Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / May 2004

Just wondering if anyone in here uses chat programs for heli discussions? Am
i scraping the barrel for things to chat about ya think? LOL ;-)
Moonstone

I wondering how much carbon build up you should expect over time. The richer
the mixture the faster the carbon builds up, is that right?
This link show the baffel after about 2 1/2 US gallons of coolpower 5. Is
this excessive? The shiny bits are not wet.

I have a Hawk Sport with an OS 32. The problem I'm having is that
after I lift off into a hover the frame starts shaking. After a few
seconds of steady hovering it'll start shaking. I've tried blade
tightness, high-end mixture, and tightening all of the bolts on the

Would like to get into R/C Heli's, So can someone please answer some / all
these.
1. Which is easier to learn of a 30 or 50 size.
2. A unrealiable source said his dad had a heli which if signal lost it just

Just wondering what you guys and girls use with your trannies for flying
helicopters - tranny tray or neck strap - I have been using a tray but I am
not comfortable - mind you I am not at the stage where I can really relax in
flight yet.

Anyone like to venture an opinion as to how it compares with the
opposition (eg OS,  Webra etc).  I'm moer interested in its general
throttleability,  lack of sudden stops etc than outright power.
Thanks,

Anyone know a good website for raptor 50 upgrade parts?
Darren

Anyone know what is happening to them, the house that Sean (the owner) lives
in is up for sale in the newspapers, the advert says that the whole lot is
up for sale and " the existing tenants will go".
Does that mean that the shop, the flying site and the school / club are

My fellow-students and I are looking for a large model helicopter that can be converted into an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV). We are looking for a
helicopter that has an empty weight of abt 8 kg and a payload of abt 12 kg, preferrably manufactured in Europe. Due to the current ...

As nearing completion of me Rappy V2,I was wonderin could anyone maybe (hint
hint)help me to set it up(hint hint).I am situated in the northern
hemisphere (actually Bolton)and would be willing to travel (hmmmmm) lets say
about 4 miles on a sunny day with the wind on me back.

In searching online I've come across the above models. They all appear to be
the same. What are the differences, if any, between them? Is it a matter of
different components? Is one brand significally (or worse) than the others
and should be the one to watch for (or avoid)? What are ...

Can anyone recommend which glow plug and fuel I should use in a MDS .48
engine? I have no idea what type of plug I am using now on my MDS .38 as
there was no documentation with it. The fuel I am using now is Duraglo 5 it
seems good enough but is there a better fuel and plug for the ...

What would be the best muffler to go for in me rappy V2.
Should I go for stock TT muffle or pay a little more for a well known make,
if so which one..

Hiya everyone. (Beav in particular hehehe)
What causes the bounce or "carousel" effect when hovering? I can hold a
steady(ish) hover at a nice height, but then the heli slowly drops and lifts
again without me touching the throttle stick. I hate bouncing all over the

hiya Folks!
How much would i expect to fork out for a Chinook style heli?
who makes them?
where on the net could i check em out?