JR 8103, CCPM and basic programing?
 

I am probably going to get a new heli. The Kyosho Caliber .30

I want to use my 8103 for it and use the CCPM set-up.
My question is how easy is this radio to program for basic heli flying, CCPM and a little 3D.

My last Heli was a Nexus .30 with a Futaba T6XH basic radio.
I could stumble my way through programing it but never had it set up beyond basic flying.

Am I right in assuming that you cant get aerobatic throttle and pitch curves with the T6XH?
I know you can with the 8103. I am just not sure how to do it.

Is anyone flying an 8103 in a heli near central Illinois that I can bounce my questions off of?

JR 8103, CCPM and basic programing?
 

Email me if ya need some local help. I will be glad to help you. I found the 8103 to be very simple to use.

Springfield is waiting to hear from ya! :)
Kevin

JR 8103, CCPM and basic programing?
 

Wayne:

How's your Caliber 30 + Jr 8103. I have the same setup. I was able to hover three tanks of fuel on the first try. I am a beginner in RC Helicopter.

Chris

JR 8103, CCPM and basic programing?
 

Chris,

I dont have it yet. I am going to order everything tomorrow.

Caliber.30
OS .32
Fut GY401 / 9253 servo
Pitch gague
Start shaft
Remote glow
Etc.

I have the transmitter, battery, reciever and other servos already.

I understand there isnt much to putting this thing together. Anything to look out for?

JR 8103, CCPM and basic programing?
 

I was going to buy from the mail order to save 8% sales tax. I ended up order from the local hobby shop. $379 with O.S. engine. They provided me great support and setting up the helicopter. I had 8103 CPM helicopter version transmitter. The tail servo came with the transmitter is not good enough to control the tail using JR 550T gyro. The tail was going left and right. I had to buy another JR super servo for $159.00. It worked great after that. Very steady. I think the good setup contributed to my first flight success.

Also get two extra spare NiCd transmitter batteries. Higher amperage, the better. CCPM set up uses up much power. I also installed battery checker from Hobbico for $14.00. It mount on the receiver slot. You can view the battery power by looking at the LED display.

When mounting metal screw to non-metal body part, use super glue instead of screw glue. There were one screw came off after my first flight.

The annetena tube is too long to insert the annetena all the way. You might need to cut the tube in half before damaging the annetena.

Don't forget to balance your blade.

Have fun,

Chris