As a long time RC helicopter pilot myself I really can appreciate seeing the first production RC helicopter restored and flying again. How cool to see this piece of history.
Thanks so kindly. If you liked this here is a better and newer version of it flying. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Dave thank you for posting these. I find myself in total nostalgia watching your videos. I bought my first telemaster in 1980. I cut so much grass that summer my feet were green for a month to get it. Then I had to save up for my radio as I was just a kid. My mom would take me to hobby lobby downtown Nashville and I became friends with one of the employees. We started flying together and had many different fixed wing aircraft until one of us decided a helicopter might be fun. So I pulled the lawnmower back out of the shed and went to mowing the whole damn neighborhood. Bought my first kalt enforcer with a webra engine and futaba mechanical gyro. We went to Ernie Hubers place in Florida and flew with the best. I got to know some of them and they lived close enough for us to fly with them every weekend. I learned allot and became one of the best 3D pilots in the southeast at the time with a kalt baron before buying a miniature aircraft excel. That was 35 years ago and I still fly today. Me and my buddy stay in touch and are pilots for different major airlines today. I love flying jets but my heart still belongs with these small flying wonders that make me feel like a kid every time I pick up a controller.
That is a great story to hear. I am glad your still flying. I'm 76 now and that may be what is still keeping me alive, (other than roller skating at the rink every week)! LOL. Thanks so kindly and happy flying.
I bought one of these back in the day. Learned to fly it in my garage, powered with a car battery and long power cord! Futura 4 channel no mixers no gyros! Hand full!
Right on. Thanks for that. I used to do tether a lot too. I used to put a smaller battery on my belt, so I could walk around with it too. You might like the newer video on this, and you will see me fly on the tether as well. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
i just found your channel about a year ago, I am younger than most for sure. but I had no idea how huge a role you have played in this entire hobby! You are amazing! I'm so happy you are making these videos about the history, thank you so much
Your an amazing pioneer. My father born in 1933 moved to Costa Mesa California in 1953. He was already an RC pilot at that time. In 1978 my father design the fuel filler for our nitro craft that I am sure you use. As soon as Dubro found out we didn't have a patent they stole it and marketed it. I still have all the original plans and drawings from 1978 and all the proto types. My father also made the incredible 1/2A throttle muffler control that everyone talked about in 1981. My father's company was called Hiscott Components. My father taught me at 8 years old to fly on the bluffs in Costa Mesa. I am 54 years old now. We worked with Novac on the first ESC we put in my associated rc car. We have a lot of history, just no recognition which is sad. My father was an amazing man and engineer. He died at 83 years old, he was broke and heart broken but always had a smile for anyone and would help anyone who was in need. I wish my father was recognized more for what he did for the RC community and the Components he designed and marketed and that Dubro would be exposed for the low life thieving scums they are!
Sad to hear that. I also flew off the bluffs in Costa Mesa, Dana Point shorecliffs, and Torrey Pines. I lived in San Juan Capistrano for 50 years. Cliff Rosen (owner of Condor hobbies) was the importer of this heli and I sold them for him. When I invented the first electric tail rotor motor, I used this heli for the prototype. You may have seen my videos of it. Novak and Victor engineering were the only ones manufacturing ESC's at the time. I used Victor, as he was a member of my club and he liked the idea of an electric tail rotor motor. I sold the idea to Kyosho and they were honorable and did not steal it. If you were flying RC in 53, you were not flying Digital radios, but escapement radios and galloping ghosts. Kraft and Jerry Pullen invented the first digital Proportional radios. I worked on the Kraft Signature series line for Phil Kraft in 1978 till they closed. I got the job after inventing and publishing an article in Model aviation magazine how to put half rates in any transmitter. Phil did not steal the idea, but offered me the job when he saw the article. If you have proof of all you say, I would present it to Dubro. They are still in business. You never know. Unfortunately the Chinese copied all our stuff and even Kyoshos stuff and are doing so today. Patents do not seem to work. Sorry to hear about all this. Thanks for the Kudos and God Bless.
@@NightFlyyer yes, my father had as i remember him calling it a "flip flop" Rudder only. I still have the entire radio unit somewhere in storage. My rc flying started in 1976 on the Canyon Drive bluffs in Costa Mesa. Its funny, I flew for 30 years and said "Im going to start flying helicopters" I thought it would be no problem. "WRONG!!!" LOL. It was like I never flew rc at all. I couldn't believe it?? 3 years later I owned a Align 600N. I loved it!!! The RC helicopters became an obsession but it got extremely expensive. Always pushing the 3d envelope I was crashing very often. I was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2017. I dropped all my RC flying completely and got onto a drag car build. Im over 2 years into the car build now and it looks like im going to be around long enough to complete it with God's grace. The car will make magazine photo shoots and is very unique. I have a couple magazines interested and they asked I give them a call when finished. I just want to leave something substantial behind after my passing. Its not much but its something. If I'm still feeling good after the car us done I'll return to RC asap. It is my first love👍
I entered R.C. helicopters a year before the gyro was introduced to the world. That one year flying with "No" gyro has stayed with me all these years flying sailplanes and now e.d.f. jets. People don't realize how important the left transmitter stick really is. Wonderful memory.
You got that right. And to me, pinching it is also an important part of it, cause I can't afford to drop it, when doing inverted hovers. I have also made videos showing the inside of those first mechanical gyros. Also, you may enjoy this one too. Thanks kindly and happy flying. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
Had you guys never thought it was possible to fly rc helicopters in the 70’s we wouldn’t have the sport we have today. My hats off to you for being a professional rc helicopter pilot.❤️♠️🚁🛩🏁😎
I cannot imagine flying a heli like that. Thank you for all you have done for the sport over the years. You are an awesome pilot and I'm humble. I don't fly 3D I fly sport for fun. I love it.
Any helicopter just hovering is in 3D. Not sure where that term came from, but I regularly fly helis and like the more realistic flying as well, although I regularly fly mine inverted however, just for fun. Thanks so kindly for the kudos. I appreciate that.
@@NightFlyyer I guess that is true, I can fly mine upside down but only on my good days and I have a lot of altitude :) I love my rc helicopters for sure :)
@@nhsledfreak Thanks much. Bet you will love this video I made last year of all the Old School Helicopters I love and all from Japan, except the one I learned on which was made in the USA. Fly easy. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
You have a great attitude sir, your still having fun despite your house catching on fire, more to learn here than just rebuilding model aircraft, well done!
