Re: T-Rex 450xl head speed

On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:31:42 GMT, Kevin <dontemailme@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:


>> WAY too slow for a 450 bird Beav.  It'll fly, but it'll be very very
>> sluggish and I'd be amazed if the tail held with the pitch needed to
>> get it airborse at that RPM.
>well I am running around 2100 if I hold the helicopter and measure, I 
>will need to find a way to strap the tacho to get a proper in the hover 
>reading and you are right it is sluggish but controllable

IMO never a good idea to strap a heli down and run it up...  Get a
buddy to tach while you hover.