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Posted on: 5/30/2007 11:10 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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that I can to try to make a difference. SkyUp p.s. Oh, as far as this being a long list ... if we just do
Posted on: 4/22/2007 6:35 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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(SkyUp) [sm=drowning.gif] Carson, Washington (the EverGreen state)
Posted on: 4/22/2007 5:33 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: jselikof While on the subject of substitute parts, can anyone verify that the Shogun V1 flybar is identical to the Falcon part? I'm almost ready to order .070" music wire from smallparts.com, but oversize shipping charges apply since it is a 72" piece. Also, I don't really want to set up a grinding jig to put the flats on the ends of the flybar. "We" really ought to put together a parts substitution table and publish it somewhere. Probably would avoid a lot of repeat questions, including mine I'm certain! [/quote] Hi, Check [link=http://falcon.np.co.nz/index.php?q=node/1]THIS[/link] site out, there is an Alternates Parts catagory started for the Falcon Dave
Posted on: 1/16/2007 5:37 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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Hi Huminski, Thanks for the pics! Looking good ... nice workbench too ... How do ya like the bling, any more stable or responsive? Where did you purchase your bling? Dave
Posted on: 1/15/2007 9:18 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Taz_man Does anyone think this cnc kit is worth it? http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=134_135&products_id=4758 Or should i hold out for something else? I also found this kit http://www.rcandme.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=47_59&products_id=894&osCsid=391133b74900a9bfbbdc857931483c90 I'm wanting some upgrades but trying to be cheap... [/quote] That looks like it might be an inexpensive way to go SE, Taz. It's almost cheap enough that you wouldn't be out too much even in a worst case scenerio. I think if I had the bucks to invest, I'd give it a try. I do think you could get all the parts to work fine on the Falcon. The swash looks a little different, as in not being 120 deg type, but I believe the Falcon is set up as 90 deg anyway (others, correct me if I'm wrong here). Keep us posted if you do go with it, unless the cnc work is just sloppy, I can't see how you could go wrong ...
Posted on: 1/15/2007 1:08 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: sgomes p.s. - FedX says mine is due tomorrow, but one thing I have learned on this thread ..... well ..... we'll see. [/quote] You'll be spooling up this weekend ... check the screws and balance the blades then give 'er a try ... ... sounds like a fun weekend! Dave
Posted on: 1/12/2007 9:15 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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That's great news Taz and Es-R-Gr8 ! I think you'll really enjoy the Falcon, a couple of low cost upgrades like the setscrews will help make life easier, get her balanced out and check the screws and you're good to go ... Enjoy! Dave
Posted on: 1/11/2007 10:25 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ALC Update on one-way bearing. I picked up a main gear for a MX-400 which can be swapped for the t-rex. I pushed the bearing out with the socket and vice and it was the exact same size (good news). Bad new! It didn't fix my problem. Still have that wobble. Guess I'll have to wait for my parts to come in and change out the main shaft. Thanks for all the help again!!!! Just wondering if any one has a wobble in the main gear and it's not causing any problems when spinning up. Lorne [/quote] Hi Lorne, I had main gear wobble a while back. It was after a minor blade strike (hit the grass), so I figured it was the main shaft. I replaced the main shaft and still had some wobble but I found that the problem was the way the setscrews (for the Oneway Bearing Hub) were seating on the main shaft. I got new 3mmx3mm stainless steel setscrews and made sure that one of them was seating on the flat spot (ground at factory) on the main shaft. Next, I tightened the other setscrew(s). (use blue loctite). It took several tries, but I loosened and re-tightened the other setscrew(s), adjusting the main gear slightly until it was true and perpendicular to the main shaft. It was a bit of trial and error, but I could tell when it was not true by spinning the shaft by hand (with main blades off). Took a bit of trial, but I finally got it. Any slight wobble left soon disappeared as I spolled up the main shaft up (without the main blades and anchored to the bench). There may always be some slight deviation, but it should be fine and will tend to right itself as the heli breaks back in after the above process. You might also carefully inspect the main gear teeth to make sure there is not anything lodged there of a slight burr, if there is, it will depress the main gear slightly as it passes the tail drive gear and may cause a wobble. Check the collars and their setscrews also, they need to be seated perpendicular to the shaft and tight and solid as well. Hope this helps, Dave
Posted on: 1/11/2007 3:16 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: captainbob1979 Falcon For Sale... Just listed my falcon on E-bay Please tell anyone looking for a good used heli with TONS OF EXTRA PARTS Won't last long....... [/quote] Hey Cptnbob, Is the sleepy dog part of the package too? [:D]
Posted on: 1/11/2007 2:27 AM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: fwdfwr Get a socket large enough for the bearing to just fit inside and place it underneath the main gear centered on the bearing. Place your new bearing on top of the old bearing. Place a c clamp with one end on top of the new bearing and the other end under the socket. As you tighten the c clamp it will press the old bearing out and the new bearing in. Be sure to replace the bushing (autorotation sleeve ats6020) if you can - mine was worn badly. Frank [/quote] Great Explanation, good process Fwdfwr! I posted it over at the [link=http://falcon.np.co.nz/index.php?q=node/1]Falcon 3D Ultimate Guide[/link], hope ya don't mind. [b][size=3]For those of you with questions about how to fix or perform maintenance on the Falcon 3D ... the [link=http://falcon.np.co.nz/index.php?q=node/1]Falcon 3D Ultimate Guide[/link] is a great (and growing) resource. Many of the same questions keep poping up on this thread ... rather than having to scan through 100+ pages here, many issues have been documented there in a more organized way and may save you some time and get you back in the air sooner. [/size][/b] Please feel free to add to this resource as you see fit (it's easy to edit), the more people working on the site, the better it will become. Pretty soon we will all have a great, working, Maintence Manual for the Falcon 3D. Dave
Posted on: 1/10/2007 1:25 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: still1graphics Does anyone know what size or model Easton arrow will work for the tailboom? Aslo where can I get a tail rotor gear box factory plastic or aluminum??? [:'(][:@][&:][:(] [/quote] [link=http://falcon.np.co.nz/index.php?q=node/114]DIY Tailboom ...[/link] You can use a Shogun V1 tail rotor gear box (plastic and aluminum should both be available) ... I hear that it works great.
