Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / May 2004

What purpose(s) do the dampers (little rubber rings around the feathering
spindle) serve?
What would happen if I replaced the dampers with something rigid such
as metal rings of the right size?

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The main blades on my shuttle plus go off track quite a bit if the head is
spinning faster than normal ( I dont have a tachometer ). The shuttle has
had about 10 hours of flight. I noticed the thing the flybar and rubber
dampers are fixed into(the center of the blade holder ...

Im wondering where people had the best results with standard berring
upgrades for the shuttle plus (or similar)
Oliver

'just tried the bmfa.co.uk and bmfa.org, nothing doing?
Any news anyone? ...or is it just me?
Cheers,
Dave

OK, it flies.
The engine starts and idles OK at the beginning, runs up smoothly, and
runs fine while flying at all load levels. After landing, as I throttle
back to idle, it abruptly stops.  It's done this on every flight.  I'm

Morning All,
The topic Clutch liner & pinion Gear:
1.  What are the symptoms of the clutch liner begin warn out?
2.  Are one of these symptoms tail unsteadiness?

I have two possible places to put the CSM400 in my new machine, up front
by the RX, or or on top of the frame just behind the main shaft. Up
front requires no extension leads, but is farther from the shaft/CG. The
rear position requires extensions on both the rudder and gain ...

Due to a total lack of time to fly due to going full size fixed wing I am
thinking about selling up, I'll list what I have below and if anyone wants
to make me an interesting offer then please feel free to do so.
Raptor .30 V2 with OS 32 SHX, CSM HLG 200, Stock Muffler, Quick UK ...

I burnt out the clutch of an original Hawk... Can I use a clutch assembly
from the newer Hawk sport as a replacement?
-Steve

While starting I was too near and the rotors cut off my genitals and
tore them to shreds.This was painful and now I´m Mr. Eunuch.
Remote controlled helicopters are dangerous for men, so I recommend to
wear genital-protecting steel panties or keep away from helicopters OR

Traplet is now printing, and accepting orders, for the new
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including indepth helicopter support.
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have a helicopter with an os50 max engine in it
Is the liner tapered?Have some compression but very weak engine starts but
will not tick over. Took the head of but piston looks ok but when detached
from crank will do full stroke and can be removed from top or bottom

what is the best replacement engine to fit if this is a tired engine

Thanks to the good people on this group and a few visits to the local model
club I am now decided that I am going to buy a Raptor 50 or 60 with
preferably an OS engine but will accept a TT as second best.
I intend to fit a top quality gyro - probably a Futaba 401 and matching