Heli Test/training stand. by Dave Herbert. Parts Required: 1, 24″x 24″ plywood to make base circle. 1, 24 ” long by 2×2″ wide foam insulator strip (cut to 2x2x2″ squares 1, ¼ x 21″ round Ramin Wood sliding rod. 1, ¾” x 24″ threaded galvanized pipe (Needs to be heavy), so the reason. 1, ¾” floor flange with 4, 1 ½”x 3/16″ long nuts and bolts to attach it to Ply base. 1, 3/8″ x 2 ½” Stove bolt (round head, no slots), 2 large 3/8″ washers and 2 3/8″ Nuts 2, 3 ½” long x ¾” wide, light weight compression springs 1, ½” Long x 1/8″ wood screw 1, 5/16 small holed (1/4″) washer for spring contact point on the bottom of the rod. 1, 3″x 8″ x 3/16″ ply or other strong material for helicopter base mounting plate. 2, ¾” Hose clamps for Ramin wood rod. 1, 1″ Hose clamp for galvanized pipe 1, ¼” x 2 ½ ” long Flat Headed shoulder bolt for holding mounting plate to Ramin rod 1, 12″ long mini bungee cord 8, # 60 rubber bands, 4 each side to mount heli landing gear to plate. 1, 12″ long nylon “chalk” string to make safety harness. Loop over heli frame and mounting plate. Take your time and follow these instructions carefully. 1. Measure for exact center of the 24″x24″ Plywood base and cut out as large a circle as there is wood. Sand and paint or stain as desired. 2. Drill out the center hole to 3/8″ and bolt in the 3/8″ x 2 ½” stove bolt, (round head down towards floor). Use wide washers and nuts on both sides to adjust the length on the bottom to be 1 ½” out from wood, if using 2 x 2 x 2 …
Video Rating: 4 / 5
sweet ideal man that would have save me alot of money lol uppps lol to late .
Just built one of your training stands and it works great! I bought a used ninja 400 3d pro that someone had wrecked because all of the dip switches and the head geometry was all wrong. I am happy to say i was able to get everything straightened out as it should be all thanks to this video and your training stand =)
I’d like to buy one of those training kits if you can make me one. You can email me at
rambojohn7118@msn.com
Thanks,
Lenny
what did you use to attach the heli to the 1/4″ ply?
ok, what is the purpose of the bolt in the center of the base? Why is it needed? Once the 24″ steel rod is installed what is the bolts purpose?
This would be great for nose in hover!!! Bravo!
thats pretty cool
nice,thx but whats the name of the background music.
I See a Marine Corps Sticker on the back of the Mower, O0oRahh?
Can you build one stand and sell to me. Can you put it on ebay?
I think it is a good idea because not everybody is handsome with the tools
This is my email if you want to contact me
nfuzzy@gmail.com
Regards
Hi nice video,
I have a question, the ramin rod size is 1/4″ and the Flat shoulder bolt is 1/4″ this will not work is there a typo? should the ramin rod be 1/2″.
Thanks
Hi nice video,
I have a question, the ramin rod size is 1/4″ and the Flat shoulder bolt is 1/4″ this will not work is there a typo? should the ramin rod be 1/2″.
Thanks
WOW,,,,, this is a great idea.,,,, however,, it is way, way, too hard for me to build something like this.
All I did for my training stand is take a 4′x4′ little sheet of plywood.. get a heavy duty staple gun and staple a 2 foot piece of string or you could even drive a nail into the center of the plywood and bend it over on a 2 or 3 foot piece of string ,, and tie the other end on the bottom center of the training balls and go for it. You will be able to learn your hover just fine.
Lol turn the subtitles on It says : Andry Pervert XD
@scottsl1050 If you still have the heli, it came with the 6Dxi radio. This radio is programmed for 3D flying and you will have problem even doing a simple hover (should not say simple, it is not that easy). But if you lower the power, pitch etc.. curve setting on the radio, you can tame this heli and actually fly it, and once you are use to it you can raise the setting slowly untill you are at the 3D level.
Get this ebook Setup & Tips For 400 Size RC Helicopters by J. Salt and you will fly.
@uztoobz If the assembly is to stiff, you could actually bend the rotor shaft if you have a hard movement (since the heli has a lot of power), therefore fast acceleration but almost instant stop. (no decelaration = extreme G= bent shaft. Have some nice flying.
@me69herdaily Just came with an idea of adding an extension to the base so we have a larger radius by about 12 inches, but removable so the maximum diameter stays at 24 inch for easy transport. This should solve my tilting problem. I have many ideas that I am testing. Will post my final design. Happy Flying.
Love your stand, except for one problem. Never flew a helicopter and bought the Blade 400. Build the stand and had the rod coming out half way. Had the Blade 400 at the maximum height, as the heli tilted forward it actually pulled the hole stand to the ground. Damages that I see, Broken blades and multi cracks on the nose. I noticed that pulling on the stand fully extended does not require a lot of force, compared to having the rod coming out only 6 inches.
I just got the esky 3d today, is it worth it?
nice i will have to make one to test my heli’s on before i crash them
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I think you have a very good idea there. I got it it right the first time, so i wouldnt need it. No i didn`t really do that.
If the training stands are still avalable, I would be intrested in buying one from you. I have an E-Flight Blade CP-Pro 2. Can you let me know if I can order one? I would need to know the total cost for the stand and shipping to north-east Pa. Thanks
So do you sell the kit that I can put it together?
NIce, congratulations