Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / August 2004

A New auction site for Rc Helicopters. Check it out and register, even
put some dummy auction on the site to see how it all works.
http://www.rcheliaddict.com

I've fnally gotten the hang of flying the helios in Realflight G-2
Hover,(all points of view)  fly around, back to hover(any point of view) and
land safely. Can I now reasonably expect to be able to fly my .30 size JR
helio?

I've been poking around for awhile seeing if I wanted to jump in to this hobby.
Thsi guy is pretty close to me, and he's got pics of the heli flying posted so
at least it hovers...
He's asking $1200 for it all.

It it possible to get into vortex ring state (or settling with power)
during an autorotation?
A friend at my radio control helicopter field claimed that you shouldn't
do a vertical autorotation, because you might enter vortex ring state

What are the best ball links to use, since Rocket City are no longer
available?
What is the best way to assemble a carbon fiber tail link?  Best to epoxy
the ball link directly into the carbon fiber arrow shaft or make up an

Bonjour,
que pensez vous du model kyosho caliber ep m24?
Merci

Should i get it with the TT engine or should
I pay more and get the OS 50?

Dear group members.
I have E-mailed Leamington hobby centre over the past couple of weeks to ask
them a few questions about the upcoming competition, and about a few of
their products, but they have never replied. Does anyone know if they have

We're moving overseas and unfortunately my workshop cannot come so
it's up for grabs. Please visit . .
Http://myworkshop.photosite.com
for more details.

Where can I find a manual for the Gasser? I've never heard of it but I'm
told I need the 11 tooth pinion gear from it and the ergo 88 tooth main gear
to achieve the ration of 8.0:1 for my Vigor.
Regards

I have a Csm HLG-200 gyro and I am defiantly not expert in helicopters I can
hover a tank full of fuel and that's my limit, the problem I have is when
you don't apply any input on the rudder the tail is rock steady (or seems to
me to be ok ) but when you apply a rudder input the ...

Why would I not want to fly this helicopter?  Unstable, Too old or
hard or imposible to find parts?  Is it worth anything sitting on the
shelf?

reflex sim wanted
darrell.flint@ntlworld.com

Is it OK to intentionally run an engine out of gas under power?
Will it hurt the engine?
I've been having fun lately working on autos.  When gas is starting to
get low at the end of a flight, I climb out and do a practice

I'm trying to achieve a ratio of around 8.0:1 what size pinion and what size
main gear no I need
Regards