Rick Klages
Sales/Tech Support
rick@heliproz.com
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Age: 51
Flying Experience: 28 Years
Current Helis: T-Rex 600N(belt drive tail), YS 50 engine with Curtis Youngblood MP-5 muffler, 4-9451 Futaba servo's, Solid G gyro with Futaba BLS251 brushless servo, Fromeco Arizona regulator (output 6v), with Fromeco Relion 2600mah 7.4v battery and switch, Carb smart mixture adjustment, G-force dual flybar cage, G-force hi-output cnc alum fan, G-force frame braces, Mavrikk header tank and bracket, My own header tank standoff and Fromeco pin switch mount, Mavrikk G-5 pro 600mm wide cord main blades, K&B Dream designs neon orange tail blades. Just finished changing out the JR770 gyro and 8900G tail servo for the Curtis Youngblood Solid G with the Futaba BLS251 brushless servo. I also hooked this bird up with the full Fromeco system (finally), and added the metal cnc tail set. I'm guessing it will be a HUGE improvement over the old setup I was using. I am anxious for the weather to warm up to 15 degrees or more so I can put it in the air. Here are some new pics of my setup. |
Hirobo Sceadu Evo 50 with YS50, Muscle pipe 5, Mavrikk 600mm wide cord blades, K&B Dream designs 92mm orange tail blades, JR770 gyro with JR8900G, Align 2-in-1 unit (Fromeco Arizona regulator system coming soon).
T-Rex 450SE (origina1 version), Scorpion 2221-8 motor, Common Sense 35 amp speed control (with BEC switch removed), Air Thunder 2200mah batteries, Futaba 401 gyro with JR3400 servo on custom made frame mount (to move the CG forward and be more rigid, T-Rex 500 landing gear to fit my horse pasture flying site, Thunder Tiger 325 green paddles, 220mm flybar, trueblood dampeners, K&B Dream designs orange tail blades, Mavrikk 305 carbon blades, Canopy FX canopy.
Helis Owned: Kalt Baron .30, Raptor .30 V2, Quick USA Pro 50
Favorite Heli: I like them all. They each have their own unique characteristics that I enjoy. The T-rex 450 gets the most air time simply because of it's convenience. It's so easy when I get home to throw some food on the grill and burn a couple batteries while it's cooking. Also I never have to wipe the "fuel goo" off when I’m done. The best part is I don’t have to lug the flight box around. It's my never leave home without it heli.
Heli Tips: Keep practicing on the sim and fly as much as your time allows. Also know your heli's so you can troubleshoot and repair them. Keep them ready to fly!
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
I like anything outdoors! My wife, kids and grand kids. Anything R/C related, of course! I am a private pilot (no current which I regret) wanting to build a home built or utlralight so I can fly back and forth to work - LOL!! I love to hunt and fish (chasing the big muley bucks is my favorite), hiking the high country, archery, motorcycles of al kinds, snowmobiling, woodworking, remodeling, my dog in particular, putzing on our property, brewing beer when I have time, reloading, horseback riding, exploring new places with my wife - where do I stop??
FUN FACTS ABOUT RICK
I moved to Montana (rattlesnake he** as my wife refers to it-LOL) from a small town in Oregon. From there it was a 1 1/2 hour drive to anywhere and the closest towns still did not offer much in the way of hobby items. My R/C supplies all came in the mail or by the "big brown truck". I learned to fly R/C airplanes by my own by perseverance and reading RC Universe magazine every chance I could. I also attended many fun flies when I could spare the time. The great people at these fun flies taught me a lot.
My first heli was a Kalt Baron 28 in about 1985. I was fairly successful learning to fly it. I sold it to a friend after about a year and didn't get another heli until 2003, when I ordered a Raptor 30 from Heliproz. The biggest difference was with the simulator. Where were they back in 1985????
I enjoy being outdoors and, when it's to cold I enjoy working with my hands on R/C heli's or planes or woodworking. I'm contemplating doing another bronze fine art piece when the art market gets back on track. Also will be learning auto restoration as my son has a 1973 340 4-speed Rally "Cuda" that we will start restoring next spring. I'm trying to learn guitar after buying a Schecter "Hellraiser" from Todd. It's awesome--my playing isn't--- LOL! Our 21 acres keeps me busy and I’m thinning trees and piling slash whenever I can. My wife and I enjoy exploring the local area and our dogs take up the rest of my spare time.
