T REX 600 NITRO PRO FOR SALE
Apr 29th
£300 ono
NO ELECTRICS
603MM MANIAC CARBON BLADES
OS 55HZ HYPER ENGINE
GP EXHAUST
SPARES
This helicopter has been my pride and joy. It introduced me to the nitro world but i am ready to move up to the 90 class, hence why i am selling. The engine has had no more than 12 flights on it. One bad thing is there is a slight dent on the underside of the exhaust. This is were i came down too hard on the ground and the pipe hit the skid. This is not noticeable unless you look directly under the heli. Other than that this is a brilliant helicopter and has always served me well.
Contact me if interested gareth@heligeeks.co.uk
SG-700 Goblin 700
Apr 17th

SAB Goblin 700 – Fear Takes Flight; Competition Takes Cover.
Evil has come out to play, and the SAB Goblin is ready to take flight, bringing an unworldly level of 3D power that simply cannot be matched. The Goblin 700 has arrived.
We have been up to no good, conjuring the Goblin for one menacing purpose – domination, and nothing short of it.
Utilizing patent pending ingenuity, the SAB Goblin 700 takes performance to frightening heights by utilizing a state of the art dual belt drive power system, allowing massive brushless power to be directed to the main rotor without fear of failure so commonly seen with 700 sized electric helicopters today.
By utilizing a dual stage belt drive system, the Goblin 700 transfers this power to a helical output gear, which in turn drives the main rotor system and driven tail rotor system. Simply put, the power this system can handle is fearsomely evil.
Ingenuity flows throughout the Goblin, taking shape in the patent pending horizontal servo mounting system that directs servo torque directly to the flybarless main rotor system via short, stiff linkage rods that rotate via bearing raced support. This system is intensely strong, allowing power transfer to be as direct as mechanically possible, resulting in precision & rigidity that is simply unmatched.
By laying the servos horizontally, instead of installing them as a vertical unit, the CG is optimally lowered, allowing the Goblin to take great advantage of stellar 3D performance. Lower CG (Center of Gravity) directly equates to precision maneuvers throughout the entire realm of flight, allowing the SAB Goblin 700 to perform like no other helicopter flying today.
Craving performance not of this world? Take hold of the Goblin as it takes hold of you – RC helicopter performance that will bring true fear above, and sheer terror down low.
Modular Power System – Simple, Elegant, Beautiful
With the removal of a small handful of bolts, the entire power system will arise from the Goblin – cyclic servos, brushless motor, rotor system, main gear system – allowing this helicopter to be adjusted & repaired with great ease.
Dual Belt Driven Performance – Simple, Robust, Light Weight
By utilizing a belt driven main motor, immense power can be transferred without the fear of gear failure. Belt driven systems are amazingly efficient, incredibly durable, and best of all, belt drive systems are ethereally light in weight, cutting out the complexity, noise & added weight of a torque tube drive system.
12S 44.4V Power – The Goblin is Ready
Designed from the ground up with the insane power of 12S 44.44V systems, the Goblin was designed to handle every bit of power that can be thrown its way. With the dual stage belt drive system, the Goblin 700 can take full advantage of brutally high output brushless motors that are transforming the very nature of RC helicopter flight. Go for massive power – the Goblin demands it.
