This is great. My first heli was a hirobo shuttle like the one you flew in this video. It was 1987 and I was 14. I spent a year getting the darn thing to run and setting up the tail so that i could get it off the ground. It was great seeing the old shuttle and how far helicopters have come. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane
@Wings_of_foam
8 ай бұрын
I'm an 81 guy so you would have been one of the cool big kids I looked up to lol.
@Wings_of_foam
8 ай бұрын
I just realized your comment is 12 years old haha.
@Turk10mm
8 жыл бұрын
man, i don't miss my nitro helis until I see the exhaust and wish I could get a whiff again. Good luck on rebuilding, there's a lot of people that have learned from you.
@truckerray7533
7 ай бұрын
Thankya Marine for sharing this video! Semper Fi. . . .Always faithful!
@NightFlyyer
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so kindly. Semper Fi!
@truckerray7533
7 ай бұрын
Your welcome!
@Aluminata
8 жыл бұрын
Ferocious enthusiasm. What a blast! Beautiful restoration.
@yamahar15club
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same heli since 1989 and this was my first Heli I could never forget.
@NightFlyyer
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that. Happy flying!
@gazzale
Жыл бұрын
i had the exact same heli, all those years ago. watching this video brings back all those memories.👍👍 thankyou.
@NightFlyyer
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks kindly, Gary.
@halleffect1
10 жыл бұрын
I love these old Hirobos. Thx for posting this!
@MichaelAChang
Жыл бұрын
This was my first RC helicopter and I still have it - I also have the Jet Ranger body but never dared to fly with it.
@NightFlyyer
Жыл бұрын
That is great to hear. This one was destroyed in the fire in 2016, but a subscriber sent me another a this year and here is one of the videos of it's first flight you might like. I really enjoy flying it. Now go Fly and thanks for commenting. kzitem.info/news/bejne/r656nWSmr4tlm6A
@grahambambeck7452
11 жыл бұрын
Great video and flight! Gorgeous old heli there.
@MikeNJ1964
12 жыл бұрын
I bought a Shuttle in 1991, didn't know anything about AMA or flying clubs so never learned to fly it. I met a friend in 2006 who taught me how to fly helicopters. After 15 years of sitting, the shuttle stil flew. I joined the AMA and a copule RC clubs. Now, the shuttle still flies but is retired (proudly on display hanging from the cieling in my store) and I fly a Sceadu. I also have a spare original starting belt!
@robsrchelispares
13 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, smashing to see the old Hirobo flying so well.
@beverke7
13 жыл бұрын
efforts paid off, another succes ! Nice to see her up and running Dave.
@JeremyAverett
9 жыл бұрын
My God... What is becoming of me? I am so geeked out with these videos. First the Nexus 30, now this? Bravo sir!
@railer666
8 жыл бұрын
I still have my Concept 30 and My Shuttle ZX. The Concept 30 was Stable and not very nimble with stock head.The ZX was light and agile.I had OS 32 engines in both and the ZX I had a pull start in the back of the engine.I have a lot of unopened Shuttle zx parts I got in a trade a while back.I saw an article in a magazine of a guy converting the Shuttle ZX to electric. Kyosho made a nice Bell 222 Body with retracts for the Concept 30. Keep up the great work. I love watching your Videos.
@312T3Tamiya
8 жыл бұрын
Cool this is the helikopter I learnt myselves flying with . Good to see one flying again !
@iflyhelis
12 жыл бұрын
Nightflyer, I had that exact same flight box but didn't have the starter/glowplug issue. I installed two 4 Amp. batteries in paralell, so it had plenty of juice to run it all. Also a friend of mine had one of those shuttles it flew well for the day. Thanks for the video!
@rays.2480
10 жыл бұрын
hi there.. just a few comments.. i used to have a shuttle just like that..had fun with it , til i lost interest and sold it.. when i had my starter belt break. i found a sewing machine shop had the exact belt that was needed and it did not stretch either. also i bought a remote mount glow plug attachment, so i was able to put my glo-started on with ease. nice to see one still flying..
