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06-01-2014, 01:37 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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1000 flight challenge
For those running a trex 500pro, here is a challenge to do 1000 flights this flying season. Rules: flights must be at least 4 minutes long, must be on a 500pro (just to see what parts are wearing out, and to avoid debate on clone quality), and any parts replaced get listed. If your in just post (I will start):
Total flights 137 Today 13 No repairs required For those interested I am running thor 3300 35c packs. Sent from my SM-T210R using Tapatalk
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06-01-2014, 04:50 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Interesting.....I dont think I could make 1000 on the 500 alone, but I'm guessing at least 500 flights last year.
Its waiting right now for a re build due to worn parts which so far for me after 500 is: 1) Really bad servo slop on all cyclic servos. I'm using Savox metal gear variations, but Align and Savox are one in the same 2) My DFC swash also has all sorts of slop in the ball now. 3) My plastic tail gear box has developed cracks where the boom clamp bolts go. 4) Worn head dampers and head play. I was surprised at just how badly worn the servo gears and have become considering i'm only a sport flyer. Im not sure if this is the wear and tear of the DFC design itself really taxing those parts, of if it's just what is to be expected from Align parts materials after 500 flights one way or the other.
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06-01-2014, 06:59 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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I don't expect anyone to hit 1000. There was a similar challenge in tge gasser forum when I flew a G20. After 300 flights on my minititan I wore most of the same parts as you did. I think it would be interesting to see if someone gets close to 1000 flights
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06-02-2014, 07:59 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I put 2600 flights on my X3 since it has been out, but my flying season never ends!
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06-03-2014, 04:16 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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Nice. I try to fly year round but last winter was brutal. Now it just doesn't stop raining.
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06-03-2014, 11:42 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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I will try, I can fly most days before and after work. I finished my build and have 4 flights on it so far.
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06-04-2014, 03:29 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Got out for a few quick flights before the sun was setting and blinding me.
Trex500pro dfc Today 3 Total 140 Lets open it up for all electrics.. Sent from my SM-T210R using Tapatalk
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06-04-2014, 11:28 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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I'll do my bit on this side of the pond.
In the winter weeks I can forget flying, I leave for work in the dark and get home in the dark. Often fly my 130's in the squash court to practice hovering orientations and thats about all I can safely do in a squash court. Weekend I always fly so will do my bit with my 500. But 1000 flights will take many weekends.
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06-08-2014, 10:31 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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Today : 12 flights
Total is now 152 No repairs required and hoping it stays that way. http://www.myrclog.com/shared.asp?ID...A0C58E02723BB2 myrclog.com. My personal flight log if anyone is interested in an info about my heli/flying. Hoping to see them post stats on brands of packs soon so we can see which ones are holding up over multiple cycles. Sent from my SM-T210R using Tapatalk
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06-08-2014, 01:43 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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6 yesterday and 6 today, loved every second of it.
61 now since I bought this heli at the end of April.
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
06-08-2014, 03:10 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Congrats on the good flights. I am starting to notice a bit of slop in the servos at 150 flights. Hoping they dont get worse before 300 flights
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06-09-2014, 11:43 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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Managed to get home earlier than usual, so charged up 4 lipos and managed 4 flights before dark
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
06-09-2014, 12:24 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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So your up to 65. At that rate you will pass me
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06-09-2014, 03:33 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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no I doubt it, probably will not get a chance to fly this weekend as I want to go camping with my daughter.
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
06-09-2014, 04:49 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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With work I only get a chance to fly on weekends now. The weather does not always agree though. Waterproof electronics would be nice lol
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06-16-2014, 11:25 AM | #16 (permalink) |
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6 this afternoon
Public holiday today and I managed 6 flights late this afternoon.
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
06-16-2014, 12:08 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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Rain is just stopping here. Hope to get a few evening flights in
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06-22-2014, 01:02 PM | #18 (permalink) |
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man, I love this heli
8 flights today in beautiful weather. Also did 6 late on friday afternoon. Coming from a Blade 130x you just have to love this Trex 500PRO.
I am now on 85 flights logged with this heli.
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
06-22-2014, 01:35 PM | #19 (permalink) |
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Re: 1000 flight challenge
3 with repairs for me. 155 flights now.
Bearings froze up in the tail boom mount and caused the crash. Take the time to physically check them. I would just make sure they felt free on my monthly maintainance. I will take the time to remove the boom in the future. Parts: main blades, main shift, feathering shift, tail boom, front and rear tt gears, boom mount, vertical stabilizer mount, and a damaged canopy. Sent from my SGH-M919V using Tapatalk
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06-22-2014, 02:39 PM | #20 (permalink) |
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oh no man
That just sucks, sorry to see this digger. I hope you get your bird up quickly though. And thanks for posting, something for us to keep checking.
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Allan TREX 250 PRO,Talon15, GPRO, Zeal ----TREX 500 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ----2x TREX 450PRO V2, 1xGPRO&1xBRAIN, Talon35, RAIL , Zeal ---- SAVOX powered TREX500 EFL in Roban scale UH1-N ---- TREX 600 EFL PRO, GPRO, RAILS ---- DX9 ---- |
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