Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / October 2003

Okay as you have guest by now I am a new comber to this hobby, I have only
got a simulator to try the heli's on, and I think I like it :)
My next step is to gather as much information as my brain can take, and
some of the information I would like is about the basic Heli functions ...

I have over 5,000 hours on full size helicopters (commercial). For a charity
event I was invited to 'have a go' at flying a model helicopter.
After 30 minutes or so managed tail-in hovering, but nose in and 'distant'
circuits a LOT more difficult.

what do i require to change from a raptor 30 to a 50 i know i need longer
boom , blades, belt, 50 size engine, what else do i need ?
thanks Dave

Bought a "glow stick" glowpug driver.  manages to self drain over night.
Crap.
Bought a one-way hex starte for me heli.  The one way bearing has failed,
becoming a two way.  Crap.

Check this out www.rc-mushroom.com , looks like their price is more
competitive.

I'm considering getting a GV-1 for my Raptor 30V2, but a question...
In the same way as people tend to use a "special" servo to complement a
gyro, would I be well advised to upgrade my throttle servo and if so, any
recommendations from the JR range (or at least something compatible ...

Ok I have my heli here and it's got a few broken bits on it. I don't think
it's worth me spending the money on spares for the money I'd get for it
used, so I'm wondering if someone wants to buy it.
Anybody who knows a little about helis will realise it's not a stupid offer

As my first helicopter I just bought a Raptor 50V2 kit and an OS 50 SX-H
engine.  Having never done this before I've got a question about installing
the engine fan.  For the OS engine do I remove the drive hub from the shaft
before screwing on the fan?

Can anyone tell me what pitch/throttle curve settings I should start at to
do an inverted hover, I've a JR 378 which has 5 points to a curve, I take it
that Normal mode will stay the same, it would only be 1,2 that you would
have to set up????

Is anyone here using the DNHP heli's made in Korea?
The look pretty good http://www.dnhp.co.kr/
The only place that I see selling them is GR-8 Lakes.

Does ant 1 know where to get lessons around London Thanks

Someone who have any tips how to set up my JR PCM9X with my Governor?
Regards
Jan Roald

I have an oddball kind of question but here goes.  I am currently working on
a kinetic piece of sculpture (I am a professional artist and art instructor)
and in need of an overrunning clutch, or freewheel.  The sculpture is quite
delicate so I am looking for something light, fairly ...

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