@Nitrohog2006
12 жыл бұрын
I taught myself to fly on an old Shuttle Z with a rate gyro. Brings back some good (and not so good) memories LOL.
@FASTPISTOLDRAW
8 жыл бұрын
damn . one hell of a job. from a vet of the french foreign legion.
@MabrysDad
Жыл бұрын
I learned on a shuttle back in 86!
@NightFlyyer
Жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks.
@MrBobWareham
6 ай бұрын
Thanks again I never had the shuttle, but a few of the other flyers did, cheers
@NightFlyyer
6 ай бұрын
Right on. Thank you.
@Delticola
11 жыл бұрын
I started cracking up when I heard the Phil Collins instrumental and then some other music, ah, now I recognize it by name, David Bowie. And then I realized you have made a good video of how you've spent your time over the last few years. I always loved seeing those helicopters growing up.........and am so thankful they have cheap electric ones now so I can finally have my RC helicopters as a 40 year old.
@jeremysargent5037
10 жыл бұрын
I remember thinking that this flew very much like a 60 size Hirobo since I had already learned to fly on my Hirobo 707. I bought a second-hand 6 week old one in 1985 shortly after they first came out and kept it flying until 1994 when I moved abroad and left it at my parents. I changed the engine when the ASP 32H came out from the old OS 28H that it had originally. It was the best buy I ever made. The only two problems I had was not enough throw for the pitch and the head dampers were too soft.
@slootzky
12 жыл бұрын
you're clearly putting your soul to this hobby. right on!
@MontyMotoBoy
12 жыл бұрын
I learnt to fly with the very same model, JR 4 channel am radio & a gyro with the larger tank....& I still have the old girl stored in the garage, complete with a scale shell. She's too precious to fly now as I fear I cannot obtain many spares.
@Ghostflyer63
12 жыл бұрын
Dave Wow that is a blast from the past..... I bought one of those In 86or87 along with an old FM futaba radio and gyro was out of the question as I was out of money LOLOL never did actually fly it but it was alot of fun to tinker with.... If I remember right I had an OS30 on it...... and trying to hover without a gyro wow.... Thanks again for a blast from the past..... I picked up helicopters again a couple of years ago and the technology difference is night and day....
@BrokeDad1
8 жыл бұрын
I picked up a nice old Shuttle Plus just recently. It was in near mint condition and came with a newer Spektrum DX6i radio. Also added was a AR610 receiver and a G210 gyro. The heli guy at the hobby shop set it up and flew it before putting it out for sale at $250. It flies very well. The added glow plug extender on the side makes it easy to hook up for starting. While not a 3D marvel I still like it for a relaxing flight. While I do have several newer Blade helis I just couldn't let this old girl stay in retirement.
@herobo123456
7 жыл бұрын
I had a Hirobo Shuttle from 1999, Good mechine
@audalinab08
12 жыл бұрын
Very impersive enginuity sir! I love your persistence!
@yamahonkawazuki
12 жыл бұрын
agreed. ive never heard better myself. that line says it all
@pookiejink
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for the insight and can do spirit.
@offthebeatentrail4476
7 жыл бұрын
i learn something new everytime i watch one of your videos. thanks for the info!
