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These pilots represent our face to the hobby. They are here
to help should questions or issues with Youngblood Products arise
at the field. They’re also a great group of guys. Below is a list
of our current pilots, as well as videos from each. There are also
product logos below the about section and these represent which
products we support the pilot with. We are always looking for
professional representatives for our products, so if you feel you have
something to bring to the team and love Youngblood products contact
the Team Manager Zack at mgr@curtisyoungblood.com |
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| Matt Botos |
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| "I've been flying CY Products since he first introduced the Radix blade to the RC Heli community. I knew right away that Radix were the blades for me. Radix blades gave my helicopter smooth tracking through big sky maneuvers as well as the snappy aggressiveness without loading the motor. On top of that, they auto better than any other blade on the market.
The ATG is one of the fastest throttle governors on the market today. Curtis handed me an ATG back in 2006 and I haven't looked back since. Putting ATG on my helicopter felt like I added an additional horse to my engine.
I admittedly was not a micro heli fan until I flew the Rave. This 450 sized helicopter on 4S with 350mm blades feels like you are flying a much larger helicopter with unlimited power. The precision CNC machine work coupled with a great design by CY himself is already changing the face of the 450 class helicopter."
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| Jamie Robertson |
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| ''I fly Radix because they are the most reliable blades on the market allowing the perfect balance between flex and stiffness to not bog the head and still be able to be capable of doing hardcore 3D maneuvers stopping on a dime, plus they have unbelievable hang time for any type of autorotation. The Solid-G is no doubt the best gyro out there, with todays new reversal moves this gyro is the perfect fit because it can switch directions in a blink of an eye and always has a consistent piro rate which boosts my confidence to do any piro maneuver right on the deck. Have no doubt that future products from CY Enterprises will be just as revolutionizing as the ones on the market today.'' |
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| Jared Granzow |
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| I've flown lots of blades over the years and none have been able to match the Radix. They track straight, don't load the head as much during aggressive cyclic maneuvers, and the autos have tons of hang time. On top of that, Radix blades are very consistant from set to set and are always perfectly finished and balanced. There is no doubt in my mind that these blades have helped me take my flying to the next level! |
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| Chen Zarfati |
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| " I've been flying Radix since 2006 and couldn't find any type of blade better than it, Radix tracks awesome, gives you fast collective response, fast cyclic rate and extremly good autos. Same with the tail blades, you feel the difference the moment you put them on your helis, much better tail authority.
The MP5 mufflers match each need of every 3D pilot, good power on full and mid range bands, smoother engine, consistent power and fantastic sound!
About the Rave 450...its just much better than any other heli in this class. "
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| Daniel Katzav |
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| From the first day I fly Helis i choose CY products. Solid G, for example, makes setup a lot easier, the Radix blades are very smooth and precise especially in hard 3D, and the muscle pipe 5 improve power significantly. |
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| Colin Bell |
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| Over the years I've had the opportunity to fly many different products. The Radix line of blades have proven to work best for me. Their smooth and predictable, yet aggressive flight characteristics provide a great balance for various flying styles - I’ve yet to find a blade that compares. The MP5 and ATG also provide top of their class performance. The quality and consistency of CYE products gives me the confidence I need to fly worry-free. |
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| Alon Barak |
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| "CY products make me a better pilot. It always meets my expectations for good r/c products and never fails even during the most extreme flights. I’m proud to be part of the CY team." |
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| PJ Harte |
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| Tristan Balege |
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| Dominik Haegel |
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| "Curtis products like the ATG and the SolidG are the perfect extention for my machines. They give me the right feeling for it which allows my to improve my flying skills in order to become better and better. The SolidG for expample provides a perfect and consistent pirouette rate which is important to do all the reversal stuff and the ATG perfectly controls to headspeed and gives a lot of power which is neccessary to do hard 3D as well as precise aerobatic maneuvres.
