Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / October 2005

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good beginners guide or some sort of
handbook on R/C helicopters.  I've been around  R/C cars for a long time and
just picked up a Blade CP and realflight to learn how to fly it.  I have
read reviews all over the net with pros and cons about the ...

HOW DO I SET UP MY THROTTLE CURVES AND PITCH CURVES FROM SCRATCH

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Cheers A.T.

Recently I came across an item on one of the model newsgroups which gave a
link to to a website with a large amount of links to various websites all
concerned with model making.  These sites seemed to cover every type of
model making from boats, gliders, RC aircraft submarines and ...

Flew two tanks of fuel tonight before it went dark :-) Finally getting some
time practicing instead of pissing about trying to get the dammed thing
running right, well chuffed, sorry to post this but no body understands the
frustration or gives a sh.t here :-) :-)

Hi I have a Kyosho Concept 60 with a recently re firbuised engine OS 61 and
a friend of mine is after buying. Would any one have an idea what the model
is worth ?. Its flying well and is complete with JR radio and Futaba servo's
CSM 360 gyro I have had the model for about fifteen ...

which of the available simulars allows a look from inside the plane or
helicopter as if you were flying the real thing ? As far as I can tell most
only allow a view from you standing on the ground with your tranmitter and
the plane far away.

My question is a little theoritical.
What power is consumed while a helicopter is hovering ?
any relevant links will be much appreciated.
Thank you,

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Does anyone have any ideas on any scale fuselages that I can put on my
Raptor 50v2, Cheap mind.

I have an X-Cell 60 with the stock OS61 engine and a R138DP Receiver
with channels 22 on it and on the Futaba 7CHP. I will be running 5
digital servo's with a Gyro. So now my question is what do you flyers
think is the best type of receiver battery to run. NiCad or NiMH? I

I just bought an original Real Flight Simulator with Futaba Dummy
Transmitter that has a 15-Pin Cable (Serial??) and my PC is a newer one with
NO input for this cable. I also have a Wingman Extreme JOYSTICK with the
same cable but IT came with a short 15Pin to USB adaptor cable. ...

Does someone have some good pictures to explain me what I need a  ball link
plier for ????
Ton

I've been through a few of the wooden flat bottom blades during the learning
curve.  It only takes a small encounter to damage them and I was wondering if
anyone could give any feedback about whether the CF blades would hold up better
to minor dings, etc.