@mikmerl1
6 жыл бұрын
Hoping that I am not overstaying my welcome, I would like to add a little story that led to the demise of this my first Hirobo Shuttle. After much effort I learnt to fly it without a gyro. Finally I was able to purchase a mech Futaba rate gyro and spent some time setting it up at the field with hover flights. At some point I filled the tank (OS Max .28) walked back away from the model to proceed with the flight. Without warning the engine revved up to about 1/2 throttle without any Tx input from me. The throttle stick was all the way down, I moved the other controls but there was no response. To my utter horror the Shuttle gently rose up into a stable hover for about 30 seconds in the completely still morning air then it started moving sideways gathering momentum. When the speed was adequate the tail feathers pointed the nose in the direction of flight and translational lift started giving altitude. Now I mean altitude, the little bird with a full belly settled into a huge left hand circle. It was now gaining altitude at an alarming rate until we could not hear it anymore and only the smoke trail allowed us to keep track of it very high in the clear blue sky. Eventually the juice was exhausted and gravity took over. As it came hurtling down free fall nose first it did something amazing that I saw for the first time ..... an autorotation. It had enough altitude to repeat this two more times. The little chopper was trying to save itself but it was not to be, inevitably terra firma rushed up to meet it with a deathly thud. The long lonely walk to the debris zone only verified the complete destruction of the Shuttle, I don't think that even a ball link survived. The only explanation for this uncontrolled flight was that I had not realized how much power from the 500mah battery (that what we had then) the new addition mech gyro was using and the battery pack was simply exhausted. This was about 35 years ago and of course I was and still am completely hooked. I have included a link of me flying my Vario Bell 47G. kzitem.info/news/bejne/ya6Nq2ursGaKlW0 Once again thank you for your great posts and sorry for taking up so much space but I wanted to share the unique experience I had with the Shuttle. Mike Athens Greece
@jldanforth2k
13 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, that belt you broke should be available at your local sewing machine repair shop. I have sold them for years. Good video, Thanks.
@diabolicaldarkness1
11 жыл бұрын
NICE BIRD!! glad to see it hitting the skies again
@RCHELISPOT
11 жыл бұрын
Great video!I had many Shuttles and have still have two converted E-Shuttles.
@Zippo765
11 жыл бұрын
That looks like so much fun! I bet it's a toughie to learn on though! Thanks for the great videos Dave!
@PeterK6502
12 жыл бұрын
I have also a Hirobo shuttle (ZXX version), it has not flown for over 10 years. I have even a box full of never used spare parts. Seeing this video, I think I will also restore this heli.
@RMJTOOLS
3 жыл бұрын
Love this. However, I have a long history of control line competition and sport RC flying and I live my Supre Tigers. Have a G21/46 RC, G21/35 CL and they both run great. I remember as a young teenager having a .21 Supre Tiger for my very early model RC100 Associated pan car. Was very fast. Particularly for the slow servos back then. The only engines I like more is my collection of Fox engines. Oh, and my Veco .19 is pretty good also.
@NightFlyyer
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks much. Happy flying.
@antoineblanchard
9 жыл бұрын
nice restore.. heli.. tricks and coment.. bowie too, well done
@johnsmith-on4bj
7 жыл бұрын
I had a few Shuttles in the 1980s. They were great when new but developed serious slop after just a few flights. Even the "fully ballraced" ZX suffered from this.
@jimhebert888
7 жыл бұрын
My shuttle acquired quit a few upgrade parts over the years. A lot more metal than it started with.
@johnharrington4757
9 жыл бұрын
very nice still looks sporty today! would love to have one
@raymondrynehart
10 жыл бұрын
i had a shuttle x years ago. starting belt did break, ended up replacing it with a v-belt from a vacuum cleaner power head.
@Subparanon
10 жыл бұрын
Hey 1985 called. It wants it's casio keyboard playing Genesis and Duran Duran back. (Genesis? Seriously man wtf) On the flip side good job restoring an old heli. That's not easy to do when they don't make parts and there is limited technical information.
@AudioFreqx
7 жыл бұрын
Genesis ikr? I keep expecting Tyson to knock out Allen.
@stevenpneh
10 жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing, it sure remind me of my first couple weeks learning how to flying hirobo a 30's ZXX. I think one have a plastic clutch if I have not mistaken.
@JhonBuletreau
11 жыл бұрын
What a nice job Dave!!! You are amasing men!!! Greeting from Chile!
@haljohnson6947
7 жыл бұрын
nice! my first heli was a baron 30 and then later a shuttle.
