CallumHeli Blog

As many of you know,  At the start of the year I announced my affiliation with Miniature Aircraft and HeliWholsaler USA.  Due to the changes over the past few months, I have decided to resign from Torsion Blades and fly for Mavrikk. Over the past couple of days I have been testing the Mavrikk G5 Widecord 600 FBL Blades, and I can truly say in my opinion they are just as good or better than many of the well known brands out there. Both available in FBL or FB you can take advantage of these blades to gain the best performance out of your machine.

For the past couple of days of testing, I have found these blades are a perfect blend of reaction and precision. They track perfectly and they have plenty of POP for those of you who like to stab the collective

For autos, well.. those of you who have seen me test these blades will back me up on this.. I’m totally amazed at the auto performance these blades offer. The hang time is stupidly insane. Need I say more?

I will be also be demonstrating these blades at the RCHeliAddict 3-Day Event this weekend, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

These blades are available at any good local hobby shop, both  Midland Helicopters and Fast-Lad stock these blades, Give them a try!

Heya Everyone,

The very first picture has been revealed of the new Whiplash 90 from Miniature Aircraft – All is looking very exciting!

I shall update this post once more pictures become availble!

The new .90 Size from Miniature Aircraft!

Whiplash features:

- Designed by Bobby Watts and Chris Lund
- Nitro and Electric, flybarless or standard versions
- Nitro/Electric kits are nearly identical, with only a few parts being different
- Innovative auto-rotation unit which increases motor torque and provides a smoother model
- Sturdy 2mm carbon fiber main frame
- Ultra Simple light weight design
- CNC aluminum bearing blocks with oversized bearings
- True T-6061 aluminum components
- Direct controlled eCCPM (120 degree)
- CNC aluminum boom clamps
- 124T, 11mm thick CNC delrin main gear
- 8.27:1 gear ratio stock for Nitro Model, (7.75:1, 7.29:1 available with no additional changes necessary)
- Electric model will support (9.53:1, 8.86:1, 8.27:1)
- 9mm head axle
- Full ball bearings
- 22mm light weight aluminum tail boom
- Innovative torque tube system which allows ends to be re-used if damaged in a crash (tube sold separately by itself)
- CNC Aluminum swashplate w/high end heim ball
- Carbon fiber tail fin
- Painted canopy by CanoMod
- Delrin tail drive bevel gears
- CNC aluminum main and tail rotor grips
- Optional gear ratios available (nitro and electric)
- Designed for simplified build and repair
- “Adjustable pinion, non adjustable mesh” frame set, which allows flexibility for various motors, but minimum hassle for setting gear mesh
- Innovative system for setting the main shaft “slop” which does not require a collar or shim
- Innovative landing strut system which reduces weight and makes repairs much easier
- Motor mounts (electric) and upper pinion bearing(nitro) both bolt to the main shaft bearing blocks, giving an ultra rigid drivetrain
- Oversized fuel tank which allows up to 10 minute flight times if desired
- Up to 10% bigger than most models on the market, which makes visibility much easier during flight

It’s been a while since I last posted on my blog!

Well, I’ve been lacking in flying, But that is mainly due to the weather. Well, The flying season is just around the corner and the weather is getting better! Let’s see what the Flying Season of 2011 Brings! I have also been working on a project with a few people, But due to unforseen reasons It has been put on hold for a while. I also have an annoucement to make in the next few day’s.

The Fury 55 is still rocking – As always, Vbar 5.1 is sure an improvement and the Paddle Simulation add’s that crack/smack feel. Im still however tuning it to my liking, Aswell with the overall feeling to my vbar setup.

So, I guess this wraps up a little update, I look forward to the flying season, As I will be surely updating this blog regulary.

Safe Flying

Callum

Miniature Aircraft have been working on the new Flybarless Head and the Fury 55 Front Gyro Mount. I’m pleased to announce that both products are being shipped and should be availble at your faviroute MA Stockists.

Let’s take a closer look at the front Gyro Mount for the Fury 55 (P/N 128-322)

Miniature Aircraft have took the time to design the front gyro mount as a simple install design without requiring frame modification or screw drilling:

Here’s the mount installed:

Next up, with have the Flybarless Head (P/N  MA122-20)

, This Flybarless head is suited for the:

Stratus, Spectra G, Fury Extreme/Expert, IonX

The design is primarly the same proven design head as the Fury 55, Providing a great rigid head setup for your fav Flybarless Controller.

I would like to announce that I will be flying and representing the FlightPower UK brand of products, FlightPower UK is regarded as one of the top Lipo and Battery manufactures in the World with there unique features and sustained power troughput.

It’s that time of year again!

For me, It’s been a fast one. More of a memorable one since the start of the year I have progressed miles In my flying ability gaining many sponsorships.

I would like to thank all my sponsor’s for helping me throughout the year – I would not be where I am today in terms of flying and perhaps the hobby itself. So Thank You.

So, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you, and roll on the flying season next year!

I would like to announce I will be flying and representing these two great companies:

Both of these companies have given me a great oppertunity and I look forward to my future with them.

Yes, It’s been more then a while since i’ve posted, I really need to get a grip and get posting again!

RCHA Event was a success and we had a good turn out! Everybody had a great time and it was brilliant to meet new faces. Everybody was in awe when the linc’s helicopter landed!

Also not forgetting the actual World Record Attempt for the most helicopters hovering at one time. That was a overwhelming site to see all these helicopters and all the smoke everywhere – It was awesome! and there was no crashes! Video below:

All in all a great event! – However, It was one of the worst weekends for me in flying terms. I had recently gone flybarless with a BeastX on my T-rex 600. It was not performing correctly at all. I had forgotten It doen’st like to perform piroflips so here’s me flying on the deck and I attempted a piro flip… and here’s the outcome:

Yeah.. Not a good one!

But hey, These things happen and its apart of the fun and hobby!

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Well, I was going to work on this blog somewhat during next week, But I might aswell add a bit of content while I go along.

So, Tommrow, for me anyway, is the start of the RCHA Event, I have been organising this with Stuart and Aide for the past few months and the time has now come to it! I have been really looking forward to this event this year, and I’m sure it will be a blast!

Also, One of the main attractions of this event is that we are hosting the Guiness World Record for the most helicopters airboune simultaneously, Aswell as the Licolnshire Air Ambulance landing, So you guys and girls can check out a full sized helicopter

Just some of the things to be had at the event!

I will be blogging as the event unfolds over the course of the weekend!

Safe Flying!
Callum