Thank you Curtis for those perfect electronics!" |
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| Ray Nemovi |
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| "There is nothing like trusting your equipment when you're working hard and getting better. You spend lots of money and you deserve high quality components to keep you going flight after flight and after 6 years years of flying RC Helicopters, This last year has been the first year where I've had no problems with my equipment. The Solid G holds the tail extremely consistent through all pirouetting maneuvers and smooth transition on rudder reversals. the tail hold extremely well in all flight orientations and your imaginations can run wild. The Blades are great in both High speed flight and smack down. Matt Botos flies very high speed and Lucas Riva puts it on the deck as low as it gets so as you can see, the Radix blades have covered both areas of flying style. The ATG3 is a great governor and hold rmp solid and of course it is designed for both nitro and electric. I also fly the mufflers. I hear people and different choices of pipe that work better with different motors. I've been running the MP5 on my 50 and 90 and I have to say that my heli holds up to any of the best machines you've seen fly. Good luck with the hobby and I hope to be able to assist anyone in need of a little help." |
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| Dino Spadaccini |
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| "From the beginning watching Curtis flying the radix at the 2005 XFC I knew right then and there that Radix blades would be a hit. Once I put a set on knew that this was the blade for me, they didn’t load the head up flew smooth around center and track like there on rails and autos simply a dream these are truly awesome blades. In addition adding the MP5 to my motor setup improved the over all performance of the heli. The atg3 simply makes your motor perform its best for all kinds of flying from smooth high speed to 3D flying you will have the confidence you need to fly your very best." |
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| Marshall Burroughs |
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| "I've flown many blades but the Radix are by far my favorite's. With the advent of the SB line, you can combine either the Standard or SB versions of the blades with the Stubz of your choice for your particular flying style. The 710 SB's track and auto excellent on my Synergy with the Super Stubz. The Trex700 fly's great with Radix 690's and Super Stubz. This combo is quick but stable. As far as the Rave, the 4s setup with the Radix 350's make this little heli fly stable but quick. The Rave, with low parts count, easy assembly and an excellent TT system, is by far the best 450 I've built and flown. A lot of thought went into the design of the Rave and it shows. The Solid-G gyro system holds as the name says, Solid. It's definitely the most flexible gyro I've used. In most cases it's plug-n-play by selecting your tail servo, set limits and select the tail servo of your choice. The MP5's make for great power and smoothness on each of the powerplants I run, the YS-SR 91, OS91 HX and OS Hyper 50. Curtis Youngblood Enterprises has advanced the hobby tremendously over the years. I'm proud to be on the CY Team! If you have questions, I'd be glad to to help!" |
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| Lukas Riva |
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| I started flying Radix years ago with my first loops... Starting from that day I never changed them... I think they are absolutly perfect, because you can switch from a flying style to another without problems, the blades answer perfectly in every situation, like fast hurricans, tic tocs rolls and so on...I have tried a lot of different blades but thoose are exactly the ones i need. I think that only pilots can design blades because they know how they must be, that's why I'm flying Curtis's blades!
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| Mark Christy |
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| "Having known Curtis for many years I knew he expected the best from his equipment. When he brought out his own range of products I knew that they would stand out from the crowd. And they haven't disappointed. From the exhausts through the electronics to the blades. Each item has performed and never let me down. They are consistent and dependable which is paramount when competing.
Above all their results speak for themselves."
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| Marty Kuhnz |
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| Mike Goza |
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| "If you want the best blades in the business, then buy Radix. Hands down, you won’t find a better blade. They fly great, auto great, and are very efficient. You can use the extra power for that next wild 3D maneuver.
If you fly an electric and have always wanted a constant head speed, but the ESC wasn’t up to the task, then you need to pick up an ATG V3. This gov holds RPM very well and is the only one I’ve found that works with electrics. Mount the magnet on the auto hub, dial in a 1:1 gear ratio, set the speed and go fly. You won’t complain about inconsistent head speed any more. It works great on nitro machines as well!"