I sure try. Thanks so very kindly for your comments. I flew this again recently, and you may want to check this one out too. God Bless. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Hello friends, I have always loved science, electronics, and mechanics. I've subscribed since the 60's to Popular science, Popular Mechanics, Air and Space Magazine, and all the RC airplane magazines including writing articles in most of them. I was also flying in contests, founded 3 RC clubs, was surrounded with talent like John Simone Jr, Mike Mas (National Helicopter champions) worked in Aviation Technology in the USMC for 33 years, and even worked at Kraft RC systems. So being on the forefront of technology, I was keenly aware of all the new models and inventions, and usually wound up getting many of them for myself. Pushing close to 70 now, I have seen it all and now am even forging into the FPV world too. That said, when Cliff Rausin began importing the first Production Electric helicopter from Japan to his famous Hobby shop, Condor Hobbies, I had to have one, and in fact began selling them for him. I still had an EH-1 that was not flyable in my shop. My shop got burned down before I could restore it. Many folks donated helicopters and drones to get me back to flying and please know I am thankful and working on them one at a time, since I have a long winter ahead and lots of time. Thank you. This one, however, I gave priority to, since it shaped so much of my hobby and learning curve, as you will see. It was donated to me by a long time friend and flying buddy Dr. J. (Julius Schnell ), who I flew with every Sunday when I lived in California. He originally bought it from me when I was selling them back in the early Eighties. I restored it and fly it for you to see. It made me feel young again, albeit was a lot colder today than when I used to fly them in Southern California. I hope you enjoy this bit of history. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks kindly for watching and please take a moment to subscribe. Dave Herbert AMA Life-8221 CD/LM/Scientific
Right on. I sure did. Thanks for having them! I have many videos on the Hyperfly's on my channel if you search, even single bladed ones! Here is one you may enjoy and thanks so kindly. ruclips.net/video/_0ZuWIzfOno/видео.html
What a great video of a stunning blast from the past. Not forgetting the enormous amount of skill required in keep her safe. Well done. "Old school rules"
Thanks Christian. I learned before gyros were invented for model helicopters, so kinda used to it. Glad you like the oldies, as I do too. Happy flying.
There's a great documentary up on youtube of them developing the 1st Bell helicopter on a tether. This looks like a scale re-enactment, they hadn't came up with the plexi glass bubble for it at that time though.
Flying on that tether looked so cool. YOu must get great flight times with that setup! I can't imagine trying to control the tail without any gyro, wow!
We got longer flight times for sure, but overheating of the motors became and issue as well as the rheostat speed control. Loved this heli and will fly it again soon. Thanks much.
technically the first ones where wireless and tethered and from the mid 1940s. bell helicopter when prototyping their large scale ones manufactured and literally designed the swash plate etc. and uses small ones that were remote controlled with about a few foot diameter rotor ruclips.net/video/uir9Engj4v4/видео.html
Thanks to Dr. J, Joe C, Kyle E, Jordon H, and Dumpmaster David R, for sending you a very Merry Christmas present from sunny southern California..! It is great to see you back doing what you love and remembering you flying that heli behind your shop in San Juan Capistrano. Plus the first time you put a live cam on your heli on the dump road, and a life time of memories that we will never forget. May you forever be young at heart in spite of the cold; RktMan
Hi Bud. Yes we made lots of memories and I still have some of the Dumpmaster original News Letters that you were a big part of too. They did not get water damaged as they were luckily in Tote boxes in the basement. Thanks kindly for your comments and I hope you be well, have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New year.
I had one of these while stationed in Germany in the 80’s. Swapped out for some more powerful Graupner motors to help lift all that metal, hardwood blades and several pounds of tether. Flew great as long as you didn’t exceed the tether length (no auto rotation)! Thanks for the flashback!
Glad to hear that. I flew plenty on the tether in the beginning and that was hard on that rheostat control, but no electronic speed controls back then could handle the heat, so we were stuck with it. This one is working nicely though. Thanks for the comments.
Enjoyed the personal history interlinked with the hobby history, I think a lot of us do :) Can't think of a more deserving new owner for this classic...and no doubt the original owner was very proud to see it in the air again. He did his own appreciated work in keeping it in such good condition for all these years.
I can't help but relate your to a friend I met one day in 1990. he was a 50 year career Hobbiest in the amateur radio world. after following him around for a year (I was 11) I began to realise just how much of the industry this guy got to take part in forming. that was 25 years ago and the Hobbie was amatuer radio and wireless control systems. he allowed me to follow him around for a couple years and that lead me to turning my hobby into a career like him. can't imagine the ones that followed you around to learn your hobbies.
The old stuff is always more interesting. All the nicely machined, intricate parts with a structure much like an erector set and held together with countless Allen screws. Very neat. Thanks for another great video and merry Christmas.
Yes it was a lot fumbling with Needle nose pliers and Allen screws to build it for sure but it was a good way to learn how it worked compared to the rtf stuff of today. Thanks for the great comment.
this is great , i remember seeing a photo of this in a model mag back in the day,when i could only dream of RC helicopters , now im finaly learning to fly them i have true admiration for the pioneers learning to fly fixed pitch and no gyros or simulators!!
Thanks a lot Philip. Learning today with all the crutches and gyros makes is a lot easier for sure, but loss of orientation usually is still the cause of all heli crashes.
Dave I am very sorry to hear of your fire and am very happy that you all survived. Love seeing you back and flying agai, Thank you for sharing this video with us. God bless and happy flying.