Posted on: 1/10/2007 1:19 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: moosemanty ... now if only they had a titanium tail hub/shaft[8|]...... [/quote] Hi Moosemanty, The titanium ones are sold out right now, but you can get a high speed steel one until the titanium ones are available again. [link=http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/index.php?cPath=77]Microheli Tail Shafts[/link] I think you can also get a 2mm blank, HSS drill bit and you can cut it to length. I could be mistaken, but I think the Falcon shaft is only 40mm length but from what I've read the 45mm shaft is a little better in that it will give a slightly greater pitch and won't limit the servo throw. I'd like to eventually get a titanium shaft also. Dave
Posted on: 1/6/2007 3:47 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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Hey Huminski, I like the yellow, looks good with the polished aluminum! I plan on yellow too, maybe with some black accent lines. Yours is a fine looking heli now, good job!
Posted on: 12/31/2006 2:57 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: MightyGuru Thank you guys for the swashplate adjustment tips! That's where my problem was. My only problem now is I broke one of the main blades when I clipped the workbench trying to hover in the basement [&:] DOH!!! Should have known better. Is there a paticular size blade I could look for at my local hobby shop? They have a great selection. [/quote] As far as the blades go, 315's are the best fit for the Falcon. Trex blades are known to work fine, don't go with any that are longer than 315 or you risk chopping off the vertical stabilizer or tail rotors. Sorry to hear about the workbench incident, I think several Falcon blades have met their fate on workbench legs. Good Luck, Dave
Posted on: 12/28/2006 12:40 AM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: MightyGuru I checked the CG with the battery installed. Nice and level. Does the head need to be adjusted? [/quote] Hi MG, others here have given you basicly the same information, but there is also information on "Leveling the Swash" [link=http://falcon.np.co.nz/index.php?q=node/18]HERE[/link] Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 10:00 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: MightyGuru Quick question: My heli constantly drifts backwards. Even with the CH2 (elevator) trim fully foreword I still have to correct signifigantly with the stick. What adjustment do I need to make? [/quote] How's your Center of gravity? You can check this by making sure that the heli is level (front to back). Place the main blades in line with the tailboom extended front to back, hold the tips of the flybar. The heli should be level, if not adjust the position of the battery forward until it's balanced. Probably do the trick, if not, post again and let us know. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 7:46 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Taz_man Radd's school is Back in session!!! http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html [/quote] Whew! Radds sure is a great resource for us newbies, helped me a lot with confidence building and minimal crashing. Thanks for lettin' us know Taz! Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 7:40 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: New Falcon 3D spinning like a top!!
