Turbine RAW 700 Maiden Flight!

In this video we get the maiden flight in on the Turbine RAW 700! Unfortunately the weather was terrible and I had to fly in between the rain but I wanted to fly and get this video out to you! More flights to come!
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[@Malzanar2010]

I’m simple, I see a turbine engine in something, and I like it.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the video! Nothing beats a turbine!

[@RubyS.1]

Right 👍

[@shravanbg4270]

We men are all same

[@LungsMcGee]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 2 turbines!

[@Drd4all]

A real gem of a build, clean, not to mentioned the awesome sound of the turbine. You outdid yourself again Jeff, bravo !

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It was a long build and a tedious one, but it is done, and it came out incredible.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Well done with this, the maiden was a great shakedown. Look forward to the sunny day flight. 🫡

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It flew amazing. Better than I even thought! Wait till todays video

[@Benny-br7um]

When it started to Shake right before u got the skids off the ground, i was like holding my breath and thinking this aint good. But Holy cow that machine seemed to be spot on. Congrats with the turbine Maiden

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you very much! Yes, the shake on spool up was definitely not good but kind of expected. It is a residence vibration from the low head speed on a brand new tight head. It should go as the head breaks in.

[@jaseholroyd2683]

Congratulations on a great build and a successful maiden.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It felt great flying this thing after 5 long months of building!

[@frisos3944]

Wow congratulations! That looks awesome in the sky. I could tell you were a little bit nervous, which is very understandable Jeff!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It was great to finally see it fly. I was a little bit nervous, but surprisingly, not as nervous as I thought I would be lol.

[@DESTINYFPV]

Holy shit you scared the crap outa me when it started walking right before take off and then later I thought you lost the tail rotor whew, but what a awesome machine even I had butterflies on that maiden good job!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Maiden went fantastic! No issues at all which I’m happy about. It was solid and stable the whole flight. No drifting either! The shake on spool up is a resident see vibration from the head speed being too low in the head too tight. Should loosen up after some flights!

[@kaidok9314]

Very cool bro, you got her goin! Very unique to say the least. Thanks for sharing.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I definitely did! It’s been a very fun project. I’m glad it is done and I can move on to other things! Time for more cool builds!

[@glenn4452]

Nice looking heli sir,that thing looks very expensive,keep up the good work sir, have a great day.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Yes, it’s definitely not cheap but it’s definitely cool!

[@zackcannon2985]

Just watched your build video or whatever you titled it and was thinking…damn I wish he flew it too! So sick man!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I was posting build videos as I was going so it took a little while. Normally I don’t post build videos till the Heli is done and flying lol

[@lulafpv6435]

Nice Video , i see in video how you are fighting your mind for dont flip , and start pyroflips , hahaha , i like it.Good flight 👌

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Yes, I wanted to keep it a very easy maiden flight and not start flipping it around until I knew everything was happy and ran perfectly.

[@HeliShed]

Bloody brilliant Jeff - well done indeed sir!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate that. I’m at been a fun project!

[@dandorris8531]

Excellent maiden had smiles for mile for this. Congrats can’t wait to really se it rip.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I can’t wait to really fly it. It was very hard to not flip it or do anything other then fly around lol

[@matthewfurst1577]

Amazing flight what a machine. First time flying turbine heli? Thanks keep up the great work. ✌️

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Yes, first time flying a turbine Heli but I’ve flown many many turbine planes.

[@1839365]

Big props for the amazing piloting too! Bloody outstanding handling of such a powerful and nimble machine!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you very much! Nothing special on this flight just an easy smooth maiden! More videos to come!

[@600torque]

sure wish i had a nice flying field like yours!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It is definitely a beautiful place to fly!

[@Tomced143]

Awesome sound of the turbine. I like your way to build and wiring all your helis. Nice and clean. 🤩

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Nothing sounds better than a turbine! It’s amazing! Thank you, I try and make them as clean as possible!

