My other Hobby :)

Devin LeBlanc

Devin LeBlanc

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I thought I'd post up what I do other than cars, Its a hobby that I have been doing now currently for 8 years. Flying radio control helicopters professionally and competitively. I started as just a hobby for fun when I was younger, and it grew and I became sponsored by some of the best companies in the R/C industry. I started when I was 10 years old and learned the basics, after THOUSANDS of hours of practice and many years, hundreds of crashes and over 8,000.00 worth of equipment and crash/parts costs over the years it has turned into what I do now. My brother used to take me to the local field when I was 12 in his 400HP 89 Supra on the way to his work. Thats the reason I own a supra now..

Anyways enough with the background, here are some videos and pictures :)

Ill answer some of the most commonly asked questions

How high does it go? (As High as you can see it, I run a Spread spektrum 2.4 Ghz high out put transmitter)

Average repair costs? (Larger competition heli average crash repair costs are about 200.00 per crash) (smaller helis 80-100 per crash)

How much does it cost? (Larger competition heli's fully setup 1500-2000.00, smaller funfly and in between practice helis 600-1000.00

Oh and yes, they can kill you, take a head off in an instant

In Phoenix Arizona for an event (Going back end of this February)

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At the local flying field here in vegas practicing with my main machine

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In Muncie Indiana for the largest event in the world, over 1000 registered pilots and another 1000 spectators, Doing some night flying/testing before the next big day. Add a few beers to the mix and we had a really good time... Flying a 2000.00 machine with one battery powered spot light

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And for some videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlRyduTEYoE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlRyduTEYoE

Hope you enjoy
 
mkiiichip

mkiiichip

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Wow those videos are amazing.
What does the controller look like on the fancy one?

Thanks for sharing, I had no idea there was a niche for competitive "heli" flying.
 
Devin LeBlanc

Devin LeBlanc

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Mecevans I wish I had some of my FPV video's still. I also used to fly comp. and IMAC 3D airplanes but got bored with it.


I use the same transmitter for all my models..

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Fun hobby man. I'm not worthy of flying in the same area as you. I can't do any 3d, but I have a ton of fun with my blade msr
 
northdakotakid

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Dang, nice flying man! Have you been in any magazines recently? I swear I saw your name in a FlyRC issue... Too bad you live in Vegas, I would say we should go flying sometime.
 
Devin LeBlanc

Devin LeBlanc

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I was in a FlyRC issue :) Also a AMA magazine and another one I can't remember the name :p Thats really cool that some other Mk3 owners are into flying as well :) Never thought I would have gotten this many responses.

Blade MSR's are fun I have one too for BS'ing around in my room :p

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Some random pics I found looking through stuff on my storage hard drive..

When I first got my supra..

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13 Hour drive from Vegas to Chico CA.. My main sponsorship head quarters.. AmainHobbies

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I fit so much shit in my car

T-Rex 700 Nitro
T-Rex 700 Nitro LE
T-Rex 700 Electric
T-Rex 450 Pro FBL
Outrage 50 FBL
Compass 6HV

2 Radio cases
Case with 6 chargers and 2 power supplies
2 Parts boxes
Battery case
2 Suite cases

That took a while to fit but we did it.. And I got a flat on the way home.. Yeah lol what a bitch that was to change
 
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