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12-31-2009, 10:23 AM | #21 (permalink) |
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Interesting that they have the T500 kit as well.... and for $347 including the head, it look very good pricing.
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12-31-2009, 10:42 AM | #22 (permalink) |
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This is really everything very interesting what Align there developed has.
Maybe I also become sometimes one in my Trex600 testing. The price is very interesting of course. But I have put my AC-3X flybarless also in 15min ready. And it is also one best flybarless systems I ever had. I am curious as well the G3 in the comparison to the V-stabi and AC-3X is I become it sometimes testing. |
12-31-2009, 11:32 AM | #23 (permalink) | |
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Also, is there any pre-programming on the FBLU for the model, or do the different versions come out of the box completely the same? Could I sell the head and just use the 500 FBLU on something like a Rave 450?
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12-31-2009, 11:45 AM | #24 (permalink) | |
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I reckon someone has to be the first to try the unit out on another heli other than an align heli. How the hell a bit of electronics could know which heli it is sitting is above me, so my guess is you could get it to work easily in another heli. I reckon after a while the gyro system will be available separately. Mick
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12-31-2009, 11:56 AM | #25 (permalink) |
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Press a button setting! That's a lot easier than having to download program, etc.
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12-31-2009, 12:48 PM | #26 (permalink) |
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I have to admit, this is fantastic marketing by Align. Consider this: FBL is a hot and trendy emerging market. There are currently a few players with high end systems with a high price tag. This market is ripe for for a lower end (reputable) entry that has the potential to generate a lot of revenue.
I find it curious that I haven't seen a real list of features yet (maybe I just missed it?). I would guess that it lacks some of the advanced features of the current systems such as (just guessing here) :
However, there is real genius in distilling an FBL system to it's bare essence, simplifying setup, and minimizing costs. If it really flies well and is better then a flybar (which I'm sure it is), kudos to Align for recognizing and delivering to this market segment. I will be sticking with the high end systems because the above bullets (if true) are very important to me. A plug and play unit lacking all the "bells and whistles" really doesn't appeal to me. And if the Align FBL system is consistent with their gyros, there will be no way to update the firmware. Buying a system that improves/evolves over time alone is worth the price premium to me. |
12-31-2009, 01:11 PM | #27 (permalink) |
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I agree with every word of that
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12-31-2009, 01:17 PM | #28 (permalink) | |
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12-31-2009, 01:18 PM | #29 (permalink) |
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And so, we wait for Skookum to put their cards on the table.
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12-31-2009, 02:04 PM | #30 (permalink) |
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What I find amazing is it too this long for someone to put out a FBL controller that is simply an Electronic Flybar. IMHO, all the FBL controllers to this point have just taken it too far.
Ok, if you want all those "fancy dancy" setting to play with, that is great. What I want is an Electronic Gyro setup that will replace my Flybar, it does not have to make it "better". Most of those "tweaks" are just duplications of things we already have control over, either mechanically or via our radios. Why add them into a device which IMO does nothing but add to the cost and development of the product. The elevator and aileron of a helicopter are just another axis like the rudder. Treat it that way and develop the product so it is simple. Did you ever consider this? Maybe the reason some of these FBL controller feel so disconnected to people is because they are doing too much with them. They have too much to process thru each loop of the controls.
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12-31-2009, 02:23 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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If you flew a cheap fbl controller then something like a V4 V Bar you might realise why those things are in there
I really hope Align get this system right but i doubt Mikado are quaking in their boots right now. |
12-31-2009, 02:27 PM | #32 (permalink) | |
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I've flown Vbar, Skookum, and Total G. IMO, the Total G (which is a "simple" unit like the Align) had the most direct and intuitive control feel of any of them. It felt as if it was wired to my brain, it did exactly what I told it, when I told it, and nothing more. I'm quite OK with a very simple setup like that when it works that well. If you want to spend days with your helicopter hooked up to a laptop tweaking the "schnitzelscrabbin spitzen sparken gainlibel hookenhorkem" then by all means have at it. I'm sure I'm not alone there, so I think Mikado really should be doing some quaking.
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12-31-2009, 02:31 PM | #33 (permalink) |
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Well some of us like having our Helis linked to our laptops at the field,it makes us feel very technical and important looking
I know where you are coming from though,lets hope simple can be good for the Align system because although i have 4 V bar models i have 2 Align nitro helis waiting for upgrade to fbl and i cant dismiss their system with the heads i need at the price they are likely to sell for. Sounds like its not long to wait for some reviews to start coming in on it,if its good i am in. |
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I'm just excited to see all the new options coming out! Choices (and competition) are wonderful.
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12-31-2009, 03:32 PM | #36 (permalink) | |
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12-31-2009, 03:32 PM | #37 (permalink) | |
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12-31-2009, 03:38 PM | #39 (permalink) | |
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