Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / December 2003

Can someone tell me where to start to look for a RC helicopter for a new
hobby?  What are decent brands?  What to look for?  Thanks for any ideas.
: )

I recently sold all my models & radio gear (big mistake) to do a different
hobby but i now regret it badly.
I used to really enjoy flying my Xcell pro 2k as this was a cracking
machine.

Any one know if  MacGregor are offering a free servo update ! like Horizon
are offering in the states ?

Is anyone aware of an online or download able calculator
that will compute the load on things such as the blade
holders on our helicopters?  I imagine the input numbers
would involve radius, RPM and weight of blade.  Thanks.

Anyone know where I can download a r/c helicopter simulator?
Thanks

I was checking out the tower hobbies web site and it's showing that the Nexus
models are discontinued.  What a bummer, are they replacing them with different
models or are they getting out of heli's?  They didn't even show the tiny ad
for the Raptor they usually carry but don't push ...

Just got an Easyfly sim to practice heli flying.
I thought this would be a good training aid before I go ahead and trash £500
of kit!
Is a model as difficult/impossible to hover without sliding around?

Isn't $60 a good value for a Piccolo?
I saw it on EBay and I'm thinking about bidding on it. (It even includes
servos, 2 battery packs, and the gyro).
Chrismas is coming up and I would love to have a small heli for the back

A word of warning to any of you who run TT engines and use Coolpower fuel...
I recently had to send my TT Pro39H engine back to Amerang for repair as the
piston broke. They have repaired it for me and returned it with a note to
say that the damage was apparently caused by running a ...

   I am currently thinking about getting one of those Draganflyer
(www.rctoys.com) but
at $900US I want to be sure its a good idea. I am hoping I can get opinions
from this group

Does anyone know if the replace tail motor comes with the pinion gear
attached?
Anyone know how to change the pinion gears, mine seems to be pressed on.
Thanks

I've been admiring your fine hobby for a while now. Wish I could afford to
get into it! (time and money)
I was just wondering if anyone knew of a flying model chinook helicopter
with two rotors. That would be pretty cool. But what do I know?!

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I have some newbie questions:
1. Would a double prop rc heli be feasible to build?
2. How are rc choppers usually steered, weight shift?
3. Would it be possible to mount a "weapon" on such a heli,

Well, after much debate and mind changing I finally decided to get me self a
Hornet II. Then came the wait as I realised it hadn't even been released!
At last today it arrived, probably the first one in the UK:o) So now to
build it and see what it flies like?