@rostravelventure
8 жыл бұрын
My father have this model brand new still in the box!
@michaeldemetriou1399
9 жыл бұрын
wow 1985 that was on sale and it must have cost a fortune the glow plugs brought back memorys of my r/c car kyosha mp5
@mikeday62
11 жыл бұрын
I once built a miniature nuclear reactor from old radio parts and a broken humidifier......but this heli is pretty cool too.
@sammoore9120
6 жыл бұрын
Im glad to see im not the only one that has trouble with the Super Tiger carb! Take it off, throw it away replace it with a Perry!
@Slimybugs
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video I also have a original hirobo shuttle runs great I just need mixing arms on rotor head would you happen to know the part number?
@NightFlyyer
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comments. This heli and the manual was burned up in the fire, so I am not sure of part numbers. I'm sure you may find something on the internet. Good luck and happy flying.
@Slimybugs
5 жыл бұрын
NightFlyyer sorry to hear that I guess that kinda stuff happens to the best of us.. thanks for the reply
@1moredayinmo
12 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have one of those Shuttles sitting in my garage, complete with the Airtronics 6 channel heli radio and OS .28 heli engine. Flew it some back in the day, but has collected dust sense. Thanks for the memories (might have to clean it up and get her going again!).
@neilspires7259
Жыл бұрын
Still have it?
@1moredayinmo
Жыл бұрын
@@neilspires7259 Yes
@vertrees2
10 жыл бұрын
LOVED this video thanks for posting!
@mickcarson8504
8 жыл бұрын
Maybe someone would still remember the Kavan Bell Jet Ranger and Alouette helicopters. Also, the 8 channel KO Digiace Radio Control with reverse reaction system, made during the mid to late 70's.
@coolbluelights
13 жыл бұрын
1985 is "antique" ? no way... Cool video!
@AerialPhotogGuy
6 жыл бұрын
Nice project, Richard! :-) I remember selling a Helicommand Rigid Gyro to you back in 2012 or 13? (Which was after this video was made!, sorry it took me 6 and a 1/2 years to get around to viewing it! Lol ) I had the Rigid gyro posted for sale on Heli-Freak. I was dead into aerial photography back then and the only way to do it was to build something custom. Now I have 2 DJI Inspires for aerial filming with the fancy cameras and I didn't have to customize a single thing (they took all the real fun right out of it. Lol ) I quit fooling with RC stuff for a while due to back surgeries but I'm finally back at building and flying for fun, mostly just mild Old School 3D stuff. I'm not as young as I used to be, meaning hard 3D is a thing of the past for me :-) I hope you're still tinkering with helicopters or whatever turns ya on these days!! BTW, I go by "Graviteesux" on Heli-Freak. I really enjoyed the video!! :-)
@RyderRipps
5 жыл бұрын
IN THE AIR TONIGHT MIDI!!!! WOW
@NightFlyyer
5 жыл бұрын
You got it! Thanks.
@DarkShooper
12 жыл бұрын
no one aint need nothing but an msr, hirobo shuttle and eco 8
@Redrocket2012
12 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very good. props to you
@BobDrums78
12 жыл бұрын
Nicely done....SEMPER FI
@smiffy788
11 жыл бұрын
Shuttle MK1. Watch out for tail boom strikes if you lower the pitch to quickly. Still got my one in my work shop.
@Fredhobby
4 жыл бұрын
nice video... I have a question please, I've got Kyosho caliber 5 nitro, what will be better GYRO setup: Futaba GY401 or K-BAR? thank you
@NightFlyyer
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer simple rate gyros, as I learned before there were gyros and don't like to fight what they do. Futaba is a good choice. Thanks and happy flying.
@Fredhobby
4 жыл бұрын
NightFlyyer hi, ok great I’ll do so... thank you very much
@engineerahmed7248
8 жыл бұрын
Where the idea of flybar in RC heli's came from. How u compare 90 deg flybar or 45 deg. Also flaybar with pedals or weights?
