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Forum: Control Lines
11-06-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By Rick Fair

RE: Sheet metal models?

There is one of the Mustang C/L ones in pristine condition at the AMA museum in Muncie ...
Forum: Beginners
04-06-2003, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,532
Posted By Rick Fair

Which trainer?

I would strongly suggest the Alpha trainier .... I have been in RC for about 25 years and flew C/L since the eaarly 1950s ..... There are a couple of Alpha Trainers at our field and all of the "old...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-05-2003, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Rick Fair

Really silly Questions

You should be OK with that ... and don't forget the Loctite where indicated
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
04-05-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Rick Fair

Really silly Questions

This is prbably one of the most difficult things to answer .... It comes from expeience and sometimes breaking parts due to too tight or things geting loose due to not enough tension ... One of the...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-31-2003, 01:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By Rick Fair

jr10x and autos

Not sure I understand the question .. If it is a heading hold gyro and you are jsut setting it up , it may go just about anywhere and then stay ..... The key to this is that if the gyro isn't...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-28-2003, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By Rick Fair

Does JR PCM10S have CCPM?

The JR 10 channel series have been Airplane or Helicopter specific for the last couple of versions .... (so far as I know )... Lots of mixing features on both for 3-D / TOC stuff ... Guess they...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-28-2003, 04:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By Rick Fair

Does JR PCM10S have CCPM?

I just rechecked my 10 SX II and it is an "Airplane Version", says so right on the manual... There are NO CCPM mixing screens in the radio display or in the manual .... There may have been CCPM...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-27-2003, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By Rick Fair

Does JR PCM10S have CCPM?

Not unless it is the Heli style radio .... JR 10 channels are available in Powerplane/Sailplane or Helicopter ... But the JR 8103 DT Heli radio does have airplane capability.... AND it is CCPM...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-25-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Rick Fair

Training of Real Flight G2

It would probably be OK either way .... BUT which type of gyro do you have or intend to get for your model ??? It does seem to make a difference in forward flight as the HH doesn't allow the tail to...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-21-2003, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By Rick Fair

Realflight G2

Same issue with G2 ... But it does make the real deal a little bit easier as you do have a better field of view ... As you say , the G2 has been a really good practice tool .....
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-21-2003, 02:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By Rick Fair

Making a Winch For Heli?

Skuzzy ..... You might want to try taking it to someone with experience in modifying the servos as you want .... Seems like someone mentioned that the R/C boat guys often do this sort of thing for...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-17-2003, 02:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,116
Posted By Rick Fair

Help! Almost crashed. Weird problem

This will probably cause some people to get angry with me but I personally don't care for the Voltwatch thingy .... It looks really cool but one of my friends whom I respect when it comes to...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-16-2003, 05:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,116
Posted By Rick Fair

Help! Almost crashed. Weird problem

I suppose it could be the transmitter , but I would guess it is more the receiver or something in the heli itself ....Antenna routing ..... Metal to metal interference etc..... Did it seem to...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-15-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Rick Fair

ergo 30 ss ccpm out of production?

If you check some of the older threads from a few weeks ago , several people still believe the Ergo is a more stable flyer than the Venture ..... May be the extra weight ..... Maybe the all metal...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-15-2003, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,116
Posted By Rick Fair

Help! Almost crashed. Weird problem

Wow ..... Just had a brain glitch or something .... I haven't tried to set a failsafe mode for PCM and have been real happy to leave it disabled, figuring it would get me back to controlling the...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-15-2003, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By Rick Fair

ergo 30 ss ccpm out of production?

I am a little concerned myself..... But many of the Ergo and Venture parts will interchange..... Boom, belt, etc...... Plus there is quite a bit available aftermarket.... But , like you , I would...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-15-2003, 05:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,116
Posted By Rick Fair

Help! Almost crashed. Weird problem

Have there been other people having trouble on your frequency in your area ,...... PCM is interference resistant.... Not immune ... If all else fails contact your local AMA District VP and borrow...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-15-2003, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By Rick Fair

is it possible to use...

Yes ... The servos don't know what size receiver you have, nor does the receiver recognize different servos in different ways....
Just make sure of the polarity of the servo plugs... Until you...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-08-2003, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Rick Fair

Really silly Questions

THe balls should be attached to the arms using the pliers..... The pliers are made to both attach and remove the arms from the balls ... To attach , the large relief in the plier is place over the...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-08-2003, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By Rick Fair

best gyro

There have been several discussions lately regarding the best gyro ..... I have tried to follow most of them and the consensus seems to be that this is one place where you really don't want to try...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-02-2003, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Rick Fair

Which gyro ??

After posting my views last evening , I noticed a very similar thread in the General Discussion area .... A fellow who I would guess has much more experince with the Helis and Gyros than I thought...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-02-2003, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By Rick Fair

HELP !! Please !! Smartech Skylark

I am not familiar with that particular machine, but in gneral the main rotor blades shoud be free in the blade holders.... Not sloppy, but allowed to move with minimal resistance.in the carrier /...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-02-2003, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Rick Fair

Which gyro ??

I would have to agree that the 401 / 9253 is a "works - no guesses" solution to the gyto question for 30 size machines...Why ??? I have flown only JR for the past 10 years and am also brand loyal ,...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
11-11-2002, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By Rick Fair

What Paddles for Venture?

Next time I'll bring different grades of sandpaper and we can change the airfoil till it is tweaked perfectly ..... Seriously , I hope some of the Heli dudes have an answer for you on this .......
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