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Monday 10 October 2011
Night Flying Tips
By the time you read this we will be well and truly in to Autumn and this tend to be the most popular time for night flying.
If you have never tried this before, but are able to confidently fly around, you should have no problem doing the same in the dark giving suitable lights on the model!
Night rope has a habit of getting duller in colder conditions so what looks great in your house with the lights switched off might not look so great on a chilly flying field late one evening, always have at least one back up glowstick fitted to the tailboom as an aid and in case the night rope fails completely.
If you are just using Glowsticks it’s worth knowing that some colours tend to work much better than others, yellow, green and orange is generally the brightest, whilst blue and white is rarely good.
Put the brightest colour on the tailboom and you may want to use two Glowsticks here as it’s difficult to see just one from all angles and if you can’t see the light on the boom it’s near impossible to know which way the models heading!
Normally just the above plus one on each skid is enough to see the model no problem with night blades.
The bad news is Align have stopped producing night blades for now at least so getting hold of a decent set of night blades might become tricky, it’s not impossible to fly with out these as long as you have enough light on the model, having it outlined with night rope plus back up Glowsticks is normally more than enough.
It’s a good idea to test the night blades in day light first particularly if you have recently switched your model over to flybarless, most night blades tend to feel lighter and more responsive so it’s best to find this out in day light first and adjust the models set up if necessary.
The cells fitted in most night blades is understandable tiny and not very tolerate of misuse so please take care not to store them with completely flat batteries for months, always make sure they have a maintenance charge in them before storing them away.
If the batteries are not looking good then you have nothing to loose by trying to recover them (with due care) by repeated careful charging using as decent charger which will give you a indication of what’s going into the battery.
Some transmitters have bright indication LED’s on them, cover these up as there distracting in the dark and will hurt your night vision.
That’s all there is too it really, go and have fun.
Wednesday 5 October 2011
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Friday 30 September 2011
RAPICON LAUNCHES AT
SKYLINE
After
extensive trials and some hard negotiations we are pleased to
announce that Skyline Models has agreed to sell Rapicon fuels.
As a launch promotion we have been given
some special prices for the 1st two weeks so until the end of
September (if stocks last) you can get some great prices on Rapicon
Fuels.
Friday 16 September 2011
The latest Handheld remote control Helicopters
Creativity and crafts
are hobbies which individuals of all ages can potentially take
pleasure in. One craft which has been preferred for quite a while is
model making. You will discover a variety of model kits you can buy,
from ones that have been created to be just decorative to others with
which you can easily make working models.
The latest handheldremote control helicopter is the latest toy which people of any age
can actually take pleasure in. You can buy the latest model kit to
make your own remote controlled helicopter so you can get the
pleasure and fulfillment of constructing your own working toy! You
will discover the latest large range of model remote controlhelicopters to pick from, and each one is built to be the latest
scaled down version of the latest real helicopter. The models come
packaged in kits and also the correct tools you'll need for building.
You will discover a
multitude of locations you can buy handheld remote control helicoptermodel kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model
sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in a
great many different helicopter and aeroplane models and have now
been running for more than 10 years.
A number of the remotecontrolled helicopters that are around are extremely compact, some
measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are brilliant for
inexperienced model makers, and because they are very lightweight,
are likely to fly quite easily. appear to be quite long lasting and
tend to can be purchased away from the latest fall or crash without
much damage.
The remote controlledhelicopters are run on rechargeable batteries. On the latest compact
remote control helicopter, the battery has a tendency to last about 7
minutes, before it might need charging again for approximately an
hour.
One of these compact
helicopters can offer a person with excellent amusement, and they are
very great value for the money.
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Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
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Monday 12 September 2011
Small Electric Helicopters
One thing that seems to cause a lot of
uncertainty is which micro heli is the right one? Well there is no simple answer
to this as they all have their own place in the market. So to help you make a
choice I have laid out the basics of each model.
Currently the Align T Rex 450 followed by the
Thunder Tiger Mini Titan are by far the most popular mini helis although this is
a very dynamic part of the heli market so things are changing all the
time.
All the effective micro/mini helis are
battery powered, an IC (internal combustion) engine at this size is not very
practical and is a noisy messy little thing which is not really what you want
for flying around or close to the house anyway!
A Little History
The development pace of small electric models
has been incredibly rapid, just a few years back the standard micro heli would
have been the Icarus Picolo or Century Hummingbird, both are conventional single
main rotor fixed pitched models, their size and slow rotor RPM made them
effectively very unstable and hard work to fly, they don’t tolerate wind at all
well which means they are more suited for flying indoors, but their poor
stability makes flying them indoors very hard work.
