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  1. Peter Vice

    700 Re Assistance

    Dear Tony, Fran and other members who took the time to help me set up my Beast X. I have now flown for 2.5 hours on the new system and after watching videos on beginners flight instructions I am happy to report so far so good. I am really trying not to get ahead of myself and sticking to the...
  2. Peter Vice

    700 Micro Bx Set Up

    Hi that is far from me but I am still hoping to get some of the locals interested language is the barrier I am doing Spanish lessons but it will be awhile before I can converse. Going flying later clear skies freezing had our first snow yesterday.
  3. Peter Vice

    700 Micro Bx Set Up

    Good afternoon Admiral, I have had a successful afternoon flew four times and I cant believe how smooth the helicopter is. I did some minor mechanical settings before I flew and for my skill level I dont need to do anything else except practice flying. Thank you for your encouragement and once I...
  4. Peter Vice

    700 Micro Bx Set Up

    Good afternoon Tony, After many weeks I finally installed my BX in my old Align 700E and have managed to hover it briefly next to my house. Tomorrow I am going to the field, the real test is not of my flying skills but my understanding of the BX set up. I have also been in contact with Fran...
  5. Peter Vice

    700 Beast X Software Update

    Hi I did the test, I looked up the manual and could not see which version it is. The letters were C J D. Section 11 tells me how to obtain the letters as you said, Ill read up again tomorrow. I also tried to download Studio X six times but cant get it to open, Ill call Align Slough tomorrow...
  6. Peter Vice

    700 Beast X Software Update

    Hi Tony, I did see that video perhaps I am not understanding, Tony is showing how to upgrade the bx with the Spectrum as you can see by my photo I have a different receiver. I dont think it relates to my set up. Peter
  7. Peter Vice

    700 Beast X Software Update

    Good morning Tony, I am progressing well with my Beast X installation and will have further questions soon. My question today is, Align in the UK updated my software on my Beast X before they sent it out to me, I have connected it and have it running on the helicopter, can I still connect to my...
  8. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Good morning Tony, Your help has been fantastic, I am doing my set up now according to your video thank you for taking the time to help me. Your patience is truly a blessing and I am sure I will run into further problems between you and Tony who has kindly stepped in to also assist I am...
  9. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Cyclone, mmmm that cant be your name but if you are old enough to remember sanctions then you will know I am not throwing anything away. I did buy a brand new 700E but have robbed the Beast X out the package, and busy installing it in my old heli, as you have suggested and hopefully I can...
  10. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Tony, thank you again for your time. It seems all the links you sent me are for the 3GX I have now removed that system and fitting the Beast X. Any videos on that set up, regards Peter
  11. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Mr T thank you so much for your offer. Actually this is the only site I post on I have just been watching various people on Utube and I believe you this site does seem to offer help. Needless to say I have never joined a site like this so navigating around it I feel like a dog chasing its...
  12. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Good morning, So far I have positive and encouraging information, I am not lazy but find conflicting information and would be nice to have some consistent information. I am 65 and one lesson I have learned in life is not to be too proud to ask, I have trained numerous apprentices all excellent...
  13. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Not loving it so far, have it bound cant find the link for the set up on your site watching someone else but a Futaba radio As I said before I must be stupid as everything I watch is not the same as I have or the person showing what he is doing assumes all this stuff is stored in my brain...
  14. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Good morning Tony, I have taken the plunge and removed the 3GX from my old heli and want to install the beast x and Spectrum AR660T receiver which I have robbed out of my new helicopter kit. I have attached photos of my equipment please tell me if it is all compatible and must I connect all all...
  15. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Thank you do I need to change anything in the radio or will it pick up automatically which receiver it is when binding?
  16. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Tony another head banging session today. Just for experience I choose new model and tried to bind. I know it can be a sod to bind the 3GX I looked up you post on binding, I have stood on my head gone into the next room , touched the radio to the heli prayed to the good Lord, had lunch, had...
  17. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Tony no I am not going to carry on, I was going to try setting it up again from scratch to give me the experience. When you say buy a new gyro do you mean to replace the 3GX or to add on a gyro to the existing 3GX. I am still pursuing the option of using my old heli to practice flying only...
  18. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Good morning Cyclone, howzit back. I said I am Rhodesian not a fool, Tony has been wonderful but there is always this question in my head, "What am I going to do with my old heli once I build my new with a Beast X . During the sanction days, not sure if you are old enough to remember we threw...
  19. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Tell me more what is a k-bar I have an account with hobby king. The real issue is not finances its doing the installation, Mechanically I have no issues but when it comes to the programming of the radio and computer I hit a brick wall. I have been a tradesman all my life,I have qualification in...
  20. Peter Vice

    700 700e Swash Plate Leveling

    Hi Tony, After a lot of head scratching and soul searching and listening to your advice it seems I have three options available to me. 1. To sell my heli as is. 2. To start my new heli build watching your videos. 3. To take the Beast X out of my new helicopter kit and install it in my old heli...
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