Turbine RC Helicopter - Align T-Rex 700

This video will demonstrate the gas turbine Wren 44 powered Align T-Rex 700 helicopter RC helicopter. Filmed at the Whittlesea Model Aviation Group under the guidance of the AMAS. Big thank you to Ivor Miller from / rcglo1 for assisting me to produce this video.

[@chrisadesigns]

Those rpm figures are insane. Nice bit of kit.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Chris Atack Hey Chris, thanks buddy. She’s certainly is a beautiful big bird. Rock solid in the air too. But boy is she thirsty on the fuel. It’s like just tipping it on the ground lol. Cheers mate

[@serdritwilliams7872]

Do you have a call out on them

[@serdritwilliams7872]

Thinking about getting one

[@jodyolivent8481]

I love turdo shaft engines. Ive worked with a couple of 3.7Mw and one 5 Mw. Awesome machines. I've always wanted a Mosquito Helicopter...

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Jody Olivent Hey Jody. Mate I’m in love with this beast. Wish it was my bird 😉. 5Mw, omg that’s insane. I’ve never worked on any turbines before. The Mosquito chopper is so cool, but I don’t think it would lift me off the ground lmao 🤣

[@bluehandsvideo]

Dang that turbine sounds cool!! :)

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

It's a sweet piece of kit Mike. Nice price tag too :-0

[@bluehandsvideo]

I'll be it has a nice price tag!! LOL :)

[@CapeCodCNC]

Damn I shouldn't have watched that! Now I miss my 600, note to self don't go to hobby shop, don't go to hobby shop, don't go to hobby shop........... That is a real beauty just close your eyes and it sound just like a real one. That was a great video!

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Paul. You're not wrong mate, after watching and filming this big girl I was tempted to buy one. Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying constantly to improve my video production quality. But with no formal training or understanding it's a constant learning curve LOL.

[@CapeCodCNC]

I can say for sure your videos are getting top notch, if you keep up the pace and you will be making feature films in no time! I just got some new gear and still need to figure out how to turn it on never mind edit the new file format!

[@joehiden7475]

Beautiful Heli with crappy looking gas tanks. Paint those gas tanks and it will increase it's looks 100%.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

But if you paint the tanks you won’t see how much fuel you’ve got 🤷‍♂️

[@heeder777]

My stock 700 scares the crap outta me let alone having to deal with it being turbine powered! Another plug for the Demon control, I’d be a bunch richer today if that was around in the 80’s but I might not have been able to afford it then either! Good tail rotor gyros were expensive enough! Great piece of design and machinery.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

G'day mate. Yes I agree with you. These RC choppers can be a little scary at times. I've been flying choppers since the late 90's and they still get my heart racing. Unfortunately I don't own a turbine, but I've got 3 x gas (90 size) and 1 electric 550. Cheers, Aaron.

[@drummerdeacan]

Just found this. Great video!

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Thanks mate 👍

[@pongosp]

Should put that in an Airwolf fuselage🤙🏻

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Yes it would look in that or an MD Notar

[@Nethezbet]

Amazing work.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Thanks 🙏

[@aly-tek7190]

Looks like a beast. I had a Trex450, lasted all of 10min. yeah gave that up straight away hahaha still got it somewhere, maybe one day I'll get it out and give it to the grand kids :/. That last shot of the blades slowing looked damn close :O Nice vid, thanks for sharing :) Stephen

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

ALY-TEK Hey Stephen. Thanks for watching mate. It’s a beautiful machine. Wish it was mine lol. Yeah these helicopters can be hard to fly, but boy are they fun 👍

[@musicalintuition]

You should practice on a simulator first. I'm sure it would make all the difference.

[@rtoebak76]

Very nice helicopter. Just a fuselage maybe, that would make it even more realistic when flying.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Thank you. Yes it would look amazing in a scale helicopter 🚁 body.

