RC Heli Gets Up Close with TREX 600

[MikeV]

We had the opportunity to get our hands on the new T-REX 600. This helicopter is a pre-production prototype. It features a closed loop push pull bellcrank system on all three CCPM servos, a conical cut main gear, and hollow steel 10mm main shaft that is stepped down to 8mm for a robust one way autorotation bearing. The 600 uses a belt driven tail and offers a driven tail for autorotations. This helicopter is slop free and all linkages move very smoothly. In flight it is more quiet than the small T-REX 450, all you hear is the rotor blades. Look for more info on this hot new heli in Issue 5, on-sale May 28th.

[Motions]

So I'm guessing issue #5 will have the full review? :D :D

[sgtmike74]

I wonder if you can still use a DX6 radio with this size TREX?

[tdswan]

It still should only require 6 channels.

[MikeV]

Although we've yet to have any failure with the DX6 so far I don't think a 600 size electric qualifies as a "park flyer" LOL. With that said I would not install the DX6 in the TREX 600.

[tdswan]

True, I guess you woulnd't want that mohnster getting too far away from ya with the DX6.

[GreenTea]

Why not? It's not as if you're going to be flying this thing half a mile away just because it's so much larger in size... the only thing I can think of is current draw from the larger servos, but even that doesn't seem to be the issue at hand.

Why wouldn't you?

Although we've yet to have any failure with the DX6 so far I don't think a 600 size electric qualifies as a "park flyer" LOL. With that said I would not install the DX6 in the TREX 600.

[RT rider]

I have seen some of the dimensions on the new Trex 600 but I am wondering what the landing skid width is? Has anyone heard when they will be available?