Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / November 2003

1. What is the purpose of idle up on my transmitter?  I turn it on when I
fly so that when I bring the throttle down to lose some altitude, I don't
lose headspeed.  Is that what it is for?
2.In forward flight, my tail swings around, but does not do that during

i remember seeing on one of the web sites a c/f pushrod kits for a raptor
60, but this one had an alloy fin carrier with a guide for the pushrod to
run in any one help me with the site ?
Barry

Building my first Heli... Raptor V2
Just a few questions I'd like to ask if its OK.
1. Do I need a Gyro Amplifier??
   (I have a CSM HLG200 Heading Lock Gyro)

Hi Guy's
Just wondering what the reccomendations are for tuned pipes to be used on
the Webra 75 AAR. I have one in my Venture 60 with a Muscle pipe 2.
Unfortunately I can't get any decent power out of it, either I am not tuning

Does anyone know if there is a trial version of this software available?

Hi
I have bought the Carbon training undercarriage shown on this page.
http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/online_shopping_Helicopter_Spares_22.html
(model A-R3836 : Carbon Training Undercarriage)

Has anyone got an email address for Ripmax?
Or how good is your electronics?  My power panel is now giving 12v at the
glow plug!  What size resistor do I need to bring it down to 1.5v?  The
current one must have died! And I can't get to it to see what size it is.

Anyone got any preferences or comparisons yet?  Or is it still a case of
personal choice (as I suspect it is!!).
Having seen and held both, but only used the FF9, I was very impressed with
the JR version...such a nice feel to the tx.  Going to buy one or other from

Guys/ gals,
If a well known display / training pilot was to put on a heli aerobatics
masterclass / seminar, would you attend and what would you want to do?
I'd go and I'd want to really get some techniques for making my aeros much

           just got my self a s/h raptor 60 but no manual does any one know
where i can download one from ?
Barry

i have a ff8 tranny wich doesnt transmit properly
it seems to loose contact with any model after 10-20 feet
maybe ariel gubbings related
can anyone advise or help me

Courtesy the falling dollar the price of a FF9 from CH is now around the 200
quid mark!  Can't last!!
Thinks...should I upgrade my own FF8 to a FF9 whilst the Merkin peso is low
or not?  Will it improve my flying and enjoyment?  Hmm.

Can someone please tell me the address of the UK main distributor for OS
engines, and do they do repairs?
Regards
P.H.

Could anyone give me a description of the control inputs for Chaos?
I am practising on Realflight, just as well as I am ok for 3-4 revolutions
then loose it & pummel into the ground time & time again!
On the cyclic I'm moving around in a circle which seems to work but I don't

Evening all
Here's one for all you wannaby lawyers!
Would you consider a landowner has a right to claim trespass if you overfly
his land WITHOUT prior consent?