Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / July 2003

This Gyro is for sale as i now have two of them(!) Careless of me i
know but it is 6months old and in perfect condition. Email me for
details if you are interested. It is £120.00 including post and
packing to anywhere in the UK by Next Day courier. use my email

Having some problems running this new engine.
At the moment, it'll only continue to run with the glowplug on - I';ve tried
3 plugs (all same make - but I don't know which brand).
So whats the best plug to use?

1) Should the model be balanced with the trainings wheels on?
2) When I take them off I'd re-balance, but then the skid holders will come
in contact with the pavement and it will cause landing gear to be eaten
away. Can I put rubber o-rings on the skids to protect the skid holders?

hiya
been building a raptor 60 for the last few weeks(its a long term
project)while i learn to hover with my Shuttle.
today i went to install the engine and the stock fan unit

Anyone here ever have any trouble with whip antennae wires cracking? Mine
cracked just in front of the base today- thankfully my pre-flight checks
detected it and I grounded the heli before disaster had a chance to strike!
Can the whip wire be supported or reinforced to stop it ...

Just to say i visited Beav today , he setup my Raptor mk1 , balanced my
blades , trimmed and set the heli beautifully.
Did a test flight and i was super impressed !
I know when i manage to get past a hover the heli flies well and all the odd

I may be a bit out of touch with newsgeoup jargon but what does LOL stand
for ??
Is there a page somewhere that gives meanings of the acronyms??
GT

I'm new to R/C helos but have lots of fixed wing
experience. I have been practicing on the Great
Planes G2 Flight sim and I am  comfortable flying
the helo simulators.

When it comes to recharging out the boot of a car, can anyone shed some
light on what type of equipment is required and a rough cost.
Regards
Paul H.

While hovering my Shuttle, any increase in wind velocity causes a rapid
rise in altitude.
I know this is normal but can the affect of wind gusts be reduced or is
it something that only practice will help you overcome.  Would

Just wondering if there are any problems with these gyros?
I'm currently using a mechanical gyro and am looking to upgrade. My flying
skills are to the stage of general flying around but not quite to the stage
of 3D.

Hi , Does anyone have experience with the above engine, I want to
drive 71cm mains at 1750. The local store suggest 7.6:1 but the engine
would only be doing 13200ish rpm which seems low to me or are they
right?