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Brian Byrdsong
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Multi-Camera F3C Schedule P Practice
Set up a couple of GoPro cameras today to try and get different angles of practice. The routine was horrible but learning this video editing to time multiple camera shots.
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F3C Schedule P: Practicing 180 deg Autorotation's
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On a muggy New Years' day out practicing my Expert class routine, more autorotations because this one is HARD!! hehe.
My Futaba 16IZ Experience and Custom Adjustments
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Recently purchased a Futaba 16IZ because my 32MZ is going in for repairs. Well, I like the 16IZ but had to make a few adjustments to fit my style...
Kontronik: How-To KOSMIK Firmware v1.18 Update
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Hello Friends, I recently applied the new Kontronik Kosmik Firmware v1.18 update. Follow my quick, easy-to-follow video on the correct workflow to ensure you properly update your Kosmik!! For detailed instructions please go to the Update on the website at www.kontronik.com/en/downloads.html Happy Flying!
F3C Sportsman Schedule - Inverted Triangle
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Me at AMPS in Miami, FL competing Sportsman F3C. Here's a pretty good Inverted Triangle maneuver.
F3C Sportsman Practice with Specter 700 v1
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My Genesis is down for the count so I have to rely on a new bird for the competition this weekend. Converted my Specter v1 to do F3C and it's not bad at all...
9.5 min Low HS SAB Raw Flight
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Took my head speed down to 1400rpm to see how long a flight I could get out of the RAW. Using a 12s 5k mAh 50c pack, I got about 9 mins, 30 secs out of it, with probably another minute. But anyway, enjoy the slow light 3D, sport flying of the SAB Raw. Thanks...
SAB Genesis F3C Sportsman Practice - 092921
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Using the new AMA Ruleset for 2022, I've started learning the F3C Sportsman class routine. There's a competition coming up in late October that I want to participate in and learn how all this works. But loving the process so far, learning a lot about tx setup, and more. Join me on this journey!! :P
F3C Sportsman Class Practice
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In my adventures to become an F3C RC Helicopter pilot, I start with the beginner or Sportsman class maneuvers. This stuff is harder than it appears but I will learn it!! First competition coming up, late October! Wish me luck! SAB Genesis, RT760mm Main, RT106mm Tail EgoDrift 4525HT 550Kv, Scorpion Tribunus II 14-200A KST X20 v2.0 Servos, Pulse 12s 5000mAh 50C VBar Touch Control and Neo Game Ove...
Creating 12s Battery Packs for 600/700 size RC Heli's
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A quick "how-to" creating 12s battery packs for 600/700 size RC helicopters. If you're still like me and using EC5/IC5 connectors with "Y" ESC splitters, then this is how I create my battery parks for the birds. Enjoy!
Cutting RC Heli Motor Shaft When Too Long!
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Cutting a few mm's off my new rc heli, Scorpion 4530-540Kv motor because it was just a bit too long to mount on the heli. This is my quick way of cutting off whats needed to make it fit!!
New hobby room progress!! Looking good.
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Moved to a new home And my hobby room is 3 times the size as the last home. I'm about 80% done with it but loving the process!! enjoy.
New XLPower 550 Maiden, with motor failure!
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Finally get to take this out, good maiden, flying around, then motor shuts off, but i was able to safely autorotate to the ground.
Fun Flying with the Trex 600n Pro
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Beautiful day to fly this classic beauty the Align Trex 600n Pro. A friend of mine let me use to learn the in's and out's of flying nitro heli's. I've had a blast with it so far and will continue to learn more. I definitely want one of my own now!
From Sim to Field: Backwards flying practice
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From Sim to Field: Backwards flying practice
Fusion 550 Sport'n with Byrdsong Capture Mount
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Fusion 550 Sport'n with Byrdsong Capture Mount
Fusion 550 GoPro Sportn with GPS Stats!
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Fusion 550 GoPro Sportn with GPS Stats!
Nice video. I've been eye balling a 16IZ and decided I'd watch a couple videos about people's opinions. I'm STILL flying my trusty 9ZAP from the 1990's!!
Hey Brian! Just picked up a new 16izs and found your video. Coming from Spektrum, I agree wholeheartedly that the top switch spacing is horrible!! I love the switch removal mod that you did and was wondering if you would be willing to share the .stl file for your caps? Thanks so much!!
I’m new to helicopter world this always gets me a little confused. What causes the three ends to get out of alignment? Using that 3d model tool to level it by a hair. And you have to use the pliers to adjust it. Wouldn’t that make the servo off from adjusting it? Why not connect it to a computer to adjust it from parameters from what I seen online. Seems like that better right?
