Our good friends at Polaris Export shared some info with us for the new Funtech blade series along with info for blades used on the 3-blade Rotor Head. Thanks Polaris Export for sharing. Click through to get the details. ]]>KS-2825
List Price ¥49,800
Just Released!
Compare to the common 2-blade rotor heads, 3-blade rotor head’s hovering performance is significantly more stable. Adding one rotorblade gives your more control, and performing advance aerobatic moves becomes easier.
This metal 3-blades rotor head is for 90-class. It provides a gentle sense of control and low vibration. The rotor burden is lower.
This rotor head can be used on both 10mm and 12mm shaft by changing the collars included in the set. Swashplate and scissor arm set are also included.
According to the test results on JR GSR260Z model with K&S optional parts, you can roll and loop with this rotor head even with 6kg load.
FT-790-3 Main Rotor Set for 3-blades Rotor Head (GS)
FN-B022
List Price ¥29,000
To be released on May 22, 2012. Accepting pre-orders!
This set has 3 blades and was designed to be used together with 3-blades rotor heads. Recommended to be used together with KS-2825 KS-FBL90-3 Rotorhead.
FT-720-3 Main Rotor Set for 3-blades Rotor Head (90 Class)
FN-B021
List Price ¥24,500
To be released on May 22, 2012. Accepting pre-orders!
This set has 3 blades and was designed to be used together with 3-blades rotor heads. Recommended to be used together with KS-2825 KS-FBL90-3 Rotorhead.
FT 720 Carbon Rotor
FN-B012
List Price ¥16,500
High quality blades balanced for F3C competition maneuver/auto-rotation.
This blade is a softer type blade which has some bend in the blade. Funtech labels this blade as a soft type blade. (As opposed to a hard type blade which does not bend or have any flexibility.)
Included: 3mm rotor spacers
Compatible with 90-size (700 class) helicopters
720H FAI Carbon Main Rotor
FN-B013
List Price ¥16,500
Included: Rotor spacers (3mm thickness)
Root thickness: 12mm
Compatible with 700 class helicopters
This is a well balanced rotor for all F3C competition maneuver/auto-rotation.
Firm blade that is does not bend. Funtech labels this as a hard type blade. (As opposed to a softer blade that has some bend).
600 FAI Carbon Main Rotor
FN-B014
List Price ¥11,500
Included: Rotor Spacer 1mm x 4
Compatible with 600 class helicopters
This product’s structure is the same as 700 class rotor.
It’s designed to demonstrate recent 55 to 60 class engine power.
600-G Glass Main Rotor
FN-B015
List Price ¥7,800
Included: white spacer x4, 4/12 collar x2
Compatible with 600 class helicopters
Made of glass fiber, this main rotor has the highest spec and rigidity in 600 class helicopter rotors.
It covers from sports flight to 3D flight.
600 FBL Carbon Main Rotor
List Price ¥12,000
Included: Rotor Spacer, Rotor Collar
Compatible with 600 class (50 size) helicopters
This carbon main rotor is for flybarless. Redesigned for better weight balance, it covers a wide range of flying. From sports flight to 3D.
The fluorescent colors make the flight more enjoyable.
Available in:
FN-B016 (Green)
FN-B017 (Blue)
FN-B018 (Pink)
FN-B019 (Yellow)
FT-790H Carbon Rotor
FN-B020
List Price ¥26,000
Source: Polaris Export
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This is an awesome vid of the 5-Blade System by SpinBlades in action, mounted on a Trex 700 Hughes. The heli is visually stunning and the flight performance looks great. View this awesome vid and get the details for the SpinBlades 5-Blade System by . . . .]]>Click here to view the embedded video.
SpinBlades
5-Blade Rotorhead Set
Length: 700mm
RPM: 1100
FBL System: BeastX
Tail Blades: SpinBlades 105mm
Battery: SLS 10S 5000mAh
Flight Time: 20 min.
