Info Chronos

Discussion in 'Compass' started by MickyD, Jun 10, 2015.

By MickyD on Jun 10, 2015 at 8:55 PM
  1. MickyD

    MickyD Well-Known Member

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    A Swiss knife designed by a German made in Asia = F@#rrrrrken awesome ;)

    Pre-flight check -

    Check lipo voltage
    Check servo swash movement
    Check blue light on spartan
    fly and try and break it.

    150 flights

    Rinse and repeat
     

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Discussion in 'Compass' started by MickyD, Jun 10, 2015.

    1. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      The thing that impressed me most was the head design with the variable dampener and dynamic belt tensioner. It looked very TDR like
       
    2. MadBird

      MadBird Well-Known Member

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      Compass sure do make great helis and regularly bring new design concepts to the game. Especially with their head systems.
       
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      MickyD Well-Known Member

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      Da beast! 2600rpm ?
       
    4. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      It is a nice looking heli. Very slim and the canopy design is nice as well. I wonder how they go as a speed machine
       
    5. MickyD

      MickyD Well-Known Member

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      Built for men! mwhahaha

       
    6. utrinque

      utrinque Well-Known Member

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      There is awesome video from 2011:


      My conclusions:
      - Compass helis are awesome and can survive hard abuse
      - David Ketelhut is great pilot

      I wonder why Compass is not popular among pilots I know?

      I was seriously considering Atom 7HV. Finally I have chosen "Align clone" path due to few factors:
      - clone price
      - availability of $30 Align stretch kit to 800
      - parts availability
      - ammount of information on web
      - upgrades availability
      - compatibility with scale fuselages (T-Rex became standard)
      - availability of gasser conversions
      - V3 frame simplicity
      - Alan Szabo and Tareq Alssadi videos ;) - I knew it will survive my fying

      I still watch this video with one question, what if I got 7HV instead?

      I am sure Chronos owners will be happy but probably "quiet" on forums like 7HV owners. They should "shout" more... :)

      Web page of Compass distributor for Poland is DEAD: http://www.schmeissner.com.pl

      There was an attempt to start Kasama distribution in Poland. Same story... web page is dead.

      I assume Align is still market leader by far. Mostly due to Rex 450. Not many pilots dare to fly 700 or 800. Goblin owners are noisy but I see plenty of second hand Goblins for sale now.

      7HV price seems nice now:
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      Second thought... Maybe I will get 7HV FBL head for my low weight stretched HK600GT with 700mm blades instead of RJX FBL head? 7HV has 10mm main shaft!
       
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    7. MickyD

      MickyD Well-Known Member

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      Hey Chronos! Show ya moves!



      Nice flight Henrik!
       
    8. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      The Chronos is flying under the radar i think. I love some of the design features. The head is soooo meaty and the overall heli is pretty light as well. I think we will see lots more of this heli in future.
       
    9. Johnnybgoode

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      How much do Chronos sell for and who sells them?
       
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      MickyD Well-Known Member

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      Hey man, redgumrc (name is Dean). He is never short on parts! Throw my name in, he'll look after you.
       
    11. MadBird

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      Anyone want to buy an E7SE airframe? I need to get me some Chronos love...
       
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      MickyD Well-Known Member

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      Optional copy coming out for this bad boy! (has old style skids on it)

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      In all seriousness this beast has a nice price tag attached to it even with the crappy dollar, $1075.
      The quality is stunning. If you love Mikado you will love this! RTF is 5.4kg
       
    13. Vito

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      Chronos is the best 700 I've ever owned, it pretty much dose it all.
       
    14. MadBird

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      Hey Vito welcome to Heligods.

      Here is a little bit of Vito giving his Chronos a shake down. Check out his style at 2:01.

       
    15. Vito

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      Lol was a great trip down to Ararat, cant wait for the next camping trip. That Chronos is a tank, love it these days just fly without having to do maintenance constantly.
       
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      Any idea on when the Chronos is due back in stock in Aus?
       
    17. Vito

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      Just contact Dean at redgum rc and he will organise a kit for you.
       
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      Freezing here at marcs
       
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      Nice TX skin
       

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