Just spent $51.61 over at "Hobby King". What did I get?



ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 3S1P 20C (2x @ $16.99)
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6306


Part # F047 Canopy (1x @ $2.06)
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8573


Part # F010 Flybar Paddle Set (1x @ $2.72)
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8537


Part # F031 Tail Blade (3x @ $1.62)
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8558


These prices are fantastic, especially on the batteries. So whats the catch? It all chips from China! Shipping was reasonable at about $15 but it will take 10 to 30 days to arrive!

All in all I spent less than $60 after shipping. Thats about what a single 2150mAh pack cost me at the local hobby shop. I wanted to stock up on blades but I prefer to stick with woodies while I am learning so I will continue to buy those locally.


My TREX 450XL is nearly complete. Thanks to the guidance of the local hobby shop owner, he has helped me get everything zero'ed out. Hopefully I will be posting first flight videos very soon to my Youtube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/helidragon510


All that is left to do is program the ESC & Gyro, then zero out the tail servo. May also need to do a little counter balaning as my CG is a bit forward. Oh and I have an extended battery tray I need to glue on.


I don't think anyone is reading my blog, but if you are. Thank you!

- HeliDragon