5 BLADE ROTOR HEAD BUNDLE
Price: € 769.00 (including 19% VAT plus shipping costs)
Product Details
You can convince yourself with absolute precision and a whole new flying experience in scale optics.
This rotor head, you buy a product “Made in Germany”, using the most advanced 5-axis machining centers of Peter Schmid GmbH.
The rotor head is made of EN AW-7075 T6 which is obtained by its tensile strength of about 500N/mm ² for highest stability provides. The kit includes:
5 pcs blade holder
1 Rotor Head
one piece swash plate adapter
5 pcs Main Shaft
5 piece bell crank and Gestäge with rolled thread
5 pieces SpinBlades Carbon blades length 700 mm (SB 700 5B)
and the building needed small parts and screws.
Note the kit does not include ball bearings, because here you can continue to use the orignialen camp.
For the conversion you need the following camps:
Align item number:
3 x H-1 60001T
3 x H 60002T
3 x HS1030T
Also available:
5 BLADE ROTOR HEAD BUNDLE – Length (435mm): Price: € 479.00 (including 19% VAT plus shipping costs)
5 BLADE ROTOR HEAD BUNDLE – Lenght (600mm): Price: € 729.00 (including 19% VAT plus shipping costs)
Click HERE to order you very own SpinBlades 5-Blade Rotorhead Bundle.
Source: SpinBlades
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The helpful vids from the "Dynamic Duo" Bert Kammerer and Bobby Watts continues with the latest episode. SmackTalk RC Episode #24 is now available. Get the info for this episode and watch a preview vid by . . . .]]>Bert and Bobby talk about blades! They go over the most popular brands of blades and explain important things, such as airfoils, weights and CG, show you how to balance a set (when needed) and give you tips on what to look for when choosing the right blade. Includes interview with Matt Botos, owner and designer of RAIL Blades. Runtime: 61:02 min. Audience: All Pilots. Price: 3.99. File sizes: Preview (20 MB), High Definition Version (1174 MB), Mobile Version (413 MB), Standard Version (495 MB)
Click HERE to purchase Episode #24 – Rotor Blades
SmackTalk R/C Episode #24 Preview
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: SmackTalk RC
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Check this out! Our very good friend Marc Trautmann shared with us the Road 2 IRCHA DVD is now available. Thanks Marc for the info. Get the info to see what the SpinBlades crew did.]]>A selection of the best 3D pilots going on a long trip through the Pacific Northwest. Equipped with two comfortable motor homes, lots of fun and adventure.
The aim IRCHA Jamboree2011 always in view.
You go on a spectacular 10-day spot-hopping tour. Great skill and their skills are in demand when they show before monumental buildings and spectacular landscapes, what they can do. They will be accompanied around the clock by a professional camera crew that their flight sessions and experiences in the land records and documents of unlimited possibilities.
The tour was not only for the team an unforgettable experience. The resulting unique recordings trigger an unprecedented enthusiasm and fascination for the RC helicopter flying!
Note: Please check with you local hobby shop or SpinBlades online retailer for pricing and availability of the Road 2 IRCHA DVD.
Here are a few snippets to get your mind in the mood. The crew looks to have had a lot of fun during this trip. Looking forward to seeing what is in store for this year.
Snippet 10.6#10 – Whatever the trip
Click here to view the embedded video.
Snippet 1#10 – Luggage
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Snippet 9#10 – Railroad
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: Marc Trautmann
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So what do you do with those broken main blades after you have a crash? Do you say oh well and chuck them in the trash?We have all been there and done that. Well, now you don't have to just chuck those broken main blades in the trash. Take the opportunity to get some Edge Rotorblades by taking advantage of the Edge Crash Replacement Discount Program.Our friends at ReadyHeli posted this awesome announcement on their Facebook page. Thanks for sharing.Continue through to get the details of the Edge Crash Replacement Discount Program.]]>
EDGE Rotorblades Crash Replacment Program
Send in ANY crashed brand of main blades directly to EDGE (size 325mm and up) and receive a 50% Off MSRP replacment on EDGE Flybar blades.
