Originally Posted by 3d astronaut

So I just got one of these in the mail that I ordered for my sisters step son for Christmas.. This thing is WAAAAAAAAY too much for him to handle. He does ok with the little coax helis but this thing is quite a beast on the stock tx. Is there any way shape or form to tone it down a bit short of giving him my 9x? I may have to break down and buy him an msr and make this one my new toy lol. I was really hoping this thing would handle more like the 9958.

In addition to the low rate setting on the tx, you can switch the swash ball connections and/or servo arm holes. It may take some experimentation, if all else fails, flip one or both mixer arms, and that'll make it more like a 9958.

Originally Posted by stonecutter

In addition to the low rate setting on the tx, you can switch the swash ball connections and/or servo arm holes. It may take some experimentation, if all else fails, flip one or both mixer arms, and that'll make it more like a 9958.

Just came back from switching the swash connections and the servo arm holes and its going to be a much better fit for him. I am totally ordering one of these for myself haha. Do they actually do ok outside? It seems like it could handle a little wind with all that throw. Thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by Jasen40

Nice flying LittleMo

Thanks! My tail motor is bad but it still manages to do enough to get around.

Originally Posted by 3d astronaut

Just came back from switching the swash connections and the servo arm holes and its going to be a much better fit for him. I am totally ordering one of these for myself haha. Do they actually do ok outside? It seems like it could handle a little wind with all that throw. Thanks for the help!

I have been using a double horse 9116tx,it has a lot of customizable menu options.
I pick it up for $11 inc shipping

http://www.hobbypartz.com/67p-9116-26.html

Paddled flybars are said to improve performance in wind quite a lot. Not sure how (or if) the physics actually works. For instance MSRX paddles attached to a cutdown stock flybar make for a relatively simple mod. There's a link in the OP of this thread with pictures.

Still waiting for my paddles to arrive.

Having a blast with this chopper..

Anyone shed any light on how I could you a JR XP 8103 DT transmitter with this V911? The stock Tx is starting to wear thin..

Just got my V911 today. Had a great time till I toasted a set of blades on it. Just out of curiosity what spare parts should I get and how many of each. Also thanks for a great site and thread on the V911

Btw it was Great out of the box and didnt have to touch a thing on it. Its a Rev 03

Originally Posted by Warology

Just got my V911 today. Had a great time till I toasted a set of blades on it. Just out of curiosity what spare parts should I get and how many of each. Also thanks for a great site and thread on the V911

Btw it was Great out of the box and didnt have to touch a thing on it. Its a Rev 03

Instead of getting spare parts, get a BNF for $20.

Originally Posted by stonecutter

Instead of getting spare parts, get a BNF for $20.

I choose this road as well.

My first unit is having TBE all over when hovering. Happened after maybe 100+ crashes as this is my first 4ch heli - no parts replacement so far too. But I don't really care as this thing is not meant to hover too much anyway IMHO.

Still works well and do crazy stunt and stuff. Just dont hover too long. Funny thing is the TBE seems come and go after each crashes .

I have 2 BNF units coming for spare. I'll opt for coaxial heli if the space is really limited.

Originally Posted by stonecutter

Instead of getting spare parts, get a BNF for $20.

I think repairing and modding is half the hobby. I bought a ton of spare parts when I started flying. I don't fly my v911s as much anymore, and when I do I rarely crash, but I have a little tool case filled with blades, swash, Solo pro main shafts and heads, SP blades, skids, canopies, motors, tails, flybars,etc. I think I have everything to build a few more birds other then the boards.

Plus, I found out the other day that a v911 tail boom fits right into the Genius CP frame. So I was able to fit a Genius tail motor into the v911 boom and get back in the air without having to wait for more parts to come.

Originally Posted by stonecutter

Instead of getting spare parts, get a BNF for $20.

The way I'm going through flybars at the moment, that'd be a pretty expensive way of staying in the air

Do you have a picture of your esky body. Im not sure where to cut to install body. Thanks.

Originally Posted by SMEGS888

Do you have a picture of your esky body. Im not sure where to cut to install body. Thanks.

Here ya go:

Also, I would suggest you place a piece of tape on the tail boom where the flybar hits to try and prevent breakage. I taped mine after a flybar strike tore a chunk off the tail.

Originally Posted by Budasac

Here ya go:

thanks.. I'll need those pics when I install mine.

Instead of removing material to clear the swash-plate push rods.. Could you heat the canopy in that location and push out a blister for clearance?