RDLohr's TREX 450 Flybar Locks

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:01 AM

I've always wanted to lock my flybar level while I adjust my pitch but never had a good way to do it. I started playing last night and came up with this little device. Seems pretty cool so far.

Edit: This thread is now the composite thread of all the freebies for all my flybar locks. This thread started a whole line of flybar locks that I've had nothing but positive feedback about. I had all the freebie thread merged into just this one thread to avoid cluttering up the Upgrades forums but not lose peoples great feedback and pictures. I've got flybar Locks for the TREX 450 XL, V1, V2, Sport, and the Pro as well as locks for the TREX 500, 500 ESP, 600 and 600ESP. If you've never used a flybar lock, you will be amazed at how much it simplifies fine tuning of your pitch ranges. I hope you like them!

I also have some cool tools for your FBL TREXs and Logos.

Here is the final design as shown for the TREX 600.

You can PM me, email me, or get them at ReadyHeli. .
http://clearly.wavelandps.com/
http://www.readyheli.com/SearchResul...?Search=rdlohr

Thanks
Rick

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:02 AM

4n6days · 10-20-2009, 06:17 AM

I can't quite tell in the first photo what this device is doing to lock the flybar.

More info? Photos?

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 07:41 AM

It wedges between the flybar seesaw and the Main Rotor Housing and locks the seesaw from teetering.
Rick

DominicD · 10-20-2009, 07:49 AM

Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ?

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFG

Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ?

LOL. It flies great!

You bring up a good point though. Will a similar lock work for the newer heads?
Rick

DominicD · 10-20-2009, 11:55 AM

Doubt it, they are a different geometry.

Laurens · 10-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Seems like a very good idea Rick!

N017RW · 10-20-2009, 04:33 PM

I use a similar [home made] device to Mr. Lohr's. Seemed obvious to me too.

Why wouldn't a SIMILAR lock work [for the new heads]?

Maybe some dimensions, profiles, contours, etc. have changed but overall the seesaw is the same, No?

I can't see why it wouldn't work.

pwoodyp · 10-20-2009, 04:44 PM

Here's the one I put together awhile back. Got the idea from a retail version I found around ... jus forget Who (wasn't Norton seez a who) ... Lundd was that Teh ONE

Oh well sure it will come to someones mind soon enough

Wolfpackin · 10-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

I started playing last night and came up with this little device. Seems pretty cool so far.

Rick, I want one already...how much?

I always struggle to level the flybar consistantly when checking collective and cyclic pitch at different positions. I usually use the foam blade holder when the paddles are over the boom but that's a little inconsistant and not possible to do with the paddles in a different orientation.

My Blade 400 had a slot in the head block that allowed a thin allen key to be slid through the head and over the set screws of the flybar cage. That held the paddles steady and level in any rotational orientation.

It's not that easy to do with the Trex450's for me.

caralmar · 10-20-2009, 06:03 PM

ReadyHeli.com sells one like that... its just a small strip of carbon.

http://www.readyheli.com/Custom_Heli.../chp-t4010.htm

I have the one for the 500 and it works well... just don't forget to take it out before you spool up! Don't ask me why I'm reminding you...

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caralmar

ReadyHeli.com sells one like that... its just a small strip of carbon.

http://www.readyheli.com/Custom_Heli.../chp-t4010.htm

I have the one for the 500 and it works well... just don't forget to take it out before you spool up! Don't ask me why I'm reminding you...

Geez, they even call it a "Flybar Lock". LOL, I guess there are only so many names for a given function. I made mine with the handle to make sure I didn't forget it.

Rick

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpackin

Rick, I want one already...how much?

I always struggle to level the flybar consistantly when checking collective and cyclic pitch at different positions. I usually use the foam blade holder when the paddles are over the boom but that's a little inconsistant and not possible to do with the paddles in a different orientation.

My Blade 400 had a slot in the head block that allowed a thin allen key to be slid through the head and over the set screws of the flybar cage. That held the paddles steady and level in any rotational orientation.

It's not that easy to do with the Trex450's for me.

PM me your shipping name and address and I'll send you a free one. I'll give a few away and if people like them, I'll start selling them.

Rick

DominicD · 10-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Rick here is the one i made for my 550

http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.ph...52&postcount=3

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFG

Rick here is the one i made for my 550

http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.ph...52&postcount=3

Sweet!
Rick

wrstew · 10-20-2009, 06:49 PM

Rick- so these will be for the V1, or will they work with V2, sport, Pro, etc>? Have 2 of the V1 that have not yet been upgraded, looks like a usefull tool. Thanks, Randy

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrstew

Rick- so these will be for the V1, or will they work with V2, sport, Pro, etc>? Have 2 of the V1 that have not yet been upgraded, looks like a usefull tool. Thanks, Randy

Thanks Randy, I would have to get a head for each of those helis to design a similar lock. If people really like the V1 version, I'll definitely consider doing that. I'll send you one too. PM me your shipping name and address.
Rick

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 08:54 PM

OK. I just ran a batch. I adjusted all the edges to assure that everything in the head can move freely through a full 12+ degrees pos and neg. Worked pretty sweet. I like it. For those of you getting the freebies, send me your shipping names and addresses quick and I'll get one right out to you. Thanks for all the quick PMs.

