Century Swift 3D 6-Channel 2.4Ghz RTF Overview

Zero — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0600

The complete package

Swift has produced an excellent 30 size electric ready to fly helicopter. This is a fine model and has been test flown and ready for the experienced 3D flyer or with training gear would be an excellent choice for the first single blade helicopter. Similar to other 30 size models on the market, but it also includes a 2.4Ghz 6-channel radio which will provide awesome Spread Spectrum technology so you don't need to worry about someone on the same frequency taking out your heli. With a length of 105 cm, this is a good size to get started and Century Helicopters produces some nice quality models so you are backed by a company with good access to parts for repair. This is critical for any helicopter flyer.

Century Swift 3D 6-Channel 2.4Ghz RTF

As far as the details and construction, this isn't an all graphite model; but being a ready-to-fly helicopter it has good quality. Also, for a beginner composite plastic parts are much more forgiving in a crash and many new pilots make the mistake by trying to learn on a fancy graphite model that is much more expensive to repair.

Features

Powerful 550 sized outrunner motor
High speed tail mounted servo
heading lock gyro
nicely integrated tail system
eCCPM control geometry
Thrust bearing supported blade grips
2.4 GHz control radio
1700-1800 rpm for blades - easy for beginners to control

Specifications

Century Swift 3D 6-Channel 2.4Ghz RTF

Main Rotor Blades: 520mm
Tail Rotor Diameter: 21cm
Length: 105cm
Height: 34.4cm
Weight: 1.56kg
Speed Control: 75/95 Amp
Motor: 1440kV
Battery: 4S Li-Po 20C/30C
Pinion: 10 tooth
Head Speed: 1600 - 2100 RPM
Radio System: Elite 2.4GHz 6 Channel
Flight Time: 12-15mins
Charger: Standard AC Wall Charger

For more information, check out the Century website.

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William — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:35:46 -0500

I was thinking that maybe I should bring my nephew over to the dark side with me, and teach him about this wonderful hobby. Giving him an RC car from RadioShack wouldn't exactly be bringing him over, so the only other thing that came to mind was FlyZone's SkyFly RTF. The assembly would turn him off, even though it can be done in minutes. But the actual time using the plane would be a completely different story.