RC Heli Forums - Century Swift 16

SteveNas

11-19-2005, 05:05 PM

Just purchased the Century Swift 16 from Heli-World and am looking forward to building the kit. This magazine is responsible for introducing that bird to me. :rolleyes:

I picked up a T7CHP on eBay with S3001 servos. I've got 3101's in my Raptor 50 SE. I'm not so confident that the 3001's will have enough tourque for 3D, anyone happen to know?

I'll probably get another GY401/S9254 combo for the tail, or maybe just a GY240.

Also looking for suggestions on the power plant. Have considered the Tango 45-10, which seems to be sized just right for this bird, but also looking for other users' experience with this or other motors in its class (My other electric is a Blade CP).

Thanks in advance,

Steve
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<E-Flite Blade CP, Raptor 50 SE, Century Swift 16 (on order)>

SteveNas

11-19-2005, 07:10 PM

Found an awesome calculator for electric motors: Diversity Model Aircraft (http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp)

Bugg77

11-22-2005, 06:13 AM

I'm with you SteveNas!

I'm going to wait for the Swift 16 review in the next issue before finally deciding between that and the TREX 450XL.

Have you seen any other reviews on the Swift 16?

weiner69

11-22-2005, 01:43 PM

i have not seen any but i know that i pre-ordered the swift from century...i am excited...weiner

weiner69

11-22-2005, 08:55 PM

My Swift Is Shipping Tomorrow!

Bugg77

11-23-2005, 05:17 AM

What kind of battery are all you new swift owners planning to use?

So far, the only thing that would really keep me away from the Swift is if I had to have $200+ battery.

weiner69

11-23-2005, 07:10 PM

i have no clue....

weiner69

11-28-2005, 06:52 PM

anyone got a pic of there swift yet?

darkfa8

12-02-2005, 03:25 AM

check www.centuryheli.com for pics...

as for the servos, I'd suggest getting at least the S3151 digitals. In the eCCPM setup on the Swift the three servos torque ratings are cumilative so essentially, you'll have 120+oz./inch of torque operating the swash. They are economically priced. You can also look into the HiTec servos which are also pretty decently priced.

Ultimately, you want a servo with at least 40oz./inch of torque, .20 or less speed, karbonite or metal gears, coreless and double ball bearing.

The GY401/S9254 is a excellent gyro/servo. It pays to get one and they can be had brand new on Ebay for $185 shipped (that's where I bought mine :) )

I'd love to get the Swift, but I just can't afford to get into electrics right now. Good luck and get us some videos once you get it airborne!