[@larrychamel]

Fantastic Maiden Flight, Jeff! That SAB GOBLIN RAW 700 TURBINE MOVES!!!! SERIOUSLY INSANE, BROTHER!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER INCREDIBLE BUILD!!!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you, Larry! I appreciate it. It was a very long and tedious build lots of modifications, but well worth every hour spent. Can’t wait to get more flights in better weather when it’s not raining lol

[@HuevosAzules]

Looks like it went well. Can't wait to see the hard 3D video with the turbine

[@TangoOne]

I don't think turbine helicopters are that capable, their power delivery is completely different than electric or nitro

[@HuevosAzules]

@@TangoOne oh yeah definitely. I'm just messing around. They make very high horsepower but kind of low torque. I'm pretty sure it would just bog and not be able to keep up. But I don't think I've ever seen anyone try

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It went great! I’ll definitely do some mild 3-D with it. Nothing crazy as the lag time for the throttle is really bad.

[@RCcrashtestdummy04]

Hell yeah !!! That heli is a 10+ on the cool factor. And that sound 🤩

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It really is! And as you know, sounds wayyyy better in person!

[@sgbryant1962]

Yes sir. Glad I was there.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@sgbryant1962 thank you for videoing!

[@stevensorbie7581]

Fantastic Jeff. Grats on another epic build.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Glad to have this one done and on to the next!

[@stevensorbie7581]

No doubt Jeff. Looking forward to the next venture.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@stevensorbie7581 I’ll give you a hit…. It’s a one off fully custom build heli.

[@bobsrc9075]

good stuff, excellent flight.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Very happy with the maiden!

[@scottdearmond5532]

Jeff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 congratulations on your turbine build, the sound can be so realistic and truly amazing looking from a distance.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Maiden went great and I’m happy. The sound is amazing! The camera does not do it justice at all. Way louder in person!

[@TundraRoy346]

Wicked job!! Looks and sounds fantastic! Congrats on a sweet one of a kind heli!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It’s definitely a cool Heli and a cool project!

[@rudolphfranken1446]

that noise can be so beautiful, that is really beautiful, on the couch but especially in flight the air intake is beautiful & very impressive❤

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate that. It was definitely very loud and a lot louder in person lol can’t wait to get more flights on it.

[@WigglfingerzRC]

That’s freakin awesome. I said I’d never jump to turbines, but…😅

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Never say never! It is a completely different, flying experience and a showstopper!

[@heliman9552]

sounds great, nice job, all the best

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It’s been a fun project for sure!

[@johnholmes6897]

It sounds wicked and looks great! Nice build!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It sure does! Sounds incredible and flys amazing! Best build yet!

[@3DWolfEngineering]

yooooooo damn so epic, finally it left the ground quite stable and fast - proud of you mate you did a really great job on it. Cant wait to see more of it, take care mate ! cya

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it. It was definitely great to finally fly this thing and not just look at it on my table. I can’t wait to get better weather and fly it some more and really see what it will do. Definitely more flights to come!

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

I could see you were nervous AF on takeoff, but could see your confidence gain after a few minutes. Great flight.

[@DESTINYFPV]

I don't think there is such a thing as not being nervous on a maiden I have had my hands shake so bad I couldn't fly smooth doing a maiden flight.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I actually wasn’t that nervous on spool up. I was just waiting for the RPM to come up but I couldn’t hear the road speed over the turbine lol. So I was slowly adding pitch till it got light and was making sure everything was happy.

[@Gnturbo77]

That’s such an awesome aircraft! Love the turbine! Very clean build!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It was definitely my most involved build yet, but it came out amazing.

[@targetoz5470]

Mate, that was so entertaining thank you!! Good to see the it finally flying.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching! It was definitely great to finally see it flying. I can’t wait to get more flights on it.

[@Sylo2Nice]

Nice!! I started with heli. Those darn fpv quads came out, and i just ran to those.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

The FPV quads are fun! But to me helis are a lot more fun and challenging. I’ve a got a little 5in quad I need to fly!

