Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / January 2005

a 1500 mah 8.4v pack, std motor and everything else
blades spin,  but on max it starts rotating counter clockwise (despite
full rudder) and won't lift off.  Sounds like its about to fly apart
as well.

So after searching for a few seconds through google groups, I got the
impression that for the same weight, gasoline motors + fuel gives you
more flight time than electric motors + batteries.  Is there an hobbyist
website that expands on this a little?  Are there run-time to weight

Is there a special tool to undo the link / ball connectors?
If there is can anyone tell me where I might get one.
Thanks in anticipation.

It just got here from China today. BTW if you are ordering from ebay
you are better off not getting the tracking number. I stared at mine
for 9 days wondering why the web site stated that it left Canton China
with no other updates. Then WHAM it shows up at my doorstep this

I'm new to helicopters but fairly experienced at fixed wing and am currently
building the above, I wonder if anyone can help with a few problems:
I have fitted a Kontronik SUN4001 as was lead to believe it was suitable but
realise I have to move the stick to full throttle for 1 ...

I have seen these on E-bay but the seem to be reasonably priced £130
delivered to the UK but they only seem to be on 72mhz at this price can I
swap just the receiver or is it one combined unit for the gyro receiver esc?
Kevin

    While putting together my Piccolo Fun, I am up to connecting the servos
to the Piccoloboard Plus.
Using the directions, I connected the Tail Control Connector to Channel 3,
and Throttle control to Channel 4 of the Piccolo Board Plus.