NEW T-REX 500

Home

My FlyingGiants

Blogs

Classifieds

FORUMS

Members

News

Search

Find New Posts

All Forums

Subscribed Forums

View Unanswered Threads

Search Forums

Show Posts Show Threads

Advanced Search

Tools

Post Hucker

Mark Forums Read

Sign Up!

HeliKyna · 10-27-2007, 11:20 AM

Ok, I couldn't leave my Flying Giants crew out of the loop. Align is getting to release the latest addition to their heli family. The T-REX 500!!

We are so excited about this machine! It is what may be the perfect size, it is big enough to easily see and be incredibly stable. Yet, small enough to still fly in your backyard or local park.

Jason Krause and Alan Szabo are working very hard and long days at the moment to finalize all the testing. The pictures you see are prototypes and are subject to change, but I can tell you that we expect the following:

425-450mm Blades
4S-6S Lipo
mini servos

Have Fun!

Kyna

RC_Kid · 10-27-2007, 11:54 AM

Thats it Align, spend all my money. This is one I will need to get. I hope it is released soon.

dubd · 10-27-2007, 01:31 PM

Awesome! I might pick one up. I just sold my 450SE and I am considering another heli.

Joshua Ziering · 10-27-2007, 02:27 PM

When I close my eyes at night, this is now what I see.

I LOVE the way those canopies look.

jz

JZiering · 10-27-2007, 02:55 PM

That thing looks bad ass

Thanks for the pics Kyna!

Joshua Ziering · 10-29-2007, 01:36 AM

MySpaceTV: Trex 500 6s by Alan Szabo Jr

Oh yeah.

JZiering · 10-29-2007, 01:57 AM

MAN... that was awesome.

storklappe · 10-29-2007, 04:47 AM

What is a "6s 1sp" battery? How much will the batteries cost?

Animal Jesky · 10-29-2007, 09:42 AM

Kyna,

Looks awesome!!! After seeing the videos of JK and AZ it sure looks awesome. I cannot wait to check this heli out. Another great product by align.

Andrew

HeliKyna · 11-07-2007, 09:11 PM

Well, testing is all complete and production has begun. We are still on target to recieve our first shipment by the end of this month! Here are the final specs:

T-REX 500 - Equipped with the standard power:
425 carbon fiber blades
500 L brushless motors
6S 50A ESC
Flight weight about 1690-1750 g

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

500L brushless motor with different test configurations:

4 S3200mAh battery:
Violent 3D - flying time of about 5.5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8 minutes

5 S3200mAh battery:
Violent 3D - flying time of about 5.5 - 6 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 9 minutes

6 S2100-2200mAh battery:
Violent 3D - flying time of about 4.5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8 minutes

6 S2100-2500mAh battery:
Violent 3-D - flying time of about 5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8.5 - 9 minutes

Kyna

sprice50 · 11-07-2007, 10:25 PM

That's potent! Nice size too.

the big man · 01-06-2008, 10:36 AM

what is the best pack to use with the 500?3s,4s,5s,6s,tunder power,flight power.
THE BIG MAN

Steve · 10-02-2009, 09:14 AM

Just picked up a Trex 500 ESP. Can anyone give me a good setup for the first time heli pilot? Also, what spare parts are a good idea to keep around? ;and what should I upgrade to metal? Thanks.

Steve

Steve · 10-02-2009, 09:18 AM

OOps!! This is the one I got.

Dumorian · 11-11-2009, 01:05 AM

I just fired up my 500esp tonight for the first time. Had it pinned to the floor. LOL! I'm a total noob and have been bitten! Suddenly there are 7 helis in my hanger! The next biggest is a B400 which I have gotten pretty good with in hovering. Still need a LOT more time on it though. The esp from what I hear should be even easier, although more expensive if (in the rc world, if = when) I mess up.

Anyway, near the back of the manual, at least for the esp there are three setups for various flight modes. To me, they look like a great place to start. I'm thinking the normal mode will work for me for some time.

I'm running a pair of 3s2200 20C batteries and a 12 tooth pinion. Seems like plenty in my brief on the ground test. The cool thing is I have a bunch of these bats as it seems every electric plane I buy uses these. It sure is nice to share power between models!

I would like to try a pair of 2500s perhaps in the future. I don't think I'll need them any time soon.

I can't really help on spare parts yet... For me, I fear it might be another complete kit!

10-27-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
HeliKyna Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 34 Posts: 45	NEW T-REX 500 Ok, I couldn't leave my Flying Giants crew out of the loop. Align is getting to release the latest addition to their heli family. The T-REX 500!! We are so excited about this machine! It is what may be the perfect size, it is big enough to easily see and be incredibly stable. Yet, small enough to still fly in your backyard or local park. Jason Krause and Alan Szabo are working very hard and long days at the moment to finalize all the testing. The pictures you see are prototypes and are subject to change, but I can tell you that we expect the following: 425-450mm Blades 4S-6S Lipo mini servos Have Fun! Kyna Attached Thumbnails 196.5 KB · Views: 171 126.5 KB · Views: 197 141.6 KB · Views: 154

10-27-2007, 11:54 AM	#2
RC_Kid That ground... Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Age: 20 Posts: 260	Re: NEW T-REX 500 Thats it Align, spend all my money. This is one I will need to get. I hope it is released soon. __________________ Don't blame me, I'm just a kid

10-27-2007, 01:31 PM	#3
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,458	Re: NEW T-REX 500 Awesome! I might pick one up. I just sold my 450SE and I am considering another heli.

