Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / May 2006

Just now learning to hover with the Snelflight Hoverfly.  My only
previous RC experience was about 30 years ago with mostly sailplanes.
First impressions:
Snelflight company/personnel:  Friendly and responsive

I am looking to buy a cheap RC helicopter to start with.
Looking on eBay there are many pretty cheap ones (probably scorned by
serious flyers!).
Most of them have just a separate speed control on the main rotor and tail

Does any one know a UK supplier of a case suitable for a T-rex without
paying £60
I have seen laser levels and tripods in very similar size boxes for £19
the size I need is somewhere around  700mmx200mmx300mm

Hello I wonder if any one could help I have a Concept 60 that was flying
fine one day and the next time out it has developed a fault, as soon as the
skids go light the tail starts whipping from side to side, I first thought
the tail drive had come loose as this did happen once, ...

Pls, tell me your opinion about these heli stabilizers:
http://www.heli-stabilizer.com
I want to use them for aerial photography and video.
What are the other possible opportunities?

ok i've read up a bit and looked at a lot of websites.  The most useful has
been skyline models.  However total cost of ownership is an odd issue.  Most
kits mention engines seperately.  Most kits still require additional
electronics then there is the radio itself.  From what i ...

Will fitting a jetranger or similar body to a t-rex help with orientation at
a distance I have trouble in deciding if its flying towards me or away or
will this come with more practise?
Reply Address does work ??

I've had a Blade CX for a few months now, loving it. As I've started to
become more proficient with it, I'm noticing the details more and more.
I've moved my control arms out by one notch on the servo horns and
gotten better response (less sluggish). One thing I've noticed is ...

Has anyone out there ever mounted a camera on an RC Electric Helicopter?
I am about to attempt that so I would like to correspond with someone who
has done that and can mentor and advise me.
Please contact me directly at:

we have found some blades weigh a half gram or so different than others
change the blades again or weigh them

mine 10 to 15 min
i tried to strap a second battery to the bottom but it was a struggle to lift
horizon hobby has more stuff than you caan imagine

10 to 15 min on mine
tried to lift extra battery but a struggle to get it up

Anyone flying in Daytona FL? I would like to learn........
RIchard Good
http://www.sportpilotstore.net