Xerogear Night Fly System

Finless · 03-28-2009, 01:13 AM

Here is a little review and how to of the Xerogear Night Fly System. I first saw these at IRCHA and all I can say is this is not anything like the Cold Light string setups.

Before the videos I also got some information from Xerogear on power usage of this light system. Here are the specs.

450 sized heli kit –
.03 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 4 feet of LED tape
.3 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 4 feet of LED tape

50 / 500 sized heli kit –
.045 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 6 feet of LED tape
.45 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 6 feet of LED tape

90 sized heli kit
.06 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 8 feet of LED tape
.6 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 8 feet of LED tape

OK on with the videos:

VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - What's in the Kit (49 Megs)

VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - Wiring up the Canopy (61 Megs)

VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - Wiring up the Heli and using the Optional Controller (55 Megs)

Stay tuned for some night flying as soon as I get a chance. It's tough to do in my area do to light pollution but my 500 is all ready!

Enjoy!

Bob

TheBum · 03-28-2009, 08:45 AM

I've been meaning to set up my Atom for night flight. I was meaning to do it with my 450 but never got around to it. The videos are downloading now.

Bobbyk · 03-28-2009, 12:20 PM

I think there is going to be alot of reporting on UFO?

Robert

XeroGear · 03-29-2009, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the amazing videos. To say thank you to all the support from HeliFreak I would like to offer a 20% discount on your entire order at www.XeroGear.com. During the check out process just use coupon code helifreak and you will get 20% off your entire order. If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks again

Finless · 03-29-2009, 12:23 AM

Chance! THAT ROCKS man.....

BTW I gotta tell everyone that working with Chance on this video was a piece of cake! You have any questions or anything and he is there.... GOD I love a US company that you can call when you have questions!

If you guys have never set up a night rig before TRY IT! PLEASE try it... I am telling you it's easier than it looks and in fact easier than day flying! I have been hooked ever since I first did and it is an amazing aspect of the hobby!

BTW my wife was NEVER untested in seeing a heli fly UNTIL I set up a night rig... She loved it and said it was like a fireworks show! She always asks me WHEN am I going to do it again!

Bob

TheBum · 03-29-2009, 07:27 AM

I noticed that the kits on the website don't mention the 500. Since the 50 kit works, it would be very helpful if the website said as much. A 50 and a 500 are very different in size.

WillJames · 03-29-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

Chance! THAT ROCKS man.....

BTW I gotta tell everyone that working with Chance on this video was a piece of cake! You have any questions or anything and he is there.... GOD I love a US company that you can call when you have questions!

If you guys have never set up a night rig before TRY IT! PLEASE try it... I am telling you it's easier than it looks and in fact easier than day flying! I have been hooked ever since I first did and it is an amazing aspect of the hobby!

BTW my wife was NEVER untested in seeing a heli fly UNTIL I set up a night rig... She loved it and said it was like a fireworks show! She always asks me WHEN am I going to do it again!

Bob

Finless did a couple of seminars in how to quickly convert your 450 for night flying in about 15 minutes then night flew the 450 including some 200+ foot autos in between the parking lot lights at the EFExpo in Phoenix a couple weeks ago. It was HOT.

Laurens · 03-29-2009, 10:08 AM

I'm really looking forward to the flight test vids Bob! I've been eyeballing the Xerogear nightflying stuff for a while, this would kick ass on my Furion!

XeroGear · 03-29-2009, 11:39 AM

I have updated the product descriptions on the web site for the 50 / 500 kits. Thank you and please let me know if I can do anything else.

Thanks

Chance

flymustangs · 03-29-2009, 05:54 PM

I hate to be picky when such a nice discount is offered, but the discount doesn't seem to apply to the entire order. I added a 450 kit, the controller and two lighting effect modules and the discount was only applied to the kit. Your post says entire order so am I missing something here?

Thanks.