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| Nigel Brown |
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| Only through using CY products can one realise their true potential. As our sport becomes more creative and technical one thing that I’m constantly grateful for are Radix blades. The power is instantly noticed by the model pulling harder in the upper pitch range. This has made tighter more complex manoeuvres easier to sustain at sharper angles, another added bonus is though aerobatic auto rotations as the blades spool up and recover with little effort. Thanks Curtis for continuing to provide a superior product for all of us to enjoy |
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| Rick Smith |
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| "I fly Curtis products because they are developed to be best for flight performance and value." |
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| Scott Glasgow |
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| Over the years, I have had the opportunity to fly and try many products. The combination of Radix blades, paddles, and tail blades have allowed me to play with combinations to get the helicopter feel I desire. The blades are smooth and allow the heli to carry speed through maneuvers. The Solid G and ATG performance and reliablity have given me more confidence in my helis. I can spend more time flying and making setup changes easier with the G-View. The quality and performance of CYE products along with the superior support from CYE makes me feel privileged to be associated with CYE. |
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| Tyler Bonta |
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| Will Fannin |
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| I have flown Radix blades since they first hit the heli scene. First word that comes to mind is AWESOME! They track awesome and never load the head up. The Radix blades auto like no other!! My favorite auto is slowing the heli down and hanging it up there and I dont think I could do that with any other blade. I have never had a bad set because CYE believes in qaulity and nothing gets past them! That goes for the Solid G as well!! Outstanding gyro! Easy to program and flies just like the sim. You wont go wrong with any CYE products!! |
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| Jim Stark |
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| A.J. Jaffe |
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| "I fly CY products because I want to fly the best. The blades and paddles are a perfect blend of smoothness, precision, and aggressiveness, and the auto's are second to none. I use the MP5 on my YS .91 SR engine, and it makes amazing power that stays very consistent. I have flown many 450 size models, and for my style of 3D the Rave is perfect. It flies just like my larger helis and the design is amazing. I am very proud to be a member of Curtis Youngblood Enterprises, and would be happy to help anyone that I can" |
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| Dylan Richards |
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| I really like the crispness and feel of Radix blades. They are very responsive for 3d maneuvers and yet provide rock solid stability in forward flight. A set of Radix complimented by Stubz paddles provides the ultimate in control characteristics for pilots at every level! I also run the solid G, ATG and a Musclepipe on my heli. The bottom line is that the Curtis Youngblood products provide superior performance and set-up is easily understood even to a new pilot! I know that I don't want to spend all day at the field trying to figure out how to set up my electronics. C.Y.E. electronics are very simple to set up, especially with the G-View. Which is another "must have" in the flight bag! |
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| John Welsh |
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| “CY products are simply the best. I use them in all my machines.” |
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| Kenny Sierra |
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| I have been using Curtis designs ranging from the Rave, Radix blades, Mp5-pipes, Solid- G gyro and Atg governors, and I can honestly say that every line that I fly has far exceeded any expectations I have had. See you at the field |
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| Eugenio Sada |
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| Nando Van Arnhem |
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| "From the very first day CYE products were available, I am very satisfied with the results I get from the Radix blades, MP5 and the ATG. I don't think there are a lot of blades on the market that will fit every flyingstyle, from hovering to 3D and FAI. It is amazing to see that all CYE products
will make any helicopter fly better. And because Curtis is always trying to improve his products and help people out there, you know you can't go wrong with any of his designs." |
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| John O'Rourke |
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| "I use Radix blades because of their consistency in quality, and they are very precise, I can fly aggressive and smooth with them which is great for different flying styles. Muscle pipe 5 gives good consistent power, easy to tune and gives the maximum performace to my engine. Excellent for hard 3D flying." |
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| Tyler Lovell |
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| I have respected Curtis Youngblood for years. When he started CY Enterprises I knew our hobby would be improved for the better with the products he would bring to the table...Curtis has delivered!
I chose the ATG because of its light weight, small footprint, and lack of fragile onboard LCD display. I quickly converted all my machines to use the ATG because of its more consistent and accurate performance. The G-view provides a universal LCD for painless setup.
I switched to Radix blades on all my helicopters because they fly smoothly, crisply, and still auto great. The highly visible white rotor disc helps maintain orientation. I believe the Radix blades are the most well rounded blades available. I don't sacrifice anything with Radix blades. Well, actually, I do without one thing; balancing blades. I just open the box, bolt them on, and enjoy.
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| Tim Jones |
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| "I've been flying nearly 3 years and have tried every 3d blade I could get my hands on. If your flying style demands quick, accurate cyclic, with tons of collective pop, like mine does, Radix sb's are second to none." |
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| Chris Streitberger |
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| “I have been flying helicopters for over 15 years, and over these years I have flown and used pretty much every brand of electronics and blades out there, and I have always found CY products to offer the absolute best quality and service of any R/C company.
It is an honor to be a part of this team.”
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| Mike Swift |
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| "These blades just plain ROCK!! Perfect combination of aggressiveness and smoothness for my style of flying. They track nicely and great autos to boot. You will not be disappointed with these blades!" |
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| Greg Yezak |
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| Brad Gindt |
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| "I have flown tons of other product over the years, the only product that has ever given me the "WOW!" was Curtis Youngblood. " |
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