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Below is the list of pilots that represent the face of CJ Youngblood Ent. This fantastic, hand-picked group of men are here
to help with questions or issues regarding Youngblood products while in the field. You will find videos of each pilot, along with
product logos, showing which
of our products each pilot uses. We are always looking for
professional representatives to fly our products. If you feel you have
something to bring to the team and you love Youngblood products,
please contact Nick Maxwell: team@curtisyoungblood.com |
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| Nick Maxwell |
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My name is Nick Maxwell originally from Fort Wayne, IN, and now living in College Station, Texas. CYE product's performance is outstanding. With great consistancy, reliability, and very easy to use qualities, you can't go wrong.
It is a great honor to be a part of Team CYE. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Marshall Burroughs |
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| "I've flown many blades but my choice is the Radix because they track excellent in high speed and 3d maneuvers with great hang time during autos. 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. 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 Mini-G holds and performs excellent on the Rave or any other larger sized heli. It's definitely the best gyro I've used to date. Setup is simple by selecting the tail servo type and setting the limits. The MP5's make for great power and smoothness. CYE has the best support in the hobby and 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 help!" |
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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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| "Radix blades
I can still remember the first time I tried Radix Blades and knew straight away they were the blade for me, there smooth,fast collective, fast cyclic rate & auto better then anything else I ever used.
Solid G
Curtis handed me a Solid G at IRCHA 2007 and I have not let go since :-), it took all of about 30 sec to set up. giving consistent piro rate with a locked solid feel its got to be the leader in its class.
Stubz
Lets you have maxium control with very fast cyclics another great product from Curtis Youngblood.
Rave 450
I've owned several makes of 450 size Helicopters but I will never forget the first flight of my Rave, Its flys like a bigger Helicopter with superb design & quality, easy assembly and a fantastic TT system its the best 450 I've ever flown.
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| Tristan Balege |
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| "My name is Tristan Balege from France, 19 years old. I fly with CYE products from the day they are available on the market. These products are simply the best I have ever flown. The blades are very efficient and precise and the electronic is simply on the top, all with the best quality ! I have tried many other brand of blades and gyros but they never come to the CYE products level. That's why I am very proud to be in this Team today and support CYE. " |
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| Darrell Bell |
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I have been flying R/C heli since 1998. I enjoy attending event all over the country. I am very excited to be a part of Team CYE. Curtis has introduced several innovative and high-performing products to the industry over the past few years and I can only imagine what coming next.
My experience with Youngblood products has been nothing short of spectacular, and I am currently using Radix blades,the Solid G,the ATG, and the MP5. I am fortunate to be sponsored by several manufacturers and I am looking forward to representing Curtis’s product offering
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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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| 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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| 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 autos 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. The mini-G has amazing constistency and holding power on any size heli. 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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| James Dargue |
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| We only use the following products on our helis and have done from the moment they were released in Australia. Muscle pipes, Radix blades (main and tail) Solid G, ATG, G -View and we have just got our first Mini G, it also works flawlessly. Although we are sponsored by Hirobo, OS engines and Hitec, we are free to use the accessories of our choice. We choose CY products because they are without a doubt, in our opinion the best on the market. My dad does all the setup and building of the helis. He loves the ease of set up, the quality and finish and also the reliability and functionality of all the CY products. I love how well they perform; every product does exactly what it is supposed to do every single time. |
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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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| I am 16 years old and have been flying helicopters for 9 years, I enjoy traveling to different events throughout the year and meeting people that enjoy flying.
I am honored to represent CY products, because they are the best in quality and design right down to the packaging. The electronics are high performance and light weight which is very important to me, and are simple to set-up. Radix blades work so well for my flying style fast and aggressive or fast and smooth, the tail blades are perfect from one set to the next, which is rare with other brands. The Rave is another example of CY engineering and testing, you wont find a better flying 450 on the market, it flies like a 90 size!
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| Anthony Jager |
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| " I fly Curtis's products simply because they are the best. The Radix blades are the quietest and most responsive blade i have flown, and, together with the superstubz paddles provide the ultimate in 3D performance. Curtis is always looking to bring the most innovative and quality product to market, and with the awesome customer service from the Youngblood team, the choice clear" |
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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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| “I’ve flown every blade on the market; the Radix 710s have allowed me to take my high-speed style flying to the next level. Flying anything else is just not an option for me.” |
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| Mark Fadely |
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| Hi,
My name is Mark Fadely, and I have been flying helis for 14 years. I am 49 years old and have been married for 20 years. I have a 12 year old son, Jack, and a 14 year old daughter, Kirsten. I live in Fishers, Indiana which is a suburb of Indianapolis. I have competing in the XFC 5 times and placed 4th twice. I love the feel of the Radix blades and how they fly. They are the perfect compromise of good strength, and agility.
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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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| "I am using CYE products from day one, loving every single product!
I love the quality, service and contribution from these Guys to the Heli community!" |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Gordie Meade |
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| "I started flying RC about 40 years ago, having successfully competed in pattern, scale, soaring, pylon, and have been flying helicopters for a little over 20 years. I won the US Nationals in Class 2 helicopter in
1994 and have progressed along through Class 3 and am now flying FAI finishing as high as 4th in the US. I currently am the second alternate on the US F3C World Team. I have been using Radix FAI main blades and tail rotor blades on my contest machines since they came out and have amazing success with them. I also use the Radix SBs on my sport flying model, I really love their quality and performance of the Radix line." |
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| Jason Harmon |
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| "I have been using Radix blades and MP's since they came out a few years back and will never venture else ware. the radix blades seem to give the best of both worlds with there great auto abilities and the superb cyclic response. There is no reason for anything else. The MPs have brought me increased horsepower and hold the RPM very well even in the extreme level of maneuvers. " |
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| Chris Riha |
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| "I choose to fly Radix Blades because of their efficient and precise flight characteristics. Auto's are second-to-none with these blades, even with a 450. The design of these blades will ensure they can hold up to the most extreme 3-D maneuvers. Weither you are a contest pilot or a weekend warrior, these blades are the best choice." |
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| Kenny McDonald |
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| I have been Flying helis for 4 years now. I love how hard the Radix blades pop and the hang time in an auto. I feel that running the Radix blades on my heli allows me to push harder without bogging the head or wearing out the dampers. |
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| Jason Bell |
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| For any flyer out there, from the weekend warrior to the seasoned pro, equipment is key to how your helicopter flies, and what you can rely on day in and day out. Just switching to the Solid G gyro, and Radix blades, my flying has transformed and brought me a whole new world to expand my flight envelope. Radix blades are a perfect match for the Hardcore 3D Flyer out there, or anyone for that matter that is looking for that locked in feel, and energy retention needed in today’s flying styles from fast and precise maneuvers, to low smack down, providing the response one needs. With the Solid G, pirouetting maneuvers are done with ease, knowing that from the start of the pirouette to the stopping of it, it will be consistent and allow a greater confidence to any pilot. High speed pirouetting consistency is key to making that pirouetting loop, or any pirouetting maneuver for that matter, look crisp and clean. All of CYE products provide world class performance, for a great price. When you want to step up to the next level, don’t be afraid to try out some Radix Blades, Super Stubz, Solid G or Mini G Gyros, and Muscle Pipes. |
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