Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / December 2006

Just got myself (last week) a Raptor 30 v2 ARF ,    JRXP6102 radio,and
Futaba 401 Gyro...
very nice toy

I bought a Walkera #60 a few weeks ago at Dymond Motorsports in San
Diego. The speed controller was bad out of the box, so I had to return
it (thanks Nigel for the suggestion). They were very helpful and
installed a new controller. The technician tested it out and trimmed it

My blades will not move at all in the grips. I have yet to try a
different set but still, what should I do? Can I force them appart
witouth risk of breaking them? Should I file them?
Thank you,

After a few years of flying fixed wing I've just bought a Hirobo XRB indoor
electric helicopter.  The heli seems to be trimmed well and it can hover by
itself without stick input for some seconds.  However, when I push the stick
forward to fly forward the heli doesn't fly ...

Just checked out one at my local shop. It seems to be of fairly rugged
construction compared to my Venom Ocean Rescue. Please give me your opinion.
This would be my next purchase the  Ocean Rescue being my first heli and too
fragile for me.

Hi guys, for the beginner microheli pilot flying the Blade CP, or E-Sky
honeybee, I just wanted to point out some free things which can
significantly help cut the cost of getting into the hobby.
Free flight simulator and building a cable:

I just bought a Walkera 60 collective pitch, belt drive. Everything
seems to be working properly but the main rotor blade will not spin.
When I throttle up, it sort of flicks and then spins one or two
rotations and that's it. I'm new to non-toy helicopters, so I'm trying

Anybody brought any LiPo's for a t-rex from Ebay if so any good? any
recommendations? or any to stay clear of I don't do much for than gentle
 flying and I don't really want to spend £50 for one if a cheaper set
will do the job

as header is there a better way to hold a longer battery in the t-rex as
the stock mount is way to short

I am new to this newsgroup.  Will any  one tell how a gyro works in
a rc helicopter.  What is inside a gyro. Has any one built a rc gyro
from off the sheel components? I want lot of illustration about gyros
and their working.

I have a BladeCX that can't seems to maintain flight times longer than
2-3 minutes. I even purchased a brand new battery pack just in case my
older packs had gone bad. The red light start blinking around 2 minutes
and is solid-on by 3 minutes. Can't find any parts rubbing, and