What Are Your Opinions On The New Trex 550l Dominator?

Discussion in 'Align' started by helladies, Aug 19, 2014.

By helladies on Aug 19, 2014 at 8:52 PM
  1. helladies

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    http://www.aligntrexstore.com/T-REX-550L-DOMINATOR-SUPER-COMBO-w-Gpro-RH55E09X_p_2843.html

    What are your opinions on the new Trex 550L Dominator (other than the Fugly canopy)?

    I ordered it, but always seem to look for its flaws after I do so LoL

    Seems like a great heli though

    Tons redesigned... im dying to try out the Gpro FBL unit--heard great things about it and saw it put though its paces by Alan Szabo Jr. Looks darn good....but, then again he can fly a toilet paper roll on a curling iron and make it look good so IDK ha
     

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Discussion in 'Align' started by helladies, Aug 19, 2014.

    1. 3dmick

      3dmick Well-Known Member

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      Just flew it on Phoenix sim and it flies better than the 550E 3G by FAR

      you cant go buy the sim every heli flys different the 550 with a good gyro will fly awesome you just need to set it up right
      the 570 is just a pure smack machine
       
    2. helladies

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      Yeah, I know.. the sim doesnt really say much, but it does shed a smidge of light on its basic temperment.

      Anything with a good FBL controller and tip top setup will fly nice... I guess the Goblin 570 just looks beastly!
       
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      @simon Yea, I dont think I can smack like them from the sounds of it. I'll just stick with the Dominator for now... I could use that money saved for spares and extra lipos
       
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    4. helladies

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      I wonder if Rail makes 550 sized rotor blades... I really liked the way those flew on my G700
       
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      Rails will be better for sure, I just had a good look at the 550L, it looks GREAT, it's a weapon for sure, and when you want to really weaponize it later on, just stick a xnova motor and 12S - jobs right. Remember how simple a single 6S pack is, that's a big plus that the G570 doesn't have, and unless you are a ball tearing smak freak, I'm sure the 550L will be the bomb, looking forward the build review and video of the maiden

      Have fun and tell us about it
      Simon
       
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      I sure will, @simon ... Yea, the 550L looks like an almost completely new design.. they changed quite a bit!

      I'm liking that it comes with HV servos... I appreciate your insight and I will be sure to post detailed pics of my build and a maiden flight video

      I'm not a ball tearing smak freak, but i'm trying to get there thats for sure

      alright.. I think I need a break away from the sim... My eyes are tired and I think there is such thing as "too much time spent on one sim session" . 8+ hours of refreshing my thumbs did it.

      I think I'm ready to rape this 550L :D
       
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      Enjoy the bird, it will be great, I'm no smak pilot, but I love it, and I'm trying. After looking at the pics of it, I think I need one!!! Give it heaps,
      Simon
       
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      You can all be excellent smak pilots ... in time....if you have the will and the wallet... trust me!
       
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      And plus I will help anyone who wants to learn something....just ask...Im not the worlds greatest smak pilot either... but i know i can teach it ok..
       
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      Careful I'll be lining up for lessons...
       
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      Pretty sure Rail make 550s now mate
       
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      simon Well-Known Member

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      C'mon @smakmeharder , I have seen you fly, you're pretty bloody good mate, lessons always appreciated
      Simon

      ps Rails for the 550 are the Rail 556, stiff as a .......
       
    13. helladies

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      Yup, I already ordered the 556s and the 96s for the tail.. !

      @smakmeharder Where can I check some of your flight footage out?
       
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      Hope you dont mind me putting this up @smakmeharder (its from another thread) , I liked it, maybe put some Goblin awesomeness
      Simon
       
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      Wow @smakmeharder That was awesome, possum... darn good



      Edit: Moved Phoenix autorotation setting question to appropriate thread
       
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      Can fly! @smakmeharder nice flight mate
       

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