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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-03-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,262
Posted By vlaporte

Post Orange RX R720x telemetry - solved

09/03/2015


How to – measure flight pack voltage with the new orange RX r720x


Problem – the new R720X receiver (PRODUCT ID: 9171000582-0) from hobbyking allows measurement of voltage and...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
05-06-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Guru Xeon heli - unstable in altitude

I have discovered the problem of my unstable heli. One of the ball links in the head was disconnected from the ball and riding on the shaft of the main blade clamp as noted in the attached photo. I...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
05-05-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By vlaporte

Guru Xeon heli - unstable in altitude

Help,
I built a GURU Xeon heli (300 size) and used my HoneyBee CP3 head and Esky 7.5 gram digital servos. I installed a GURU brushless motor (GE38H) 3900kV with Exceed-RC Proton 18A ESC and 11.1v...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
03-29-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Big Lama or Honey Bee FP V2

Wonder,
I suggest training with free heli simualtor (FMS or Helisimrc) then indoors with Esky Big Lama. Then learn Esky HoneyBee FP v2 indoors then replace main blades with Xtreme fiber blades and...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
11-05-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,939
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Whats the difference between a HBFP and a HBFP V2

Peter,
The o ring modification is a way to protect your heli head from damage by replacing the small "figure of eight" link with a twisted o ring. The o ring will allow the main blade to pop loose...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
11-03-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,939
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Whats the difference between a HBFP and a HBFP V2

The HoneyBee FP version 2 is much more durable than Version 1. I have both and love to fly outdoors if wind less than 5 MPH. HPFB is not as stable as my EXI-450 heli but lots easier to fix. Parts are...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
07-31-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,798
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Esky 4-1 reciver repair - excellent

Peter,
Cost of repair was $35 plus shipping one way. Fast service - about one week.
I realize that I could have bought a new Esky 4in 1 for $45 but all my favorite web stores are out of stock.
...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
07-30-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,798
Posted By vlaporte

Esky 4-1 reciver repair - excellent

I had a great experience with my Esky HoneyBee FP 4- 1 repair from MicroMike.
I added an Xtreme 380 main motor and direct drive tail motor which improved the performance greatly. I finally burned...
Forum: Esky Helicopters
07-28-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Compy vs Neon Series

I had both GURU-Z and COMPY FP heli frame kits. They are both easy to assemble and my HoneyBee FP motor, electronics and head assembly fit fine. I thought the support from a USA company...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
07-30-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By vlaporte

Sig Little Extra convert to electric

Fellow Flyers,
I want to power my Sig Little extra (25oz., 344sq inch wing) with electric motor. Th e plans recommend 0.074 glow engine. What brushless outrunner motor and esc, and lipo battery do...
Forum: NitroModels Support
07-28-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By vlaporte

convert airplane to electric

Fellow Flyers,
I want to power my Sig Little extra (25oz., 344sq inch wing) with electric motor. Th e plans recommend 0.074 glow engine. What brushless outrunner motor and esc, and lipo battery do...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-15-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,346
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Hobby Warehouse

Fellow Flyers,
I have purchase r/c products from this store (now called Sky Hobby - son runs it now) for more than 5 years. I have always been pleased with the knowledge of Tom (the DAD) and Jeremy...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-21-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By vlaporte

RE: spinners props and bushings

Tim,
I do not have a lathe - and lack the skill to use one. Can you send me two prop inserts for APC 6x3 prop to 4mm (AP wasp 0.061) prop shaft. I wiil be glad to pay you.
Thanks,
vlaporte
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-21-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By vlaporte

RE: spinners props and bushings

Dennis,
I found "Cambel's Custom Kits" on the web - found Prop inserts (APC 5-6" props to 5/40 screw=0.125") - this is still too small for 4mm shaft. Have you tried these insets with AP 0.061...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-20-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By vlaporte

spinners props and bushings

Fellow Flyers,
I have renewed my interest in small airplanes. Twenty years ago, I began flying with 1/2A models (Piece of Cake, Pacer and GLH) powered by Cox TD 0.051 engines. I am delighted to...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,877
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Saito Pressure nipple "Pain"

Sir,
I also had the pressure nipple blow out and the end plate of my muffler come loose of my Saito 1.8
I repaired it with J-B weld and so far it is holding - only several flights.
Thanks,
...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,817
Posted By vlaporte

RE: Carb housing repair

Sirs,
I repaired a pressure fitting on a tuned pipe with J-B Weld and I repaired the muffler end plate (it screws into the muffler can) on my Saito 1.8 four cycle. So I think that some muffler...
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