I am glad that someone with the love and patience broke those barriers for the rest of who just enjoy super easy to fly aircraft. You and alot of others helped make the hobby what it is today, When I was 8 or 9 years old I saw a guy flying a green gas powered helicopter I remember the time and year it was 1987 at 6 pm right after dinner I heard a buzzing across the street I ran over to see this amazing thing fly but all he could do was barely hover I wanted to fly it so bad! I begged for him to let me and I though I could do it better lol. Since that day I had a burning in my heart to learn how to fly. I finally got my wings in Calgary 2004 or 05 when I came across the Hobby Guys on Center ave Calgary, Alberta and bought my first blade cx coaxial heli. If I didn't see that helicopter that day I would not be as interested. That one moment in time opened this door for me. In lots of ways indirectly you may have had a hand in it Dave and then My Dad and I found your channel couple years ago, I find it cool that the time you put into this hobby has had this positive effect in my life, time spent with my dad doing something so cool as flying these machines around the sky. I have even flown real aircraft all beacuse of that day I saw a mini helicopter barely lift off the ground a few times. My son Can fly now with the tips you have shown me with your videos I have been teaching him. Time well spent with my loved ones because you loved this hobby and shared so much with us! I can't thank you enough for all the good things you have done with your 70 years and I wish you many more my friend. Happy flying buddy! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Wow! Your comments have touched me to tears. Thank you so very much for telling me your very interesting story. I appreciate that from the bottom of my heart and also wish you a merry Christmas and happy flying new year!
Wow, not envious of the fire and sorry to hear about that. Just goes to show, RC people have huge hearts. It's pretty boss that everyone's sent you some stuff to have a good time with. That chopper sounds great!!!!
Thanks for sharing this restoration/build and giving us some great RC history! I've been enjoying your videos for a while now and just wanted to wish you a Merry Xmas and Cheers into the new year.
You fellers had your hands full back in the day! We have it easy today, I guess we're pretty spoiled. Great to see a video from you Mr. Herbert! Your subscribers a very lucky that damned fire didn't take enthusiasm and your love of the hobby. Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the Mrs.
Your a good man and I appreciate your comments. With generous subscribers and friends, I have been able to continue and it has been real good therapy as well. Thanks very kindly and Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you as well.
NightFlyyer Well, I'm a pretty good judge of character and though we've never met I can say yours is above reproach. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'm going look you up and shake your hand. If for no other reason, just to say I did. The country is a better place because of men like you. As is the hobby. Thanks for ALL your sacrifices.
@@NightFlyyer Very welcome you mentioned Kraft were they the ones that produced the first electric RC motorcycle? It may be on your channel that I saw that I will have to look!
@@mikesrcgarage Yes, I worked in the Signature series for Phil Kraft and was very much involved with the Eleck Cycle. Here is a link to one of the several video I have made on it Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/j8hJp3FaF-E/видео.html
Dave, many thanks for the Cox 0.49 airplane video. I was introduced at age 12 to a beautiful baby blue Dauntless Dive Bomber. I then learner that the engine got very hot by picking it up by the nose with my bare hand. I can still clearly see the blisters on my hand that were copies of the cooling fins of the engine head!! I purchased other Cox models into my late teens and early twenties. I will have my 64th bday this year and wish these starter type model aircraft were available here in Australia just for nostalgia sake. Again many thanks for the video.
This is just sooo cool. I know it is epic even before watching it. In fact, I can't even watch it because I think my heart may freeze if I watch it. You don't understand what it is like to be a true scientific engineering guy.
Great video! Very apparent how battery technology, energy density, has advanced the hobby. In the hands of a skilled pilot, that old bird looked as fun (or more) than a new RC helicopter. Thanks!
I appreciate your comments greatly. Yes being still able to fly without crutches is very satisfying and makes it very fun for sure. It makes me feel young again.
This video reminds me of my Hirobo 707 that I used to fly when I was 30 years old and belonged to a club, but that was a long time ago as I am now 77 years old, so thanks for the video cheers Bob
That's absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing. My first month on a CP helicopter ESKY Belt CP V2.. I didn't know what I was doing and ahd the gyro gain set to zero. So I practiced for weeks with effectively no tail gyro. I learned to actively fly the tail. We don't need no stinkin gyros! Or flybars. That's another story. But I'm sure you can fly a CP as can I with no electronic or mechanical stabilization helpers.
Hi Bruno. I appreciate your comments. You know in those days we learned without crutches, so we never knew any better. I sure appreciate gyros today, though! :-) Thanks kindly.
I watched history! Who Knew! ha....awesome...I'm so grateful for our 3 axis gimbals and DJI Lightbridge tech on todays drones etc after seeing the first flights of these manual flyers...
Thanks Roger. I have a new video produced on this helicopter you might like to watch too. It is fun. I personally am not a fan of the newer electronic crutches, because I learned before gyros. The new stuff actually messes with what I am used to. But if it gets you in the air without crashing, that is great. Thanks again.
@@NightFlyyer actually I'm with you as I used to fly before all the tech stuff of today so when I bought my DJI Phantom 3 Pro and sent it 3 miles from my farm it was a head scratcher no doubt. The challenge wasn't in keeping flight that's for sure! The art of stable flight was lost that day.
@@RogerDiotte That is a bummer for sure. I did the first review on the Phantom 1 by shutting off the tx to see if it would actually return to home, which it did. That Phantom cost $1500, so it was scary. Now it is all normal, but nothing is 100% as you know. I appreciate your comments.
Thank you so much for all the years of sharing what you do Dave my man. And this one!!! Well, even though I decided I'm not going to get into helis any time soon, this one is pretty inspirational as it reminds me of that favourite TV show, The Whirlybirds!! OMG, how long ago was that? We watched it on black and white TVs here in the UK!
Thanks very much. In those days we HAD to learn to fly what we had or we didnt fly, but for sure I appreciate the "power steering" that gyros provide today. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing this. I did note how you detailed that this is the first PRODUCTION E-Heli imported to the US. Since the VERY FIRST E-Heli was made by some guy in the UK. TRIMMING THE THING BY BENDING THE ROTORS LOL!!!
Hey brother we dont know each other but my heart gos out to you and all your losss😪😪.but rember in loss is so much gain .merry christmas bless you fr london ont canada.
I'm completely amazed to see you flying that classic helicopter with no gyro. Way back in my younger days, I had an American RCH Mantis with an HP .40 Gold Cup but I could never master the no-gyro hover and never dared to try forward flight. Years later, I bought a Concept 30 and actually got pretty good with it... but I gave the Mantis to a friend for ceiling art.
Yes, it too lots of patience and coordination to fly without gyros in the day. John Simone owned American RC helicopters and I learned on the Mantis as well, with no gyros under his direction. He was a member of my club. I eventually put lights on it and flew it in the dark. It was the first known night flying helicopter. I have several videos showing the Night Mantis in flight. Concept 30's were a big boon to RC helis, when Kyosho released them to USA. I eventually went to work for them and designed the first NOTAR, called the Hyperfly. Your story is great. Great to hear it. Thanks kindly.
