Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / June 2006

Can anyone tell me how I should set up my FF7 to control a helicopter in
FMS? I am using a serial PIC interface.
Which sticks should I use for which controls, I fly Throttle left.
What is "Nick" in the controls layout?

the general concensus is that anyone who dislikes electric flight is talking
out of their elbows.  Power to weight ratios end up better than most IC
machines.

Good RC Helicopter Setup Video - very good reference and information:
http://www.linknety.com/modevideos/demo/zoom.php?id=23

I have been looking on these to rc choppers here in Denmark, and i can't
figure out which you to choose. I'm an absolute beginner. The only electric
toy in the house is my sons little remote car.
I have since my childhood always wanted a rc helicopter, and now i can't

Its me again, more questions as normal...
I have just purchased an Arc X400. not too impressed with the build,
think im going to have to upgrade to the metal head and tail soon, the
plastic ones dont seem to line up properly. and the blade had a curve

http://www.hobbyjapan2000.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=ESKY3D6B

6CH Walkera No. 52 RC Helicopter -
http://www.4-rc-helicopter.com/index.php?action=artikel&cat=22&id=79&artlang=en
It seems a very small helicopter, anyone try this yet?

I have two eflite battery packs of the type that come with the BladeCX.
I've been flying with them for about five months, and I've used them
approx 70-80 times each, trying to follow good LiPo procedures. I've
noticed that flight times are dropping to around 6-8 minutes per pack