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Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
06-04-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Is there a secret to heli flying ??

I have a FMA DIRECT COPILOT which I picked up a couple of years ago from Hobby Lobby for about $100. Its been in the box since then - I guess I need to give it a try on my heli. The manual gives...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
06-04-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Is there a secret to heli flying ??

Checked in to report on progress made.......

BarracudaHockey - Thanks for you tip - I have settled down to 25% expo and it seems to work fine with me - enough desensitization close to neutral...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-29-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Is there a secret to heli flying ??

Hi Big Feet,

Was myself coming around to that point of view. I feel things get worse (at least for me) if I try to restore the heli back to point on the ground where I started. I am now flying...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-28-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Is there a secret to heli flying ??

James199 - thanks will check out the site.

WalterPPK - that's an impressive progress that you seem to have clocked in such short a time.

Clutchhob - perhaps I wasn't very clear in my...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
05-28-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By RC Fan

Is there a secret to heli flying ??

Hi

Just wondering - is there a secret to model heli flying?

I bought a Hirobo Shuttle Plus 'bout a year ago. Did 4 to 5 flying sessions (i.e. got off the ground into unsteady hover).
In...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
05-13-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 61,227
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Prop Bitten

Nice thread ! I identified with it the moment I started reading it. Most of us tend to treat electrics as poor cousins of the gas/glow jobs we fly. But when it comes to accident potential "electrics...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-11-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Why did my battery pack swell up ??

Yes Healthyfatboy - the cells are out of balance

The good one is at 2.98 volts whilst the puffed up ones are approx. 3.80 volts.

Should I junk the pack or is balancing and charging still...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-10-2006, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Why did my battery pack swell up ??

Hi Scar

Sorry - I left out details on the charger

I have a TRITON Junior

When at home I charge at usually 0.5C (i.e. 1 amp) and at the field I charge at 1C (i.e. 2 amps).
Also on...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-09-2006, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By RC Fan

Why did my battery pack swell up ??

Hi

I have a Kokam 2000 mAH 15C 11.1 volts battery pack (without balance connector). I usually use it in the 18 to 22 amps range and never above beyond 25 amps. Also I always land my aircraft...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-28-2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Any good site to educateon self on RC Helis?

Thanks very much Helibum and BarracudaHockey

What I actually meant was I want to know if there is a site for "Dummies". I don't really know what specific info I need - idle up and throttle...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-28-2006, 03:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By RC Fan

Any good site to educate oneself on RC Helis?

Hi

'Am probably the nth person to ask this question.

I am new to helis and just acquired a Shuttle Plus with a OS 37SZH engine. Where can I read up on RC helis that will clearly explain...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-03-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,988
Posted By RC Fan

RE: In what way is the Futaba S3151 better than the S3003?

Thanks for the info Redfox. I can appreciate the part about the 3151 servo developing full torque in about 1 deg compared to the 10 deg required by the 3003. But I do not understand how is the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-03-2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,988
Posted By RC Fan

In what way is the Futaba S3151 better than the S3003?

Hi

Just bought a Futaba CAF 9 channel radio that comes with S3151 DIGITAL servos.

When I looked at the servo specs I found that there is very little difference between the S3151 and the...
Forum: Beginners
07-13-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,164
Posted By RC Fan

Refuelling a cowled ac fuel tank?

Hi,

Usually on a non cowled engine aircraft we refuel the aircraft by disconnecting the engine feed line and connect the fuel pump line to this. When the aircraft tank is full the excess fuel...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
06-09-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,211
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Question on Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010

Thanks very much MAtt

I asked Bob at Astroflight - I understand that the ESC automatically adjusts itself for 2, 3 or 4 LiPO's.

Now that's technology - why can't other ESC manufacturer's...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
06-07-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,211
Posted By RC Fan

Question on Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010

Hi

I recently purchased an ASTRO FLIGHT MIGHTY MICRO 010 BRUSHLESS GEARED (1:3.3) SYSTEM - ASTRO # 801G

The box has a label that says "NEW! AUTO CUT OFF READY FOR LITHIUM"

Could...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
04-25-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By RC Fan

Please help - How does one clean ball bearings?

Hi

Nosed in my electric today with my trusted PJS 1000 outrunner.

Got a lot of dust into the housing.

I opened out the motor and cleaned up all the dust however the front ball bearing...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-27-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 848
Posted By RC Fan

What Prop For Astro Flight 010 geared??

The astro flight web site gives performance figures for the Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010 geared system (1:3.3 gearbox) with various props. The props are 8x6E, 9x6E, 10x7E and 11x7E.

site info ...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-23-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,192
Posted By RC Fan

RE: How is the Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010 Geared ?

Thanks guys for all the info

Nice looking plane Greg - what kind of flying times do yot get ??

And yes Matt - I'll try to find the 2/3 AA batteries. The part of the world where I live...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-23-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,969
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Contra-rotating electic

Thanks for the info eljimb0

While no significant advantages seem to accrue from the contra job - I can understand your sense of achievement - not be mention pride putting it together.

I...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-19-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,969
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Contra-rotating electic

Can someone enlighten me on the advantages of a contra setup. Does it offer any significant advantage over single prop motors.

Pehaps the torque due to a single motor will get cancelled but is...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-18-2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,192
Posted By RC Fan

How is the Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010 Geared ?

Hi

I have just acquired an Astro Flight Mighty Micro 010 Geared motor + ESC

Can you guys out there who own this motor let me know typical setup for a good sport aerobatic aircraft?

...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-16-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By RC Fan

RE: Help - tires fro Tamiya Grasshopper

Thanks Dogma - however I checked Tower Hobbies they do not carry these part numbers.

What are the part number for the TAMIYA SUPER HORNET Tires - does TAMIYA have a tech support site where we...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-16-2004, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By RC Fan

Help - tires fro Tamiya Grasshopper

Hi there

Need some help on ordering spare tyres for my Tmiya Grasshopper.

The car is presently not with me and I cannot confirm the wheel hub diameters or whetehr it a Grasshopper I or II....
Forum: Beginners
09-13-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By RC Fan

RE: how does one balance a prop?

Dear Gus and PKH,

After seeing your posts I went back to some high school physics. Both of you are absolutely right. The centripetal force is given by

Force = mass * (velocity)^2/Radius
...
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