[@rtoebak76]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Pretty expensive these helicopters, but just the way it is even so much enjoyable.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Yes turbines are very expensive. Ivor, the owner, is currently building another one. 🍻

[@rtoebak76]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Another, thats great. I love them and one day🙂

[@brianroberts5062]

Outstanding. Well done.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Brian Roberts thank you Brian 🍻

[@joeys5429]

When I was in the hobby turbines idle at 12500 rpm which is significantly different

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Yes they’ve 🚁 come a long way haven’t over the years. Cheers 🍻

[@TheFatherold]

Hello , i like to know what kind of airframe is used for this heli. I have a T Rex 700 E and the engine is Xicoy X45H but it wont fit, so i like te know is it a 700 nitro Frame ? Greethings from Holland

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hello and thank you for watching and commenting. I think this was actually a Trex 700 Nitro frame. If you send me an email (go to my channel about page) I can give the email address of the owner and he might be able to help you. Regards, Aaron.

[@TheFatherold]

Hello my adres is [e-mail]

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hello. I just sent you an email with I it’s email address for the Turbine Helicopter information. Please check your junk mail as my email might go in there. Cheers Aaron Powter

[@endwood]

Lots of set up work there, always amazes me to see Mode 1 set up for a heli, so unnatural but I do takes me hat off to those that can drive a Mode1 Heli👍 A nice scale body would make it visually more appealing🙂

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

endwood hey mate. Thank you I’ll pass on your kind words to Ivor. Yes most of us “old school fliers” over here are mode-1. Not sure why that is. Makes it hard to do certain 3D tricks. My brains too old for that now anyway lol. Yes a scale body would be awesome. Cheers mate 🍻

[@endwood]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Most old school drivers are Mode 2 flying a heli or a plane the natural way. When Mode 1 came along it just looked oh so wrong but hey use yr toes in needed as long as we can fly:-)

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

endwood oh I agree. In hindsight I wish I did learn mode 2, but back in the 80’s and 90’s most fliers at the field were mode 1. I suppose I just followed the pack.

[@endwood]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering Yr right Mode 1 really infected the clubs after 1980, prior to that Mode 2 was prevalent in most places. I fly all modes inc full size thru to heavy metal & Mode 2 seems/feels right:-)

[@serdritwilliams7872]

Thinking about getting one

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Yes they are a good piece of kit, but not cheap

[@kwadjutsufpv273]

Thanks for sharing this, awesome heli! 👍🚁

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Kwadjutsu FPV You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 👍

[@TheFatherold]

Hello , i like to know where i cone cat a engine mount like this and of corse a Wren engine

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hello, I am unsure buddy. Wren turbines went into liquidation in 2015. However some shops still have stock. Best to Google search it 😉. Thanks for watching 👍🍻

[@donnanoneofyours7838]

how much does that beast cost??

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hi, I think all it owes him around $10K Aussie Dollars?

[@boeesen]

Awesome.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Thank you ;-)

[@serdritwilliams7872]

Do you have a catalog on them

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Sorry no I don’t. Ivor used a nitro Trex 700 kit and a Wren turbine with a purchased conversion kit

[@camiloecheverry5210]

can some one tell me why they are 3 thanks for gas on it?

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hi, they are header tanks. They feed the turbine directly and the main tank keeps the header tanks constantly full to the brim. This stops air from entering the fuel system and helps to eliminate a “flame out”. Cheers 🍻

[@serdritwilliams7872]

I like to see more videos

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

I will try and catch up with Ivor and do some more filming 👍

[@cruddCNC]

Damn cool chopper... looks actually very nimble unlike some of the other turbine ones I've seen. Was the conversion done by Ivor? or was it a kit?

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Luke. Yes mate the conversion was done by Ivor. Ivor is a fitter and turner who used to work for TAA or Ansett back in the day. The Wren 44 pretty much bolts in to where the 90 motor would have gone, but he got those base plates and cradle parts cnc machined from a mate. Some nice parts on it. Yeah, very nimble and rock solid in the air. This was filmed last Sunday when it was real gusty. I think XM2 and Crudd need a turbine ;-)

[@joshmarkobb4513]

Yah... but will it smack?

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

In the hands of a capable pilot, absolutely. Unfortunately we are group of old blokes who only fly scale and very conservatively (sport flying).

