New Heli...Predator

[hawkman]

Hi folks...just about to go larger and get myself a Predator Gasser....any suggestions or hints/tips? I am going for a PCM reciever...after hearing about some of the glitching problems from the ignition system...which seems to affect PPM.

Aim is is to use this heli for camera work....not really fussed about inverted flight etc.

Rob

[jahatton]

Hi Rob, get the G-26 engine for it!
Jim

[Seaking]

Follow The thread on the Century Part of RunRyder and you should be good to go
If you get stuck drop me a line
I'm not to sure about the 26 engine though as it does tend to suffer with more vibrations

If your'e just going for a very basic setup with helicam and mount then the 231 will do, if not then look at upgrading the engine and or turning the pred into the Condor version

Just for info I've laid 10 lbs of lead across my skids in preperation for stuffing mine into a fuse and really didn't notice that much difference in normal flying

Roger

[hawkman]

10 lbs of lead!?!! wow...I have heard that these helis can lift quite a load.....the idea is to carry a camcorder....which is a common reason for owning/flying such a machine....I just got fed up with Glo fuel...expensive for what it is and downright awkward to import....it can be imported but the dangerous goods side of things means paying for paperwork....which could be spent on fuel instead.

I will stay with the 231 version for now. I own a Century Hawk Sport..which has been a good heli so far...I like Centurys prices...fair priced and sensible.

Rob

[Seaking]

LOL Rob
the only heli I fly week in week out regardless of the weather is My Hawk Pro

The reason for the Lead was I Plan on Scratch building a Fuse and My estimate for it was around the 10lb Mark so i tried a little experiment
changed out the skids for some wooden ones and laid some lead across them untill the wieght reached 10lbs fitted them and flew two tanks in normal
Heli was great didn't require any adjustment of the curves or needles

Unfortunatly though I've since crashed it

Roger

[hawkman]

Hi there, I since crashed my Hawk...inverted...snapped the head clean off....ouch!!!! I will replace the parts...currently fitting everything to my Sceadu 30 evo....which looks to be well made....sure will miss the Hawk...its been a great heli....the last crash was my own stupid fault....doing too much too soon.

I have just put the cash through for the predator....cant wait....its going to be quite a machine....and petrol will be much cheaper and easier to get.

How did the crash happen on yours? hopefully its not too bad.


Rob

[Seaking]

It was radio Interferance

Damage
601 gyro sensor
Battery Pack
Canopy
Boom and torque tube toast (2nd tank LOL)
Main shaft
Flybar
Spindle
blade grips
3 servos
Most of the bearings will be changed out regardless
Bent frames (now straightened)

Got to admit though its a beautiful heli to fly

[hawkman]

What was the interference? I have heard that PPM can cause problems due to the ignition system....this can cause problems? I have ordered a PCM receiver for mine....and a multi channel freqency checker....figured that with a larger heli it might be wise to first scan the channels before switching on the heli.

Question....do you have a remote switch for the engine ignition? like a switch assigned to turning the engine off in case of trouble?

If so how did you do this?


Rob