At the same time if you wanted a micro heli with collective pitch and aerobatic / 3D capability then the MS Hornet was the best available but needed very careful building and set up to get the best out of it, for it’s size and time it was great but needed a good amount of skill and experience to have any really chance of making it fly well.
At the same time if you wanted a micro heli with collective pitch and aerobatic / 3D capability then the MS Hornet was the best available but needed very careful building and set up to get the best out of it, for it’s size and time it was great but needed a good amount of skill and experience to have any really chance of making it fly well.
The two most significant things to happen to
this size of models and in effect split it up into two separate size and types
of models was:
Firstly the development of the contra
rotating models like the Twister Medivac (click here to see) & more recently the Blade CX 2 (Click here
to see).
The advantage of this type of model is they are much more stable than a model of this size should be due to the very heavy flybar weights, a feature which would not work well on a conventional model. These models all come ready built and ready to fly. They are the most economical way to get into model helicopters, their stability and size mean they really can be flown inside the average house with little practice. As they are still fixed pitch type models, which run at a relatively low rotor speed, they have little energy in them so don’t tend to damage themselves much in a crash. The flip side of this low rotor speed and their small size means they do not tolerate much wind so although they can be flown outside it really does have to be truly calm.
The advantage of this type of model is they are much more stable than a model of this size should be due to the very heavy flybar weights, a feature which would not work well on a conventional model. These models all come ready built and ready to fly. They are the most economical way to get into model helicopters, their stability and size mean they really can be flown inside the average house with little practice. As they are still fixed pitch type models, which run at a relatively low rotor speed, they have little energy in them so don’t tend to damage themselves much in a crash. The flip side of this low rotor speed and their small size means they do not tolerate much wind so although they can be flown outside it really does have to be truly calm.
Secondly small models got a little
bigger, the 450 sized was developed of which the Align T Rex 450
(click here to see) has been the most successful and practical.
All these models feature collective pitch control of the main rotor and have significant advantages over the older collective micro models like the MS Hornet just by being a little bigger means they are big enough to use more conventional construction techniques, i.e. they are screwed and bolted together rather than glued together which means construction, maintenance and repair is a whole lot easier! That little extra size also means they are no where near as fiddly to build or set up, the stability and ability to fly in wind goes up dramatically to.
At one time there was some pretence that one model could be used for both indoors and outside flight. Whilst any small model can be used for both, anything with collective pitch will run at too high a rotor speed and be too sensitive to cyclic inputs to comfortably fly inside an average room but great for a garden, park or large sports hall. The contra rotating models like the Blade CX2 or Medivac are absolutely ideal for flying in a limited area as they have the stability and slow damped reactions you need to learn to fly and progress in a limited area. So decide what sort of model you want and where you plan to fly it, Garden, Sports field etc then collective pitch is the way to go, if it’s going to be mainly around the house, office or work shop then got with one of the contra rotating models.
How Big are they? How Long will They Fly for on 1 Charge of the Battery?
All these models feature collective pitch control of the main rotor and have significant advantages over the older collective micro models like the MS Hornet just by being a little bigger means they are big enough to use more conventional construction techniques, i.e. they are screwed and bolted together rather than glued together which means construction, maintenance and repair is a whole lot easier! That little extra size also means they are no where near as fiddly to build or set up, the stability and ability to fly in wind goes up dramatically to.
At one time there was some pretence that one model could be used for both indoors and outside flight. Whilst any small model can be used for both, anything with collective pitch will run at too high a rotor speed and be too sensitive to cyclic inputs to comfortably fly inside an average room but great for a garden, park or large sports hall. The contra rotating models like the Blade CX2 or Medivac are absolutely ideal for flying in a limited area as they have the stability and slow damped reactions you need to learn to fly and progress in a limited area. So decide what sort of model you want and where you plan to fly it, Garden, Sports field etc then collective pitch is the way to go, if it’s going to be mainly around the house, office or work shop then got with one of the contra rotating models.
How Big are they? How Long will They Fly for on 1 Charge of the Battery?
First of all these models are small.
The contra rotating models are about 340mm rotor diameter and weighs about 230grams.
The T Rex 450 is roughly 700mm rotor diameter and weighs about 800 grams.
The average 30 sized glow model like the Raptor 30 V2 which has a rotor diameter of 1245mm, is 1150mm long and weighs about 3000 grams!
The contra rotating models are about 340mm rotor diameter and weighs about 230grams.
The T Rex 450 is roughly 700mm rotor diameter and weighs about 800 grams.
The average 30 sized glow model like the Raptor 30 V2 which has a rotor diameter of 1245mm, is 1150mm long and weighs about 3000 grams!