Hey Dogk1cker, Ya got it figured out, no missing body parts ... we all do that kind of stuff while we're learning ... I hit the 3D (idle-up) switch by accident once too, I taped it in the off position for a while after that so it wouldn't happen again, scared the living daylights outa me till I got it switched back off ... fortunately I was outside and well in the air when it happened ... got it back under control, landed it and went home rattled. hehe Glad you got 'er working! Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 6:49 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Es-R-Gr8 Screws ordered ! thanks for the reply ! Now tomorrow I get some blue locktite and I'm ready ..... to ask more questions once I get the Falcon ...hehehe [/quote] Yup, good to go! Just take your time and take a couple of photos of the heli before you dis-assemble anything major. (especially the Shaft Collar locations) The only really tricky part is making sure that one of the setscrews for the hub portion of the one-way bearing is seated on the flattened off portion of the main shaft. (they grind a little hollow or flat spot on the main shaft at the factory, so that the hub is somewhat "keyed", since this hub takes all the torque from the main gear to the head/ blades). Definately ... use blue loctite on all setscrews. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 6:13 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: stevennh I think a 2100-2200MAh 3S is about as big as you would want to go. The 2100MAh 15C cells I use fit well but there is not any room to spare. I am happy with the flight times I get with the 2100MAh cells. Steve [/quote] I've got a 2200mAh 15C and two OEM stock lipos for mine, but the 2200mAh is too big for the battery compartment and I have to strap it on underneath it. Not ideal, but it's super stable with the extra weight and does fly for quite a while. If I go through two of the 1300mAh lipos then the 2200mAh lipo, I'm definately ready for a break. I'd go for the 2100mAh 15C since it fits. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 5:57 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: MightyGuru Has anyone tried the FS8 CoPilot in the Falcon 3D? Is it possible? [/quote] I have the CPD4 on mine ... works great. The FS8 costs a bit more and I think you need to get some type of delay circuit if you use it on the Falcon, but I believe it will work. (Unless you already have the FS8, just get the CPD4 for it). Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 5:50 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: huminski Here's the newest addition to the Falcon, micro heli aluminum tail gearbox for shogun 400. Also took it into work today to terrorize the coworkers. Hovered it in a large office, about 20 X 20, just at knee height a few times. [/quote] Looking sharp Huminski! I like that it has socket head cap screws holding the tail gear housing together ... ... looks great with the polished tailboom and new tailfin (new tailboom supports and landing struts). ... you're just going to have to paint the canopy now ... [:)] Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 5:45 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: rmathews Markind,Skyup check out [www.tjtrc.com ] Great looking led lipo low voltage alarm and led strobe kits. Rich [/quote] That's pretty cool, I like the way the strobe shows which is the front of the heli so I suppose if you were good enough you could fly it at night. Thanks for the link, I didn't notice how much they are. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 2:24 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: TheRone Still waiting for my replacement tail rotors from Hobby Lobby before I can get my Falcon back in the air again. In the meantime, my kids got me a Micro Mosquito for Christmas that I have been having fun with around the house. It has it's issues and might be going back to Radio Shack if I can't resolve them, but it's fun. It's one of those products that's brilliant in concept but possibly not quite ready for prime time. I can't wait to see what the future holds for these micro type helis. [b]One quick question:[/b] Many posts refer to putting drops of "CA" on things. What exactly does "CA" stand for? I might guess "contact adhesive" and assuming its some kind of glue, what type/brand of glue is recommended for the plastic on our Falcons? - Thanks [/quote] Hi TheRone, CA stands for CyanoAcrylates ... Superglue, Crazyglue etc. are CyanoAcrylates. I just buy it at the hardware store, auto parts store, even the Mini-Mart. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 2:17 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Simages Received an answer back regarding RADDS Flight Lessons location so, below is a temporary link [center][link=http://www.btinternet.com/~bejay_uk/Raddsflyinglessons.html]http://www.btinternet.com/~bejay_uk/Raddsflyinglessons.html[/link][/center] [center][b]Radd's Flying Lessons[/b] Temporary location only !!! Let me please say this from the outset. These lessons are provided free of charge, to help YOU learn to fly, but they ARE legally copyrighted . They are hosted on my PRIVATE machine and on my PRIVATE webspace. Please acknowledge this by being respectful of the information. Thank you.....Buzz.. [/center] [/quote] Thanks for the link Simages! That's cool that he emailed ya back so soon. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 1:44 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: markind I saw somthing about an LED kit for this bird... trying to find it... [/quote] Haven't heard of one, there might be something generic for mini-size helis. I'll keep my eyes open for one. It would be pretty cool having some landing lights, red and green running lights and a flashing strobe on the tail. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 1:42 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Es-R-Gr8 I have the sizes of screws recomended to change once the heli gets here ,but.... Other than buyin overkill of 50ea./packs ? is there an approximate number of screws needed per size ? [/quote] I just got 25ea bags of the 3mmx3mm SS setscrews and 2mmx6mm SS socket head cap screws. I have some extras after but these only cost me $7 total at RCScrewz. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 1:36 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: twistercp hi - got my falcon going over past couple of days heli is surprisingly good although find the left/right cyclic v sluggish? - ne ideas to make this better? the trannny is junk, must get something better - thinkin of speky dx7, any recomendations? one prob i have still, is if you up the throttle fairly hard [to halfish stick] it does something strange [sometimes!] - there is a high pitch whine the tail wags unsteadily - then if i reduce the throttle slightly it sorts itself out and tail seems to lock back on???!!! have checked all gears mesh well and are not broke - the rest of the time it flies great! anyone else got this issue? hey darock/mods - any chance of a falcon forum?????? [/quote] Hi Twister, Regarding the high pitch and tail wag problem. My best guess is that the rear gear on Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft is slipping when torque is applied. It's an easy fix, just disconnect the tail pushrod (at the bell crank end), then loosen the tail rotor housing screw that holds it to the tailboom. Pull the housing back and you will have access to the rear driveshaft gear. I just put a small drop of CA on it and put it right back together. Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 1:33 PM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Simages As many probably do............. I have a copy and have emailed Radd ( bckstage@bellsouth.net ) asking permission to post a copy. [/quote] Good Job Simages! I was wishing I had made a copy, I don't think I did, thanks for going to the trouble of emailing them for permission to post it, that sure is the correct (and wise) way to go about it. Now, I'll have to look to see if maybe I did make a copy, sometimes I do that for easier reference. Always enjoy your posts ... Thanks, Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2006 3:14 AM by Author "SkyUp" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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