Best upgrade for the buck?

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Michael - 15 Mar 2005 16:46 GMT

I was looking at some of the possible upgrades for the Hummingbird v.II
electric heli and though I'd like to have it all.... hehehehe..... I got to
thinking, what's the most worthwhile upgrade for the buck? There seems to be
everything from Li-ion batteries to aluminum swashplates, but what would be
the best to start with? Any thoughts ya'll?

Thanks.

- Michael

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Jennifer Smith - 15 Mar 2005 17:49 GMT

> I was looking at some of the possible upgrades for the Hummingbird v.II
> electric heli and though I'd like to have it all.... hehehehe..... I got
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Personally I found Li-Ions the best upgrade for my little bird. Instead of
10 minutes max flying time I now have an easy 30 minutes.

J

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Michael - 17 Mar 2005 02:16 GMT

Sounds nice Jennifer, but don't you have to upgrade the motors as well to
switch to Li-Ions? 30 min flight times would be great as long as I wouldn't
be having to replace motors every flight! ;-)

Thanks for all your info though. You give great details.

- Michael

>> I was looking at some of the possible upgrades for the Hummingbird v.II
>> electric heli and though I'd like to have it all.... hehehehe..... I got
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> J

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dingo - 15 Mar 2005 20:03 GMT

Etec 3s1200mAh lipo's
TM

> I was looking at some of the possible upgrades for the Hummingbird v.II
> electric heli and though I'd like to have it all.... hehehehe..... I got to
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> - Michael

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dingo - 15 Mar 2005 20:03 GMT

2 place headstifner
TM

> Etec 3s1200mAh lipo's
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Best upgrade for the buck?