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Bell UH1N final assembly

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Chapter 1

Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assembly

Jul 10, 2025

After years of building, final assembly.
M blade 175 mm "S" schaped tail rotor blades.
Wiring of the ESC / Telemetry connections
Dual RX setup connected to the Dual RX inputs of the Axon FBL system.
Unilight navigation lights wiring

Chapter 1: Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assembly
Chapter 1: Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assemblyChapter 1: Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assemblyChapter 1: Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assemblyChapter 1: Vario 1/6 Bell UH1N Final assembly
Chapter 2

Painting and lettering details finished

Jul 16, 2025

Painting done, lettering finished.
Modified rudder pitch control linkage.
Turbine wheels installed.
Anti slip strips on the skids

Chapter 2: Painting and lettering details finished
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Chapter 3

Mechanics installed

Jul 21, 2025

Mechanics final install and ESC - RX wiring.
Tail boom (Ertalon) support and torque tube drive.
Rudder servo control.
Rotex tail drive coupling.
Front cockpit module assembly
Special long hex drive tool

Chapter 3: Mechanics installed
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Chapter 4

Rotorhead installed for test flight.

Aug 28, 2025

Temporary installation of the rotorhead for testflight.
RVS main pitch control rods with Carbon tube cover and alu tube end.
Fan installed on the Kosmik ESC, for cool operation in any condition.

Chapter 4: Rotorhead installed for test flight.
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Chapter 5

Maiden flight

Oct 19, 2025

Maiden flight, weather was not fine, lots of wind but could not wait....
950 Rpm 45Amps current draw @ 50 volt
13 Minute flight , 3000mAH left of the 10.000mAH in the lipo's
Weight approx 18 Kg
No major adjustments needed.

Chapter 5: Maiden flight
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