RE: Help for an almost newbie
The multiplex funcopter can do it all on your list except the price point at 400 bucks. But it's durable for a beginner to crash. INCLUDES: Preassembled Multiplex Funcopter V2 Helicopter with Gyro, ESC, three Tiny S (micro) Servos and Instruction Manual REQUIRES: Radio: 4-channel, Battery: 11.1V 3S LiPo, at least 2000mAh Charger: LiPo compatible Building and field equipment
Posted on: 12/11/2011 2:08 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Rotors over the Ouachita, Northeast Louisiana R/C November 4-6th
You might get to see the new aleesRC rush Heli at this event.
Posted on: 11/1/2011 2:19 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "R/C Helicopter Event Forum"
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RE: Kit or RTF????
Collective Pitch like the blade msr. Most hobby shops will test fly one for you to see. Let us know what you end up with and good luck on your hunt.
Posted on: 5/24/2010 12:57 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Kit or RTF????
second vote here for a coaxial helicopter or a Blade MSR. I think the MSR comes with radio and everything for 200. Almost every hobby store has parts support for them too. im sure you are aware of the 20 dollars FMS sims too. To help you out.
Posted on: 5/22/2010 8:41 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: trex 500 snapped blades
if i understand right, all those disclaimers in the back of the manual release them from any liability. OR something like that.
Posted on: 5/21/2010 6:09 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: mikado logo 14 == ??
There is also the new 600se with is a streched 600 for up to 690 mm rotar blades. Ask your boss what rotor blade size was on the logo 14 and then You can find todays equivalent on mikado website.
Posted on: 5/21/2010 6:06 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Red or Blue loctite which do you use?
Yes, helps a lot. Appreciate the feedback. I didn't know if some head bolts need red or not. I guess every kit is different. Anyone use blue or purple loctite on Flathead machine screws into plastic? Such as, into a frame. I didn't know if loctie was bad for the plastic or not.
Posted on: 5/21/2010 4:28 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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Red or Blue loctite which do you use?
I have never built a kit before, In general, are there any areas Red high strength loctite is used on a Heli? it seems reading folks use Blue loctite. I wondered if red was so strong you would strip the small screw heads used in RC Heli kits. Im talking 500 and up size helis thanks in advance.
Posted on: 5/21/2010 2:51 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: New guy on this site!
welcome, we could use all your years of RC experience here. Sounds like you have a good fleet of toys there. Take care.
Posted on: 5/20/2010 9:53 AM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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RE: Is Bigger Really Better?
You also need to figure out your income stream to pay for parts. If you are a beginner, you need to money for parts like crash kits and rotor blades. If money is tight, you will have to think over the size you choose carefully. Good luck.
Posted on: 5/20/2010 9:48 AM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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Charging Big 12s Lipo’s fast at 30A or dual port 20A
I was wondering how to go about managing fast charging Two 6s 5000Mah 45C lipos. There are a few 30Amp chargers on the market now….and an upcoming TP charger that has two 20A charging ports. In a theoretical race, would one 30A charger using parallel charging on the two 6s lipos beat the upcoming TP charger with dual 20A ports? I was wondering if parallel charging two lipos reduces the 30A output to 15 Amps per Lipo?
Posted on: 5/19/2010 6:08 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Good fixed pitch helicopter
Fixed pitch multiplex funcopter is good size made for outdoors. The blades fold up when you crash too. It's not out yet, but tower and Horizon hobby have them listed. Plenty of youtube videos too look at. Good Luck.
Posted on: 5/14/2010 1:17 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: new to Helli's, have a question.
I personally have enjoyed smack talk Rc videos. Just good and it will come up, they have a good heli setup video. You have to pay a few bucks to download them since the site does not have advertising.
Posted on: 5/6/2010 8:14 AM by Author "j61944" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: new to Helli's, have a question.
and buying a new maingear would be cheap way to help you trouble shoot also. Helis are super sensitive to any thing out of balance. Stuff you cant see with your eyes will show up in vibration at full throttle. Finding were is the difficult part. It's great to hear you are back in the hobby. There is a real nice guy at rcgroups forum called gadget01 who is stationed in Japan right now. He is a heli guy too. I bet you guys would have a lot to chat about. Take care.
Posted on: 5/5/2010 10:01 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: Mississippi Afterburner
George and Craig stole the show with the two A-10's flying together Friday! Great job everyone in that windy weather. Did I overhear someone right that one of these gentleman actully flew an A-10's in the military? If not, must haven been someone else. Anyway, what a treat to watch.
Posted on: 5/1/2010 7:47 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Mississippi Afterburner
Spectator coming here. Looks like a wild weather forecast, but will enjoy it either way.
Posted on: 4/29/2010 11:45 AM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Auto stabilization? really work?
i've noticed the FMA copilot II gets good reviews and the company has great customer service. The new Skookum 720 also had a flight rlevel mode that keeps it level.
Posted on: 4/14/2010 5:53 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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Houston TX hobby stores with Helicopter emphasis
Anyone know of a few hobby stores in houston, TX or surrounding area with the largest selection of Helicopters and heli parts? Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 4/9/2010 8:01 PM by Author "j61944" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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