Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / August 2003

I get the heli up to speed, but then the tail violently thrashes
counter clockwise.  The receiver is a pcm, gain and mode (HH or nl) on
the gyro make no difference.  
The heli is an xcell 60 graphite.

              Does anyone know if the rubber canopy grommets for the Ergo50
are the same as any other brands?  I've just found out that I can't get
these in Australia (christ knows why not), so I'm wondering if I can use a
set from a different brand of heli.

How do you connect the dean's short antenae?  Do you solder it to the
receiver board or just connect it to the old receiver antenae wire?
Do you need a different dean's antenae for the different frequency
ranges (72mHz, 53 mHz,  35 mHz)...how do you tell the difference?

What would be the normal operating range for an OS .50?
Looking for a temp range so I can monitor it.

I am in the process of investigating the possibility of putting a live video
camera on my helicopter so that I can take some aerial stills and video. for
starters I want to get a little black and white "bullet" style camera on a
small servo so I can adjust the tilt angle from the ...

Does anyone on this newsgroup use the JR XP662 radio? If so (or if you know
the answers anyway), please can you help me?
Q1. I have set the system up so that the flight mode switch switches the
gyro (CSM 400) between normal and heading hold on my model, but there seems

Anyone interested in Hirobo all parts and assembly manuals--original box
about 17-18 years old- some spares and OS engine.

A lucky recovery after a side ways loop went wrong. Impressed all the
spectators though :0)
http://www.evangeline-rose.co.uk/images/other/Bladetips.jpg
http://www.evangeline-rose.co.uk/images/other/Skid.jpg

Witch one should I buy?

I have a Hitec Eclipse 7 plus a Raptor 32. The brand of heli is second in importance to me.
I am looking for a sim that I can control the heli with _my_ radio using all my own mixes etc.
Realflight G2 does not do this.
Thanks, in advance

Hello everyone..was wondering what the best reads are out there.  any
magazines?  What is the top of the line helicopter out there?  I live in
California -thanks Mike

Just got delivery of my first lipo's - 2x 1200 HD kokams which I will
be using on a pico stick slow flyer. I've bought a triton to charge
them on. When delivered they are supposed to hold 50% capacity so I
put them on a 0.6A charge, 7.4v with time limit 80 minutes, figuerd

Interested in buying a Kavan Lockheed kit ...new in box preferred.  Would
also consider assembled/flown.  Please email me if you have one for sale.
tagreen@stargate.net
Thank you