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T-Rex 500 — Now Available 18Dec07

Align’s new T-Rex 500 heli is now arriving to customers. Initial reviews are excellent. The only issues so far seem to be about exactly what components to use. The stock T-Rex 500 accepts the smaller rudder servos but many are using the rudder servo mount from the T-Rex 600 to use a standard-sized servo for more authority. 2500mAh 6S1p packs are popular as is using two 3S packs from T-Rex 450s. In fact, the battery flexibility is one of the strong aspects to the 500. The Spartan DS 760 or JR 770 seem to be the preferred gyros because of their ability to handle higher (8v and 6v respectively) voltage. Interestingly, the Futaba 401 is being referred to as the more ‘sport’ choice for the T-Rex 500 and not the primary choice for those doing hard 3D.

Align has a torque tube upgrade for the T-Rex 500. It may be an upgrade worth considering early on.

As always, HeliFreak has some outstanding build and flight videos of the T-Rex 500 in the forums (registration required). TRex Tuning also has an excellent T-Rex 500 build article with videos.

Also see our setups page.

[Updated: 6JUN08]