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Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-25-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By drobin

RE: Fixed wing > rc heli > full size heli

Believe me, it will not transfer over. I have about 4000 hours in helicopter in the Army and it is not the same. Same thing going the other way. I soloed in 8.5 hours in the Army and I think it took...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
10-30-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By drobin

Big Lama co axial helicopter no lift

My grandson has a big lama and it was flying fine until he crashed it. It broke one upper and one lower blade. I replaced those and now it lacks power to lift off. I pulled the shafts and gears to...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
06-05-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,752
Posted By drobin

RE: HK 500 CMT Instructions..?? WHERE?

Google trex500 and get the manual from there. The hk500 is a direct clone of the trex500. I have one and I used the trex manual.All the instructions you get on-line will work. Or it did for me.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-13-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By drobin

RE: Working on my heli help

And the sizes you will need are 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and a 3.0mm. These should cover all the screws.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-25-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By drobin

RE: plane flier to helicopter

I fly planes and helicopters and I flew helicopters in the Army for 20 years. Helicopters are harder to fly. And as was said, your best bet is to get a sim.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-19-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,864
Posted By drobin

RE: First Flight a Disaster

When you first lift off, the helicopter will bank to the left. It will not go straight up. After it is flying, you can trim it out. So be ready to react to whatever way it moves when you first pick...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-18-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,864
Posted By drobin

RE: First Flight a Disaster

If something was bent and you straightened it, I'll bet your next question will be "why can't I track it and why does it have a vibration". I found that you have to replace bent items on helicopters....
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-16-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By drobin

RE: Best RC training kits

What size helicopter is it for? I used wire wraps like from a loaf of bread on my 450 and 500 size to hold on the training gear.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-12-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By drobin

RE: First Heli setup advise

DX6 and DX7. Both great. I broke the antenna on my DX6, my fault. Sent it in and it was repaired for free and checked out and re-aligned. It was over 3 years old when that happened.Great service.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-01-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By drobin

RE: Beginner heli

If you look thru this forum, you will find 100's of this same question answered by 100's of people with 100's of different answers.Best bet is go to the local hobby shop and talk to the people...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-29-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,434
Posted By drobin

RE: HobbyKing, your experience?

I order stuff from both the US warehouse and China. Haven't had an issue. 5 days for US and 14-21 days from China for things to arrive. They will tell you on their web site that it can take up to 6...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
02-29-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By drobin

RE: HK 600GT

You might. From what I understand, it depends on the esc. For my HK500, I have a castle esc and was told I don't need one. Had it for a year now with no problems. If I am wrong, than I also learned...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
02-05-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By drobin

RE: Buying a RC Heli

First, how good of a friend is he? Second, why is he selling it? If everything looks ok but you find out it has a bent main shaft or other damaged parts, will he replace them for you? Will he show...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
02-04-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By drobin

RE: Buying a RC Heli

First, how much are you going to spend? There are many helicopters that are rtf (ready to fly) that come with everything you need to get started. Your best bet is to go to your local hobby shop. They...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
02-01-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By drobin

RE: Who 'Ya Gonna Trust?

On the HK home page, there is a link for the USA warehouse.I've been dealing with them for a couple of years now and never had any problem.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-31-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By drobin

RE: Who 'Ya Gonna Trust?

I get my batteries from HK.They have a US warehouse. Shipping is reasonable and fairly quick. I also got a HK500 from the US warehouse. Free shipping but had to order servos, ect from China. But...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-26-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
Posted By drobin

RE: beginners heli radio

Point in question. I have one of the older DX7's. I am using it on 5 planes and 3 helicopters.( 2 450 size and a 500 size). Nice radio.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-20-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 918
Posted By drobin

RE: 11.1v tether

I don't think anyone got flamed. OK, it's a bad idea to tether a helicopter. Now it's said. I'll also say I have a 3" scar on my arm from a trex 450. And I also have a 500 size. I make sure everyone...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-19-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By drobin

RE: heli

Your best starting point would be your local hobby shop.As far as web sites, google "building RC helicopters" and go from there.but be careful, there is a lot of misinformation out there.You can get...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-18-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By drobin

RE: whats the best 4ch Co-Axial heli ?

That's like asking " what's better, a Ford or Chevy". What's better is what your local hobby shop stocks and parts are available.If you don't have a local hobby shop, getting parts on-line.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-17-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By drobin

RE: servo choice

I have a HK500GT and am using the turnigy MG930's for the main servos. But I'm using the Futaba 401 gyro and 9650 on the tail, only because I already had them. You can look at what other people are...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-15-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By drobin

RE: Newbie TX question

The DX7 would be a good choice.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-09-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By drobin

RE: DH 9100 Spinning out of control

It sounds as if the tail rotor drive motor is bad. It will still turn the blades but not fast enough to control the spinning.
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-08-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By drobin

RE: Carrying things

Why would you want to drop water balloons??
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-06-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By drobin

RE: Thanks To Those Who Help Here, I Need Help

I do mean assemble.I couldn't build one on a bet. But I sure can assemble them and replace parts. As was said before, you should try to contact Barracudahockey. He is the Helicopter Forum Moderator....
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