@henkpipo4233
4 жыл бұрын
2020 awsome content thanks alot i can now understand why we changed to electric xD holyyyy moly the amout of stuff you need to do and take with you just to fly for 5-10 minutes is a pain in the ass.. never the less after my 230s and trex470lm i got a trex600xn just for the building and know how im in love with those small nitro engines :)
@NightFlyyer
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks kindly. As you may know this was destroyed in the fire, but I managed to get another a couple of years ago and made a video of that one too. Maybe you saw it. Thanks again and happy flying.
@du6fztech
9 жыл бұрын
This is a job well done. I have exactly the same Hirobo Shuttle, same color which I bought way back 1985. This was my first rc Helicopter. I've learned to hover with no gyro and a few low altitude crashes. No major damage. I still have it sitting on the shelf at the moment. May I ask what gyro and setup are you using with your Hirobo Shuttle? I would love to see my Shuttle fly again, this time with gyros to make it more stable. Please give me more information. Thanks a lot and again, My congratulation!
@arosnett
3 ай бұрын
I actually had a very small fan belt for starting!
@NightFlyyer
3 ай бұрын
Wow, that had to be a small belt to run a fan. What was it from? I might have to look into that.
@arosnett
3 ай бұрын
Sorry no idea it came out of my fathers workshop. He hoarded parts from broken stuff. My guess is some lawnmover😂
@markdaniel8740
6 жыл бұрын
Helis were nearly impossible back them, but if you can fly that, you would be an expert with the modern stuff. Even if you did have a gyro, they only short of controlled the yaw.
@rodadams123
11 жыл бұрын
You always amaze me! Semper Fi!
@alanrock2656
8 жыл бұрын
thanks i loved that great job
@TrixDubz
10 жыл бұрын
if u check footage on final flight he sat it back down pretty much exactly! from where he took off!! Go Night Flyer (never really seen u fly in the night tho bro)
@koleknight
12 жыл бұрын
ALL Respect man !!! and thanks !
@vanepico
13 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what the groove in the starter was for!
@Kopihucky
12 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these off craigslist (probably a mistake). Completely assembled with engine, transmitter, receiver and battery pack for $350. Did I get ripped off? Took to a flying field not long ago to learn to fly it and nobody would help because they were not familiar with the brand.
@kiteslights7189
7 жыл бұрын
cool video nice to see those i learned a on a Raptor 30
@rerybadtayntrery6282
12 жыл бұрын
alone in the wilderness , today I'm going to fly a model plane .
@eduardosalas8319
9 жыл бұрын
very cool you got it to fly ! i have a hirobo shuttle z too but i dont have the belt starter that you used too start it . and missing the main rotor blades. Where can i get buy them or do i have to special order them?
@bgdaveaz
8 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@dougkubash8673
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video!
@NightFlyyer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much, Doug. This was 11 years ago. I actually have a newer video on another shuttle which I am sure you already saw. Take good care.
@dougkubash8673
Жыл бұрын
@@NightFlyyer and you also Dave!!
@drabun1959
8 жыл бұрын
SEMPER FI GOOD FLIGHT
@mobagskit
12 жыл бұрын
sir it is necessarily to use governor for nitro heli?
@glendasue70
9 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@a100nick
3 жыл бұрын
@NightFlyyer. I have a jr Propo venture cp30 and I was wondering when I get the receiver for it I can send it to you to set up and test fly it? It would be a honor for you to fly my 1st nitro heli. Side note I don't know how to use personal emails since KZitem updated and don't want to share personal information on a comment board.
@nicolaisen1
13 жыл бұрын
Awesome Dave!
@justinleicht8944
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I have recently came into one of these that I would like too get flying again. I also have a Schluter magic 60 vintage that I would like too get running. I don’t have controllers at all just the helicopters and I don’t know what too do too get them running.
