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Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
12-29-2006, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Docster

RE: Anyone convert their Hawk to a Swift?

Oh, found the other thread -- over on RunRyder.
Still like to see anyone's input here too!

If anyone has some drawings of their motor brackets (for a Hawk III) that would be GREAT!
Thanks!
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
12-29-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Docster

Anyone convert their Hawk to a Swift?

Or more accurately, make their Hawk electric?
I'm starting to think I'd rather charge batteries than wipe off fuel residue!

Seems plausible to me to exchange the nitro for electric (brushless...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
01-24-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By Docster

Austin Flying

Eric,
look here...
http://www.austinrc.org/ They fly @ Decker Lake (Near Bergstrom, I think)
There's also a field in Georgetown, but I don't know if there are any heli guys there. Probably a...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
01-21-2003, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,850
Posted By Docster

CyberPilot

Cyber,
I could have sworn that it said 3rd edition the last time I thummed through it @ the LHS -- guess not -- memory's not what it used to be! I currently have "Ray's Complete..." that someone...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-17-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By Docster

LHS

Hi Mark!
I see you're in Plano.
I live in the DFW area too, but I on the other side of the universe -- South of Downtown.
I guess you'll be going to AeroHobbies in Lewisville?
They have the most...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
01-17-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,850
Posted By Docster

Ray's Manual

And if you find someone selling Ray's book -- make sure it's Ray's Authoritative Helicopter Manual -- NOT Ray's Complete Helicopter Manual.
The most current edition of each is the 3rd, but the...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-16-2003, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By Docster

Cyanoacrylate

CA stands for cyanoacrylate and it is a type of glue. Super Glue is a CA glue. But that gets expensive for the amount you'll use. ZAP is a popular brand, but you can find others at your Local...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-16-2003, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By Docster

Is this normal?

Doesn't the tail rotor exert force on the vertical axis?
Maybe I'm not getting my head wrapped around this correctly?

But I think I understand what you're saying, Eric. The Applied force would...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-15-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By Docster

2 different issues

Oops, I didn't clarify!

fastawdtsi -- you're absolutely correct in your explanation for YOUR problem/question.
My little physics lesson was pertaining to Eric's problem of left roll induced by...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-15-2003, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 697
Posted By Docster

Depends

generally you should lean them up a little at a time as they break in. You run them REAL rich at first and then lean them out to where they're running nice and powerful but not too lean. IMO, it's...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-15-2003, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 697
Posted By Docster

Breaking in?

Sounds to me like the engine is just getting broken in...

Why doesn't anyone break in engines on the bench anymore?
I used to even rin in my plank engines on the bench instead of in the plane. I...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-15-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By Docster

At the risk of sounding like an idiot.....

Hmmmm,
I'm guessing by right rudder, we're talking about moving the nose right.
I'm, also thinking this is a clockwise rotating rotor.
All that being the case and thinking back to Physics 1300;...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
01-06-2003, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By Docster

That brings up a good question

Anyone ever try the 4 channel Airplane Radio setup detailed in the Hawk manual?
I was thinking about as I need to get my 6 channel TX repaired.
I'm sure it works well enough to hover around, but...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-06-2003, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Docster

Nicely worded subject -- wink, wink -- nudge, nudge!

My Hawk III has a rotor diameter of 49.5 in ~1.26M
overall length is 46 in ~ 1.17 M
height 16.2 in ~ .41 M

I'd think the Hawk IV is the same.

Don't worry too much over the rotor diameter, as...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
01-03-2003, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Docster

Excellent Disection

Don't feel bad -- LHS took me a while to figure out too -- you got it right! Welcome to the heli family!
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
01-03-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By Docster

Monokote

The Hawk manual says you can use MonoKote or Ultracoat to "recolor" you blades. Just strip off the old stuff with an Xacto knife. They say you shouldn't need to rebalance after this procedure, but...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
01-03-2003, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Docster

Thnx

Hehe. :D
Thanks, Paul! I figured they'd be OK, but wasn't sure if maybe the chord was WAY different or something -- just been too lazy to take a blade in and compare. And he's just starting to...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
01-03-2003, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 877
Posted By Docster

Blades, blades, blades

My LHS has scads of woodies for the Raptor 30. Any reason why I can't use these on my Hawk III? (Other than the social stigma that is! -- I mean, it won't make my Hawk all depressed and not want to...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
12-30-2002, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,440
Posted By Docster

Vanning

I dug my vanning out of storage and found that it's missing a couple of dog bones and the chain appears to be rusted beyond resurrection. The belt conversion sounds good, but I'd hate to give up...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-30-2002, 02:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,325
Posted By Docster

Sorry

Sam,
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend or discount what you had said -- just being a little impish. It's so easy to do, especially when you're anonymous. Don't want to upset anyone in my new found...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-27-2002, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,325
Posted By Docster

50 MHz

Hmmm,
most pagers I've ever seen are in the 450MHz range -- Military still uses some 50MHz stuff, and of course Ch2 on the TV....
Dunno -- I'd sure expect less glitches on 50MHz. But that's just...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-27-2002, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,325
Posted By Docster

HAM RC

Been a Ham for 10 years -- just renewed! Haven't stayed active in RC enough to merit a 50 MHz rig for RC yet, but hopefully, that will change! ;)
I do have a question though. Is HAM RC gear...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-24-2002, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By Docster

FMS is worth the money! ;)

I have downloaded FMS and made my own cable for about $6. Three resistors and a transistor -- no big deal. That cable WON'T work on 2k or XP though -- you need USB or a serial PIC controller --...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
12-18-2002, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By Docster

Need some Heathkit help

Think back to the late 70s, maybe 80s...
I have a HeathKit 8 ch I got from my aunt. Her ex built it.
I don't have the number in front of me, but can look tonight.
It actually has a trainer...
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