@@NightFlyyer The Mantis, to a degree, and very much the Concept 30 forced me learn how to use my left thumb. I wish I'd been able to fly my Mantis but there was no money at the time for parts and repair. I'm sorry I gave it away. Otherwise, you could have it for its own video. I would agree about the Concept 30 being a boon to the industry. From my limited experience, I thought it flew pretty well. After the requisite number of boom strikes and other helicopter-only problems, my buddy and I could fly the pattern at our field along with some basic loops and rolls. As a long-time fixed wing RC pilot, I have to say the sound those helicopters made during hard maneuvering was a little unsettling (but I don't think we ever broke a blade or anything like that in the drive system in flight).
i am very amaze that you are still continueing after the event that happened 3 month ago, if i were you i would have given up. you are amazing and thx for the videos XD.
I truly appreciate your comments and the support too. Continuing on is therapy for me and so I appreciate everyone's help to fly again while I still can. Thank you kindly.
Thanks for your video to recall my long lost memory on learning how to fly my first RC helicopter. I paid HK$450 (approx=US$60) in the early 80's from a family run hobby shop in Hong Kong for this model. There was also an upgraded Bell Hiller rotor head hub unit available for this model from a third party manufacturer. By that time, when I paid HK$80(US$10) for the silicon insulation silver plated high graded training cable and I though that it was very pricy. But in fact every cent I spent on this training cable was paid off after I spent a total of 5 hours on hovering practice and successfully built up my skills on tail rotor controls.
Excellent work on its restoration. I thought the orange belt was going to snap at any moment and bring down the helo. Flies very well stock as it is minus the lipo and so on. thank you
I loved your video. I have flown in the late 70's-early 80's with no gyro and your obviously very talented. I tried for about a week back then before or right as the Kraft Gyro had just come out. I tried for some time (two weeks) before breaking down, spending the $50 for the "new" gyro. Within minutes of installing that thing I could provide a steady hover. Heliboy 60 1979-spring 1980 :) I especially liked the difference in performance between the batteries of today and yesterday.
very cool seeing an original flown in oldschool setup...I flew a cricket a few times with no gyro, not fun...with a gyro though it flew like a airplane :) bet this old one with just a speed control and any old gyro would rival the last of the fixed pitch machines that came along decades later- a testament to mechanics/electronics and how electronics made worlds of difference to any decent mechanical design :)
As a long time RC helicopter pilot myself I really can appreciate seeing the first production RC helicopter restored and flying again. How cool to see this piece of history.
Thanks so kindly. If you liked this here is a better and newer version of it flying. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Wow you have been a true blessing to the rc world with all your rc smarts.thank you
You're very kind. Thank you as well.
Dave thank you for posting these. I find myself in total nostalgia watching your videos. I bought my first telemaster in 1980. I cut so much grass that summer my feet were green for a month to get it. Then I had to save up for my radio as I was just a kid. My mom would take me to hobby lobby downtown Nashville and I became friends with one of the employees. We started flying together and had many different fixed wing aircraft until one of us decided a helicopter might be fun. So I pulled the lawnmower back out of the shed and went to mowing the whole damn neighborhood. Bought my first kalt enforcer with a webra engine and futaba mechanical gyro. We went to Ernie Hubers place in Florida and flew with the best. I got to know some of them and they lived close enough for us to fly with them every weekend. I learned allot and became one of the best 3D pilots in the southeast at the time with a kalt baron before buying a miniature aircraft excel. That was 35 years ago and I still fly today. Me and my buddy stay in touch and are pilots for different major airlines today. I love flying jets but my heart still belongs with these small flying wonders that make me feel like a kid every time I pick up a controller.
That is a great story to hear. I am glad your still flying. I'm 76 now and that may be what is still keeping me alive, (other than roller skating at the rink every week)! LOL. Thanks so kindly and happy flying.
I bought one of these back in the day. Learned to fly it in my garage, powered with a car battery and long power cord! Futura 4 channel no mixers no gyros! Hand full!
Right on. Thanks for that. I used to do tether a lot too. I used to put a smaller battery on my belt, so I could walk around with it too. You might like the newer video on this, and you will see me fly on the tether as well. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
I build my own now, with ESC and Gyro- it works fantastic! Your video make me want to have my own- thank you!
Right on. Happy flying and thanks kindly!
i just found your channel about a year ago, I am younger than most for sure. but I had no idea how huge a role you have played in this entire hobby! You are amazing! I'm so happy you are making these videos about the history, thank you so much
Your an amazing pioneer. My father born in 1933 moved to Costa Mesa California in 1953. He was already an RC pilot at that time. In 1978 my father design the fuel filler for our nitro craft that I am sure you use. As soon as Dubro found out we didn't have a patent they stole it and marketed it. I still have all the original plans and drawings from 1978 and all the proto types. My father also made the incredible 1/2A throttle muffler control that everyone talked about in 1981. My father's company was called Hiscott Components. My father taught me at 8 years old to fly on the bluffs in Costa Mesa. I am 54 years old now. We worked with Novac on the first ESC we put in my associated rc car. We have a lot of history, just no recognition which is sad. My father was an amazing man and engineer. He died at 83 years old, he was broke and heart broken but always had a smile for anyone and would help anyone who was in need. I wish my father was recognized more for what he did for the RC community and the Components he designed and marketed and that Dubro would be exposed for the low life thieving scums they are!
Sad to hear that. I also flew off the bluffs in Costa Mesa, Dana Point shorecliffs, and Torrey Pines. I lived in San Juan Capistrano for 50 years. Cliff Rosen (owner of Condor hobbies) was the importer of this heli and I sold them for him.
When I invented the first electric tail rotor motor, I used this heli for the prototype. You may have seen my videos of it. Novak and Victor engineering were the only ones manufacturing ESC's at the time. I used Victor, as he was a member of my club and he liked the idea of an electric tail rotor motor. I sold the idea to Kyosho and they were honorable and did not steal it. If you were flying RC in 53, you were not flying Digital radios, but escapement radios and galloping ghosts. Kraft and Jerry Pullen invented the first digital Proportional radios. I worked on the Kraft Signature series line for Phil Kraft in 1978 till they closed. I got the job after inventing and publishing an article in Model aviation magazine how to put half rates in any transmitter. Phil did not steal the idea, but offered me the job when he saw the article. If you have proof of all you say, I would present it to Dubro. They are still in business. You never know. Unfortunately the Chinese copied all our stuff and even Kyoshos stuff and are doing so today. Patents do not seem to work. Sorry to hear about all this. Thanks for the Kudos and God Bless.
