Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / September 2003

is the Ikarus FUN Piccolo any good ? Apparently the difference between the
"normal" Piccolo and the FUN is that the FUN lacks ball bearings and some
carbon parts. The difference in price is quite significant though. Is the
performance comparable between the two ? I can imagine the ...

First of all, an apology. My ISP doesn't seem to retain posts for very long,
so whilst I am aware that there was a thread recently on the subject of
static and twitchy tails (silicone spray etc), I can't view it any longer
(unless it's possible to view messages elsewhere on the ...

Just trying to get to grips with my sceadu pitch.
So far I have, at max idle-up 2, +12 degrees and -7.  Is this normal / good
enough?  Should I shorten the pitcgh rods to get less + and more -?
David

There seems to be a glut of Futaba GV1s on ebay right now...is there a
problem ?  I think we should be told!!
David

I have just bought a Sceadu 50 fitted with an OS46.  It has a standard
muffler but I want to fit a decent pipe to get the most urge from it.
Any good / bad choices or should I just buy an Hattori pipe from Revolution?
David

i'm francesco. i would to have some information. I must buy an eHlicopter.
But i don't know nothing!
Wich Heli? Electric or Engine?
Wich Radio?

Is Loctite 222 appropriate as a general threadlocker when building a heli?
Thanks.
Eric

What are everyones opinions on JR / CSM Gyros.
I currently use JR radio equipment and have 2 CSM 420 gyro's on a Raptor 50
& Logo 10. I am building a scale graupner eurocopter twin star and am not
sure wether to buy another CSM or try a JR gyro?

I'm trying to work up to funnels.  I have a couple of speculations
about stick
inputs during a funnel.  For a nose-in, upright, counter-clockwise
funnel,

Vario Sky Fox with Rossi 65 and tuned pipe, no radio. Bought new last year,
24 flights, no crashes. Cheap spares easily available from factory in
Germany or local Vario dealer. Model complete with all instructions and
paperwork. Good sports heli (more than 20 degrees total pitch ...

Is there any live heli chat?
This post & wait stuff is boggy.
Anything worthwhile on mIRC?

The Gyro I have a csm 400, after doing some work on the tail  wants to now
work in reverse, its the only way I can get it to work, I've had to also
reverse the servo.
What have I done wrong ?

I'm revisiting the setup of my heli.
I've noticed that both my throttle and pitch servos move asymetrically.
Throttle (Hitec) 52deg/77deg
Pitch (Futaba) 58deg/85deg

I have a Pic Pro which when new, flew adequately.  It has the Picco Board
Pro and Std '410' motor.  I had a heavy crash a few weeks ago and ever
since, it has flown like it's got a 1kg bag of sugar gaffa-taped to it.  At
first you can JUST get it to hover at 3-4 ft but after a ...

Well, if Salisbury club arranged a fly-in (as I want to), what things would
you like to see me fix up?
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