Edge Flybar blades will perform on a flybarless machine and provide a different feel. Several pilots actually prefer flybar blades on certain machines. This is your opportunity
to test it out for yourself.
Simply download and fill out EDGE replacment form and return it with your crashed pair of blades. Ship your crash blades to:
EDGE Rotorblades 1700 Park Lane South Suite #8 Jupiter, Florida 33458 .
This promotion will continue while supplies last. All discounts pertain to Edge FLYBAR blades only. Shipping crashed blades is the customers responsibility. The minimum size eligible for discount is 325 mm blades. If blade size requested is not available, discount will be offered on another EDGE Flybar blade.
Download the Crash replacement form here.
Source: ReadyHeli
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Need some new tail blades? Check out the latest offerings from Edge Rotorblades. Introducing the Edge 105mm SE CF and 115mm SE CF tail blades. Thanks to Edge Rotorblades for sharing this info on their Facebook page.Click through to get the details for these new products from Edge Rotorblades.Please check with your local hobby shop or favorite online Edge Rotorblades dealer for availability and pricing.]]>Features:
- Airfoil designed specifically for high speed tail rotor application
Specs:
- Length: 105mm
- Width: 28-32mm
- Root: 5mm
- Bolt Hole: 3mm
Includes:
- One pair of EDGE blades.
- 4 x 1mm shims.
- A good time.
Features:
- Airfoil designed specifically for high speed tail rotor application
Specs:
- Length: 115mm
- Width: 28-32mm
- Root: 5mm
- Bolt Hole: 3mm
Includes:
- One pair of EDGE blades.
- 4 x 1mm shims.
- A good time.
Source: Edge Rotorblades
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Here is a great video from Reggie Rogers and Shannon Schrey showing the performance of Edge Flybarless blades and Edge Flybar blades on a flybarless helicopter. Reggie shares what he feels are the differences along with the benefits of using each on a flybarless helicopter.Nice flying skills Reggie and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great job with the video work Shannon.Click through to view this great video.]]>Here is a great video from Reggie Rogers and Shannon Schrey showing the performance of Edge Flybarless blades and Edge Flybar blades on a flybarless helicopter. Reggie shares what he feels are the differences along with the benefits of using each on a flybarless helicopter.
Nice flying skills Reggie and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great job with the video work Shannon.
Click through to view this great video.
Edge Flybar Rotorblades on Flybarless RC Helicopters
Click here to view the embedded video.
Did you ever wonder about using Edge Flybar blades on your flybarless helicopter? Edge Pilot Reggie Rogers and Shannon Schrey break it all down for you in this video.
Ohhhh… and check out some of Reggie Rogers impressive flying skills too!
Find Edge Rotorblades by searching for you local retailer http://www.edgerotorblades.com/dealerdirect.html
Source: Edge Rotorblades
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Our friends at Edge Rotorblades have announced on their Facebook page the distributor for their products in Japan. Congratulations to Polaris Export and Edge Rotorblades.Click through to read the announcement from Edge Rotorblades.]]>
Our friends at Edge Rotorblades have announced on their Facebook page the distributor for their products in Japan. Congratulations to Polaris Export and Edge Rotorblades.
Click through to read the announcement from Edge Rotorblades.