@@NightFlyyer yes, my father had as i remember him calling it a "flip flop" Rudder only. I still have the entire radio unit somewhere in storage. My rc flying started in 1976 on the Canyon Drive bluffs in Costa Mesa. Its funny, I flew for 30 years and said "Im going to start flying helicopters" I thought it would be no problem. "WRONG!!!" LOL. It was like I never flew rc at all. I couldn't believe it?? 3 years later I owned a Align 600N. I loved it!!! The RC helicopters became an obsession but it got extremely expensive. Always pushing the 3d envelope I was crashing very often. I was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2017. I dropped all my RC flying completely and got onto a drag car build. Im over 2 years into the car build now and it looks like im going to be around long enough to complete it with God's grace. The car will make magazine photo shoots and is very unique. I have a couple magazines interested and they asked I give them a call when finished. I just want to leave something substantial behind after my passing. Its not much but its something. If I'm still feeling good after the car us done I'll return to RC asap. It is my first love👍
@@jimhiscott2918 Good on you and stay well. I'm sure you will succeed.
wow i never knew how primitive it was back then. makes you appreciate what we have nowadays. thank you for sharing this Dave....
Thank you kindly. We've come a long way for sure!
I entered R.C. helicopters a year before the gyro was introduced to the world. That one year flying with "No" gyro has stayed with me all these years flying sailplanes and now e.d.f. jets. People don't realize how important the left transmitter stick really is. Wonderful memory.
You got that right. And to me, pinching it is also an important part of it, cause I can't afford to drop it, when doing inverted hovers. I have also made videos showing the inside of those first mechanical gyros. Also, you may enjoy this one too. Thanks kindly and happy flying. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
Had you guys never thought it was possible to fly rc helicopters in the 70’s we wouldn’t have the sport we have today. My hats off to you for being a professional rc helicopter pilot.❤️♠️🚁🛩🏁😎
Thanks so very kindly. I appreciate you.
incredibly beautiful story. thank you from Germany😀
Thanks so kindly. Stay safe, Michael!
I cannot imagine flying a heli like that. Thank you for all you have done for the sport over the years. You are an awesome pilot and I'm humble. I don't fly 3D I fly sport for fun. I love it.
Any helicopter just hovering is in 3D. Not sure where that term came from, but I regularly fly helis and like the more realistic flying as well, although I regularly fly mine inverted however, just for fun. Thanks so kindly for the kudos. I appreciate that.
@@NightFlyyer I guess that is true, I can fly mine upside down but only on my good days and I have a lot of altitude :) I love my rc helicopters for sure :)
@@nhsledfreak Thanks much. Bet you will love this video I made last year of all the Old School Helicopters I love and all from Japan, except the one I learned on which was made in the USA. Fly easy. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
You have a great attitude sir, your still having fun despite your house catching on fire, more to learn here than just rebuilding model aircraft, well done!
I sure try. Thanks so very kindly for your comments. I flew this again recently, and you may want to check this one out too. God Bless. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Very cool. Huge upgrade with the Lipo!
It sure was. Here is a newer video I made of it you may enjoy. Thanks so kindly. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Ah, those good old days. I miss them.😀
I miss them as well. This is a newer flight of this you may enjoy. Thanks kindly. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Great video. only real pilots know what it means flying without gyro. respect
You know! Happy flying and thanks kindly.
Amazing piece of history my first electric Heli was a kyosho ep 3 minutes but worked really well
Thanks so kindly. As mentioned I worked a lot with Kyosho and of course had the ep too. You must've had better batteries than mine. LOL
I love too see the vintage stuff fly once more. Very awesome.
Thank you. I appreciate that. It is fun to fly the old stuff, albeit reminds me of how nice the machines are of today.
It is great to see you back doing what you love and thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you very much and to those who donated to make it possible.
I have watched this video so many times.
Thanks so kindly. Here is a newer one you might also like. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
@@NightFlyyer thanks for the link I’m going to watch that on my lunch break today.
Hello friends,
I have always loved science, electronics, and mechanics. I've subscribed since the 60's to Popular science, Popular Mechanics, Air and Space Magazine, and all the RC airplane magazines including writing articles in most of them. I was also flying in contests, founded 3 RC clubs, was surrounded with talent like John Simone Jr, Mike Mas (National Helicopter champions) worked in Aviation Technology in the USMC for 33 years, and even worked at Kraft RC systems.
So being on the forefront of technology, I was keenly aware of all the new models and inventions, and usually wound up getting many of them for myself.
Pushing close to 70 now, I have seen it all and now am even forging into the FPV world too.
That said, when Cliff Rausin began importing the first Production Electric helicopter from Japan to his famous Hobby shop, Condor Hobbies, I had to have one, and in fact began selling them for him.
I still had an EH-1 that was not flyable in my shop. My shop got burned down before I could restore it.
Many folks donated helicopters and drones to get me back to flying and please know I am thankful and working on them one at a time, since I have a long winter ahead and lots of time. Thank you.
This one, however, I gave priority to, since it shaped so much of my hobby and learning curve, as you will see.
It was donated to me by a long time friend and flying buddy Dr. J. (Julius Schnell ), who I flew with every Sunday when I lived in California. He originally bought it from me when I was selling them back in the early Eighties. I restored it and fly it for you to see. It made me feel young again, albeit was a lot colder today than when I used to fly them in Southern California.
I hope you enjoy this bit of history. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thanks kindly for watching and please take a moment to subscribe.
Dave Herbert
AMA Life-8221
CD/LM/Scientific
GOD BLESS! Merry Christmass and blessed Happy NewYear! 👍👍👍👍
Thanks very kindly and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy new year as well.
+NightFlyyer 😊 any time and thanks for the wishes.....GOD Bless! ☺
God bless you Dave. I have been watching your videos since i was about 11 years old and now i am 20.. Great to know how RC was back then.. Thank you !