[@lucasuk86]

Congratulations great built. Success is great!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you yes it is! Felt great.

[@darrenharband4072]

Awesome, work of art & great flying

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Nothing special on the maiden, but a very smooth flight!

[@beastehful]

I've been so keen for this moment since your first video on the project. So freaking cool to finally see it fly. Well done sir. There's no way I could fly something like this, just knowing how much it would have cost to put together would have me shaking in fear.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching all the videos on this project! It was the longest bill. They have gone this far and most complex, but it all paid off on this flight. It’s not a cheap Heli but well worth it!

[@mikesrcgarage]

That was awesome! Flawless maiden 🙏🏼

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@QMAXIMUS]

That was fricken awesome! Love that turbine sound 🤌I would have had some shakey thumbs flying that one, so cool! Thumbs up!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It sounds incredible and flys amazing. Very happy, can’t wait to fly it in better weather!

[@jeffwhite9001]

That Is Awesome!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It really is!

[@CameronRandolph]

Thank you so much - for doing this project and sharing it. You are THE BOSS!!! Killer!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching supporting the channel. I’m glad you enjoyed the field series and flight video!

[@OliveiraX]

Awesome. That was beautiful! Congrats!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It felt great to finally fly this thing.

[@stevealoia]

Haha that is awesome . So glad to see her in the Air .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Me too! It’s been a long project and finally done!

[@photosbynickel]

Absolutely amazing. Love that sound

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Me too, nothing sounds better than a turbine.

[@shiladityahaldar5241]

Very smooth

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It really was!

[@Dogdocphil]

Simply.... Wow!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s incredible!

[@andrewvosecky9413]

Nice job!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@danielschibig8014]

Hey Jeff, nice!!!!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hello! Thank you!

[@tonygrubb8530]

Heck yes ‼️ I’m digging this.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

After a very long project, it is finally done, and it felt so good to fly this thing.

[@primeix]

That was rad!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it was! It flew amazing

[@jamesm568]

I gave up on fuel RC helicopters years ago, but that one was cool AF. I still love my electric.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I love electric too! But I’ll always love my nitros

[@DESTINYFPV]

All right! We have been waiting for this video let her rip my friend!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’ve been waiting as well! Trust me! It’s been killing me to just look at it!

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Woah that is cool

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is!

[@Blackwater2]

Man, that thing really flies.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it does!

[@lechiffre2617]

Oh yeah ! Well done !

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I could not have asked for a better maiden flight

[@Thunder_Road_81780]

Excellent what a awesome helicopter 🚁 🤙

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it. It’s been a fun project for sure!

[@sheffandjelley]

Very nice! I am assuming that the sound is REALLY loud in person! But that is part of the fun with a turbine. I am officially jealous! Remember me when the day comes to sell or trade this one. But I am guessing it's a keeper! 😛

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

The microphone on the camera does not do it justice lol it really muffled the sound down because the rpm is at such a high pitch. It doesn’t know what to do with it. You should build one along with this one! That would be awesome.

[@mystic0824]

Amazing!

[@1981billiam]

If a novice saw that they could mistaken that turbine for a cannon. Beautiful build and flight!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it. It was a long and fun project! Yes they could! Lol

[@xugoii466]

I didn't expect the turbine to be louder than the blades. It sound great

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It is very loud! Even louder in person.

[@andreabenvenuti7940]

Che spettacolo puro!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It really is!

[@JJ20371]

Wow...congratulations Jeff.. selling hahahah i book direct a flight from Holland to USA 😂

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! You should build one along with this one!

[@AnythingEverythingRC-rc1yc]

WOW...That's pretty much all I can say. I had a smile on my face the whole time watching this. I love that it all came together. If you had to had to sum up how it felt in the air, how would you describe it? Congrats on being the first to build an SAB Raw 700 Jet Heli Jeff!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you very much! It was definitely a great feeling to finally see this thing fly after such a long build project. It flies extremely well. It is very stable, smooth solid everything. I didn’t think it would be It is. Power wise I would compare it to a really badly tune, Nitro. you have to be easy on the collective because the delay in throttle was almost 3 seconds.

