Banshee

[Heli G]

Originally Posted by abanihani

Can't agree with you Marco anymore, I have an extra set of pyro black edition that I will try first until I get used to this heli then pump it up to 4540 on 14S before IRSCHA 2013, I bet it will be a cruise missile

Powerful motors and top of the line electronics have leveled the playing field. The differentiator will be technique.

[craigcec]

Originally Posted by Heli G

Powerful motors and top of the line electronics have leveled the playing field. The differentiator will be technique.

Totally agree.

[marcosp]

Originally Posted by Heli G

Powerful motors and top of the line electronics have leveled the playing field. The differentiator will be technique.

If you want to fly casualy yes, if you want to compete it's the other way around, once the technique levels out a small mechanical advantage can make you win. Maybe this is for the top tier of competitors but I always aim at that. To win you have to be sharp on technique AND have a perfect machine.

[Heli G]

Originally Posted by marcosp

If you want to fly casualy yes, if you want to compete it's the other way around, once the technique levels out a small mechanical advantage can make you win. Maybe this is for the top tier of competitors but I always aim at that. To win you have to be sharp on technique AND have a perfect machine.

You are missing the point. An advantage is an advantage, mechanical or otherwise.

[marcosp]

It sounded like you dismissed any work with mechanics, motors and setup was worthwhile. Ok, I get what you are saying now.

[Danny_Swe]

new pics here:
http://*********.com/banshee-helicop...-700-released/

(replace ******* with 'heli daily' in one word, wasn't allowed to write it)

Nice canopy mounts, maybe you can buy that as spare and use on TDR

[marcosp]

Danny, I think those are the ones published on the Banshee site a couple of days before the release day. They just cought the news late.

[Dumbthumb75]

Originally Posted by jhunter

On the website pictures, has anyone taken a close look at the bolts? My question is, are they some kind of star head bolts or do some of them look stripped out to you? Namely, the frame bolts and tail pully screws.

My guess is that they are Torx.

[jhunter]

You are pobably right. I guess I need more tools

[helicraze]

They actually look like phillips
Posidrive screws

[Mercuriell]

No need to go to a non HF friendly site - they're all on the Banshee page

The tail pulley is Pozidriv - easier to find in countersunk than hex drive

AFAICS the frame ones are the usual German plated M3 hex - some of the photo angles make them loook a bit like Torx !

[Dumbthumb75]

All the evidence adds up. I agree, pozidrive.

Better get some Wera screwdrivers...

[Vinger]

Originally Posted by Dumbthumb75

All the evidence adds up. I agree, pozidrive.

Better get some Wera screwdrivers...

The frame bolts above the shock absorber is a normal hex drive! The tail pulley bolts look like normal phillips bolts.

[Heli G]

Originally Posted by jhunter

You are pobably right. I guess I need more tools

No need for tools anymore, they come pre-build. If you ever wanted to know what it feels like to be Tareq with a seemingly endless supply of ready build helis, this is your chance...Banshee has changed the game...

[helicraze]

I just hope it all has loctite. I know what jan says but i loctite everything metal to metal!!

[OverTemp]

Not to beat a dead horse, but on the price:

For those that think it is outlandish, I point to the Kyosho Caliber 90, JR Sylphide, the high end Hirobo ships, etc... They call carry prices very similar to the banshee's, so the banshee isn't the first design with proud manufacturers.

That said... Too rich for my blood. Getting a Diabolo. Congrats to you all!!!!

[marcosp]

Proud manufacturers, ha! That's a good one!! I think the Banshee has the 2100 in its cost, the JR and Hirobo don't. I payed 2400 for a Sylphide and it hurts till today. I don't feel bad about the Banshee at all.

[Karl57]

Hey guys I was wondering how do you register on the Banshee web page as there no where on there to register only log in

Cheers Karl

[marcosp]

Only by having purchased one you are incorporated to the page by them, there is no way of doing it from outside even though the option is there. It's a 59 people forum, 50 owners (or less I've heard) and 9 designers, official pilot and don't know who else.

[helicraze]

bummer, euro has improved for aussies! LOL shouldnt have paid straight away!