03-28-2009, 01:13 AM	#1
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stanton, Ca.	Xerogear Night Fly System Here is a little review and how to of the Xerogear Night Fly System. I first saw these at IRCHA and all I can say is this is not anything like the Cold Light string setups. Before the videos I also got some information from Xerogear on power usage of this light system. Here are the specs. 450 sized heli kit – .03 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 4 feet of LED tape .3 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 4 feet of LED tape 50 / 500 sized heli kit – .045 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 6 feet of LED tape .45 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 6 feet of LED tape 90 sized heli kit .06 Amp using a 2s 7.4v Lipo using 8 feet of LED tape .6 Amp using a 3s 11.1v Lipo using 8 feet of LED tape OK on with the videos: VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - What's in the Kit (49 Megs) VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - Wiring up the Canopy (61 Megs) VIDEO LINK -> Xerogear Night Fly System - Wiring up the Heli and using the Optional Controller (55 Megs) Stay tuned for some night flying as soon as I get a chance. It's tough to do in my area do to light pollution but my 500 is all ready! Enjoy! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" 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.* *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.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

03-28-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McKinney, TX	I've been meaning to set up my Atom for night flight. I was meaning to do it with my 450 but never got around to it. The videos are downloading now. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) Compass Model/Nankin Hobby Field Rep Helis: Atom 500, Logo 500 (V-Bar), FBL Atom 6HV on the way. Memberships: AMA

03-28-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
Bobbyk Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Born in London, Live in ATL, Heritage from Ghana	I think there is going to be alot of reporting on UFO? Robert __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <<< Ashlyn, daddy loves you more than his heli's, don't mind mummy >>> <<< ..............MA Spectra G (Supporting Made in USA), DX7.............. >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

03-29-2009, 12:02 AM	#4
XeroGear Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Village Ohio	Thank You From XeroGear Thanks for the amazing videos. To say thank you to all the support from HeliFreak I would like to offer a 20% discount on your entire order at www.XeroGear.com. During the check out process just use coupon code helifreak and you will get 20% off your entire order. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks again

03-29-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stanton, Ca.	Chance! THAT ROCKS man..... BTW I gotta tell everyone that working with Chance on this video was a piece of cake! You have any questions or anything and he is there.... GOD I love a US company that you can call when you have questions! If you guys have never set up a night rig before TRY IT! PLEASE try it... I am telling you it's easier than it looks and in fact easier than day flying! I have been hooked ever since I first did and it is an amazing aspect of the hobby! BTW my wife was NEVER untested in seeing a heli fly UNTIL I set up a night rig... She loved it and said it was like a fireworks show! She always asks me WHEN am I going to do it again! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" 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.* *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.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

03-29-2009, 07:27 AM	#6
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McKinney, TX	I noticed that the kits on the website don't mention the 500. Since the 50 kit works, it would be very helpful if the website said as much. A 50 and a 500 are very different in size. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) Compass Model/Nankin Hobby Field Rep Helis: Atom 500, Logo 500 (V-Bar), FBL Atom 6HV on the way. Memberships: AMA

03-29-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
Laurens HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oegstgeest, the Netherlands	I'm really looking forward to the flight test vids Bob! I've been eyeballing the Xerogear nightflying stuff for a while, this would kick ass on my Furion! __________________ Sponsored by Ercmarket, RJX, Edge rotorblades and Scorpion systems PM for Ercmarket discount

03-29-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
XeroGear Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Village Ohio	I have updated the product descriptions on the web site for the 50 / 500 kits. Thank you and please let me know if I can do anything else. Thanks Chance

03-29-2009, 05:54 PM	#10
flymustangs My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho	I hate to be picky when such a nice discount is offered, but the discount doesn't seem to apply to the entire order. I added a 450 kit, the controller and two lighting effect modules and the discount was only applied to the kit. Your post says entire order so am I missing something here? Thanks. __________________ Ken Simmons Bergen 44 Magnum VBAR Logo 600 VBAR, MD530/Trex 500 AMA CD 8454, Turbine Waiver RW1080

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