[@andrewsketcher8915]

wow that is just awesome

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@silentbob3999]

If you don't know what to do with your money anymore, you can install a turbine in your 3D helicopter ;) really nice❣

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Turbines are expensive but having a custom turbine is priceless!

[@RubyS.1]

What a machine

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

it sure is!

[@minibikemadman]

that thing is so bad ass.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It sure is! Something different!

[@lynncummins6903]

Nice!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@dannyrc2010]

Very Nice 👍

[@stuartclarke689]

woohoo!! awsome dude i have been waiting for that one...bad *ss SAB

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! We all have! It’s been a long project and finally done!

[@will_how]

Awesome!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@flytobi7834]

Very cool😎

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@storehouseads5934]

I wish that the people who build these awesome machines would do the price breakdown as they add the Gucci gear

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I don’t talk about price ever for a few reasons but add around $4500-$5000 USD to a regular RAW 700 nitro build.

[@AmbientRC]

Absolutely legit.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s amazing!

[@garymurphy5133]

Nothing can beat the real sound of a turbine in a model. its only suited to scale flying in a heli though, not enough instant torq for spirited flight.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

They sound amazing! You can do basic 3D and ALOT more than most thing. You just need to be very easy on the collective

[@vanilla5.0]

this thing needs a 3 blade set up. would be so rad.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

A three blade setup would be perfect!

[@vanilla5.0]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 i have one if you need it! blades and all

[@plesleyporfirio6471]

Meu amigo que trabalho lindo!. Gostaria de saber quais peças usou em detalhes e como fez essa obra de arte em relação a toda instalação desta turbina neste modelo de helicóptero uau 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that. So I have full build videos showing everything I did to build this. Few custom made parts were needed and lots of modifications needed. You can watch the two build videos and I go in detail. Thank you for watching!

[@stevealoia]

Hey Jeff not sure if I was seeing right . When it was spoiling down . Just back of the exhaust. I thought see sparks . Like igniter spark . Again not sure maybe just the way light was hitting it

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So my grandpa was out there for the maiden and said the same thing and was yelling fire!!! Fire!! I looked and it’s the blue LED for the crank RPM lol

[@stevealoia]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 lol I’m glad it was a LED light and not fire .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@stevealoia me too! Definitely don’t want any fires!

[@headsupdisplay2189]

WOW!

[@heeder777]

Short of the, that's cool, sounds great, Wow etc. Is there any advantage of a turbine powered sport helicopter? Scale I get it for the scale factor. I know it's harder on the wallet for sure.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

No, there is no advantage at all. It’s more if just cool than anything else. Something different!

[@Ryan-uu4tw]

Pretty cool. Is there a benefit to using that type of power plant? Besides awesomeness

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! No, it’s more for cool and fun!

[@TundraRoy346]

I'd guess the smell would be heavenly! Haha I wish someone made Jet-A scented candles...

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@TundraRoy346 the smell is AMAZING! I wish someone would….. hmmmm! lol maybe I should make candles!

[@bobmixon6021]

Congratulations, that’s awesome. The turbine sounds noisy, is it pretty loud? What head speed were you running?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It is very loud! The video does not do it justice. You can’t hear yourself lol this flight was 1400-1600 RPM.

[@NOL1FEK1NG]

Attach some FPV options and it would be a much more enjoyable experience for all involved.

[@user-ce8lr3ff6v]

Nice job. I'm curious what rotor speed you were using. Seems to be a near perfect harmonic to your camera speed because main blades seemed almost motionless.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Most of the flight was 1300/1400 RPM. But I went to 1600 towards the end of the flight.

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

How does a Turbine interface to the Main Shaft to drive the Rotors? Gears to a Clutch? Curious about the Drive allowing delayed Spin up of Rotors.

