Bert talks about the new SAB Raw Piuma

[@HeliFlightRCU]

Awesome flight to a smooth landing. I was enjoying the sport flying picturing myself at the controls, then you pumped it up!! I was like whaaaaaa, jaw drop. Because of your flight, you have me scouring the web for the chopper.

[@Nuno_Tomas]

Nice to see you flying again man. And you`re not hold. I have been following you for so many years now. I have all your episodes from "Smack Talk" with Bobby watts. I miss those days... You are my mentor. Cheers from Portugal

[@BertKammerer]

Thank you for the kind words Nuno. I appreciate that very much 🙂

[@jfivecoat]

Not to bad for an old man! Nice flying Bert!

[@Carpediem1312]

😂

[@draj3214]

thanks for the video - been debating on a regular raw or this. i have a 4025 waiting :D

[@nitrokyosho]

Bert keep saying hes an old man, in my opinion still one of the best pilots in the world .

[@BertKammerer]

Thank you Nitrokyosho. I appreciate the kind words!

[@nitrokyosho]

@@BertKammerer No problem my friend your a pioneer and a legend in the rc helicoper community

[@Dukesy]

@@nitrokyosho I agree Bert is awesome!! one of the main guys that kept me in the hobby

[@interceptorqc7534]

very cool!Do you use supra s7 connectors?thanks

[@BertKammerer]

Thank you! I use S6. More than enough for any 700, I use the same S6 on my regular Raw 700.

[@interceptorqc7534]

@@BertKammerer interesting because rc pro plus mention that the solderless s6 are made for 8 AWG wires! I think the hobbywing 130 cames with 12AWG wires! Does it fit great even?thanks

[@BertKammerer]

@@interceptorqc7534 These are not the solderless, they're standard S6, so indeed they are different. If you want solderless you need S7 for sure.

[@interceptorqc7534]

@@BertKammerer oh ok thanks! Can I use s7 solderless ont a hobbywing 130 amps like you in your opinion?thanks

[@BertKammerer]

@@interceptorqc7534 yes absolutely!

[@carlitoxbro10]

Hi , nice video , I would like to know something I couldn’t have found on internet yet , when they talk about RPM how they calculate the RPM , how they can know which RPM is ? Telemetry? Thank you .

[@BertKammerer]

Most modern transmitters and speed controllers have telemetry, so once you know your gear ratio and enter that in the system, you can see your rotor RPM. You can also use an "old school" tachometer designed to read the head speed.

[@carlitoxbro10]

@@BertKammerer thanks for reply, is it possible to get RPM in a T-rex 450L with all that is provide by Align? Given that the ESC only provides throttle signal wire?. I saw a video where a TRex 700 comes with a ESC that provides throttle signal and a build-in BEC wire that provides RPM signal , am I in the right direction in order to get RPMS ? Or totally wrong. thank you for your videos , they are quite helpful specially the smacktalk 3d lesson.

[@BertKammerer]

@@carlitoxbro10 Sorry I missed your comment, I am not familiar with the ESCs that are shipped with Align helis anymore, absolutely no idea to be honest. I would think that if the ESC only has a throttle signal wire you wouldn't be able to get telemetry out of it. Do you know the brand of ESC? I know HobbyWing provides you with RPM feedback via a second wire, but that is far from "full telemetry".

[@RemedyTalon]

I fly my Kraken 580 at 1600 rpms, This Piuma sounds like it's right up my alley

[@ojt_windy_city]

You know what Burt....your an inspiration to us all. Thank you for the countless tips and all the advice and really just thanks for everything. Soon my friend I will be upgrading to a SAB helicopter and my question is this. I am average sport pilot who likes gentle 3D, I really want to build around 6s 3000 lipo, so what kit do you recommend?

[@BertKammerer]

Thank you for the kind words! There is really nothing at this moment that will run on a 6s 3000, you can either go small with the new Raw 420, which needs 6s 2200 to 2600 or go larger with a Raw or Kraken 580, which will require a 6s 5000.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

This is perfect for me as I cant think fast enough to do 3d. 😂👌🏻

[@700sizehelisaretoosmall]

Is a 6s piuma a good large beginner Heli?

[@BertKammerer]

Yes indeed if you want a 700 class machine that is capable of flying on only 6s (single pack). It is less expensive to setup because you can use a HobbyWing 150 ESC (as an example), which is much cheaper, you only need one battery pack and the rotor speed can be set at 1800, which is far less intimidating for a beginner. With this said, I do not recommend any one to start with a 700 class machine, once you have learned to hover and control take offs and landing, you can upgrade to this and you'll have years of enjoyment out of it.

[@700sizehelisaretoosmall]

@@BertKammerer Like a „beginner‘s 700“?

[@BertKammerer]

@@700sizehelisaretoosmall Correct, although a 700 shouldn't ever be a beginner's machine. Define beginner as someone who already can fly, but is not very proficient yet.