Hi Brian, im using this for my Heli and noticed ratchet was on, got the parts to make a smooth throttle, removed the 2 base screws, 2 screws in the batt compartment and the 2 screws under the hand grips, but back is still being held somewhere up top? any idea if missing some hidden screws to remove the back?
Thanks for showing this Brian. I knew "how" to do it but it makes it a LOT easier when you actually see it done. 😊
Hi just ordered the 16IZ I had ordered a few weeks from Amazon the frsky X20 . Had a hard time setting my helicopter. It has a flybar . I’m guessing new radios today are setup for new helicopter. So I sent it back called futaba and did a order. Now I find out they there’s a super 16IZ. Lol but I can’t find what the difference is . Thanks for the video .
i put some high density foam between the batteries in case of a crash...gives you the best chance of protecting the batteries from each others after impact.
Having an issue currently to update my KOSMIK 170 HV with 1.18 and contacted Kontronik Support. You had 1.17 as a version to be overwritten, was this 1.17 pre-installed or did you download it somewhere? 1.17 cannot be found in the Kontronik archives anywhere and would like to try 1.17 (update to Bootloader 2.2 and to 1.10 works for my ESC, but not the latest version 1.18....😢).
Now thats on point. Was wondering if it would handle the weight of a gopro. Obviously it does...lol. Thanks for the vid
hi Brian
Kudos! A very elegant solution! I wish I had a 3D printer. I ended up milling an new batt plate with the correct mounting holes out of a piece of aluminum(aloo-minEE-um lol love the way brits say it). That said, what an epic fail on Blade’s(HH’s) part to not ensure their proprietary bits dont work together. Maybe Ill finally pull the trigger on a SnapMaker printer/mini CNC. That way I can carve out busted pieces for my drones as well. 🤷🏻♂️ Anyway… Cheers, B
Thank you for making this video. It helped me a lot.
When I got my 16IZ not setting for heli. And it's a heli radio. So I had to do my own settings. So flying helis for over 55 years, something stuck in my head.
Brian, how's the practice going ? where are new videos, still hammering the sticks ?
Do you have shut down with this esc when flying your fusion 480? Esc over heating?
Hi Brian, I would love to buy one of theses adapters from you. Regards Eric
I absolutely hate heavy radios. The lighter the better!
This is even lighter than the 8fg, which I loved as so light. The 14SG is truly an elephant by comparison. I love using the 16IZ. It's all of the 8fg, plus lots more with the latest tech
I bought the Futaba 14SG for $20 and I want to learn everything about it, but there's not a lot of video on youtube, but it is still an expensive till this day, WOW. I have never flown an helicopter b4, just a drone,so far so good lol.
Thanks Brian, nicely done.
Brian, I need help. Been flying 500 size since 2008 and just got a 700 goblin raw. I'm completely lost how charge, what to solder where, what goes into what, etc. Got 4 maniax 12s 44.4 volt 5000 packs.
amazing, brian, great flights! love ur f3c practice videos. maybe a series of videos on how to start with f3c for begginers?
impressing, subscribed - keep pushing
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Awesome flight!
Hi how hard is it to disassemble 16iz? Is it possible to replace gimbals with quad bearing gimbals?
It's a bit fiddly, but possible. There's actually a video of a guy in Japan doing the entire tear down. I followed that (no sound I don't think) and it was ok. A few hidden screws in the sequence, but all doable. No idea about replacing the gimbals tho. I replaced the ratchet and the springs. It's definately not as easy as the 8FG, nor the 14SG, but similar in the handle removal on the 14SG
@@heartsoul4386 Got a link to the video pls, im struggling to get back off mine
@@MrSmartstots ok. I’ll find the link. Hold fire
@@heartsoul4386 Sorted it, im going to upload my own video to help people out in english
@@MrSmartstots thst would be good. Yes it’s not initially simple
Hey man, I just ran into the same issue building my 480. You still printing these?
I’ll buy one if you still produce them.
I upgraded the springs to the heavier set Futaba springs... the max settings on the ones installed is the weakest settings on the heavy set. For all you heavy handed people. Feel like the spectrum if not better.
I did that also. A lot of folk might not realise the heli version has the light springs, and smooth throttle, and only the air version comes with hD springs and ratchet on throttle. I had to do a tear down to fix both items, but now it's great. Brilliant radio. The spring replacement is really easy on this radio
@@heartsoul4386 see here I thought the heli model has the spring switch on the top right with smooth throttle and the aircraft model has the flick cut switch on the top right with rachet throttle
great job!!!
