Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / February 2008

In the U.K.
Where can I buy some Zeal tape, the green gel stuff with sticky on both
sides used to fix/dampen gyros ?
I want enough to last me a while.

Pulled from low flight time trex.
This setup worked very well with an align motor.
Motor wasn't listed in auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200203688348&ssPageName=ADME:
L:LCA:US:1123

Over Christmas I've started looking at micro-helicopters.  I've seen
the reviews of the mosquito from and picco-z from Radio Shack, but my
only concern on both of these is that the forward movement is really
only gained via weighting the nose.

Posted on Boston Craigslist 2/25/08
For sale/general
2 RC Helicopter Hirobo Shuttles Gas 30 size - $500
Sounds like a good deal!

Hiya
It appears that the throttle is on the right, although the stick is
setup for mode 1 - throtle on the left. I dont know if its something i
have changed by mistake, so the question is, how do i restore factory

One thing I was NOT going to do was buy another stock tail motor.
Thirty bucks every few flights was not going to cut it.  After looking
at various options ranging from dual tail motors to brushless I found
a mod kit to convert it to belt drive so I ordered it.  Cost about a

I have an Heli-Max AXE CP all electric helicopter.
Recently the tail rotor has become twitchy.  It changes it's RPM often
and instantly.
Twitchy is the best way I can describe it.

Can anyone tell me is there a good way to remove the lower blade main gear
(outer shaft) on a blade CX-2.  Mine has about 5 teeth stripped out, I've
orded a replacement, but am having trouble getting the old one off.  Any
help is great. Thanks  Rich

I'm looking for the manual of MFA Sport 500. Some years ago someone in this
newsgroup had one but unfortunenately this person has changed his email
adress. Maybe someone could send me a manual. Thanx in advance!
Jan

Can you recommend one? only used occasionally, not into serious flying, just
a big boys toy really!
Steve

This may seem a stupid question but I saw a shelf at someones house
which had a heli on top and one under it. They were both 90's so a
fair size.
What intrigued me was the clips used on the shelf. They seemed like

Hi Group,
there are several models of mosquito rc helicopters on bargainmargin's
website. Below is description for the "Alany Mini Mosquito Indoor RC
Helicopter"

I'm looking for a helicopter capable of flying a pre-programmed path
for 1hr+ with a 5lb+ payload. Can anybody recommend a model that fits
that description? (preferably with a product link)
Bonus points if it can return to a charging/fueling station and

My 3d xl  has an issue and I'm not sure what is wrong with it.  The tail
will only
turn left.   I can hold the control stick all the way to the right and I can
make