the final design as shown for the TREX 600.

You can PM me, email me, or get them at ReadyHeli. .
http://clearly.wavelandps.com/
http://www.readyheli.com/SearchResul...?Search=rdlohr

Thanks
Rick

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:02 AM

4n6days · 10-20-2009, 06:17 AM

I can't quite tell in the first photo what this device is doing to lock the flybar.

More info? Photos?

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 07:41 AM

It wedges between the flybar seesaw and the Main Rotor Housing and locks the seesaw from teetering.
Rick

DominicD · 10-20-2009, 07:49 AM

Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ?

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFG

Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ?

LOL. It flies great!

You bring up a good point though. Will a similar lock work for the newer heads?
Rick

rdlohr · 12-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Freebies to the first two people that PM me with your shipping name and address. In return, simply post pictures showing you get full range of motion with your flybar lock in place. I made the locks with a raw head and I'm pretty sure I accounted for all the motion but this will verify it for me.

Thanks
Rick

Andyzboy · 12-03-2009, 10:16 PM

Wait, would this work on a v2? Disregard my pm if it wont, thanks!

eclipso104 · 12-03-2009, 10:18 PM

wow that is neat.. I will take one

Wolfpackin · 12-03-2009, 11:35 PM

Get'em while they're hot!

I'd be willing to bet that this is one of the most used tools in your heli box.

Makes me want to get a Sport just to have another one of these great locks, LOL.

rdlohr · 12-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpackin

Get'em while they're hot!

I'd be willing to bet that this is one of the most used tools in your heli box.

Makes me want to get a Sport just to have another one of these great locks, LOL.

Thanks man. Music to my ears!
Rick

nielsm · 12-04-2009, 12:13 AM

Very nice. I only just started on my Sport build tonight, & with work schedule it may be a while before I can finish it enough to make use of the lock, but your initial shots look very promising. Keep us in the loop with your progress & feedback from those lucky enough to make use of the freebies!

clamman · 12-04-2009, 04:32 AM

cool very nice why do i miss all the good stuff if you give away any more let me know

rdlohr · 12-04-2009, 08:12 PM

Wow. That was a great response!

I gave out a Sport Lock and a couple V2 locks in the process and some 50% off offers to the people quickest on the trigger. That was pretty cool!

Rick

rdlohr · 12-10-2009, 05:52 AM

TREX 450 Pro Flybar Lock

These are brand new Flybar Locks for the TREX 450 Pro. (V1,V2 and Sport are different) This tool will hold your flybar perfectly level while you adjust your pitch range.

Reviews of the V1,V2 and Sport versions have all been favorable.

Freebies to the first three people that PM me with your shipping name and address. In return, simply post pictures showing your lock in place and letting me know how it works out for you.

Thanks
Rick

Mon_t · 12-10-2009, 06:00 AM

PM Sent

Spork01 · 12-10-2009, 06:11 AM

PM sent!

count me in.

maineflyer · 12-10-2009, 06:33 AM

PM sent

#30 · 12-12-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mon_t

PM Sent

Dam you were quick

I guess I can borrow it then

Mon_t · 12-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #30

Dam you were quick

I guess I can borrow it then

Finally decided to start logging-in on HF huh Loyloy.

10-20-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	RDLohr's TREX 450 Flybar Locks I've always wanted to lock my flybar level while I adjust my pitch but never had a good way to do it. I started playing last night and came up with this little device. Seems pretty cool so far. Edit: This thread is now the composite thread of all the freebies for all my flybar locks. This thread started a whole line of flybar locks that I've had nothing but positive feedback about. I had all the freebie thread merged into just this one thread to avoid cluttering up the Upgrades forums but not lose peoples great feedback and pictures. I've got flybar Locks for the TREX 450 XL, V1, V2, Sport, and the Pro as well as locks for the TREX 500, 500 ESP, 600 and 600ESP. If you've never used a flybar lock, you will be amazed at how much it simplifies fine tuning of your pitch ranges. I hope you like them! I also have some cool tools for your FBL TREXs and Logos. Here is the final design as shown for the TREX 600. You can PM me, email me, or get them at ReadyHeli. . http://clearly.wavelandps.com/ http://www.readyheli.com/SearchResul...?Search=rdlohr Thanks Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by rdlohr; 03-13-2010 at 10:33 AM..

