FlyWing AirWolf FW450L V2.5 Scale Helicopter - RTF

Besides being back ordered for months, I finally received it. The rotor head seemed stiff but I assumed due to it being new. After the maiden, there was rubber belt dust all throughout the motor windings. The rotor head and belt seemed more bound up.

I disassembled, blew the dust out, and noticed the belt tensioner pully was over way tightened and completely bound up, no rotation at all so the belt was gliding over the pulley with complete friction.

I loosened the pulley screw and got it turning again. Careful examination revealed no damage to the belt. I reassembled, the rotor head rotates fairly smoothly and it flies great now.

Just be aware as others have mentioned belt issues. FlyWings quality issues, weren't insurmountable for me, I have experience, but this will be a problem for newbies and resellers. I would also say more diligent maintenance is a given. If FlyWing upgrades this to a V3 or V4 gear module, my comments would become moot but until then I would recommend this as a second or third heli, not a first.

By far my favorite of the Flywing scale collection...and all the excitement I felt watching Airwolf as a child...This brought back some great memories..Thanks Flywing

I contacted Helidirect about the two missing body screws (I took one off the other side for this photo). Their answer: " it is cosmetic you do not need it, or put it on with double stick tape!" You purchase a copter like this for It's cosmetic features! These screws are very small I would guess about 1/4mm, not the normal size in your spare parts boxes or your local hobby store. The shipment also came with both transmitter right stick knob components off and loose in the packaging. So clearly, either we have poor quality control and/or shipping. Bad form Helidirect!

Just Wow

Yes sir ! This is an amazing helicopter. it is a costly Heli . However, you will see and hear why. It is easy to fly for newbies like my self. I recommend purchasing extra batteries because you will want to fly it for hours. I also would recommend investing in a new charger with this purchase . FYI .The charger that is equipped in the package is useless and I had to go out to a local hobby store to purchase a true balancing charger. other than that it is worth it .
Cheers !

Always one bad apple in the barrel. The service is great, I had to send the bird back because of a malfunctioning GPS They returned a replacement the same day that they received my first one. I hope the copter gods are smiling down on this one.😊😊😊😊😊 I will be doing more business with them.

Much better quality than the smaller helicopters

Awesome heli - perfect for beginners!

Very good heli!!

I absolutely love this helicopter, I've flown a lot of helicopters, and this is most definitely top 3. It's definitely worth the price!!