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07-13-2011 04:00 PM

Phil Noel

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

I always love to see what these guys can do with someone else's heli.

07-13-2011 01:16 PM

Phil Noel

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

You and other Radikal fliers may find this video interesting:

+ YouTube Video

07-13-2011 12:04 AM

rod22

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

hi flyswatter. just found this thread after seeing a gasser for sale in here. good looking bird. it's been a year since your last post and i would like to know your your final thoughts and what you have done so far maintenance wise. in other words, how is the heli holding up. thanks

03-23-2010 10:15 PM

Guest

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

Well there are over 3 gallons threw this bird now,and it flys amazingly,I usually burn 30-50 dollars in fuel a day on an average of 5 days a week..... I burn 3 to 4 tanks of gas in a day now with oil that is less that 2 dollars a day, and 70 to 80 minutes of air time per charge so i'll be retiring both 3D 50 size birds this is way better, and this bird starts runs and pulls just the way I like it,if you buy one try the stock gearing first,I see no need yet to change it, there are gonna be a lot of these heli's poppin up all over as the cost to run is unbeatable and reliable.

03-20-2010 08:40 PM

nahnok

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

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Originally Posted by flyswatter40

Hi Mark I started off with the factiry settings and my head temp was 140 ish and kept an eye on it once flying it came up a bit 155 seemed where it settled in,I am still on 32:1 fuel premium Shell fuel and the quick silver oil ,haven't needed a cloth to wipe anything off at all,I have 115 minutes on it now,and I will be starting to adjust the needles this next flight,once I feel it is ready i'll start off with light aerobatics to see how it does, I haven't used idle up I will be using it in another 2 or 3 flights then i'll try a few things to see how it grooves ,hope its nice after work!!!

Im not saying I know anything but it maybe a little early to mess with the needles. keep the kick in the tail rich is better then lean

03-20-2010 07:05 PM

Guest

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

I am having an awesome time with this bird I am on my third gallon of fuel and loving it!!!!!! I'll go for a close up next shoot.

03-20-2010 11:22 AM

Phil Noel

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

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Originally Posted by JBajkor

If I read all this right, you have just over 2hrs run time. The motor will be quite reliable but I don't think it is completely broke in yet. If it is anything like my G260s, it will start to change around 5~6 hrs. It will make more power, to the point where you may have to redo your throttle curves. When it happens, it will be obvious.

Looks like you're doing great so far.
Good luck with it.
Joe

Ageed - it will take 5 or 6 hours of running before it is fully broken in.

Looks like your having fun there Jim!

03-19-2010 05:51 PM

Guest

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

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Originally Posted by flyswatter40

Well the Rad is fully broken in now and i'll be filming a video of it saturday if all goes well "weather etc" I am not a 3D pilot but will try and show a few things to show what kinda power it has etc.....

03-19-2010 02:04 PM

Guest

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

LOL Tyler's camera never had zoom on it,we'll see what we can do.

03-18-2010 08:05 PM

MarkToo

Re: New Century Radikal G20 Gas Helicopter

Sounds sweet Jimmy!!!

Definitely take some more video - I'd like to actually see it

Did you have any issues or hiccups during the break in?

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