Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / May 2004

Having bought Raptor V2 without engine,I was wonderin if me OS32 muffler
from me concept would fit meOS32sxh in the Rappy..
Ta

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Hello. Anyone know what would cause my heli to remain grounded even though i
am giving it full throttle/collective? I did suspect the clutch lining to be
worn, but i have only had about 2 hours worth of hovering time since i
bought it new so that leaves me in doubt. I stripped the ...

Hi. I just installed FSM on my computer and linked up my Zhen Hau PCM
4CH transmitter. The simulator programme recognizes the transmitter
but the throttle control on the simulator is on the right instead of
the left where it ought to be, and is, when I fly my electric

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Been searching for a site that sheds light on exactly how the chinook
chopper is controlled vis a vis pitch mixing to acheive controlled flight.
I cant.  Anyone help me?
David

Over five years ago, I tried to start the rc helicopter hobby. I bought a
shuttle ZXX, carefully put it together, and then never got around to
actually flying it...
I would like to have another go at it now and I was wondering if the

   Got the above last weekend and had a test flight. I found that it was
very sluggish on the cyclics. I have left both weights in the paddles and
have the seesaw on the 'auto-stability' setting, also 20% expo on the
cyclics. What would you suggest I change or play with to get it ...

I'm looking for a decent muffler/silencer. Can anyone tell me which is the
best to go for on a size .46 powered heli?
also, is there different sizes of skids on the market? I find that the ones
on the nexus are a bit too short and of poor quality.

I was wondering having just purchased some nimh batteries why I cant find
anyone who supplies a charger to plug straight into the transmitter and runs
from a normal household electrical socket.
Can anyone help

Which is best?
General sport flying, not much difference in price.

If you live in or near the Modesto, California area I have some free R/C stuff
I am giving away but you must pick it up in person.  I have a Kraft Electric
Chipmunk that was crashed but can be repaired or used for parts, a Radio Elecon
Nite Scout r/c car, some Sullivan control rod, ...

My local hobby store guy recommended against using NiMH batteries for
the receiver in a heli (as opposed to the Tx, where he recommends).
Any comments?

I am pretty new to R/C helis and finding it great fun learning to fly. I
have a problem with my Main Gear on the NEXUS 46 DF, by that i mean the
teeth on the main gear keep shearing off for no apparent reason. i have
replaced it twice already but without resolving the problem. as ...

Hiya all,
Ah was itchin' fer a wee shot o' ma heli but it was a bit damp ootside. Wid
it cause problems if ah was tae take ma heli oot in a day where the rain was
as light as the spray in the wind fi a garden hose(?) Ah wid hae the handset