10-27-2007, 02:27 PM	#4
Joshua Ziering Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chandler AZ Age: 26 Posts: 87	Re: NEW T-REX 500 When I close my eyes at night, this is now what I see. I LOVE the way those canopies look. jz

10-27-2007, 02:55 PM	#5
JZiering Team Ziering Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Age: 22 Posts: 99	Re: NEW T-REX 500 That thing looks bad ass Thanks for the pics Kyna! __________________ -Jon www.CastleCreations.com www.CustomCDR.com www.empirerc.com

10-29-2007, 01:57 AM	#7
JZiering Team Ziering Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Age: 22 Posts: 99	Re: NEW T-REX 500 MAN... that was awesome. __________________ -Jon www.CastleCreations.com www.CustomCDR.com www.empirerc.com

10-29-2007, 04:47 AM	#8
storklappe Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: NEW T-REX 500 What is a "6s 1sp" battery? How much will the batteries cost?

10-29-2007, 09:42 AM	#9
Animal Jesky Squirrel please... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Monroe, Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 625	Re: NEW T-REX 500 Kyna, Looks awesome!!! After seeing the videos of JK and AZ it sure looks awesome. I cannot wait to check this heli out. Another great product by align. Andrew __________________ Thanks Dad, Mom, Joe, and Heather for all your support in everything I do. Bryson Fernandez- Keep a spot up there for me when we meet again, until that day keep flying high in the sky!!!

11-07-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
HeliKyna Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 34 Posts: 45	Re: NEW T-REX 500 Well, testing is all complete and production has begun. We are still on target to recieve our first shipment by the end of this month! Here are the final specs: T-REX 500 - Equipped with the standard power: 425 carbon fiber blades 500 L brushless motors 6S 50A ESC Flight weight about 1690-1750 g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 500L brushless motor with different test configurations: 4 S3200mAh battery: Violent 3D - flying time of about 5.5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8 minutes 5 S3200mAh battery: Violent 3D - flying time of about 5.5 - 6 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 9 minutes 6 S2100-2200mAh battery: Violent 3D - flying time of about 4.5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8 minutes 6 S2100-2500mAh battery: Violent 3-D - flying time of about 5 minutes General 3D/F3C - flying time of about 8.5 - 9 minutes Kyna

11-07-2007, 10:25 PM	#11
sprice50 Shaun Price Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 1,725	Re: NEW T-REX 500 That's potent! Nice size too. __________________ Shaun Click for video - Aeroworks 35% 260, DA85, KS1090 pipe AW 260, 3DHS 330SC, T-Rex 600ESP Aero-Works 3DHS EF FUTABA-rc.com DesertAircraft.com ThunderPowerRC.com CastleCreations.com

01-06-2008, 10:36 AM	#12
the big man Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: guernsey uk Posts: 5	Re: NEW T-REX 500 what is the best pack to use with the 500?3s,4s,5s,6s,tunder power,flight power. THE BIG MAN

10-02-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
Steve Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashton Idaho Age: 45 Posts: 342	Re: NEW T-REX 500 Just picked up a Trex 500 ESP. Can anyone give me a good setup for the first time heli pilot? Also, what spare parts are a good idea to keep around? ;and what should I upgrade to metal? Thanks. Steve

10-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#14
Steve Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashton Idaho Age: 45 Posts: 342	Re: NEW T-REX 500 OOps!! This is the one I got. Attached Thumbnails 10.2 KB · Views: 25

11-11-2009, 01:05 AM	#15
Dumorian ...all in my brain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goshen, VA Posts: 152 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: NEW T-REX 500 I just fired up my 500esp tonight for the first time. Had it pinned to the floor. LOL! I'm a total noob and have been bitten! Suddenly there are 7 helis in my hanger! The next biggest is a B400 which I have gotten pretty good with in hovering. Still need a LOT more time on it though. The esp from what I hear should be even easier, although more expensive if (in the rc world, if = when) I mess up. Anyway, near the back of the manual, at least for the esp there are three setups for various flight modes. To me, they look like a great place to start. I'm thinking the normal mode will work for me for some time. I'm running a pair of 3s2200 20C batteries and a 12 tooth pinion. Seems like plenty in my brief on the ground test. The cool thing is I have a bunch of these bats as it seems every electric plane I buy uses these. It sure is nice to share power between models! I would like to try a pair of 2500s perhaps in the future. I don't think I'll need them any time soon. I can't really help on spare parts yet... For me, I fear it might be another complete kit!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Report: BME-110 & 500 flights	KrisW	Gas Engines	34	02-03-2012 10:38 PM
OCHC gets a t rex 600	Bulldog	Helicopters	4	06-27-2006 10:32 PM
t rex 600	Bulldog	Helicopters	9	06-10-2006 10:09 PM
Marco Andretti...Indy 500	GremlinX	Chit Chat	10	06-02-2006 06:12 AM
Head speed on a T rex	Bulldog	Helicopters	7	04-13-2006 10:32 AM