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RE: What's the BIGGEST electric heli out there?
Of coarse when everyone thinks TREX they think 450, which in its class is the bomb!! It is a great well thought out design and one of the best if not "the best" performing electric heli's on the market to date. Align has now produced a much larger version the "TREX 600" series and from what I have seen of this new model it is set to take the larger scale electric market by storm. [:D]
Posted on: 6/26/2006 4:41 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4431369
RE: SPEKTRUM DX6
By the way from your description of how your flying this heli whatever type it is you would probably be better off learning to take off in normal mode and switch to 3d mode even if you just want to putt around you will have much better control once you master not throwing the stick down every time the heli gets a bit to high for you. remember most heli's are very responsive to your inputs so learn to relax your inputs for basic flying and not panic!!! good luck :)
Posted on: 6/26/2006 4:31 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4431366
RE: SPEKTRUM DX6
Credence is absolutely correct and yes as a newbie you have a tendancy to throw it into 0 throttle (ahhh panic mode) as I did myself on one occasion and of coarse because you have no negative pitch the heli instantly stalls and looks for the farstest way to meet the ground [:@] where as with negative pitch auto rotation begins and gives you a chance to recover :) HAPPY flying and dont let the challenges of flying remote heli's dawnt you they are the most fun and best thing next to the real thing once you hone your skills[:D] ( I have flown model planes before and it doesnt take long for them to become boring...not enough challenge to keep you on your toes[&:])
Posted on: 6/26/2006 4:20 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4431359
RE: New Walkera 50 gas heli what do you think?
All the responses to this heli seem to be slightly negative :( or to anything manufactured by WALKERA. has anyone had any experience with their new (wk1001) remote? I have seen it given a good wrap elsewhere in this forum. As for the nitro engine jamed in a walkera I believe based on my own experience and other feedback that the actual airframe on these Walkera heli's is extremely well manufactured and it is only the electronics side of things that has let theses heli's down in the past. I myself have an old walkera 35 and must admit it has been a very reliable heli and survived a few crashes relativly unscathed. [:)] I found it to be a great training platform and while I am willing to admit it flies nowhere near as well as my new TRex I am glad I have it and the practice with it that now gives me the confidence to fly my Trex with a lot less chance of crashing. (never say never) yes it was slow to respond to tail comands and very limited when it comes to 3d, but it has all the necessary things you need in a heli to get a better understanding of how they work and how to fly them. Best of all the parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive :)
Posted on: 6/26/2006 3:16 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4431298
RE: Beginner chopper
the 36 is a good heli. the walkera transmitters leave a lot to be desired but they are reliable enough for a beginer. basically as far as spare parts go there are plenty available and the best way to do it is buy on an as you need basis. It all depends on what breaks in the crash as to what you need to replace [:-] main rotor blades are the most common replacement part. Good luck and definately practice on a sim!! saves a lot of money :)
Posted on: 6/23/2006 3:57 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4421216
RE: SPEKTRUM DX6
Thanks for the advice will definately look into the Futaba unit [:D]
Posted on: 6/23/2006 3:32 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4421190
RE: SPEKTRUM DX6
for basic flying you need to set 0 degree pitch at zero throttle +6'-+7' at 50% throttle with around +9'- +11' at 100% throttle. I beleive the dx6 has two programable modes with switching for normal and 3d flight. make sure you program it in the right mode and adjust the servo travel to achieve the right pitch settings. remember to disconect power to the motor while checking these settings. :)
Posted on: 6/23/2006 3:30 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4421187
RE: New Walkera 50 gas heli what do you think?
I have checked out the fairly timid walkera video (basic flying at high alltitude with a few inversions) I believe the price works out to be between us$700 to $800 around the Aud$1,000. This seems like a very good price for a complete ready to fly gas heli. and of coarse the electronics can always be upgraded. [:D]
Posted on: 6/23/2006 3:06 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4421162
MOVED: New Walkera 50 gas heli what do you think?
Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc..: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4384557
Posted on: 6/14/2006 3:42 PM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4393278
RE: SPEKTRUM DX6
I was thinking of purchasing one of these units. i have a choice of the spectrum DX6 or the JR max 66 it would be used on an all aluminium zoom 400 that is fitted with a b20-40 15L brushless motor and 30amp esc. Gy 401 and s9254 tail servo. which would you recommend as the best value for money to suit this heli ? [;)]
Posted on: 6/14/2006 5:09 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4388583
New Walkera 50 gas heli what do you think?