@NightFlyyer
3 жыл бұрын
Knowing how helis work is important to learning to fly. If you know how they work, you will be able to figure out to fly it. I would suggest downloading the manual to it, ordering a radio system, and then taking it to the local flying club and find someone that can help you. If your not a helicopter pilot right now, I think you will have trouble doing it all by yourself. Good luck.
@massgator1
6 жыл бұрын
hi i have a question just today my best cousin that i have not seen in 8 years came over to my house and gave me a brand new thunder tiger raptor 50 r/c helicopter it is 100% built and 100% ready to fly it has never been fueled or started he told me he bought it in 2007 but never got around to flying it would you happen to know if my brand new thunder tiger raptor 50 r/c helicopter can be a collectors item with r/c vehicle collectors if you happen to know could you please let me know.
@NightFlyyer
6 жыл бұрын
Im sure there are plenty of people who would jump at the chance to own one, depending on the version, albeit there are more modern and easier to fly helicopters on the market today. As far as collectible, I do not know.
@rednexRC
13 жыл бұрын
i hate people that knows everything about everything,naw in jokeing,i just start'ed flying helis,i got a blade 120sr im just now starting to git the hang of it lol,your video about learning how to fly a heli helped a lot
@JohnAIDoe
10 жыл бұрын
Can only imagine how much it cost to fly back then.
@richarddegen6184
7 жыл бұрын
a LOT, way more expensive then,
@jimhebert888
7 жыл бұрын
I use 15% nitro heli fuel and it used to cost about $20 to $25 a gallon. I can get about 8 flights, fuel tank is 1 cup, of 8 minutes each from a gallon of glow fuel.
@LTF85199
13 жыл бұрын
@NightFlyyer I am seriously considering doing it.. but first I need to master rc helis without the gyros
@lapajing4788
5 жыл бұрын
Super cool ))
@NightFlyyer
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks kindly!
@natanaelp8602
4 жыл бұрын
Yo I have the same model as your and I have a question where do you fill it up and could you tell me some I tell about the starting process and how to pump it up and also mine has a pulll starter and it Locke I don’t think that’s normal can you tell me what you think
@NightFlyyer
4 жыл бұрын
Well, I do not have this anymore since the fire destroyed it on 911, 2016. It fills from the fuel line to the carb. When it is full, the fuel comes out the vent line attached to the muffler. If the starter is locked, it is bad sadly, likely a broken return spring. You may try taking it apart to see. Open the needle valve 2.3 turns and that is a good point to start the engine. Good luck.
@koringn
13 жыл бұрын
for the belt have you tried using the belts of belt driven nitro cars they are nearly the same mate.
@jessereiter328
9 жыл бұрын
I got a 12 gauge shell that will fix all of those engine problems
@423FGFDFHFHV
8 жыл бұрын
Did you try running it on proper glo plug fuel instead of gas? I don't think you can get glo plug fuel in gas form.
@Ranveer_Singh_Kahani
8 жыл бұрын
nice heli
@MyWillyboi
11 жыл бұрын
DAVE HERBERT i have a hoover vacuum, it has a power tool driven by turbine, air from vacuum. I think the belt may be a match for the heli, I could be mistaken, what is the dimensions of the belt, if it fits it's yours, or you will know what to use to replace the one broken! Maybe you could try the dollar store the one here in fresno CA, carries all the vacuum belts for $1.
@johnsmith-on4bj
6 жыл бұрын
Ah, the Shuttle. A great heli in its day, but prone to develop slop after a few flights.
@yittymitty11
13 жыл бұрын
my aurora 9 radio has all the type of swashplate types and my raptor 90 and 50 has a 90degree swash setup
@mrkattm
7 жыл бұрын
nice video... thanks, I never understood the 3d guys, still don't, real helicopters do not fly like that, as you can probably tell I like the scale stuff and scale like flying so great job!!!
@t.rexxer5007
11 жыл бұрын
engine is probably seized by now. i put storage oil in my xcell .60's back in '96, won't turn a lick now. Oh well, on to electrics. :)
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