Wow a long time. I appreciate that long time support. It means a lot. Thank you kindly
Did you say, You invented the Hyper fly, the Keyoso Hyper Fly!!! Wow.. That's so awesome, way back I had two of them!! How cool!!!!!
Right on. I sure did. Thanks for having them! I have many videos on the Hyperfly's on my channel if you search, even single bladed ones! Here is one you may enjoy and thanks so kindly. ruclips.net/video/_0ZuWIzfOno/видео.html
amazing. Thanks for taking us on the historical journey!
Thank you kindly.
What a great video of a stunning blast from the past. Not forgetting the enormous amount of skill required in keep her safe.
Well done. "Old school rules"
Wow that is so Cool I have many different things but this Fabulous
Thanks so kindly.
@@NightFlyyer Anytime
incredible without gyro! i also fly the old helicopters, mostly ikarus and heaven as well as schlueter. with gyros......
very good channel. hats off
Thanks Christian. I learned before gyros were invented for model helicopters, so kinda used to it. Glad you like the oldies, as I do too. Happy flying.
There's a great documentary up on youtube of them developing the 1st Bell helicopter on a tether. This looks like a scale re-enactment, they hadn't came up with the plexi glass bubble for it at that time though.
Except this is a Model. Thanks.
Flying on that tether looked so cool. YOu must get great flight times with that setup! I can't imagine trying to control the tail without any gyro, wow!
We got longer flight times for sure, but overheating of the motors became and issue as well as the rheostat speed control. Loved this heli and will fly it again soon. Thanks much.
What a beauty. Thank you for doinggwhat you do. You are a true inspiration and an excellent example of a true gentleman.
Mike from Canada
Hi Mike and thank you very much for your kind comments. I really appreciate that.
That is so cool seeing the 1st RC copter! Nice work Dave! Happy holidays!
Thanks very kindly. I appreciate that and happy holidays to you as well.
technically the first ones where wireless and tethered and from the mid 1940s. bell helicopter when prototyping their large scale ones manufactured and literally designed the swash plate etc. and uses small ones that were remote controlled with about a few foot diameter rotor ruclips.net/video/uir9Engj4v4/видео.html
Thanks to Dr. J, Joe C, Kyle E, Jordon H, and Dumpmaster David R, for sending you a very Merry Christmas present from sunny southern California..! It is great to see you back doing what you love and remembering you flying that heli behind your shop in San Juan Capistrano. Plus the first time you put a live cam on your heli on the dump road, and a life time of memories that we will never forget. May you forever be young at heart in spite of the cold; RktMan
Hi Bud. Yes we made lots of memories and I still have some of the Dumpmaster original News Letters that you were a big part of too. They did not get water damaged as they were luckily in Tote boxes in the basement. Thanks kindly for your comments and I hope you be well, have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New year.
I had one of these while stationed in Germany in the 80’s. Swapped out for some more powerful Graupner motors to help lift all that metal, hardwood blades and several pounds of tether. Flew great as long as you didn’t exceed the tether length (no auto rotation)! Thanks for the flashback!
Glad to hear that. I flew plenty on the tether in the beginning and that was hard on that rheostat control, but no electronic speed controls back then could handle the heat, so we were stuck with it. This one is working nicely though. Thanks for the comments.
Enjoyed the personal history interlinked with the hobby history, I think a lot of us do :)
Can't think of a more deserving new owner for this classic...and no doubt the original owner was very proud to see it in the air again. He did his own appreciated work in keeping it in such good condition for all these years.
Thanks very much for your comments. Yes I am glad it was not too bad and I was lucky to find a Belt supplier, which I was worried about. Thanks again.
Awesome , thanks for sharing
Thanks kindly. Here is a newer one you may enjoy. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Thank you for your inventions brother
I can't help but relate your to a friend I met one day in 1990. he was a 50 year career Hobbiest in the amateur radio world. after following him around for a year (I was 11) I began to realise just how much of the industry this guy got to take part in forming. that was 25 years ago and the Hobbie was amatuer radio and wireless control systems. he allowed me to follow him around for a couple years and that lead me to turning my hobby into a career like him. can't imagine the ones that followed you around to learn your hobbies.
wow, that LiPo battery alone is Leaps and Bounds improvement from the seventies! loved watching the old chopper flying again,merry Christmas
Thank you Anthony. I appreciate that. Merry Christmas to you as well.
The old stuff is always more interesting. All the nicely machined, intricate parts with a structure much like an erector set and held together with countless Allen screws. Very neat. Thanks for another great video and merry Christmas.
Yes it was a lot fumbling with Needle nose pliers and Allen screws to build it for sure but it was a good way to learn how it worked compared to the rtf stuff of today. Thanks for the great comment.
Get out of town. That's awesome. This is what everyone that wants to fly rc choppers should learn on.
this is great , i remember seeing a photo of this in a model mag back in the day,when i could only dream of RC helicopters , now im finaly learning to fly them i have true admiration for the pioneers learning to fly fixed pitch and no gyros or simulators!!
Thanks a lot Philip. Learning today with all the crutches and gyros makes is a lot easier for sure, but loss of orientation usually is still the cause of all heli crashes.
Dave I am very sorry to hear of your fire and am very happy that you all survived. Love seeing you back and flying agai, Thank you for sharing this video with us. God bless and happy flying.
God bless you as well and thanks so very much for your comments. Merry Christmas.
Wow I thought I was gonna get bored watching this but it brought a smile to my face! Thanks! :)
Another fantastic video. I love to actually learn and see this history of my favorite hobby.
Thanks so very kindly Matthew!
wow, thanks that was quite a treat!
Thank you. very much.
Outstanding! Once again your video inspires me to continue with the hobby.
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate that.