Hey guys Walkera has just released a new gas powered heli the hm050 comes rtf with the walkera 8 channel tx and rx system. has anyone seen one of these first hand? I would like to know what they are like. also has anyone had experience with the wk1001 transmitter?[size=3][/size]
Posted on: 6/14/2006 4:54 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4384557
RE: DF 36 flying out of the box shocker...
I found that the online manual from the walkera web site was a lot better than the one supplied in the box[8|] Also understanding the basics of collective pitch and how it works should mean you are able to set up the heli quite easily. response from the tail servo on mine was quite slow and the tail often driffted but i changed the gyro and rudder servo to futaba units and couldn't be happier[:D]
Posted on: 6/12/2006 8:43 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4380919
RE: Beginner chopper
as a beginner I would recomend a cheap counter rotating twin blade unit such as a walkera 10, twister bell 47 or blade cx. these small easy to fly heli's are great for indoor use and very forgiving while allowing you to hone your basic skills before moving on to something a little more advanced. after that the 36 is probably the best option as it is affordable and there is a large range of upgrades as your skill progresses. You will find like me most likely that you keep the little twin rotor especially for a bit of fun on rainy days [:D]
Posted on: 6/12/2006 8:22 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4380867
RE: walkera 35mhz to 36mhz
[:-] oops my bad... Thankyou for your assistance "sky high" hopefully now that it's listed in the right thread I'll get some helpful responses :)
Posted on: 6/12/2006 8:04 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4380830
RE: change frequency
thankyou for your various feedback :) I am looking at importing a number of these heli's as a cheap entry level product on the Australian market and Walkera only supply them in a 35mhz setup hence why I am asking about how easy they are to convert to 36 mhz :)
Posted on: 6/12/2006 7:49 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4380801
RE: Bonehead move
Oh and yes the main blades should be able to flop but not to freely. they should stay where they are and flop slowly when you hold the heli and turn it to one side :D to loose creates excess movement and vibration and to tight will do the same and not allow the centrefugal force to centre the blades :)
Posted on: 6/11/2006 12:50 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376929
RE: Bonehead move
Get a pitch gauge..attach it.. with transmitter on and reciever powered (ENGINE DEFINATELY OFF!!) start with your tx controls in their nuetral positions and check the pitch. if it is not correct ajust it as per your manual. now with the pitch guage removed push your throttle up and take note of which way the stationary blades move. the leading edge should move upwards as throttle increases. (Important note: make sure your tx is not set in 3d mode as if it is then you have to set neutral pitch at 50% throttle.) hope this helps but it sounds to me that you need to do a lot more study and gain a much better understanding of how things work before attempting your next flight. You are probably best to inlist the help of an experienced pilot. Look up clubs in your area. As stated by others with concerns here "this is not a toy you can just start up and go!!" I would suggest buying yourself a smaller electric heli and becoming totally familliar with flight characteristics before jumping straight into something that can easily cause major injury to yourself or others near by. Hope this has helped :)
Posted on: 6/11/2006 12:42 AM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376919
change frequency
[b][/b] [color=#3300CC] [/color] [size=2] [/size] [font=!QUOT!Courier New!QUOT!][/font] Can the walkera 35mhz tx and rx's be changed to 36 mhz and if so how simple is it to do as in australia the legal frequency is the 36mhz range. Can you simply change the crystals or is it more involved than that. Any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated :)
Posted on: 6/10/2006 10:47 PM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376564
walkera 35mhz to 36mhz
[b][/b][color=#3300CC][/color]Can the walkera 35mhz transmitters and recivers be changed to 36mhz for use here in Australia and if so how easy is it and how do i go about doing so. Is it as easy as a crystal change or is it a little more complex than that?
Posted on: 6/10/2006 10:34 PM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376522
RE: What's the BIGGEST electric heli out there?
bigger is better for stability and handling as far as controlling the flight, but for performance and flight time when it comes to electric heli's the .30 size trex and walkera 39 heli's when fitted with brushless motors and high performance lipo battery packs do a better bang for your buck job. They can easily be fitted with mini camera packs and of coarse being electric they are a lot smother. the vibration of gas heli's requires larger more vibration tolerant cameras and special mounting brackets. $$$ If you have the buget yes go big electric but if you dont and want big then it has to be gas. one thing to remember is you can fly your trex safely at your local football oval when it's not being used by the local team :)
Posted on: 6/10/2006 9:49 PM by Author "stevo37"
in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376384
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