Another option would be to put a smaller canopy on it. I have a Blade MCX canopy on one and a CX Nano on another, and there's no way to get a flybar strike.

Rick

The landing skids of the y911 (v911 clone) has a nice battery cage:



Add an eFlite/Blade/Parkzone type connector:


Easily pull out the battery leads. Connect and the battery wire slides back into the canopy to be concealed. No cutting of the canopy necessary.

The Turnigy 160mAh fits like it was design for it. It even gives a click. But then it holds so well, I have to push forward to get it out. LOL


Wonder if we can buy the skids separately. It's feels more durable than the v911, which I am always breaking. I think the battery wires are thicker gauge too.

The Y911 battery holder also holds the turnigy 160mah and stock 9958 batteries snugly

Perhaps is only my Y911 but in mild crashes the battery gets lose which never happened to my V911. Yes, skids are stronger and flat (no slips at one side) but having the battery lose each time is a pain. In the other hand, I dislike the original skids so thin that having the heli overnight standing up results in a "wide open legs heli" next morning. I now keep it in a case.

By the way, Hobby King USA now has the 9x in stock. I just received an email.

Originally Posted by Ricomon

Another option would be to put a smaller canopy on it. I have a Blade MCX canopy on one and a CX Nano on another, and there's no way to get a flybar strike.

Rick

Ive been looking for a canopy like that. First I saw the MIA, but they never responded to my questions about size. Then I saw in one of your posts the Nano, but you have 2 models... Which one is the best fit?

Originally Posted by jfdpl686

Perhaps is only my Y911 but in mild crashes the battery gets lose which never happened to my V911..

I had the same problem before I realised that I wasn't inserting the batteries fully. Now I lift the small retaining strap slightly while pushing the rear end of the battery end, and they lodge firmly into place. Don't think I've had a battery come out subsequently, despite my best attempts!

Removing them I hook the retaining strap with my index finger nail, then push the battery out with my thumb.

Originally Posted by Ricomon

Another option would be to put a smaller canopy on it. I have a Blade MCX canopy on one and a CX Nano on another, and there's no way to get a flybar strike.

I have been thinking about a paper canopy but that doesn't solve strikes that hit the tail boom.

If I fly backwards with full elevator at high speed then let go of the sticks, SMACK!

Originally Posted by jfdpl686

Ive been looking for a canopy like that. First I saw the MIA, but they never responded to my questions about size. Then I saw in one of your posts the Nano, but you have 2 models... Which one is the best fit?

The E-flite is a perfect fit. Just trim a slight amount to clear the pushrods and put two more holes for the lower mounts. The CX Nano is rather narrow. I trimmed the sides to clear the pushrods, but I still had to splay the fuel tanks way out on the rear mounts to eliminate pushrod binding, and the front is just sitting there. The CX Nano won't fit on the yellow 911 because of the different location of the mounting posts.

I have some other canopies on the way. I'll do a comparison of all of them when the new ones arrive.

Rick

Originally Posted by Flyingboats

I had the same problem before I realised that I wasn't inserting the batteries fully. Now I lift the small retaining strap slightly while pushing the rear end of the battery end, and they lodge firmly into place. Don't think I've had a battery come out subsequently, despite my best attempts!

Removing them I hook the retaining strap with my index finger nail, then push the battery out with my thumb.

I didn't notice it! Thank you very much. I'll try today.

Originally Posted by Ricomon

The E-flite is a perfect fit. Just trim a slight amount to clear the pushrods and put two more holes for the lower mounts. The CX Nano is rather narrow. I trimmed the sides to clear the pushrods, but I still had to splay the fuel tanks way out on the rear mounts to eliminate pushrod binding, and the front is just sitting there. The CX Nano won't fit on the yellow 911 because of the different location of the mounting posts.

I have some other canopies on the way. I'll do a comparison of all of them when the new ones arrive.

Rick

The Eflite it is! Thank you sir. I even think it's easier to get.

Here's a close-up shot of the trimming and holes requires to mount it. On the yellow 911 the fuel tanks just butt up against the rear mounts, but it's still quite stable.

Rick

Originally Posted by Ricomon

Here's a close-up shot of the trimming and holes requires to mount it. On the yellow 911 the fuel tanks just butt up against the rear mounts, but it's still quite stable.

Rick

Not only the info but even what to do. Thank you. I'm ordering it right now; In fact I'm getting two, because I want to paint one.

Hello all!

First of all; hi, new here

Just bought my very first RC heli (besides the coaxial 3CH I bought years ago); a V911! It just arrived and I took it through its maiden flight through the house. A couple of questions, since I'm rather paranoid with new stuff so definitely with this

- Getting the battery in is hárd, is that right? The battery holder seems to be very much on the small side, and since you can only hold the canopy this poor piece of plastic gets quite the beating, is this alright? It's hinging a bit around it's 4 support points.
- I accidentaly moved the swashplate while a battery was NOT inserted, is this bad for the servo or something else? I'm asking this, thinking about the story that moving a street barrier ruins its engine. It flew "ok" (I think so, don't know what ok is..) afterwards.
- Is it correct that it's pretty difficult to fly in a straight line? I got a rather narrow corridor in my house and while I could fly through it, it was with a lot of aileron use to bank, resulting in going up and down because of my horrible two-thumb coördination Something to practice in!
- The heli is not superstraight when standing on his skis, I don't suppose that's a big problem? I just noticed that one ski has small bumps under it, the other one hasn't, might be caused by that. Maybe I should file of the bumps since the serve no purpose.
- On 1 battery I kept losing connection once I crashed and throttled down, is this normal? Turning the remote on and off fixed this immediately.


Anyways; LOVING it already! Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by bmoorthamers

Hello all!

First of all; hi, new here

- The heli is not superstraight when standing on his skis, I don't suppose that's a big problem? I just noticed that one ski has small bumps under it, the other one hasn't, might be caused by that. Maybe I should file of the bumps since the serve no purpose.

Welcome! And congratulations on your purchase of the V911. I assure you that once you get ahold of the bird, she will serve you well.

Anyways, I wanted to answer one of your questions.

Those bumps on the skids DO HAVE A PURPOSE!! Do not file them off!! Because of the laws of natural physics, the helicopter has a tendency to drift because of the torque caused by the blades while they're spinning. Those intentional bumps are additional weight added to counteract that natural drift.

I thought the same thing when I got my first V911, but fortunately, thanks to MakDaddy, he enlightened me and told me the purpose that those bumps serve. Glad I didn't file them off!

Are you sure? I thought those were to aid on the lift off. Seeing the Y911 it doesn’t have them. I think some people remove them without much problem and the heli remains tilted when flying.

Regarding the other question… I fly mine in a narrow corridor (3ft wide) and it’s difficult mostly for the wind effect against walls and ceiling. I tried once with a mini CP and it was harder. I’ve notice the same is true flying close to walls or furniture.

Originally Posted by jfdpl686

Are you sure? I thought those were to aid on the lift off. Seeing the Y911 it doesn’t have them. I think some people remove them without much problem and the heli remains tilted when flying.

Thats what I was told and maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps you're right and it doesn't make a big difference. I've chosen not to file them off because WL Toys obviously put those there for a reason.

I guess the conclusion is: file at your own risk!