My new 700

[chugga-bug]

Last week I swapped my N9 airframe for an almost new 700le and have to admit I've had a few moments of regret. I did it because as much as I liked the N9, I was always too worried about crashing the bl**dy thing!
Anyway, I spent the week stripping & re-building it and fitting the electrics and engine from the Synergy, and today put about 5 tanks through it (3 of 'em getting the Solid G set up! ), and I have to say I really quite like it!




It may not have the finesse of the Synergy, but it sure feels more powerful. Makes me wonder what the N9 would have been like with the lower gear ratio.

Only problem I'm having is foaming fuel... To the point that the header is filling up with air instead of fuel! I'll pull the motor out this week and hopefully get the clutch dialed in. (should have done it first time! )

So far though, I'm liking this baby!

[adieuk]

looking very nice ian

[Jamin_00]

You cant help but love the 700

[Kwickkwack]

I have been told that to cure the foaming fuel you have to relive the frame sides so the tank is not so tight, I personally have not done mine, but know a competition pilot who advised the mod. (it also makes taking the tank out much easier)

[VVazzo]

Nice machine, Ian!

This'll be you soon

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHt6LyVBxQ]YouTube - Tareq Alsaadi testing the new Spartan Quark gyro[/ame]

[Mart61]

Does look pretty!

[pgkevet]

5min 54'ish...definately scratches up some dirt with his mainblades!

Nice machine, Ian!

This'll be you soon

YouTube - Tareq Alsaadi testing the new Spartan Quark gyro

[chugga-bug]

Nice machine, Ian!

This'll be you soon

In my dreams maybe!

The way you're progressing Chris, I wouldn't be surprised if it's you in a year or two!

[chugga-bug]

I have been told that to cure the foaming fuel you have to relive the frame sides so the tank is not so tight, I personally have not done mine, but know a competition pilot who advised the mod. (it also makes taking the tank out much easier)

Thought about that Rob, but I'll try dialing/balancing the clutch first.

[3Dheliflyer]

weldone mate

[Swashbuckler]

Glad you like it Ian, I have flown your old N9 about 6 or 7 flights now, and I'm absolutely loving it. Too much actually I have run out of fuel inverted twice now where I just want fly a bit longer....... oops. All good though thankfully the rape seed crop has cushioned it those two times and I've now set the timer up! I felt right at home with it by the second flight and was doing everything my limited abilities allow. My Srimoks are getting a bit jealous though, think I'm going to have to work out a rota system.

[trillian]

In my dreams maybe!

The way you're progressing Chris, I wouldn't be surprised if it's you in a year or two!

'Nice looking 700. I have always been partial to silvery bits on rotorheads and tails etc.

Are you guys flying out at Croydon airport? I might be able to get over there sometime, 'just need to check the journey logistics. (I know that pic is not from Croydon)

[squeaky pete]

Re: My new 700

Mike, welcome to the dark side of the synergy ian, shame on u lol chris, your flying is awesome, afew more gallons and ur b better than me!!!

[VVazzo]

Are you guys flying out at Croydon airport? I might be able to get over there sometime, 'just need to check the journey logistics. (I know that pic is not from Croydon)

Hi Sheryl,

I'll be at Croydon Airport on Sunday, all day - probably. Weather forecast for Saturday looks like rain

[VVazzo]

In my dreams maybe!

The way you're progressing Chris, I wouldn't be surprised if it's you in a year or two!

Mike, welcome to the dark side of the synergy ian, shame on u lol chris, your flying is awesome, afew more gallons and ur b better than me!!!

Aww schucks, you guys!!! Enough already - I'm trying to maintain a sense of cautious-modesty!!!