[@katrinatrafford5104]

I’m sure your hair wasn’t that gray when I started watching your vids 10 or so years ago haha

[@beehive300]

Direct drive 700 in the works yet

[@kevingoldbey7401]

I got the new goosky rs4 and I tell u now it is the best helicopter for any person to learn how to fly it's unbelievable smooth and for expert flying it's amazing too I would really recommend it to people

[@BertKammerer]

You’re comparing apples with oranges 🤣

[@kevingoldbey7401]

@@BertKammerer hahaha 😂 any mate have a good day

[@76sakis]

Bert Kammerer the best pilot 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@yzScott]

Want.

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

So basically this is a stretched 600 size helis that cost nearly $900. Yikes.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Why nobody likes Castle Creations anymore ???

[@BertKammerer]

Because there were countless of issues years ago with fires and ESCs blowing up, so their reputation in the heli world got tainted to the point where heli pilots do not trust their product. Sad!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

@@BertKammerer ....Oooohh, okay...I see...Coz, CC was all the rage back in the day...If you wasn't flying CC, then you were essentially the equivalent of driving a Yugo....

[@BertKammerer]

@@ToyManFlyer1100 No doubt. I flew CC for year and hate to admit, but I had issues too, almost relentlessly. HobbyWing came out at the tail end of that era with a solid, reliable and not too expensive ESC.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

@@BertKammerer ...Oooohh, okay...

[@kevingoldbey7401]

It's ok for u Burt u get the helicopter and parts free man is lurners don't man 😂

[@Gornflyin]

he gets them for "free", because he works for it. No'one gets heli's for free without doing the promotional work that's expected of you. From the outside, it might look all fun all the time. But I'd bet its like any other job after a while. Some days it sucks, some days people expect too much of you as a face of a company, and yeah, some days are great too. But not free. I'm not trying to be rude to you at all, just wanted to clarify that it's not all candy all the time :D

[@kevingoldbey7401]

@@Gornflyin I suppose sorry but I didint mean it in a bad way mate

[@Gornflyin]

@@kevingoldbey7401 I didn't think you were trying to be rude. It's all good mate :D

[@kevingoldbey7401]

@@Gornflyin cool mate have a good day bless u and ur family 🙏

[@kevingoldbey7401]

Thanks mate happy flying I'm just about to go out with my trex 700 nx love it

[@Aberamentho2010]

Hobbywing ESCs are hit and miss. I have owned two of them. One does fine(100A Platinum), the other (150A Platinum) failed on test spool up. Absolute Horrible customer service. I would NOT advise putting a HobbyWIng ESC on any heli that is of significant value to you. Go with a more reputable ESC for your good helis.

[@BertKammerer]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I have been flying HobbyWing for years and have never had an issue with any of their ESCs. I had plenty of issues with other brands in the past though and one specific one many years ago catching fire almost every other ESC. Not the case with these. Sorry you experienced issues.

[@Aberamentho2010]

@@BertKammerer : For me, I personally was willing to overlook the product malfunction/failure i had, as things are not always perfect. i understand things happen, but it was the very poor customer service they provided when I had the issues. The run around, the unresponsiveness. There's even a running thread on Helifreak regarding Hobbywing when it comes to customer service, warranty and replacement. I wish you would encourage them to do better in that regard, as it is a serious problem.

[@BertKammerer]

@@Aberamentho2010 Thanks for the info! I will relay it to them. Unfortunately quality-wise, there isn't nothing out there as good as HW for that price. With this said, customer service is extremely important, so I will relay that info.

[@adriangall9025]

Great Heli's Bert but mucho pesos

[@RChelicoptervideos1]

Worth every penny

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

@@RChelicoptervideos1 not really. Spend $100 more and get a 700 that isnt neutered.

[@Twx97]

@@iwontreplybacklol7481 is the 130a esc enough for running 12s on the raw 700?. i don't want to spend 500 just for an esc

[@leonguyen120]

Get a piuma version then run lower cells battery help you on esc price problem.

[@Gornflyin]

Hi Bert. I'm late to the comments on this one. Could you please tell me what the total weight was with your setup, with the 12 5000 packs? Also, I've been watching you since the Trex 600 flybar days, and I have to say, your flying is just as entertaining to watch as its always been. More technical now with flybarless and E helis, sure, but the style you have remains the same. Thanks for the years of entertainment Bert :D

[@BertKammerer]

Hey man, thanks for the kind comments! Believe it or not, I haven't checked the weight with 5000s, but when I do, I will let you know. It does feel in weight running 2000 head speed very similar to my standard Raw 700 at 2300, so for sure must be lighter, but I'll check and let you know in a few days.

[@Gornflyin]

@@BertKammerer Awesome, thanks Bert :)