Edge Rotorblades
Polaris Export Becomes An Exclusive EDGE Rotorblades Distributor for Japan
Edge Rotorblades welcomes aboard Polaris Export as Japans exclusive Edge distributor. The team at Polaris Export are excitied to service the Japanese market with a direct source of high quality carbon fiber blades. Edge Rotor Blades weclomes the oppotunity with Polaris Export to continue to expand on their maket reach, and provide quicker logistics to the Japenese market. Look for Edge Rotorblades soon at http://www.polaris-export.com/
(website will be coming soon) http://www.polaris-export.com/
Source: Edge Rotorblades
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The SAB Heli Division team announced on their Facebook page an 1 week deal from Goblin Helicopter Italy. Get 20% off all blades from the website. Thanks to SAB Heli Division for sharing with us.Click through to get the details for this great promo and a link to the Goblin Helicopter Italy website so you can get your own blades.]]>The SAB Heli Division team announced on their Facebook page an 1 week deal from Goblin Helicopter Italy. Get 20% off all blades from the website. Thanks to SAB Heli Division for sharing with us.
Click through to get the details for this great promo and a link to the Goblin Helicopter Italy website so you can get your own blades.
SAB Heli Division
Blades: 20% OFF
For one week (01 April / 08 April)
20% off on all blades in the website
Also on customized blades…
www.goblin-helicopteritaly.com
(in check-out, insert code H1400 in “redeem code”
Click Redeem to activate the discount)
Source: SAB Heli Division
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The team at Century Helicopter Products has added product in for various products including parts for the Radikal E640, Rotortech main blades, and DJI kits and parts.Get the details for each of these parts and view pics by clicking through.]]>The team at Century Helicopter Products has added product in for various products including parts for the Radikal E640, Rotortech main blades, and DJI kits and parts.
Get the details for each of these parts and view pics by clicking through.
94T HELICAL/SLANT MAIN GEAR
Part# HI5056A
$19.95
Use on:
● Radikal E640 Flybarless Electric RC Helicopter (CN1320EFBL) (optional upgrade)
● Radikal E640 Flybar Electric RC Helicopter (CN1320EFB) (optional upgrade)
Requires:
● 10T 6MM SHAFT SIZE MOD1 ALLOY MOTOR DRIVE GEAR (HW5043EA)
10T 6MM SHAFT SIZE MOD1 ALLOY MOTOR DRIVE GEAR
Part# HW5043EA
$12.95
Use on:
● Radikal E640 Flybarless Electric RC Helicopter (CN1320EFBL) (optional upgrade)
● Radikal E640 Flybar Electric RC Helicopter (CN1320EFB) (optional upgrade)
Requires:
● 94T HELICAL/SLANT MAIN GEAR (HI5056A)
RotorTech™ 690mm Flybarless Carbon Fiber Main Blades
Part# CN266966CFBL
$119.95
Specifications:
● Length: 690mm
● Width: 61.5mm
● Grip: >= 12mm
● Hole: 4-5mm
● Airfoil: Symmetrical
● Tip: Aeroflat
● Make: Carbon Fiber
● Common Application: 700 size Flybarless RC Helicopters.
Also Includes:
● 4x 1mm thick washers
● 4x 2mm thick washers
● 2x bolt hole spacers (4mm hole conversion)
RotorTech™ Standard Features:
● Safety wire runs alone the inner core of the blade. This keeps the blades in one piece upon a crash to insure safety to pilots and bystanders.
● Low parasitic drag coeficient due to the efficient airfoil and top quality clear resin finish, insures more engine power is transferred for lift, speed and more crisp maneuvers.
● High density D-Spar of Carbon Fiber mixed with a special resin absorbs all high-g spanwise loading.
● Designed for your 3D performance.
● Mathced C.C.G. for stability.
● Matched outward S.C.G. for better autos.
● Airfoil designed for fast, accurate cyclic.
● Layered for optimum aerodynamic damping.
RotorTech™ 610mm Flybarless Carbon Fiber Main Blades
Part# CN266166CFBL
$94.95
Specifications:
● Length: 610mm
● Width: 57mm
● Grip: >= 12mm
● Hole: 4mm
● Airfoil: Symmetrical
● Tip: Aeroflat
● Make: Carbon Fiber
● Common Application: 600 size Flybarless RC Helicopters.