I am glad that someone with the love and patience broke those barriers for the rest of who just enjoy super easy to fly aircraft. You and alot of others helped make the hobby what it is today, When I was 8 or 9 years old I saw a guy flying a green gas powered helicopter I remember the time and year it was 1987 at 6 pm right after dinner I heard a buzzing across the street I ran over to see this amazing thing fly but all he could do was barely hover I wanted to fly it so bad! I begged for him to let me and I though I could do it better lol. Since that day I had a burning in my heart to learn how to fly. I finally got my wings in Calgary 2004 or 05 when I came across the Hobby Guys on Center ave Calgary, Alberta and bought my first blade cx coaxial heli. If I didn't see that helicopter that day I would not be as interested. That one moment in time opened this door for me. In lots of ways indirectly you may have had a hand in it Dave and then My Dad and I found your channel couple years ago, I find it cool that the time you put into this hobby has had this positive effect in my life, time spent with my dad doing something so cool as flying these machines around the sky. I have even flown real aircraft all beacuse of that day I saw a mini helicopter barely lift off the ground a few times. My son Can fly now with the tips you have shown me with your videos I have been teaching him. Time well spent with my loved ones because you loved this hobby and shared so much with us! I can't thank you enough for all the good things you have done with your 70 years and I wish you many more my friend. Happy flying buddy! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Wow! Your comments have touched me to tears. Thank you so very much for telling me your very interesting story. I appreciate that from the bottom of my heart and also wish you a merry Christmas and happy flying new year!
Wow I had the picoo Z as kid
Time is really running
I had one as an adult...and the time is really running for me....Thanks.
Wow, not envious of the fire and sorry to hear about that. Just goes to show, RC people have huge hearts. It's pretty boss that everyone's sent you some stuff to have a good time with. That chopper sounds great!!!!
Thanks for sharing this restoration/build and giving us some great RC history! I've been enjoying your videos for a while now and just wanted to wish you a Merry Xmas and Cheers into the new year.
Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks for watching for sure!
Nice work Dave! RESPECT !!!
You fellers had your hands full back in the day! We have it easy today, I guess we're pretty spoiled. Great to see a video from you Mr. Herbert! Your subscribers a very lucky that damned fire didn't take enthusiasm and your love of the hobby. Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the Mrs.
Your a good man and I appreciate your comments. With generous subscribers and friends, I have been able to continue and it has been real good therapy as well. Thanks very kindly and Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you as well.
NightFlyyer Well, I'm a pretty good judge of character and though we've never met I can say yours is above reproach. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'm going look you up and shake your hand. If for no other reason, just to say I did. The country is a better place because of men like you. As is the hobby. Thanks for ALL your sacrifices.
That was very cool!
Thanks so kindly.
@@NightFlyyer Very welcome you mentioned Kraft were they the ones that produced the first electric RC motorcycle? It may be on your channel that I saw that I will have to look!
@@mikesrcgarage Yes, I worked in the Signature series for Phil Kraft and was very much involved with the Eleck Cycle. Here is a link to one of the several video I have made on it Thanks again. ruclips.net/video/j8hJp3FaF-E/видео.html
Pretty cool .
Thanks kindly. Here is a newer video of it, that is better, if you care to watch. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Dave, many thanks for the Cox 0.49 airplane video. I was introduced at age 12 to a beautiful baby blue Dauntless Dive Bomber. I then learner that the engine got very hot by picking it up by the nose with my bare hand. I can still clearly see the blisters on my hand that were copies of the cooling fins of the engine head!! I purchased other Cox models into my late teens and early twenties. I will have my 64th bday this year and wish these starter type model aircraft were available here in Australia just for nostalgia sake. Again many thanks for the video.
This is just sooo cool. I know it is epic even before watching it. In fact, I can't even watch it because I think my heart may freeze if I watch it. You don't understand what it is like to be a true scientific engineering guy.
Very nice piece of history.thanks for sharing. When I was 13 I designed a heli head without knowing that I was doing a cyclic drive.
Now that is very cool! Thank you too!
Crazy to see the old school stuff. I had a CP in 2006. Now I have the M2. Consumer Tech has came a long way in a shot time
It sure has. Now helis are easy to fly. Thanks kindly.
Wow, and here I am spoiled flying hard 3D with my blades, goblins, oxys, and synergy helis. What a way we have come
We sure have. I learned Helis and did loops and rolls with Nitro Helis long before Gyros were even invented. Happy flying.
Great flying Dave. We have came a long way since then. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Hi and we sure have. It makes me feel old, but still young at heart. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy new year as well. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!!
Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you also.
Great video! Very apparent how battery technology, energy density, has advanced the hobby. In the hands of a skilled pilot, that old bird looked as fun (or more) than a new RC helicopter. Thanks!
I appreciate your comments greatly. Yes being still able to fly without crutches is very satisfying and makes it very fun for sure. It makes me feel young again.
This video reminds me of my Hirobo 707 that I used to fly when I was 30 years old and belonged to a club, but that was a long time ago as I am now 77 years old, so thanks for the video cheers Bob
what a piece of history! thanks for sharing
Thank you sir. I appreciate that.
you are a true pioneer thank you for your videos
Thanks kindly. I appreciate your comment.
this was very interesting and im glad to see the community has helped you continue to fly
Thanks kindly. Yes they have been a tremendous help.
Another piece of Lovely work Sir...
Thanks very kindly Stuart.
Thank you very much Sir!!!! Awesome stuff!!!!!
That's absolutely gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing.
My first month on a CP helicopter ESKY Belt CP V2..
I didn't know what I was doing and ahd the gyro gain set to zero.
So I practiced for weeks with effectively no tail gyro.
I learned to actively fly the tail.
We don't need no stinkin gyros! Or flybars. That's another story.
But I'm sure you can fly a CP as can I with no electronic or mechanical stabilization helpers.
You are a skilled pilot to be able to fly it that fast with no gyro.
Hi Bruno. I appreciate your comments. You know in those days we learned without crutches, so we never knew any better. I sure appreciate gyros today, though! :-) Thanks kindly.
I watched history! Who Knew! ha....awesome...I'm so grateful for our 3 axis gimbals and DJI Lightbridge tech on todays drones etc after seeing the first flights of these manual flyers...
Thanks Roger. I have a new video produced on this helicopter you might like to watch too. It is fun. I personally am not a fan of the newer electronic crutches, because I learned before gyros. The new stuff actually messes with what I am used to. But if it gets you in the air without crashing, that is great. Thanks again.
@@NightFlyyer actually I'm with you as I used to fly before all the tech stuff of today so when I bought my DJI Phantom 3 Pro and sent it 3 miles from my farm it was a head scratcher no doubt. The challenge wasn't in keeping flight that's for sure! The art of stable flight was lost that day.
@@RogerDiotte That is a bummer for sure. I did the first review on the Phantom 1 by shutting off the tx to see if it would actually return to home, which it did. That Phantom cost $1500, so it was scary. Now it is all normal, but nothing is 100% as you know. I appreciate your comments.
