Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / January 2004

Im in the market for a heli sim, Ive got a powerful pc so graphic
intense programs won`t be an issue.
What I do want is to use my FF8 radio and realistic as possible
feedback.

Interested in FS with most realism?
Does anyone have experience with Preflight and Reflex or any other
recomendations?
Regards

I am in the process of collecting information for buying a Voyager E.
I plan to use 4 HS81 metal gear, Hitec slim 8ch receiver, GY240, and
the stock motor/ESC.  It seems to be a silly question, but I want to
use 8 cell 2400 battery and am wondering what kind of connector should

Harbour Freight 7x10 metal lathe
excellent shape, asking $175.00
if interested, i can send photos.
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I'm sure many of you are watching this program too..
fantastic.......

Ey up,
Have any of you R/C heli folks here completed a PPL(H).. Or perhaps
already have a PPL(H) and taken up R/C helis.?
I just had a go in an R22 and had the ride of my life! :-)))

I'm fairly new to helicopters and am transitioning into 3D maneuvers.  The
Raptor 50V2 comes with 70 durometer flap dampers, but I see on rotor.com
(Singapore) that they have Thunder Tiger 80 durometer flap dampers "for 3D"
(PV0382).  I'm familiar with durometer values from roller ...

It's possible to paint the white body
of the raptor 50v2 ??
Which varnish should be used ??
Thanks

Hummingbird or Lite Machine?
To tell the truth, I do like the Lite Machine 120 electric.  It
is a good solid machine that survives crashes.  And the reason
that I like electric is that even if I progress into a better

John have you still got the Piccolo for sale?
How about a swap for a funky absolutely-latest PocketPC (Asus MyPal 620BT
with bluetooth and wireless LAN, PocketPC 2003)
anyway isn't it about time HG came back? AverageHeliPerson just doesn't cut

I just bought the GY401 and the instructions that come with it say to go to
the GYRO setting in the advanced menu of the 8uhp.  My 8uhp does not have a
GYRO setting (that I can find).  Is there an alternative menu selection
where I can set up this gyro for my radio?  I searched the ...

HI guys...
               I fancy having a play with a small electric heli...any
comments on the Hornet / Picollo / Hummingbird?..
Many Thanks... BB.

I was given a hummingbird for Christmas - Great!
One or two small problems with the kit - I seems to have been sent without
the top half of the box, so I had to go back to the shop & get a gyro & the
instructions.

Well, I never thought that I would do it, but I have decided to take the
plunge into Helis after many years of fixed wing flying!
I have a Futaba T8UAF that I use with my airplanes. My question is: has
anyone had any experience using this radio with Helis? It's basically the

Anyone know of a UK supplier for spares and mods?  I really need a head
stiffener
but cant source one in the uk?
Found www.e-flight.co.uk who are very good, but stock a few upgrades I need!