Avios Grumman Albatross!

[xviper]

Oh, your talking about the C130.. I misunderstood. Thought we were talking about the Albatross.

No, no, you flew that Albatross like a rock start.

[dkalwishky]

Robert is such a lovable character. His reviews are extremely entertaining. However, he's so polite, I've never actually seen him crap on any plane. I even remember his review of the SR-71. He was so excited about it, but I know from my own SR-71, it is a garbage plane.

Maybe in a year or so, when the C-130 has had a few more "stampings" punched out and the price has been "refined" by HobbyKing, I may take another look at it.

You'd better watch the video again, he crapped all over it.

[xviper]

You'd better watch the video again, he crapped all over it.

I guess after he crashed, I turned it off. Although he is quite entertaining, he does talk a bit too much.

[dkalwishky]

He also crapped on it really hard in the unboxing video.

[Bajora]

I have the privilege of penning a review of this one for Model Aviation Magazine ... here are a few stills from the review in process:





The included reversing ESCs allow pilots to set up differential throttles AND also to switch the the motors into reverse rotation from the transmitter! Talk about the ultimate in on-the-water maneuverability!

[TiredIronGRB]

Same electronics as the Bush Mule.

[Alpha]

Sharp photos! I like the livery, and those reversing ESCs were effective in the water.

[handyman220]

Placed my order, it will be here next week! :) Really love the livery they chose.

[James]

I have the privilege of penning a review of this one for Model Aviation Magazine ... here are a few stills from the review in process:





The included reversing ESCs allow pilots to set up differential throttles AND also to switch the the motors into reverse rotation from the transmitter! Talk about the ultimate in on-the-water maneuverability!

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

[JohnVH]

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

It is fun, every flight of my Albatross starts that way!! Except the grass field video.

[JohnVH]

Click to order: https://goo.gl/aM6roP
My Maiden

[OV10]

Thanx for the vid JVH..............This Albe will be the replacement of the Dynam PBY lost to the inferno.:Cool:
It will be the second HK ever owned. The first was the 1400 L-4 which was lost also to the flames:P

[Woodcock]

Nice Charlie!

Woody

[JamesonC]

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

I had my Grand Tundra out at the Frosty Dog after you left and used the reverse ESC just for fun moving it around before I taxied out. I blew about 3 people's minds. It amazes me how many people still don't know about those ESCs.

[lkruse]

NEW Avios Grumman Albatross!

Thanks for the fine video of the Albatros. After getting the HK ad via e-mail this morning, I watched your video. The result is mine should be here within the next 4-5 days!

Best regards,

Larry Kruse
Lawton, Oklahoma

[Bajora]

Maiden flights of ours off grass this AM ... we shot TONS of still photos of the session, Man oh man but this Albatross does fly nice ... and she looks GORGEOUS in the air! We yielded so many nice photos ... here are a few. The best ones will stay reserved for review in the magazine.

[quitcherbitchen]

It sure looks good Jon.

[Bajora]

Thanks Adam!

[Alpha]

Very gorgeous photos, as always, Bajora! Top notch, top notch!

[tab28682]

I am a happy Avios C-130 owner and my Albatross is on the way!