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Jan Blom · 11-23-2003, 07:55 AM

Iwas curious about this bird when I saw in the GH flyer and was wondering
what comes with the full kit for $640. I checked on the GH and MS site but there was no info.

Colin · 11-23-2003, 09:53 AM

We will have one soon, we'll tell ya what we think of it when we finish it.

Colin

Heli-Flyer · 11-24-2003, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Blom

Iwas curious about this bird when I saw in the GH flyer and was wondering
what comes with the full kit for $640. I checked on the GH and MS site but there was no info.

Jan,

You went to the wrong site. The Hummingbird is built by Century Heli. Goto http://www.centuryheli.com and you will find more info. But $640 for a full kit, that sounds too much.

Hope this helps.

Charlie · 11-25-2003, 04:06 AM

Heli-Flyer

He is talking about the Hornet, not the Hummingbird

Heli-Flyer · 11-25-2003, 10:05 AM

Sorry my mistake. I thought he was talking about the HB.

Jan Blom · 11-25-2003, 07:51 PM

Hornet I comes in two versions also but it does spec that for $ 450 it comes with gyro, Esc batt etc so I assume this is the same for II.

Colin · 12-07-2003, 09:48 AM

Like anything the Hornet / Hornet II come in different configurations. The expensive kit package comes ready to go with no receiver or transmitter.
It has servos, gyro, blades and battery with speed controller. I believe it even has a quick charger, ours does. The full kit CPX has no motor however since due to the "high end" nature most might install a brushless.
Check with GH for accurate up to date packaging contents.

The CP/CPX machine is not a beginner helicopter and you should know how to fly basics first. It is a precision micro machine that fits together very well but due to the small parts and tight tolerance fits you need to use care during assembly. It is not a slap together helicopter and needs attention to building detail to get the best from it. It is quite tuff but it also runs at 2000 rpm with carbon blades and has enough collective pitch for 3-D. It is very smooth running and flys great once you adapt to the small rotor disk and hiller control. The shaft driven tail gear train is silky smooth
and you don't have to wait for the tail motor to spool up and down as with the less complicated micros. We shall post a picture later of it in flight.

The Hornet II is bigger and has a slightly better servo layout which one may or may not notice a difference in handling. I'd expect it to be better suited for more relaxed flying being more stable. We'll have to experience that one to be sure.

My advice to anyone buying one is to follow the instructions after fully understanding them. There are two bearings very close to the same dimension used in the tail drive (one at the front of the tail boom and the other at the TR gearbox). The difference is in the flange width only
and position wise they can be incorrectly swapped. The exploded view shows different PNs and references the dimensions on a parts list. The only difference is the "s" after the F. If you swap these you won't get the boom into the mechanics cause the flange is bigger than the hole the boom slides into. Ask me how I know! One needs a calipar or very good eyes to see the difference.

My advice is to check the tail glue hub bond after gluing it to the shaft before flying. Some people have forgotten to glue this part or inproperly bonded it. If you glue it correctly it is very strong.

Some people are screwing the tail grips on incorrectly or unevenly and getting vibrations. They need to be the same length from the hub.

We are here to help anyone assemblying and setting up one of these neat little buggers. We have more building tips if anyone needs help. It ain't rocket science but it needs to be done correctly.

PS bigger exploded parts pictures are available at the MS web site.

Stephen and Colin

WildBill · 12-07-2003, 05:30 PM

How would you rate the hornet vs the hummingbird and teh piccolo, which would you recommend?

Charlie · 12-07-2003, 06:22 PM

The Hummingbird is a fixed pitch and the Pro Piccolo and Hornet have collective pitch, so that's a big bonus right there. In my opinion, collective pitch is the way to go.

WildBill · 12-07-2003, 07:12 PM

i was wondering which one is
a) easiest to assemble
b) easiest to fly
c) easiest to repair
i have a little experience with helis and think this would be cool for flyin around my living room in the airwolf body, that why i am leaning towards the hummingbird or the picollo but if the hornet is easier to fly or just plain flys better, than thats the way i will go thanks for any input