Can we get the STL file? Lol
Sure email me at brian.byrdsong@gmail.com
Brian, that is a nice set up for a camera. Do you sell any or can you have one made for my Fusion 360? I have been looking for some sort of mount...also, I can't figure out how you get the speed and whatnot overlaid into the video...is that something you can add to the camera? does it have to be gopro? I'll have to look at my camera and see if I can do something like that if that's what it is...please reach out to me, I'd love to know...
Here, I'm using a GroPro 7. It collects GPS info as long as it's enabled via settings. Then the GoPro video editing software I used, allows you to add widgets to the video to show whatever info you want (and gathered). Let me check but I think I made that for a Fusion 360, the old one anyway... Email me at brian.byrdsong@gmail.com
Just sent you an email on this adapter plate you made. I’m in the same boat as you were.
I hope nobody actually followed this, this is a terrible way to build a 12S.
Why?
Looks pretty good to me.. do you have a better way? If so, how about sharing..
How he built it is spot on the way to do it. demaciu, you are an idiot.
Great video man. Can I ask where I can get this shrink tube from?
It's out of stock now but this is what I bought: www.helidirect.com/products/black-heat-shrink-350mm
@@bbyrdsong Thank you o much...
Nice! but please get a better camera person.
Hi. I would gladly pay you for one of these. Any chance you could include the screws also? Pls let me know how much and we can set this up. Thanks!!!!!
i drew up and 3D printed a nice one
Literally printed this out today. How does the stability react to it in flight?
If your camera supports auto-stability, it's great, very smooth with little to no vibrations.
@@bbyrdsong what about the heli? Anything I need to look out for before I bring it up? I usually cruise with my heli. No tricks. I keep it in safe.
@@MasterBlud just make sure you're running a high headspeed, idle up 2, to keep it up.
I'm still pretty new to model aircraft. Where in the spektrum transmitter is the setting for both of head speed and idle
@@bbyrdsong I think I understand now. I use the stock settings from the site to radio on my DX6. If I want to keep safe, use forward programming for stability on the stunt level 2 as the radio calls it.
I saw the mockingbird skit, was so good 😂😂
That was years ago!! Thx!
wow, really? 10 minutes flying time ?!!! Btw, do you know the percentage of the HS for 1400rpm is? Because I am using percentage instead of RPM.
Really depends on your motor, pinion size and ESC to determine the percentage. There are many online headspeed calculators out there, that could help.
What motor you use ?
Stock
@@bbyrdsong thanks. Do you still recommend this stock xlpower 4020 motor?
@@43SunSon i would recommend the Egodrift Tengu 4025HS / 1050kV Motor. It's a great motor, fairly inexpensive too
Thanks for putting out this video obviously a flaw on blades part and your services are needed also more information in the comments that I could find else where everyone with similar questions!
Brian, building my Fusion 480 and I’d like to order one of your ESC mounts. How do I PM you on UA-cam?
Email me at brian.byrdsong@gmail.com
Looks great! About time we see a proper man room. Don’t forget a big TV and stereo.
Where did you get your tray and shrink wrap? Thanks
It came with the Raw kit but you can buy it separately from GoblinHelicopter.com
That is such smooth flying, very impressive mate
Awesome!!! Keep it up and you will do great.
Very nice! Where do you get the big heat shrink?
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. May I ask what size is the shrink tubing?
it's for 4500-550 mAh packs and its 350mm long.
What is the flat width of the heat shrink?
Hey bro...ive got my 480 built and im installing the electronics and the esc has two wires coming out of it and one wire is wrapped around a green donut and the other is not...i cant find any info on which wire goes to the flight controller but in your vid it looks like the wire that is wrapped around the green donut is the one that goes to the esc and you have the other wire tied up...so whats up with those two wires?...i can do all the programming stuff but i just dont know which of the two wires goes to the flight controller
The one wire with 1 connector, is the primary wire in which you plug into the ESC port of your fbl. The other wire is for additional power if more voltage is needed for high-end servos (where you can select 8 volts vs 5). This wire gets plugged into any Aux port, if applicable.
@@bbyrdsong THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!...Im not stupid but have been scratching my head on this all day and im not going to start hooking stuff up to see what happens either so thanks for clearing this up for me!!!...have not been all that impressed with the lack of information on the 480 build and having to make my own esc mounting plate and having to go back to the store for bullet connectors as well but it all worked out in the end...i now have to get the electronics and programing completed and im up in the air....so thank you again bro!!!
Great job!