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That's an honest review Graham, good on ya mate, let's hope it doesn't disintegrate on its first crash.
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Maiden of the Orca:) It flew better than it built:) Acro Naze straight out of the box, DYS motors, Afro 12AESC,s flashed with BLHeli, Oneshot.

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looks really good straight out of the box.
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Nice maiden Graham, pleased she flies ok...
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First time flying Oneshot and it is so responsive :)
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Looked a bit of a wild ride but transitions were silky smooth, nice work Graham
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Was just trying to throw it round Kev to see the response times:) Powered up and off a few times doing pitch pumps and it responded immediately NO lag:)
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Will the Orca be reborn?
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Flies great Graham.
I'm just off out to test my new one now . :)
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