10-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#2
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	__________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 07:41 AM	#4
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	It wedges between the flybar seesaw and the Main Rotor Housing and locks the seesaw from teetering. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#5
DominicD The Capi - HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ? __________________ SAB Heli Canada / RotorQuest/Compass Team KBDD Spreading capibara awareness since 2006 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	Freebie: TREX 450 Sport Flybar Lock Freebies to the first two people that PM me with your shipping name and address. In return, simply post pictures showing you get full range of motion with your flybar lock in place. I made the locks with a raw head and I'm pretty sure I accounted for all the motion but this will verify it for me. Thanks Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 06:17 AM	#3
4n6days Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Chester, PA	I can't quite tell in the first photo what this device is doing to lock the flybar. More info? Photos?

12-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
Andyzboy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, CA	Wait, would this work on a v2? Disregard my pm if it wont, thanks! __________________ Andy Cardinal Compass Models Gens Ace/Hobbypartz 7HV, Warp 360

12-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
eclipso104 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tucson,Az.	wow that is neat.. I will take one

12-03-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
Wolfpackin HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eagle, CO	Get'em while they're hot! I'd be willing to bet that this is one of the most used tools in your heli box. Makes me want to get a Sport just to have another one of these great locks, LOL. __________________ Zen and the Art of Helicopter Maintenance Blade 400: E-flite 420H/35X ESC, AR6100e, HS65HB x 3, G401B/DS290G. (Ret.) CopterX 450AE V2: 430XL/35X ESC, AR6100, HS65HB x 3, LTG2100T/HSG-5084MG. T-Rex 550E V1 Classic Flybar: 600MX/BL70G, AR6200, DS610 x 3, Quark/DS650, 16t/520mm blades.

12-04-2009, 12:13 AM	#12
nielsm Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn	Very nice. I only just started on my Sport build tonight, & with work schedule it may be a while before I can finish it enough to make use of the lock, but your initial shots look very promising. Keep us in the loop with your progress & feedback from those lucky enough to make use of the freebies! __________________ Happy Helidays! Trex 450 Sport \| CP Pro 2 \| MSR \| MCX \| Spektrum DX6i Heli Heaven: Kyosho Concept 30, Ikarus Piccolo

12-04-2009, 04:32 AM	#13
clamman Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	cool very nice why do i miss all the good stuff if you give away any more let me know __________________ blade 400 cx2 mcx hbfp,4#3b,trex 250, trex 450 sport

12-04-2009, 08:12 PM	#14
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	Wow. That was a great response! I gave out a Sport Lock and a couple V2 locks in the process and some 50% off offers to the people quickest on the trigger. That was pretty cool! Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-10-2009, 05:52 AM	#15
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	Freebies: TREX 450 Pro Flybar Lock TREX 450 Pro Flybar Lock These are brand new Flybar Locks for the TREX 450 Pro. (V1,V2 and Sport are different) This tool will hold your flybar perfectly level while you adjust your pitch range. Reviews of the V1,V2 and Sport versions have all been favorable. Freebies to the first three people that PM me with your shipping name and address. In return, simply post pictures showing your lock in place and letting me know how it works out for you. Thanks Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-10-2009, 06:00 AM	#16
Mon_t Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia	PM Sent __________________ .. ..-. -.-- --- ..- -.-. .- -. .-. . .- -.. - .... .. ... -.-- --- ..- .-. . .- .-.. .-.. -.-- -. . . -.. - --- --. . - .-.. .- .. -..

12-10-2009, 06:11 AM	#17
Spork01 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, FL	PM sent! count me in. __________________ Trex 450 Pro V2 FB spartan quark trex 250 beastx Fusion 50 beastX

12-10-2009, 06:33 AM	#18
maineflyer Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Caribou Me	PM sent

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