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Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-22-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By boldaker

RE: First Auto Rotation

Jamesc43

That makes sense it may be getting compression loss when it heats up.
It starts and runs great and then after approx 2 min it starts loosing power and I have tried to add more...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-21-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By boldaker

RE: First Auto Rotation

I have been running this same setup for 2 months without any issues and it does have 600mm blades on it and the head speed is running 1750 @ hover pitch is 10 degrees on high stick which I have never...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-21-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By boldaker

RE: First Auto Rotation

Glow plugs look ok just looking at them, no distortion to coil and no trash in the plugs and you can't tell that they are burnt out until you check them. I don't know which way to go next other than...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
03-21-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By boldaker

First Auto Rotation

Well I have only been doing this since Jan this year and today was my first auto and it actually went quite well no damage and very good landing so I am quite happy,

except

I went thru 6...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-29-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor 50 clutch w/oneway bearing problem

Temp this morning is 48 and sunny 3mph wind and I took it out on the back patio and it fired right up. I hoverd in the back yard for about 5 min so I am packing up and going to the field.

Thanks...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-29-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor 50 clutch w/oneway bearing problem

Thanks, I plan on pulling engine tonight and try it. I was told to use some silicone grease ??? wouldn't that make it stiffer in colder weather?

thanks again
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-27-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor 50 clutch w/oneway bearing problem

Sounds good, I did take my wifes hair dryer with me and applied heat to the bottom of the heli for about 1 min and it started right up. One guy at the field told me to add silicone grease to the...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-24-2008, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor 50 clutch w/oneway bearing problem

Yesterday was 36 degrees and I don't think it is seizing it will not engage to turn the engine over. I brought it back home and after it was in the house about 20 min it seemed to work just fine. I...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-24-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By boldaker

Raptor 50 clutch w/oneway bearing problem

I am new at this sport and need some advise. I purchased a used Raptor 50 that I am satisified with and it seems to be doing good except for starting in colder temps. The engine is really cold...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-09-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,769
Posted By boldaker

RE: Need Help. How to start my .50 Heli???

I had the same problem with my Raptor 50 the 12 volt just would not spin it fast enough to start so I now use the same 12v starter with with a 18v drill motor battery adapter mounted on the starter...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-08-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor V1 Main Rotor Grip play

OK I just checked them and they all seem tight. Today is supposed to be nice so I will try it and see if it happens again before I change the head.
Thanks,

Today wasn't nice so I installed the...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-07-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor V1 Main Rotor Grip play

Please excuse my ignorance but I am quite new at this so I don't know what you mean by check the ball connectors. where are the ball connectors?
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-04-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By boldaker

RE: Raptor V1 Main Rotor Grip play

I just found a deal on a V2 metal head so I plan to change it out before the week-end and I know that will eliminate my problem.
Thanks for the post.
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-03-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By boldaker

Raptor V1 Main Rotor Grip play

I had a very bad vibration today on my Raptor 50 while hovering and when I landed and checked things I found a lot of play in the main rotor grips that I hadn't noticed before.
Where can I find...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-06-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,317
Posted By boldaker

RE: What is the BEST begginer Heli???

CX2 electronics are not very stable but it is a good learner. I sure learned a lot. I wound up removing the spring from the rudder control just to keep it heading straight.

Good Luck
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-06-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By boldaker

(DONE) Need help with DX7 setup

Got help from local guys please ignore request as it was very complicated
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-31-2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By boldaker

RE: Real Flight G4 add on

Hey that is great thanks,
it imported OK but it getts error that it is cant find the raptor_texture but I can live with that plain white canopy.
Thanks again
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-31-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By boldaker

RE: Real Flight G4 add on

thks but they are not free. I just found out I have to buy the expansion packs
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-31-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By boldaker

Real Flight G4 add on

I just purchased a Raptor 50 and would like to load Raptor 50 add on for my sim to practice before I try the real deal.
I have found a good deal on add on for G3, Does anyone know if the G3 addons...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-17-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By boldaker

RE: Blade CX2 Mods are Definitely worth it

Yes you can and I did serveral times and I could get it centered but next few flights it would be off again I got tired of continually adjusting it so I can just control it better with the stick.
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-16-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By boldaker

Blade CX2 Mods are Definitely worth it

I purchased a CX2 about 3 weeks ago and was so discussed I almost threw it in the trash. The first one had TBE so bad the guy at the LHS couldn't even fly it, so he replaced it with another one. I...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-09-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By boldaker

RE: Need HELP controlling the Blade CX2

OK this is great I can actually fly it in the house now and don't have to go to the cold garage anymore....


THANKS,
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-09-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By boldaker

RE: Need HELP controlling the Blade CX2

Thanks for the links, I have adjusted the proportional adjustment and and lubed the flybar linkage it was sticking just a little bit and now I have to wait for battery to charge up so I can test it....
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-09-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By boldaker

Need HELP controlling the Blade CX2

First Cx2 I had to return to the LHS and they replaced it because they couldn't fly it either now the second one seems to be very unstable as well,
When I set the Rudder trim almost all the way to...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-04-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By boldaker

RE: CX2 Battery balancing charger

Thanks I'll check it out
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