11-23-2003, 07:55 AM	#1
Jan Blom RCC Master Contributor I am: Janne B Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Bay Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,165 Total Props: 0	Hornet II Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Iwas curious about this bird when I saw in the GH flyer and was wondering what comes with the full kit for $640. I checked on the GH and MS site but there was no info.
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11-23-2003, 09:53 AM	#2
Colin RCC Master Contributor I am: Colin B Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nova Scotia Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,282 Total Props: 13	We will have one soon, we'll tell ya what we think of it when we finish it. Colin __________________ Great Hobbies, OMG Servos, Advanced Radio
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12-07-2003, 09:48 AM	#7
Colin RCC Master Contributor I am: Colin B Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nova Scotia Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,282 Total Props: 13	Like anything the Hornet / Hornet II come in different configurations. The expensive kit package comes ready to go with no receiver or transmitter. It has servos, gyro, blades and battery with speed controller. I believe it even has a quick charger, ours does. The full kit CPX has no motor however since due to the "high end" nature most might install a brushless. Check with GH for accurate up to date packaging contents. The CP/CPX machine is not a beginner helicopter and you should know how to fly basics first. It is a precision micro machine that fits together very well but due to the small parts and tight tolerance fits you need to use care during assembly. It is not a slap together helicopter and needs attention to building detail to get the best from it. It is quite tuff but it also runs at 2000 rpm with carbon blades and has enough collective pitch for 3-D. It is very smooth running and flys great once you adapt to the small rotor disk and hiller control. The shaft driven tail gear train is silky smooth and you don't have to wait for the tail motor to spool up and down as with the less complicated micros. We shall post a picture later of it in flight. The Hornet II is bigger and has a slightly better servo layout which one may or may not notice a difference in handling. I'd expect it to be better suited for more relaxed flying being more stable. We'll have to experience that one to be sure. My advice to anyone buying one is to follow the instructions after fully understanding them. There are two bearings very close to the same dimension used in the tail drive (one at the front of the tail boom and the other at the TR gearbox). The difference is in the flange width only and position wise they can be incorrectly swapped. The exploded view shows different PNs and references the dimensions on a parts list. The only difference is the "s" after the F. If you swap these you won't get the boom into the mechanics cause the flange is bigger than the hole the boom slides into. Ask me how I know! One needs a calipar or very good eyes to see the difference. My advice is to check the tail glue hub bond after gluing it to the shaft before flying. Some people have forgotten to glue this part or inproperly bonded it. If you glue it correctly it is very strong. Some people are screwing the tail grips on incorrectly or unevenly and getting vibrations. They need to be the same length from the hub. We are here to help anyone assemblying and setting up one of these neat little buggers. We have more building tips if anyone needs help. It ain't rocket science but it needs to be done correctly. PS bigger exploded parts pictures are available at the MS web site. Stephen and Colin __________________ Great Hobbies, OMG Servos, Advanced Radio
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12-07-2003, 05:30 PM	#8
WildBill RCC Expert Contributor I am: Bill M Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kitchener ON. Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 886 Total Props: 0	hornet How would you rate the hornet vs the hummingbird and teh piccolo, which would you recommend? __________________ There is no such thing as too low Team Yak Team "M"
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12-07-2003, 07:12 PM	#10
WildBill RCC Expert Contributor I am: Bill M Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kitchener ON. Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 886 Total Props: 0	heli i was wondering which one is a) easiest to assemble b) easiest to fly c) easiest to repair i have a little experience with helis and think this would be cool for flyin around my living room in the airwolf body, that why i am leaning towards the hummingbird or the picollo but if the hornet is easier to fly or just plain flys better, than thats the way i will go thanks for any input __________________ There is no such thing as too low Team Yak Team "M"
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11-25-2003, 04:06 AM	#4
Charlie RCC Contributor I am: Charlie G Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Radio of choice: JR 11X Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 369 Total Props: 0	Heli-Flyer He is talking about the Hornet, not the Hummingbird
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11-25-2003, 10:05 AM	#5
Heli-Flyer RCC Contributor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 490 Total Props: 0	Sorry my mistake. I thought he was talking about the HB.
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11-25-2003, 07:51 PM	#6
Jan Blom RCC Master Contributor I am: Janne B Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Bay Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,165 Total Props: 0	Hornet I comes in two versions also but it does spec that for $ 450 it comes with gyro, Esc batt etc so I assume this is the same for II.
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12-07-2003, 06:22 PM	#9
Charlie RCC Contributor I am: Charlie G Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Radio of choice: JR 11X Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 369 Total Props: 0	The Hummingbird is a fixed pitch and the Pro Piccolo and Hornet have collective pitch, so that's a big bonus right there. In my opinion, collective pitch is the way to go.
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