450 Align 3g FBL system!

[acwman]

Well, Curiosity has got the better of me, and I’ve gone ahead an ordered one of Aligns 3G Flybarless systems for my 450 Sport.

Having tried gaui fbl system, and currently running two vbars, one in my protos and one in the logo 500, I really wanted to see how this system does compare. Will hopefully in the next few days get the system programmed, and weather permitting, get a test flight out of it.

As usual with Align, comes in a pretty box, and packaged very well.

NOTHING seems to be threadlocked, so dismantling, cleaning, and threadlocking is a must with this

One thing I would have liked to see is a longer threaded portion on the control ball/arm which attaches onto the blade grips. I have a feeling, that in event of a crash, because the thread does not thread further into the arm, there is a likelihood that it would pull the ball out and strip the threads in the blade grip.. Time will tell.

No real weight advantage of fitting the system. Weight before fitting without lipo 198gr… and weight after 196gr.

Lovely Box

[spiderspid]

Did not know they were in the uk yet or is this an import job,so basicaly were and how much , please let us know how you get on as I am toying with the idea ;-)

[sacko]

Nice one Andy, looing forward to hearing your results

[acwman]

Did not know they were in the uk yet or is this an import job,so basicaly were and how much , please let us know how you get on as I am toying with the idea ;-)

Hi Jeff..

The impatient bugger I am.. I couldn't wait, so ordered it from Infinity Hobbies On Sunday night, and it came this morning

[Jamin_00]

Wow, that is quick delivery.

How much that cost?

[ChrisP]

A daft question maybe, but will this fit onto all the 450 versions? I'm assuming the mainshafts are all the same diameter and length!

[acwman]

Wow, that is quick delivery.

How much that cost?

INFINITY

By the time postage.. it was $356.00..
Expensive I guess compared with the bigger fbl kits..

[jimheli]

look forward to reading how you find it .


jim

[rexxy]

Got any pics of it fitted?

[Tim Procter]

Very interested to see how this works on the 450 Andy.

I can tell you its a vast difference on the 700.

[synergyn9]

Very interested to see how this works on the 450 Andy.

I can tell you its a vast difference on the 700.

you still raving about FBL on the 700 then Tim, the 'honeymoon' period showing no sign of wearing off?

being the sceptic I am, I'm really impressed that we are hearing so little negativity about the system even from the Align bashers

[Tim Procter]

you still raving about FBL on the 700 then Tim, the 'honeymoon' period showing no sign of wearing off?

Really enjoying flying it Nick thanks.

being the sceptic I am, I'm really impressed that we are hearing so little negativity about the system even from the Align bashers

Well I do know of a couple who are not that impressed mate, So much so they are selling them already.

Mine will be staying for the time being.

[acwman]

will post some pictures later.. Working tonight

[Jamin_00]

I see Matty rex selling, who else??

[rexxy]

will post some pictures later.. Working tonight