Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / August 2003

I get my newsfeed from NTL here in the UK. On this group I frequently
have posts missing and have to try and piece together conversations
from the quotes :-(.
I read another newsgroup rec.aquaria.marine.reefs and never have any

Just taken the plunge and bought the 8700g servo, whats the best gyro for
the money out there?
Regards
Paul H

I am looking to buy some spares for my Feda Dragonfly, in particular the
main
circuit board - it has the speed controler, receiver and gyro built in.
Can these be obtained from anywhere in the UK?  If not where could I get

Wondering aloud.
I just fitted a set of flybar weights, didnt have any so had to buy
them.
I stick them on, out next to the paddles

Completely new to Heli's so can I have any explanation's in layman's terms
please.
Bought the Heli second hand so engine already run in and haven't had any
problems with it until now, flew it fine recently then re-fuelled and the

Can anyone recommend a handcranked fuel pump suitable for use with petrol. I
currently have one of those Du-bro rubber bulbs, but it has proven to be too
slow and unreliable.
Regards

I have an OS 50 that has only had about two gallons of fuel through it and
the rear bearing has failed. My question is, could it be due to the flywheel
being overtightened? If so, how tight should the nut on the crank be
tightened?

see http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew_fell
Andy
PS do not reply to this email address, it is no longer active

Looking at the pictures on Alan's site (cheers Alan :) I notice the big Jet
Ranger has no flybar.. and so the head looks incredibly simple.
Were there any negative effects to this? I presume it's only feasible on
such a large machine with a low rotor rpm since we need the ...

All,
FYI - I'm relatively new to the Raptor.
Noticed after yesterdays session that I had a lot of 'white dust' on the
airframe/tail boom.  It seems that the tail drive belt has been catching on

Could someone please explain to me how to setup an Eolo on a FF 8 radio
THANK YOU
SAID

Has anyone got any view's on tuned pipes for a Raptor 50 ie the best one for
value and performance?
Also has anyone got one for sale? as I would be very interested
Regards

Can anyone suggest a good site on the preparation and painting of glass
fibre canopies.
Thanks
Steve

Guys
I bought my Raptor V2+ TT Pro39H from Cyberheli, today whilst flying the
Rappie, the silencer decided to fail at the manifold/main body joint.  Just
wondering who the UK service agents are, to see if this is covered under the

Having problems with the graphics , been in touch with csm and they
suggested a vesa patch for my 3dfx voodoo graphics card . Has anyone found
such a patch or indeed got the sim to work with xp.
Cheers