Aerodynamic Boom Shroud – Form & Function in One Beautiful Package
Italian designing takes one step further, coalescing the aerodynamic canopy with a near seamless transition to a carbon fiber tail boom covering. This aerodynamic shroud brings a unique beauty to the SAB Goblin, serving as an aerodynamic element that allows the Goblin to traverse the skies at mach speeds. Speed and power has never looked so good.
CNC Aluminum Flybarless Main Rotor System – Nothing but the Best
Taking full advantage of flybarless technology, the SAB Goblin 700 is offered in a flybarless kit only, utilizing a bearing raced blade grip control system for the absolute in precision & control. Nothing was held back throughout this build, and you can expect nothing less when the Goblin takes flight.
Light Weight Build – Power that can be Used Like No Other
By building the SAB Goblin with a keen eye on weight, SAB engineers were able to shave critical weight by utilizing carbon fiber materials & a dual belt driven gear system, which brings the Goblin to new worlds of power & performance.
Brutalized by the Best – Tareq Alsaadi & Bert Kamerrer
The SAB Goblin 700 was designed for the most intense flight regimes possible, and when it came to testing & performance, two of the best pilots in the world did their best to find the absolute limits of the Goblin. The Goblin personifies performance, and in the hands of the best, the Goblin is a fearsome sight to behold.
Patented Carbon Fiber Tail Boom – Strong, Light & Vibration Free
Reinforced with CNC aluminum for the utmost in strength, the patented carbon fiber tail system eliminates vibrations, allowing maximum rotor speeds to be achieved without the fear of vibration.
SAB Rotor Blades – Simply the Best
Rotor blades are the heart & soul of all helicopters, and the Goblin holds nothing back with included high performance, carbon fiber green color SAB main rotor blades & tail rotor blades, specially designed for the Goblin helicopters, allowing this 3D monster to be pushed farther & faster than all others around.
Included:
(1) SAB Goblin 700 – Kit Only
(1) SAB 700mm Carbon Fiber Main Rotor Blade Set
(1) SAB 110mm Carbon Fiber Tail Rotor Set
What’s Needed for Flight:
(3) Cyclic Servos – High Torque Recommended
(1) Tail Servo
(1) Brushless Main Motor
(1) Brushless ESC
(2) 6S 22.2V LiPo Battery – 12S 44.4V System
(1) Flybarless Gyro
(1) 7+ Channel Transmitter
(1) 7+ Channel Receiver
(1) LiPo Battery Charger
Kit Notes:
SAB Goblin 700 comes as a kit form, requiring a complete build and all necessary electronics. Kit is designed for advanced pilots only.
Specifications:
Tail Shaft Diameter: 6mm
Main Rotor Diameter: 1580mm / 62.20 in.
Tail Rotor Diameter: 296mm / 11.65 in.
Overall Length: 1360mm / 53.54 in.
Overall Height: 380mm / 14.96 in.
Main Shaft Diameter: 12mm
Feathering Shaft Diameter: 10mm
All Up Weight: 3290g / 7.25 lbs. (Batteries Not Included)
The ratios possible are:
Pinion 15 = r 14.3
Pinion 16 = r 13.4
Pinion 17 = r 12.6
Pinion 18 = r 11.9
Pinion 19 = r 1.3
Pinion 20 = r 10.7
Pinion 21 = r 10.2
Pinion 22 = r 9.7
Pinion 24 = r 8.9
Pinion 26 = r 8.3
Pinion 28 = r 7.7
Electronic Specifications:
Main Motor: Up to 62mm diameter motor can be used
Maximum Battery Size: 60mm x 58mm x 350mm
Cyclic Servos: High torque servos highly recommended
Tail Servo: High speed, digital servo recommended
Gear Ratio
Tareq Alsaadi testing his GOBLIN 700 SAB 2011
More on Goblin 700