[@jeremychapman9602]

Curious, where did you get the struts and skids or is that something that came with the kit, like the way it looks

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hello Jeremy, sorry for my belated reply. Ivor built this helicopter and he would be happy to help you with any information on it. His KZbin channel is rcglo1 and this is the link kzbin.info/door/F1q9M3HON5oaeHJEvwB4Sw Cheers, Aaron

[@dongfeng9990]

Size turbine n from??

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Dong. I think turbine is a Wren 44 purchase and serviced from the UK. But not 100%. Cheers, Aaron

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

Okay maybe someone can point me in the right direction I am looking to buy a turbine powered helicopter but search results have brought up nothing. I don't want one that sounds like a turbine like those airwolf or whatever they are. I want a turbine powered helicopter. Can they be purchased ready to go or almost ready to go? Or will I have to buy the turbine separate then assemble it? Any help with where I would look would be appreciated

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

trucker V Unfortunately they aren’t that plentiful. Still some around but I’d keep an eye out on RC forums and internet sale sites. Take a look at the Vario website also. Wish I could help more. Cheers Aaron

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering thanks for the reply. I will keep checking. That's crazy that there aren't more people making them. I see so many KZbin videos of them but that's about it. I'm just fascinated with turbine engines and can't think of a more bad ass sound they make. I could listen to turbines all day lol.

[@MarcosAlves-vs7nz]

How much more or less is a turbine? Do you have a link to buy?

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Marcos. Thanks for watching. Sorry I don’t have a link for this. A new turbine RC helicopter can cost up to and over $10K aud to purchase.

[@shaquedelilicss7849]

How much kg lift does it have ?

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

I'm sorry but I don't have that data. Usually a 90 size helicopter can lift 5-10kg. However, I have seen 2 x 90 size electric helicopters lift a woman. Here is the KZbin Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjYfGRvgN2Aq6s

[@shaquedelilicss7849]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering thnx .

[@carlbooth8157]

Just for the record this helicopter was built by rod and tong in geelong and sold to this pilot

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hi Carl. Thanks for watching and for contacting me. I just called Ivor and spoke to him over the telephone. He has informed me that was a previous model which was sold to a bloke up in NSW.

[@carlbooth8157]

@rcglo1 Thanks i would love to no where the billet base plate come from

[@carlbooth8157]

@rcglo1 can you please tell me the email address or web sit for the billet base thanks

[@carlbooth8157]

@rcglo1 so basically it the heli i sold you have a look at the go plug u see that clear cover over the red wire not standed . as said more that happy to send and engine no to you.

[@wannabe_maker7717]

Big money

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey buddy, you're not wrong there. TBH, I think he's spent close to $10K on this big bird ;-)

[@sudhaj3762]

How can i buy that

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Electro, you would have purchase all items and assemble (heli-kit, carbon blades, radio equipment, turbine, ECU etc...). Cost would be $8 - $10K aud

[@sudhaj3762]

@@DCT_Aaron_Engineering how much is that in INDIAN RUPEES

[@chriscarnelli4095]

That thing is awesome but when you crash it and watch 5 to 10 burn up it gets expensive lol

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hi Chris. Yes it would be a very sad day if that was to happen. This is my friends, Ivor's, RC helicopter. I'd love a turbine, but can't justify the cost. Cheers Aaron.

[@chriscarnelli4095]

My uncle was into the jet powered or turbine powered jets but he said after crashing 2 of them n watching 5 to 6 k go up in flames twice he had enough lol

[@chriscarnelli4095]

Pete Carnelli here on KZbin if interested in seeing his toys

[@Scjon03]

I’ll quit the entire hobby if I crash a helicopter like that. Sooo I’ll stay with my electric helis

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Jon, I hear ya buddy. Ivor's helicopter is a serious piece of kit mate. I'd cry if it was to "hit the deck". Cheers, Aaron.

[@SydRV7A]

He says it runs on Jet A1 ... actually it runs on $'s !!!

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Hey Richard, not wrong mate. It sucked the kerosene down like he was tipping it on the ground. You could watch the tank drain as he was sitting there just hovering lol. Cheers, Aaron.

[@nicov9356]

But can it do 3d?🤨

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Probably if he was brave enough.

[@gagecoffelt3808]

lets do some 3D

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

I don't think Ivor's "pucker factor" would handle it ha ha ha ;-)