Always great videos. Have a Merry Christmas.
Your a kind man. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well.
Very interesting.
Thanks.
What a great product .. and great time
It sure was. Thanks much.
Thank you so much for all the years of sharing what you do Dave my man. And this one!!! Well, even though I decided I'm not going to get into helis any time soon, this one is pretty inspirational as it reminds me of that favourite TV show, The Whirlybirds!! OMG, how long ago was that? We watched it on black and white TVs here in the UK!
That is so cool!!!!!! and true flying.
Thumbs up, Sir - flying helis without a gyro is so difficult. I tried once and crashed instantly.
Thanks very much. In those days we HAD to learn to fly what we had or we didnt fly, but for sure I appreciate the "power steering" that gyros provide today. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing this. I did note how you detailed that this is the first PRODUCTION E-Heli imported to the US. Since the VERY FIRST E-Heli was made by some guy in the UK. TRIMMING THE THING BY BENDING THE ROTORS LOL!!!
Wow Dave !! I must say you always Amaze me ! lol .. Fantastic Job on the heli .. good to see your flying again! ..
Thanks very kindly. I appreciate that a lot.
Hey brother we dont know each other but my heart gos out to you and all your losss😪😪.but rember in loss is so much gain .merry christmas bless you fr london ont canada.
It's all part of the learning curve, that is for sure. Thanks so kindly and God Bless you as well.
it's been so good to see you busy Dave, I wish you a great Christmas as well to your family! you keep being an inspiration model to me...
Cheers,
Ed
Thank you very kindly Ed. I also wish you a Merry Christmas and happy to hear your comments. Thank you again.
I'm completely amazed to see you flying that classic helicopter with no gyro. Way back in my younger days, I had an American RCH Mantis with an HP .40 Gold Cup but I could never master the no-gyro hover and never dared to try forward flight. Years later, I bought a Concept 30 and actually got pretty good with it... but I gave the Mantis to a friend for ceiling art.
Yes, it too lots of patience and coordination to fly without gyros in the day. John Simone owned American RC helicopters and I learned on the Mantis as well, with no gyros under his direction. He was a member of my club. I eventually put lights on it and flew it in the dark. It was the first known night flying helicopter. I have several videos showing the Night Mantis in flight. Concept 30's were a big boon to RC helis, when Kyosho released them to USA. I eventually went to work for them and designed the first NOTAR, called the Hyperfly. Your story is great. Great to hear it. Thanks kindly.
@@NightFlyyer The Mantis, to a degree, and very much the Concept 30 forced me learn how to use my left thumb. I wish I'd been able to fly my Mantis but there was no money at the time for parts and repair. I'm sorry I gave it away. Otherwise, you could have it for its own video. I would agree about the Concept 30 being a boon to the industry. From my limited experience, I thought it flew pretty well. After the requisite number of boom strikes and other helicopter-only problems, my buddy and I could fly the pattern at our field along with some basic loops and rolls. As a long-time fixed wing RC pilot, I have to say the sound those helicopters made during hard maneuvering was a little unsettling (but I don't think we ever broke a blade or anything like that in the drive system in flight).
@@beeleo Thanks again. Stay well.
Love it glad to see you are doing good keep flying.
Thanks very much. Things are getting better all the time thanks to everyone.
That's a great history lesson, do more like this, okay keep it going on my friend, Happy Holidays
Hello and thanks very kindly for your comments. I appreciate it and will go forward as long as I can. Happy holidays to you as well.
"The heavy Nicad barely would fly" Exactly this was the issue.
Here is a newer video.. ruclips.net/video/icSwaQWjfCY/видео.html
Amazing work!
Thanks kindly.
That took some skill!
Lots of practice for sure. Thanks very much.
A awesome machine and i like this video thumps up !!!
Thats sick Thanks dude! I used to have a piccolo and Hyperfly!
i am very amaze that you are still continueing after the event that happened 3 month ago, if i were you i would have given up. you are amazing and thx for the videos XD.
I truly appreciate your comments and the support too. Continuing on is therapy for me and so I appreciate everyone's help to fly again while I still can. Thank you kindly.
Fantastic skills.
Thank you sir!
Wow ! This is so awesome thanks for uploading.
Thanks for your video to recall my long lost memory on learning how to fly my first RC helicopter. I paid HK$450 (approx=US$60) in the early 80's from a family run hobby shop in Hong Kong for this model. There was also an upgraded Bell Hiller rotor head hub unit available for this model from a third party manufacturer. By that time, when I paid HK$80(US$10) for the silicon insulation silver plated high graded training cable and I though that it was very pricy. But in fact every cent I spent on this training cable was paid off after I spent a total of 5 hours on hovering practice and successfully built up my skills on tail rotor controls.
ps...This 1st Heli into the States is absolutely amazing. I just bought a FlyWing FW450 V2 and the comparisons between the two makes my head hurt!!
Yes. We have certainly come a long way in a short time. Thanks again.
Excellent work on its restoration. I thought the orange belt was going to snap at any moment and bring down the helo. Flies very well stock as it is minus the lipo and so on.
thank you
That is very kind of you to say. I appreciate that.
it is fucking awesome that you invented the tailrotors for rc helicopters
Erm...He didn't, sorry to burst your bubble.
I loved your video. I have flown in the late 70's-early 80's with no gyro and your obviously very talented. I tried for about a week back then before or right as the Kraft Gyro had just come out. I tried for some time (two weeks) before breaking down, spending the $50 for the "new" gyro. Within minutes of installing that thing I could provide a steady hover. Heliboy 60 1979-spring 1980 :) I especially liked the difference in performance between the batteries of today and yesterday.
The picture of you at 6:00 was the best part...
very cool seeing an original flown in oldschool setup...I flew a cricket a few times with no gyro, not fun...with a gyro though it flew like a airplane :) bet this old one with just a speed control and any old gyro would rival the last of the fixed pitch machines that came along decades later- a testament to mechanics/electronics and how electronics made worlds of difference to any decent mechanical design :)
I totally agree. Thanks a lot, Tim.
Excellent. Thank you for your dedication.
Thanks kindly for your comments. I appreciate that.
That was great, and it takes REAL talent to fly that.thank you for sharing that 😎👍