Spectrum Released They’re New Toy
Feb 5th
DX18
Product Specifications
- # of Channels:
- 18
- Modulation:
- DSM2 & DSMX
- Band:
- 2.4GHz
- Receiver:
- AR9020
- Model Memory:
- 50
When you’re an RC expert at the top of your game, you need a transmitter that can keep up. The DX18 does that and more with extensive programming for airplanes, helis and sailplanes as well as real-time telemetry and the flexibility of X-Plus channel expansion.
Attention: Horizon Hobby has confirmed that all Spektrum Products being sold by KoKo Technology are counterfeit. We consider it a danger to use these products, waive all liability and will not support any warranty or service in regards to them.
Gallery & Highlights
Adjustable Stick Length and Tension
Get exactly the control feel you want without having to open up the transmitter case.

Key Features
- 50 Model Memory
- Built-In Telemetry with Vibe Alerts
- Extensive Airplane, Helicopter and Sailplane Programming
- Timer Throttle or Switch Start
- Region Settings for Global Compliance
- 16 Programmable Mixes
- Flap Delay and Elevator Compensation
- 10 Airplane Wing Types
- 6 Airplane Tail Types
- 4 Airplane and Heli Flight Modes
- Dual Rates and Expo
- Active Gyro Trim
- 7-Point Heli Throttle Curve
- 7-Point Heli Pitch Curve
- 7-Point Heli Tail Curve
- 6 Swash Plate Types
- Swash Plate Timing
- 5 Sailplane Wing Types
- 3 Sailplane Tail Types
- 10 Sailplane Flight Modes
- Global Charging System
2011 Event List
Feb 20th
Now that the warmer weather is approaching i thought we might aswell get the events posted up for 2011. If you think there is anything we have missed or maybe your club is holding a open day etc please don’t hesitate to drop us an email and we will get it on the site. email gareth@heligeeks.co.uk.
(G) = General Heli Flyin
(C) = Heli Competition
(S) = Scale Heli Flyin
(O) = Other
Charmouth (G) 1-3 April – Charmouth Event Website
AHA Season Opener 9 April – AHA Event Details
3D Champ’ “Spring Break” (O) 14-21 April – ‘Spring Break’ Website
AHA Comp 1 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 1 May – AHA Event Details
Park Hall Flyin (G) 14-15 May – PHHC Website
3D Scotland (C) 20-22 May – 3D Scotland Website
AHA Comp 2 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 22 May – AHA Event Details
3DX Ireland (C) TBC (end May/early June) – 3DX Ireland Website
3D Smackdown (G) 4-5 June (PM simm0 for details)
AHA Comp 3 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 5 June – AHA Event Details
Midland Helicopter Club 11-12 June – Event Details
Scottish National Championships 12-13 June – AHA Event Details
Zone (C) 18-19 June (@ Weston Park Model Airshow) Event Website
Lindens MFC Flyin (G) 19 June – Event Details
Park Hall 3D Cup (C) 2-3 July – 3D Cup Website
MK Heli Flyin (G) 9-10 July – MKMHC Website
RCHA Fun Fly (G) 29-31 July (@ Eagle Rc Heli Club) Event Forum
AHA Comp 4 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 7 Aug – AHA Event Details
Midland Heli Scale Cup 13-14 Aug – Event Details
Dorset MHC 20 Aug – Event Details
BMFA Nationals – AHA Comp 5 (C) 27-29 August – AHA Event Details
Park Hall Scale Flyin (S) 4 September – PHHC Website
AHA Comp 6 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 11 September – AHA Event Details
North Notts Flyin (G) TBC
UK 3D Championships (C) 23-25 September – 3D Champs Website
AHA Comp 7 – F3C, Sportsmans & Clubmans 2 October – AHA Event Details
Charmouth (G) TBC – Charmouth Event Website
Align’ new 550 carry bag is on it way.
Feb 19th
Looks like Align will soon have a new helicopter bag available for the Trex 550. It appears this new bag will feature gear bags for your accessories (radio, tools and batteries) as well as a main compartment that fits the new Trex 550 nicely. Per Align’s facebook page these should be available sometime in mid-june, and they will be included with Trex 550E purchases, free. Check them out!!





Source: Align’s Facebook Page
RotorWorld Magazine
Feb 2nd

THE LEADING MAGAZINE FOR RC HELICOPTER ENTHUSIASTS GOES MONTHLY!
Since its launch in 2003, Rotorworld has established itself as one of the world’s leading radio control model helicopter magazines. Rotorworld is always packed with reviews, special features, event reports, how-to articles, beginners information and the latest new products. The magazine’s pages of informative editorial are complemented by the very highest standards of photography you’ll find in a modern RC publication.
The magazine’s contributor list reads like a ‘who’s who’ of top UK pilots; for example, on the scale side we have Martin Briggs, Iain Erskine, Lee Marshall and John Neasham. UK F3C Champion Steve Roberts plus UK team member Dave Fisher also contribute, as does seven-times UK champ Mark Christy. Meanwhile, top X-Cell demo pilot Jamie Cole and senior BMFA examiners Colin McGinn (our Technical Editor), Richard Budd and Nigel Fraser Ker all make regular contributions. Recently, top American FAI pilot Tim DiPeri has also joined the team.
With that level of expertise behind Rotorworld, it has become a ‘must have’ for any radio control helicopter pilot, whether they be into 3D, scale, FAI, general club sport flying, electrics or micro/indoor flying. Rotorworld – get your copy today either direct from this website on subscription, in many branches of WH Smith nationwide, at independent newsagents, or through your local model shop (we’re available worldwide).
Due to the success of the recent monthly issues of RC Rotorworld, we are very pleased to announce that the magazine will now remain monthly, so be sure to place a regular order and don’t miss a single issue
www.rotorworld.co.uk
Jan 4th
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3D Championship “Spring Break”
Jan 4th
Posted by www.3dchampionship.co.uk
We are in the process of organising a 1 week “warm up event” for the 3D Championships next year in association with RC Hotel in Corfu.
Currently where thinking of a long weekend from 22nd April 2010 to 27th April 2010. There is also the possibility of arriving as early as Tuesday the 20th April.
Every morning there will be a free trip out and about on the beautiful island of Corfu for those who prefer to travel off-site.
They have offered us a special discounted all-inclusive rate of £220 per person for the week which includes breakfast, evening meal and accommodation based on dual occupancy. Flight costs are added on top and a quick check shows it to be around £126 per person.
So this should end up costing less than £350 per person!
We need to know numbers to see if this is feasible so please let us know as soon as possible.
You can use the contact form on this website if you like, or email us at springbreak@3dchampionship.co.ukThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !
We need a minimum of 40 people so please spread the word and point people to this website!





















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