No more freebies now. I'm thinking I can do these for $10 each. If that seems high or low, tell me.

Thanks
Rick

rdlohr · 10-20-2009, 10:24 PM

All parts are packaged up ready to go out tomorrow except Wolfpackin's. I need your shipping name and address. Thanks for your help. I'm having a blast!

Rick

10-20-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	RDLohr's TREX 450 Flybar Locks I've always wanted to lock my flybar level while I adjust my pitch but never had a good way to do it. I started playing last night and came up with this little device. Seems pretty cool so far. Edit: This thread is now the composite thread of all the freebies for all my flybar locks. This thread started a whole line of flybar locks that I've had nothing but positive feedback about. I had all the freebie thread merged into just this one thread to avoid cluttering up the Upgrades forums but not lose peoples great feedback and pictures. I've got flybar Locks for the TREX 450 XL, V1, V2, Sport, and the Pro as well as locks for the TREX 500, 500 ESP, 600 and 600ESP. If you've never used a flybar lock, you will be amazed at how much it simplifies fine tuning of your pitch ranges. I hope you like them! I also have some cool tools for your FBL TREXs and Logos. Here is the final design as shown for the TREX 600. You can PM me, email me, or get them at ReadyHeli. . http://clearly.wavelandps.com/ http://www.readyheli.com/SearchResul...?Search=rdlohr Thanks Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! 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. Last edited by rdlohr; 03-13-2010 at 10:33 AM..

10-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#2
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	__________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! 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.

10-20-2009, 07:41 AM	#4
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	It wedges between the flybar seesaw and the Main Rotor Housing and locks the seesaw from teetering. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! 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.

10-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#5
DominicD The Capi - HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	Jeeze Rick a V1 !!! Why not break out the 450XL !!! And you are still using a head button !! Where did i go wrong with you ? __________________ SAB Heli Canada / RotorQuest/Compass Team KBDD Spreading capibara awareness since 2006 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 11:55 AM	#7
DominicD The Capi - HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	Doubt it, they are a different geometry. __________________ SAB Heli Canada / RotorQuest/Compass Team KBDD Spreading capibara awareness since 2006 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 06:17 AM	#3
4n6days Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Chester, PA	I can't quite tell in the first photo what this device is doing to lock the flybar. More info? Photos?

10-20-2009, 04:06 PM	#8
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oegstgeest/ EHGR, the Netherlands	Seems like a very good idea Rick! __________________ Team Thunder Tiger Europe 4RC.nl, Edge rotorblades, Scorpion systems To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#9
N017RW Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida	I use a similar [home made] device to Mr. Lohr's. Seemed obvious to me too. Why wouldn't a SIMILAR lock work [for the new heads]? Maybe some dimensions, profiles, contours, etc. have changed but overall the seesaw is the same, No? I can't see why it wouldn't work.

10-20-2009, 04:44 PM	#10
pwoodyp My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Etobicoke (Toronto), Ont, Canada	Here's the one I put together awhile back. Got the idea from a retail version I found around ... jus forget Who (wasn't Norton seez a who) ... Lundd was that Teh ONE Oh well sure it will come to someones mind soon enough

10-20-2009, 06:03 PM	#12
caralmar Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL	ReadyHeli.com sells one like that... its just a small strip of carbon. http://www.readyheli.com/Custom_Heli.../chp-t4010.htm I have the one for the 500 and it works well... just don't forget to take it out before you spool up! Don't ask me why I'm reminding you... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rush 700 * Trex 700N x 2 * Trex 600Pro * Gaui NX4 - V-Bar on all AMA #934662

10-20-2009, 06:16 PM	#15
DominicD The Capi - HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	Rick here is the one i made for my 550 http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.ph...52&postcount=3 __________________ SAB Heli Canada / RotorQuest/Compass Team KBDD Spreading capibara awareness since 2006 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#17
wrstew Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008	Rick- so these will be for the V1, or will they work with V2, sport, Pro, etc>? Have 2 of the V1 that have not yet been upgraded, looks like a usefull tool. Thanks, Randy

10-20-2009, 08:54 PM	#19
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	OK. I just ran a batch. I adjusted all the edges to assure that everything in the head can move freely through a full 12+ degrees pos and neg. Worked pretty sweet. I like it. For those of you getting the freebies, send me your shipping names and addresses quick and I'll get one right out to you. Thanks for all the quick PMs. No more freebies now. I'm thinking I can do these for $10 each. If that seems high or low, tell me. Thanks Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! 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. Last edited by rdlohr; 11-10-2009 at 05:45 AM..

10-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#20
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts	All parts are packaged up ready to go out tomorrow except Wolfpackin's. I need your shipping name and address. Thanks for your help. I'm having a blast! Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Rush 750,Logo 400SE 600SE, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X My products, flown by top pilots around the world, like you! 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.

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