new to the group, and in need of some suggestions

505b400 · 08-19-2010, 01:08 PM

hi guys, im new to the group and am gonna start building a 550, but need some suggestions with parts. ive done some searching and found that people seem to be having good luck with the 821's. i will also need a gyro and tail servo, what do you suggest for that? im not planning on flying too extreme stunts, maybe a few loops, so im not looking for the most expensive parts

. also looking to buy used if you guys have a gyro or a set of servo's or something i may need, thanks!

Mikej · 08-19-2010, 02:34 PM

Welcome to the club

For the tail, I really like the Hyperion Atlas DS20GMD for the tail - add which ever gyro you like

fred kaz · 08-19-2010, 03:32 PM

Hi,

On one I am using a Gy401 and a Futaba S9650, and the other a JR 770 3D with a Align DS620.

I have had no problem with these.

Cheers,

Fred

STUDEBAKER111 · 08-19-2010, 09:25 PM

I use the Ace Rc DS0606 tail servo it's a really good servo and quick at 4.8v the rest are maxwell 0821mg servos they are cheap and have performed great the gyro I have a futaba 240 that worked good then upgraded to the quark and that thing rocks..

PhillyD · 08-19-2010, 10:42 PM

Hey Bro
Quark gyro and 9254 futaba servo. Works excellent for me

nexgen · 08-20-2010, 12:02 AM

Hyperion servos are GREAT, and relatively inexpensive. Digital, and metal gears. Very durable, and like running at 6v with no issues. I recommend getting your hands on a good quality gyro as it will make all the difference.

505b400 · 08-20-2010, 08:11 AM

thanks for all the advice, what about a gp 780 gyro?

rovpilot26 · 08-20-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexgen

Hyperion servos are GREAT, and relatively inexpensive. Digital, and metal gears. Very durable, and like running at 6v with no issues. I recommend getting your hands on a good quality gyro as it will make all the difference.

What NG said... +1

torana74 · 08-20-2010, 08:48 AM

505b400, welcome to the circus mate. Some weird ones here but plenty good advice and laughs.

As to your question,love the quark

NG's on the ball. The Hyps are really good servos from all reports and a good gyro will grow with your flying aswell as working better at all stages.

rovpilot, you home yet grandad ?

Vas

rovpilot26 · 08-20-2010, 09:06 AM

Still stuck on this dang ship... Should be home around the 26-27th... Thanks Vas...

As far as equipment for the Hurri, NG is spot on and definitely a good source for info...

Now as far as how to cut down a frozen tree in the middle of winter... If he suggest to use your Hurri... Pass on it... The tree will win....

adam crosby · 08-20-2010, 09:08 AM

welcome!!!!!!!!

nexgen · 08-20-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovpilot26

<snip>Now as far as how to cut down a frozen tree in the middle of winter... If he suggest to use your Hurri... Pass on it... The tree will win....

Haha, yeah i decided after that i would not try to combine heli flying and tree trimming, lol. Now mowing the grass, that's another story

rovpilot26 · 08-20-2010, 11:30 AM

Well it just goes to show that some are more creative than others...

Although I will always be a Gaui fella at heart.... My heli is still bigger than yours!

I'll be home in about a week and will call for my routine check-in on ya...

In all seriousness, NG is an awesome fella and an abundance of knowledge about helis and flying, plain and simple... I owe him more than he will ever take credit for!

mondell · 11-12-2011, 06:34 PM

How are the parts availability for the 550?

08-19-2010, 01:08 PM	#1
505b400 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: los lunas, NM	new to the group, and in need of some suggestions hi guys, im new to the group and am gonna start building a 550, but need some suggestions with parts. ive done some searching and found that people seem to be having good luck with the 821's. i will also need a gyro and tail servo, what do you suggest for that? im not planning on flying too extreme stunts, maybe a few loops, so im not looking for the most expensive parts . also looking to buy used if you guys have a gyro or a set of servo's or something i may need, thanks!

08-19-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
fred kaz Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, England	Hi, On one I am using a Gy401 and a Futaba S9650, and the other a JR 770 3D with a Align DS620. I have had no problem with these. Cheers, Fred __________________ Trex 450 Sport 3 x Blade 130X

08-19-2010, 09:25 PM	#4
STUDEBAKER111 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: washington	I use the Ace Rc DS0606 tail servo it's a really good servo and quick at 4.8v the rest are maxwell 0821mg servos they are cheap and have performed great the gyro I have a futaba 240 that worked good then upgraded to the quark and that thing rocks.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gravity is a cruel mistress Gaui Hurricane 550 Maxwell 820 Cyclic Ace DS0606 tail Spartan Quark gyro Tonix Z20 CC HV80 Esc Pro 3D 550mm blades Thnder tiger mini titan x2 on ther way home by sea should be there by christmas....another in a long list of bad ideas!

08-20-2010, 12:02 AM	#6
nexgen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brainerd, MN	Hyperion servos are GREAT, and relatively inexpensive. Digital, and metal gears. Very durable, and like running at 6v with no issues. I recommend getting your hands on a good quality gyro as it will make all the difference. __________________ GAUI Field RepbeastX│Team Empire Hobby *Gaui 200 •Gaui 550 •Gaui X5* *BeastX Castle Scorpion Hyperion Spektrum JR* 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.

08-20-2010, 08:48 AM	#9
torana74 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney,Australia	505b400, welcome to the circus mate. Some weird ones here but plenty good advice and laughs. As to your question,love the quark NG's on the ball. The Hyps are really good servos from all reports and a good gyro will grow with your flying aswell as working better at all stages. rovpilot, you home yet grandad ? Vas __________________ GAUI X7, GAUI X5 all vbar.TT 12S Hurricane 550 beastx GAUI Field Rep, Team Empire Hobby

08-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
Mikej Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK	Welcome to the club For the tail, I really like the Hyperion Atlas DS20GMD for the tail - add which ever gyro you like

08-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#5
PhillyD Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: British Virgin Islands	Hey Bro Quark gyro and 9254 futaba servo. Works excellent for me

08-20-2010, 08:11 AM	#7
505b400 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: los lunas, NM	thanks for all the advice, what about a gp 780 gyro?

08-20-2010, 09:06 AM	#10
rovpilot26 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Humble, Texas	Still stuck on this dang ship... Should be home around the 26-27th... Thanks Vas... As far as equipment for the Hurri, NG is spot on and definitely a good source for info... Now as far as how to cut down a frozen tree in the middle of winter... If he suggest to use your Hurri... Pass on it... The tree will win.... __________________ Bryan Team Chaos-RCAerodyne / Optipower / Team Lynx Heli/ MKS servos USA AMA #944947

08-20-2010, 09:08 AM	#11
adam crosby Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Japan	welcome!!!!!!!!

08-20-2010, 11:30 AM	#13
rovpilot26 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Humble, Texas	Well it just goes to show that some are more creative than others... Although I will always be a Gaui fella at heart.... My heli is still bigger than yours! I'll be home in about a week and will call for my routine check-in on ya... In all seriousness, NG is an awesome fella and an abundance of knowledge about helis and flying, plain and simple... I owe him more than he will ever take credit for! __________________ Bryan Team Chaos-RCAerodyne / Optipower / Team Lynx Heli/ MKS servos USA AMA #944947

11-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#14
mondell Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina	Gaui Hurricane 550 EP Helicopter How are the parts availability for the 550?

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