Also Includes:
● 4x 1mm thick washers
RotorTech™ Standard Features:
● Safety wire runs alone the inner core of the blade. This keeps the blades in one piece upon a crash to insure safety to pilots and bystanders.
● Low parasitic drag coeficient due to the efficient airfoil and top quality clear resin finish, insures more engine power is transferred for lift, speed and more crisp maneuvers.
● High density D-Spar of Carbon Fiber mixed with a special resin absorbs all high-g spanwise loading.
● Designed for your 3D performance.
● Mathced C.C.G. for stability.
● Matched outward S.C.G. for better autos.
● Airfoil designed for fast, accurate cyclic.
● Layered for optimum aerodynamic damping.
Dji BEC
Part# DJIBEC
$16.00
Dji ESC 18A
Part# DJIESC18A
$28.00
Dji Flame Wheel F330 Arm, Red
Part# DJIARM330R
$8.00
Dji Flame Wheel F330 Arm, White
Part# DJIARM330W
$8.00
RotorTech® “Luminous” 430mm Carbon Fiber Main Blades
Part# CN264366CL
$67.95
Specifications:
● Length: 430mm
● Width: 42mm
● Grip: >= 10mm
● Hole: 3mm
● Airfoil: Symmetrical
● Tip: Aeroflat
● Make: Carbon Fiber
● Common Application: 500 size R/C helicopters.
Includes:
● 1 set rotor blades
● 4 pre-installed batteries
● 4 extra batteries
● 2 battery removal lines
● 4 washers
● 1 Instruction Sheet
RotorTech® “Luminous” 320mm Carbon Fiber Main Blades
Part# CN263266CL
$54.95
Specifications:
● Length: 320mm
● Width: 32mm
● Grip: >= 4.5mm
● Hole: 3mm
● Airfoil: Symmetrical
● Tip: Aeroflat
● Make: Carbon Fiber
● Common Application: 450 size R/C helicopters.
Includes:
● 1 set rotor blades
● 4 pre-installed batteries
● 4 extra batteries
● 2 battery removal lines
● 8 washers
● 1 Instruction Sheet
Dji Naza Flame Wheel F550 Hex-Rotor RC Helicopter Platform
Part# DJINAZA550
$620.00
Includes:
● 1x Dji Flame Wheel F550 Hex-Rotor RC Heli Kit (DJIFWF550)
● 1x DJI NAZA MULTIROTOR CONTROLLER (DJINAZACTRL)
● 6x Dji 2212 Electric Motor (DJIMTR2212)
● 6x Dji ESC 30A (DJIESC30A)
● 6x Dji 10″ Propellers (DJIPRP10)
Requires:
● 3S-4S Li-Po battery
● Aircraft radio transmitter and receiver system with fail safe function.
Recommended Accessories:
● Dji BEC (DJIBEC)
Replacement Arms:
● Dji Flame Wheel F450 / F550 Arm, Red (DJIARMR)
● Dji Flame Wheel F450 / F550 Arm, White (DJIARMW)
● Dji Flame Wheel F450 / F550 Arm, Black (DJIARMB)
Dji Naza Flame Wheel F330 Quad-Rotor RC Helicopter Platform
Part# DJINAZA330
$448.00
Includes:
● 1x Dji Flame Wheel F330 Quad-Rotor RC Heli Kit
● 1x DJI NAZA MULTIROTOR CONTROLLER (DJINAZACTRL)
● 4x Dji 2212 Electric Motor (DJIMTR2212)
● 4x Dji ESC 18A (DJIESC18A)
● 4x Dji 8″ Propeller (DJIPRP8)
Requires:
● 3S-4S Li-Po battery
● Aircraft radio transmitter and receiver system with fail safe function.
Recommended Accessories:
● Dji BEC (DJIBEC)
Replacement Arms:
● Dji Flame Wheel F330 Arm, Red (DJIARM330R)
● Dji Flame Wheel F330 Arm, White (DJIARM330W)
Source: Century Helicopter Products
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