It is time to let everyone know what has been going on with V-Blades. As most of you know we have not been in production for the last few months and there are several reasons I want to explain at this time.

The first reason is that I finally came to the conclusion that I was not able to keep up with the incredible demand that we have had since we started making V-Blades 14 years ago. I always thought that we could expand just a little more to satisfy the immediate demand, but that was just not the case. All we kept doing was creating bigger problems in that we never could expand big enough at one time, hopefully that will be a thing of the past!

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Thunder Power is definately on top of the battery game right now, releasing all kinds of new stuff! Now they just released some 2700 mAh 30C packs! How much more insane can they go? 200 more mAh…5C more, man our 500s, and 450s are gonna be ripping!  Hopefully our local shops can keep these bad boys on the shelves, or in the customers hands.

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My el cheapo computer PSU converted power supply for my charger died on me more than a while ago. While searching around for a decent replacement, I found a few options, some recommended but really expensive ones and some that are affordable but relatively unknown. Eventually, I settled for a cheap chargery 12v 12A PSU, which is essentially a 12v version of the 14v PSU sold by hobbycity.

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I usually travel with my 90s in a hard golf case but I guess there are times when traveling by road, train or bus you could get away with a soft sided case.

These are “The Heli Guard” soft storage/carry cases.

Made out of 1/4″ padded Cordura, these bags are perfect for protecting your helis from dings, scratches and weather elements. “The Heli Guard” soft carry cases are the only solution offered in which you can carry multiple helis with one hand, making transport an ease. These soft storage/carry cases are water resistant as well washable with light detergent.

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Check out the new Kong Power charger! It has a build in power supply, so it looks like it can be ran off of AC or DC, very nice!Li-ion, LiPo, LiFe, Ni-Cd and NiMH capable. Charges up to a 6 cell Li-Po. Here are some specs on it

This Is the iMAX B6AC which is able to charge, balance, and discharge Li-Ion, Li-Po, Li-Fe (A123), NiCd and NiMH batteries.

Features:

• - 100~240VAC to 12V DC converter built in.
• - Can be operated with a 11-18V DC power source
• -Microprocessor controlled
• -Delta-peak sensitivity
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Yup, thats right, carbon blades for your 250! Coming out soon is the new release from Align of 2 different versions of the carbon blades for the small Trex 250, and both are under $20. They are 205mm in length(jeez thats tiny). Watch your local align vendors for the product to be coming in stock.

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We all know everyone needs tools to assemble, disassemble, maintain, and fix their helis. Well this is a guide to inform people on what various tools they need to purchase when first entering the hobby. Lets Begin with the basics.

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The new G-Force swashplate tool incorporates the flexibility to be
adjustable to accommodate the large range of swash types now found in
today’s 50 and 90 sized helis.  G-Force SwashPro enables the pilot to
setup both 50 and 90 size helis in their fleet that may include 120,
135 and 140 degree swash types, and yet be able to work on both 50 and
90 size machines.

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New from Mikado is a 8mm main shaft swash driver. Up untill now Mikado has only offered a 10mm swash driver for your flybarless conversions, but that is for about 80% of the helis available..but other helis such as the Raptor 50 and ElyQ Vision 50 feature a 8mm main shaft, so the previous mikado swash driver would not of worked as conversion option. Now its opening up a whole new world for more and more helis to go flybarless….seems to be the recent trend after IRCHA this year?
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Well I seem to have a passion for collecting things in the various hobbies I have.  In RC Helis I collect fueling systems, canopies and starters.  Not sure what my obsession with support equipment is but I don’t think that there is enough quality and attention is directed to these products.

I have always hated with a passion electric fuel pumps…and MOST hand hand pumps as well for nitro fuel.  I have NEVER had and electric or gasoline pump that hasn’t gumed up, handle broke or just plain didn’t work.  Slimline and Sullivan seem to be on the cuttin edge of making these products better but a new player in the field is evolving, Jersey Modeler.

I contacted them because I knew of another helicopter pilot who used their 2.5 gallon electric system so I called and ordered one.  Since I absolutely hate electric fuel pump system I opted for the 2.5 gallon MANUAL PUMP system.  The salesperson talked me into getting the electric system (a smaller one…the 1.3 gallon) for special price so I thought I would try it to see if they could change my mind about electric pump systems.

They asked my which radio system I owned as the pump didn’t include a charger but I could use my transmtter charger to charge it.

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Running out of those necesary screws? Or just want some extra screws that you always use, incase you lose one working on your helis, or a couple fall off in flight, what ever it may be, everyone always need some extra stuff laying around, so we dont have to order them online, or drive to your local hobby shop to pick them up! RCscrewz has your answer providing a…. [ click here to see videos, photos & rest of story ]

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I found this how to, by Brain James, on heliproz’s website, and thought it was a great article, and would like to post it for everyone to read about.

Powering the receiver, servos, and gyro can be accomplished a couple different ways. The most common way traditionally was to use a NiCad or NiMh 4.8v battery. It is simple, easy to install and the least expensive route you can choose. Recently the use of a lithium regulated system has become popular. Typically a 2 cell lithium polymer or lithium ion battery rated at 7.4v or 7.2v respectively is used with a regulator to provide power to the receiver, gyro, and servos.

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From the Popular JR 8717 now released the new DS8717HV High Voltage Ultra Speed Cyclic Servo.  With a price tag of $199.99.  Check it out.

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Remember the good ‘ol days with glue sticks and paste? Well grab your tool box, and get out your most used tool, loctite. Everytime I seem to grab my bottle, and open it, I have a blue loctite volcano spewing out of the top, making quite a mess. All from floating around in my tool box for some time now, wasting what I paid for.

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Since the release of the Blade 400 from Eflite, there has always been a desire for metal parts. Whether it be for a more robust crashing machine, or a custom blinged out heli, months after months came around, and still the same old plastic, well change has came!

A renown aftermarket upgrade company that has been around the block for several helis, Microheli, has released a full line of metal upgrade parts for Eflites Blade 400. All can be ordered through your local Horizon Hobby Dealer, or from Horizion Hobby Direct, here.

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