RICK'S COMBOS
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Rick's "I need EVERYTHING" Combo w/TREX 600N Sport
Combo includes:
• T-rex 600N sport kit
• YS .50 engine w/Align hi-pro muffler
• Spektrum Dx-7 radio
• Futaba 9452 mg/digi servos (3)
• Futaba 401 gyro w/9254 Rudder Servo
• Futaba 3050 Digital HT Servo
• Align Pitch Guage
• Align 600N Frame Brace
• G-Force Frame Bracebr>
• G-Force CNC Fan
• Mavrikk G5 Pro Wide Chord 600mm Blades
• PV0251 Fuel Plug
• OS T-Nipple Fitting
• 3-Way Fuel Filter
• AeroTrend 103 MED Fuel Line
• Fromeco Arizona Regulator w/Deans-in
• Fromeco Relion 2600 Li-ion Battery w/Deans
• Fromeco Reliastrap
• Fromeco Relion 2600 Li-ion Battery w/deans
• Remote Flow Adapter w/Alligator
• HeliProz Black Cap w/Red Embroidery
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Ricks Ultimate Align T-Rex 450 Combo
Combo includes:
• 450 GF package(includes motor, speed controller, 2100mah 11.1v Align Li-Po battery)
• JR Mini Digital Metal Gear Servo Pack (3-285MG's and 1-3500G)
• Futaba GY401 Heading Hold Gyro
• Align Micro Pitch Gauge
• 2-Air Thunder 25C 2200mAh 11.1v Batteries
• Deans Male Ultra Connectors(2)
• Deans Female Ultra Connectors(4)
• Mavrikk 305mm Carbon Main Blades |
HeliProz Electric(EP) Heli Tool Kit Combo includes:
•Mavrikk micro pitch gauge
• JIS screwdriver set
• Mavrikk hex driver set(1.5, 2, 2.5, 3mm)
• Mavrikk ball sizing tool
• Wiha nut driver set with pouch
• Mavrikk Ball link pliers • Tri-Flow Oil
• HeliProz decals
• Deans Ultra connectors(male and female)x3
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Deluxe Starter Box Combo
Combo includes:
• Hobbico pre-built flight box (yellow)
• Hobbico deluxe power panel
• Hobbico 12 volt flight box battery
• Sullivan 12 volt deluxe starter
• Mavrikk deluxe starter shaft w/one way bearing
• Radio South pro driver mkIII with charger
• Slimline “Boxer” 12 v electric fuel pump
• Aerotrend medium silicon fuel line - 8ft
• Slimline 360 cnc fuel cap and fittings
• Mavrikk remote glow adapter w/alligator clip
• Mavrikk #3802 deluxe pitch gauge
• Mavrikk deluxe pro hex driver set with knurled handles
• Mavrikk 4 piece pro hex driver set -
5, 5.5, 7, 8mm
• Helimax straight tip ball link pliers
• Mavrikk glow plug wrench
• Mavrikk flybar paddle alignment gauges
• Helimax blade balancer
• Mavrikk recoil fuel tube coil |
Raptor Titan - Heliproz Style
Combo includes:
•Thunder Tiger Raptor Titan 50 Kit
•OS Max 50 Hyper engine
• Align Hi-Perf muffler
• Futaba 401 gyro with Futaba 9254 digital servo combo
• Futaba 9252 digital servo's (3) for precise flight control
• Futaba 3050 digital throttle servo
• Mavrikk G-5 Pro 600mm Wide Chord main blades
• Thunder Tiger PVO499 new style stainless steel tail hub
• Mavrikk remote glow adapter w/alligator clip
• K&B neon orange 85mm tail blades - these look so cool and fly great
• K&S high nitro fuel tube set
(includes t-filter, 2 ft aerotrend med fuel line, and shutoff clip/plug) |
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RICK'S PHOTOS: |
Rick's T-Rex 600N
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