You have to buy the rudder control rod to get the guide. Check that bag for it.

Originally Posted by Ichigo

You have to buy the rudder control rod to get the guide. Check that bag for it.

Yep, my rudder control rod bag does not have the guide (and the bag is still sealed too). I just found out I'd have to buy the rod too. Forget that, I'll make something if I need it.

-Chris

Chris, If you need one PM me and I will put one in the mail, I don't use it myself. Marv

Thanks for the offer, Marv! I think I'll give it a try without it too. The more I look at Bob's videos and study the pictures, the less I like the way it's designed anyway.

Hey, I have a battery-related question for you guys: Would 8S lipo be roughly equivalent to 10S A123 as far as voltage under load?

I ask because I've got a couple of 4S 2100's (25c) that I could series up and try in this thing, assuming my motor and gear ratio selection (Neu 1910/1.5Y and 9 or 10T) for 10S A123 would be similar. They should be able to handle the current draw at least as well as the A123s, don'tcha think?

-Chris

Finally got my swift going...heres my 3rd flight with it, still breaking in the lipo!
http://www.myrctoys.com/embedded-vid...7-21-2007.html

and im chanting "your gonna love it your gonna love it your gonna love it!!"

Chris, regardless of where you got it, call them. They will send you what is missing.

FB

Originally Posted by JustPlaneChris

Hey, I have a battery-related question for you guys: Would 8S lipo be roughly equivalent to 10S A123 as far as voltage under load?

I ask because I've got a couple of 4S 2100's (25c) that I could series up and try in this thing, assuming my motor and gear ratio selection (Neu 1910/1.5Y and 9 or 10T) for 10S A123 would be similar. They should be able to handle the current draw at least as well as the A123s, don'tcha think?

-Chris

Chris,

The way I see it the 8S LiPo would be 33.6v (8x4.2v) and the 10S A123 would be 36v (10x3.6v).

They will probably work but that will most likely depend on your ESC and motor.

Carl

Originally Posted by Eeeeky

Finally got my swift going...heres my 3rd flight with it, still breaking in the lipo!
http://www.myrctoys.com/embedded-vid...7-21-2007.html

and im chanting "your gonna love it your gonna love it your gonna love it!!"

Very nice, Eeeeky! That's sure got some jump. What is that squealing sound I hear? It almost sounds like something rubbing, or a bad bearing?

Fred, I got the Swift from Tower Hobbies, and I read on HF that someone else had a "missing item" issue with them and they directed him to Century. I'll give it a try, but I'm not going to cry over one tiny part. Especially considering all the discount codes and coupons I used which got me the airframe for $175 .

Carl, I thought I'd read somewhere that due to voltage drop under load 10S A123 was roughly the same power output as 8S Lipo. Could be wrong though, it's happened a time or two.

-Chris

Its the covering on the wood blades....go figure

Originally Posted by Eeeeky

Its the covering on the wood blades....go figure

LOL! I first thought to myself "that sounds like the old paper on a comb trick". So I guess the heat shrink is a bit loose? It sounded like you were running about 1800 until you switched into idle up, then it went to what... 2000?

-Chris

Aeryk's always showing off with his Century helis . Sounded like a Jetson's car .

haha, its a goffy sounding rig with the woodies, but it just flies so....dang.....good! chris, to tell you the truth i have no idea. the highest point on my throttle curve is 90% to avoid going over. idle up 3 90, 80, 75, 80,90

Well, I sure hope mine flies that well! It's going to be a little heavier, since I'll be running 10S A123 (finally won an ebay auction for a pack!). I may go up to 550's to help carry the weight. I'm a big fan of woodies myself ( ) but I don't see any Century-brand 550's. Has anyone tried the Raptor 550 woodies on a Swift, or perhaps these aftermarket 550 woodies?

http://www.heliproz.com/prodinfo.asp?number=803585

-Chris

naahhh....go for rotortech 560's, you know you want to

Maybe later... For now, my skills don't justify $90 rotor blades. I'm no Eeeeky.

-Chris