Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / November 2007

Guys
I'm after an honest opinion, I'm looking at getting a small electric heli
(i'm semi profficient with my raptor) but with my current funds, I think I
have two options

any flying clubs in the Saugerties, NY area?

I have just bought a raptor 90 and (with 90 engine).
So far, I have broken 3 starters with it. The shop keeps selling me
duds. The first one could not power a toothbrush, the second one, due
to a loose connection on the brush, blew up, and the replacement

Has anyone got a Raptor V2 & Ripmax 50th Aniversary FF6
I've not used mine for a couple of years and now my son is interested in it,
however having now replaced all the dead batteries the radio settings have
also been lost. Having spoken to someone at ripmax aparantly this can ...

I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 radio,
carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many years ago.
I haven't flown in a number of years but would like to get back in the air
again.

Without any knowledge of RC Heli's, 2 yrs ago I made the error of buying my
then 12 year old son a Piccolo Pro for his birthday
He spent many many frustrating hours trying to hover the piccolo and even
after many hours on the sim he was never able to achieve the rush of his

I am new to the world of Lipo batteries.  I have a friend that
purchased a new 3 cell battery and when he attached it to his charger
via the balancing charge port, he let some of the magic smoke out of
the charger.

Hey fred me old chummer,you got any friends

Anyone know of a good heli flying field/ club near Harefield? ( Harefield is
nr Denham a couple of miles outside Uxbridge).
Adrian

Anyone know if it's ok to use the carb from an os max  61 SX - H -WC on an
os max 61 SF - H.
Thanks Adrian.

Hi anyone know if there is a (nitro) heli club near North Devon ?
i tried goggle and only found ones that are miles from me
thx
Pete

Hi People!
Please kindly review the Xcell
Spectra G 3D Gasser heli from
miniatureaircraftusa.com

Please recommend to me a durable
Gasser Heli.
I am considering the german Robbe Nova Cuatro or
the CenturyHeli Predator Gasser.

I'm about to embark on the expensive world of RC choppers. I've had
many cars and a couple (electric) planes.
However, my itch for a chopper has now bitten badly.
While I'm not great at starting small and working my way up, I want to

Hi HeliPros!
Please kindly give your opinions about
the Xcell Spectra G 3D gasoline heli
from miniatureaircraftusa.com .