A Brand New Big Electric RC Helicopter - The 550 Hurricane

A Brand New Big Electric RC Helicopter - The 550 Hurricane

Electric RC helicopters are becoming increasingly popular every day. However, one of their main criticisms is that the lack of large models. Most electric RC helicopters are the 400 size, even as large as 0.30 size nitro helicopters - the smallest type you want to fly electric RC helicopter pilot, the larger models have more or less to choose only one model - the T - REX 600, although very good, comes with a hefty price. Well, the production ofGAUI, producer of many successful models like Zoom and the Shogun, comes another model for the gap in the market to fill the big electric helicopter: the Hurricane 550 with a much lower price, the Hurricane 550 will undoubtedly have a driver who wants to try your hands on a big electric model helicopter with a promising alternative.

Package Contents:

The 550 looks like a hurricane (Almost Ready to Fly) Kits ARF and claims that 95% are pre-assembled. No need to install theReceivers, servos and gyro - a task that typically takes an hour for beginners. Yet reached the main frame, the set of the head and the tail is already installed. The frame is made of a composite plastic, which is made strong and durable. The way in which each piece should be united, it is very impressive. Even if the model is assembled, the manual offers a comprehensive guide on how to scratch from scratch. This is very thoughtful as lacking theseExtensive repair instructions would be a daunting task.

The bonnet has been painted. For many people, painting is not its strongest feature of this display is good news. On the other hand, others to enjoy their helicopter gun may be less grateful. From the standpoint of quality, it should be noted that the shield is much thinner than other models, making it more prone to be fragile. However, his hair thinner is a good weight saving. This kit also includes an engine and aSpeed ​​controller. The engine, the 800 KV Outrunner, has been updated to produce less heat and consume less energy.

Regarding the battery, the hurricane draws its required 22.2 V 11.1 from two packs. Personally I think this is a very clever way to implement its power - in contrast to the T-Rex 600, which requires a whole new battery expensive.

The wooden paddle that comes with the kit is already sufficient. But for modellers, they want something different, this modelie the size of blades 470-550, can take any blades that is suitable for a dimension of 0.32 nitro helicopters.

In Flight:

In flight the Hurricane 550 proves an able helicopter. Beginners to advanced riders should note that this model of flying fun, agile and fresh. It is not so aggressive and the T-REX 600, but then again, did not want to push this model to fly the most demanding 3D maneuvers such as the wobble plate is made of plastic. With regard to flight time, this modelstay in the air for eight minutes of normal flight and 5 minutes of 3D flight. All in all, although this model does not come with their tails in aluminum, carbon body and shiny accessories of the T-REX, is definitely worth its price.

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