JR’s Vibe .50 was designed to provide outrageous 3D flight, but in a smaller, more affordable package. “The Vibe 50 flies light and responsive” says John Adams. “With the stock paddles, the flip rate is crazy – so fast, that for the first time, I might dial it down a bit. And yet the hover is rock solid.” Everything about the Vibe .50 screams performance. The sleek, narrow profile reduces drag for smoother, faster backward flight. A dual-stacked frame, similar to the 90 model, creates an exceptionally rigid structure vital for mind-bending maneuvers. Fact is, many of the drivetrain parts are directly from the Vibe 90, resulting in an incredibly strong 50 model. The 120/140 CCPM, so vital to precise handling, has been faithfully reproduced to assure flying qualities that will be a superb combination of precision and pizzazz. And the engine gear ratio is optimized to allow the YS/OS engines to develop great horsepower. While the new Vibe may be the most potent JR 50 heli ever, JR’s legendary quality and ease of operation make your Vibe a joy to build and service. Modular construction and careful engineering make the Vibe perfect for active 3D fliers. The engine drops out in a couple of minutes. Ditto for tank and tail rotor systems. As Horizon’s John Adams puts it, “The Vibe 50’s awesome to work on.” The more you look into the Vibe, the more you’re going to want one.
Features
- Dual stage main gear
- CNC machined aluminum head block
- Push-pull control on all cyclic servos
- Forward mount engine
- 120 or 140 CCPM control system
- Prepainted fiberglass canopy
- Accepts 600–620mm blades
- High tilt flybar
- Governor mount and pre-drilled clutch for governor magnets
- Breakaway body mounts
- High efficiency two-piece fan housing
- Hi-cyclic head for extreme cyclic response
- Driven tail with free-floating aluminum shaft
- Robust clutch, drivetrain from Vibe 90
- Easily removed, vibration-isolated tank
- Weight adjustable flybar paddle design
- Dual yoke T/R actuator
- FRP canopy with decals
In Depth
- Type: 50-size glow-powered 3D Pro Heli
- Main Rotor Diameter: 52.8 in (1341mm)
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 10.4 in (264mm)
- Gross Weight: 7.8–8.25 lb (3538–3742 g)
- Length: 49.5 in (1257mm)
- Main Gear Ratio: 8.7:1:4.7
- Engine Size: .50 cu in (8.17cc)
- Control System: 120 or 140 CCPM
- Rotor Blade Length: 600–620mm
