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Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
09-11-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,660
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: anyone seen the movie AVATAR yet?

I just saw this on e-bay. Sort of what your talking about.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Harrier-AV-8-Jump-Jet-RC-4CH-Electric-RC-Airplane-UFO-/260615003547?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item3caddd5d9b
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-19-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 122,240
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: GP GEE BEE

Hi Nick,

I don't fly the GeeBee anymore. I gave it to my son. I don't think he has gotten brave enough to fly it yet...LOL. The GeeBee isn't hard to fly. It is surprisingly fast! I had a Saito...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-22-2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Guess what plane

It's a Sig Kougar.

Rod ;)
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
09-29-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: The New Worlds Fastest Engine

I want one of these engines for a motorcycle....the ultimate chopper!

Rod :D
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-29-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,767
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Florida Hwy Plane Crash

Update on this pilots condition: He was interviewed on TV this morning. His left arm and left leg were smashed badly in the accident. The contusions to his face are healing well, but I'm sure he'll...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-25-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,767
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Florida Hwy Plane Crash

He was in shock and did have head injuries. From a news update last night, they said he is recovering, but that's all that was said about him. His family is in disbelief that he managed to live...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-24-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,767
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Florida Hwy Plane Crash

What you see is real..no photoshop! This pilot managed to crash land right beside I-95, one of the most crowded highways in south Florida, without injuring anyone on the ground. It happened less...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
09-19-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,755
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: The New Worlds Fastest Engine

It's gonna take one heck of a chicken stick to flop that engine over! :D

Rod
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-17-2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 122,240
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: GP GEE BEE

Sorry to hear about your loss Sessholvlaru. Don't feel like the Lone Ranger on this one. Anyone that has flown the GeeBee can relate and understands. She definately has to be landed slow and she...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-13-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,827
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Radio IDs

I saw the Littlest Stick also. I had one that had a Cox .010 engine and used the Ace pulse single channel radio. It was like flying a mad bumble bee...LOL...The other planes look familiar to...maybe...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-12-2007, 06:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,827
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Radio IDs

To think I flew on that stuff years ago....LOL...no wonder we took 5 or 6 airplanes to the field every time we went. We had to just to get any flying done. They were so unreliable and successful...
Forum: Beginners
09-11-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,521
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Did I Mess Up!

At least I put mine in a sandwich bag first!

Rod :D
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-11-2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,363
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Crashes how many have you had?

LOL...:D.....You really should have known better........Most women canbarely drive a car without hitting something...BTW....she wasn't on her cell phone, was she?

Rod :D
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-10-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,651
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: T-rex 600 good for a beginner?

dominoekid, The only problem with flying the Schluter Scout helis is going to be finding parts. I flew Schluter for years and loved every one of them. They were great helis in their day. The Superior...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
09-09-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Cricket What Year?

Actually, It's a GMP Cricket. I remember they didn't fly very well. Underpowered, fixed pitch....etc. It's most likely 1980 to 1983 model would be my guess. The engine looks to be maybe an OS .19...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-09-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,363
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Crashes how many have you had?

LOL...sorry about all the crashes, but most of us that's been around for awhile have had our share.

If you haven't already, you might consider a quality simulator, such as RealFlight G3.5 or...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-08-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,200
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Whats 2.4Ghz all about?

I haven't tried it with the FAAST system, as I'm not a Futaba person. I don't think I've even seen the Futaba 2.4 yet. I wouldn't try it in an expensive plane, or my case in a helicopter. I can't...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-08-2007, 06:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,651
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: T-rex 600 good for a beginner?

My philosophy is simple and has worked for me. "Buy the best you can afford at the time". As with most things, you get what you pay for. The less expensive T-Rex will still be a nice heli to learn...
Forum: Beginners
09-07-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,521
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Did I Mess Up!

Hmmmmm.....they might stay on, but to add a little extra security, if you don't want to remove them and reinstall them, try drill holes through the weights and adding screws into the wood (with epoxy...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-07-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,651
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: T-rex 600 good for a beginner?

JR is the brand and XP9303 is the model. The 9303 is a 9 channel, 30 model memory capable, 3 mode (Airplane, sailplane, helicoper) radio.

The Spektrum DX7 is a 7 channel, 20 model memory, 3 mode...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-06-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,651
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: T-rex 600 good for a beginner?

While my 450 SE V2 is the top of the line T-Rex, all that bling isn't really needed or even desirable if you are just starting out. The metal parts look cool, are strong and resist flexing, but the...
Forum: Scale RC Helicopters
09-06-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,640
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: scale heli Hughes 300

Here is another hughes 300 or actually a schweizer 300 as they later bought out Hughes.

http://www.centuryheli.com/products/helikits/cn1030schweizer300/index.html?currentid=115

Rod :D
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-06-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,203
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Is 3D Flying Hard?

I love that! :D Never quite thought of it that way, but I guess that's what it is....LOL.

Rod ;)
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
09-06-2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,651
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: T-rex 600 good for a beginner?

My T-Rex is the 450 SE V2. The 450 is less expensive to repair as is buying batteries ccompared to the 600. The 450 flies almost as well as the 600, but is a little more affected by winds and is...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-06-2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,200
Posted By heli_Rod

RE: Whats 2.4Ghz all about?

Nice explanation, khodges! :D You are correct about the 2.4 gHz video systems. As an amatuer radio operator, I can utilize a 1 watt (1000 milliwatt) 2.4gHz airborne video transmitter. It will...
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