[@anthonypoltes7413]

It bolts up just like a regular nitro engine. The turbine has its own built in gearbox so that you can use the regular nitro clutch assembly

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have a video on the turbine it’s self going over how it works but, yes, the turbine spools a turbine that is attached to a shaft that goes to a 90 degree gear box and then to the clutch.

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I guess then I am wondering what delays or determines the blades startup? Something reaching a speed then a clutch auto engages to turn the rotors. I mean the Turbines are whining for awhile before the rotors finally start turning. What engages the Rotors to start turning?

[@brahmdempers1005]

Thats just too cool for school! Quick q... What's the weight difference between nitro heli and turbine heli in this case?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is! Lol turbines are the coolest! 😎😎 it’s around 2lbs heavier then a nitro 700

[@jlnnebula]

Nice ive just built a trex700xn with this turbine hope to maiden it shortly ,looks quite responsive what head speed are you running.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

That’s awesome! Good luck on your maiden! The Xicoy was surprisingly responsive! I have 1300-1600-1900 RPM set. Red to raise bank 1 to 1500

[@withoutpassport]

That “spin down” was short. Do you have a magnetic brake for the main shaft? If not check the bearings.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

being a belt drive they don’t spool like a gear drive. lost of gears in the transmission and belt to the engine and tail.

[@MrEdjob]

I wonder if it will have crazy torque for 3d 🤔

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

No, not at all. Turbines have a bad lag in throttle so if you loud the head really fast it will take 3 seconds to come back. Gotta be easy!

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

I've been waiting to see this. Was it determined this is the only turbine unit in the USA?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Yes, it’s the only Turbine RAW 700 in the USA! And the second one I’m the world.

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Sir, you have outdone yourself! I will stay tuned for future flights of this masterpiece.

[@marcovandevelde]

Very cool, what rpm governor did you use?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Using a Xguard rpm sensor off of the fan and Vbar, Nitro governor.

[@joefreas]

Do you plan to get an AMA turbine waiver? Or have one already? I built a Whiplash turbine and am going through the process now. It is tough to find a CD and rotorcraft waivered pilot to sign off in SoCal.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes, I have my waiver for fixed wing. I just have to get it from rotary. I also have my IMA2 for over 55-120lbs (future project coming up!) I bet it’s hard! It’s hard here as well to find someone!

[@kevin39301]

Looks like Bergen Rc back in the early 2000s. They sold the turbine helicopters.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

This is not a Bergen but yes, they made 800 size gas and turbine models. Back in the fly bar days.

[@kevin39301]

@westhobbiesrc8051 yes I know , I was only stating the resemblance of the bergen rc 24ish years ago.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@kevin39301 I remember when those helis were popular. I seen one flying a few weeks ago actually. I forgot hot big they were.

[@charlescampbellii8193]

The slow lag time of the turbine would sux for a 3D heli. Just my 2 cents

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes for hard 3D, but basic flying and light 3D they do well.

[@dtfarms6570]

Awesome job, looks badass.......whats it weight ?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I have not weighed it with fuel but RTF with out fuel is 10 pounds 12oz

[@dtfarms6570]

Not bad, thought it would be heavier

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@dtfarms6570 it’s actually pretty light for the setup.

[@odiewan67]

Love them turbines....smells like.....jet fuel

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Turbines are awesome! Nothing sounds and smells better!

[@enayetchowdhury105]

Do you build these? Great video.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I can! This a custom built heli but I can build anther one.

[@enayetchowdhury105]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 thank you.

[@inadad8878]

If you attempt 3D with this, will it stall the motor?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have posted a flight with 3D

[@Jackpot1711]

can you do 3D with this configuration?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes, mild 3D. Just have to be easy on the pitch

[@Jackpot1711]

💯👌👍🏼

[@johnnyb8629]

why are we not seeing these RC gas power helicopters used more in Ukraine or agriculture crop dusting ect? They look like they have more range, more power, more maneuverability under the right pilot?

[@ShireGanj]

One nose dive and that turbine is done. Weird placement.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

That will happen with and turbine heli…. There all in the front.