Because of their small size they do not and
can not have the same stability as a larger model but their low mass does allow
them to bounce much better than larger models so survive a crash that would
re-kit a larger model. Spares are also normally cheaper for the smaller
models.
All of the later electric models use Lithium
Polymer (Li-poly) battery packs with a few using Lithium Ion packs, these all
have much better performance than the older NiCad batteries and are basically
the same type as used in Laptops and mobile phones. Lithium batteries need a
little more care when using and charging but are really the only practical
option.
Flight times on most small electrics either a
contra rotating model or 450 sized will be roughly the same at about 7 to 8
minutes depending on flying style. Recharge time is normally about a hour, it’s
common to buy 2 or 3 batteries so you can have a good flying session although in
the early stages of learning you will find your brains fairly cooked after one
pack and you will need to take a short break anyway.
Contra Rotating Indoor Models
All these models come ready to fly out of the
box, you just have to charge the flight battery and put the none rechargeable
batteries in the transmitter. The transmitters supplied with most of these
models can be used with a flight simulator which a very useful feature but they
are non computerized basic transmitters so can’t really be used with a more
advanced helicopter. They are simple models which are a very easy and cost
effective way in to helicopters but are limited to hovering or slow forward
flight only, can only be flown out side in calm conditions.
450 Class Helicopters
Most of this size models come in kit form or
possibly with the airframe mostly built but the radio equipment still needs
fitting.
As they have collective pitch they need a reasonably capable radio control transmitter, the ones supplied with the contra rotating type models will not do the job. The good thing about needing a reasonably capable transmitter is that this same transmitter can then be used for almost any larger helicopter or even fixed wing model in you might acquire in the future.
You will need a motor, Electronic Speed Controller, 4 small servo’s, a receiver and tail rotor gyro to finish fitting out the model, obviously you will need the flight battery and a charger for this before it can take to the air as well. Batteries and chargers are a mine field but don’t get too worried about these at this time, one thing is for sure you will need and eventually buy more than one battery and charger!
Do not be fooled in to thinking it’s a good idea to go for the cheapest model and fit the cheapest servo’s and gyro in it because your only learning to fly and that you will get something better when you can fly. This is very much a false economy as the model will be much harder to fly and will not be so robust in a crash - leading to a longer more frustrating and demanding time learning to fly it.
As they have collective pitch they need a reasonably capable radio control transmitter, the ones supplied with the contra rotating type models will not do the job. The good thing about needing a reasonably capable transmitter is that this same transmitter can then be used for almost any larger helicopter or even fixed wing model in you might acquire in the future.
You will need a motor, Electronic Speed Controller, 4 small servo’s, a receiver and tail rotor gyro to finish fitting out the model, obviously you will need the flight battery and a charger for this before it can take to the air as well. Batteries and chargers are a mine field but don’t get too worried about these at this time, one thing is for sure you will need and eventually buy more than one battery and charger!
Do not be fooled in to thinking it’s a good idea to go for the cheapest model and fit the cheapest servo’s and gyro in it because your only learning to fly and that you will get something better when you can fly. This is very much a false economy as the model will be much harder to fly and will not be so robust in a crash - leading to a longer more frustrating and demanding time learning to fly it.
Always fit good quality servo’s preferably
with metal gears, the best ones for the T Rex 450’s and Mini Titan’s are the
Align DS410M. The Spartan Quark gyro is at this time the best gyro to go for, go
for a cheap gyro and you will almost certainly not be happy with it and will end
up buying Quark shortly afterwards anyway. The radio control (transmitter) will
make up a big part of the cost of your purchase and currently the newer 2.4G
radio’s seem the way to go as they offer lots of advantages to any one flying
electric models in particular as they are almost immune to interferences which
can be a issue with electric models. The number of 2.4G radio’s available
currently is limited but the available choice is set to grow rapidly in the next
few months, a 6 channel radio is all you need for this size of model but if your
planning to move up to bigger or glow engine powered models then you ideally
need 7 channels so keep this in mind.
Thursday 1 September 2011
Instruction Manuals
Read them. Read again. Before you start building, get a flavour for how the model helicpoter goes together and works. Check out the icons, most of them have a symbol for oil, grease and THREAD LOCK. Obey them, if you're not sure about something give us a call, we've normally built at least one of everything we sell and this is what we're here for. Except for German speed controller manuals, throw them away and ask a mate who's got one. Never buy a German brushless speed controller if you haven't got a mate who's got one. If you haven't got a mate call us.
The Raptor....
We've sold a lot of replacement RC helicopter blades to people who haven't managed to get their raptor into the air. Tip; the plastic covering on the blades is supposed to be there - leave it on, this is part of the blade construction and prevents the ingress of moisture. Remove a part around the root for gluing (epoxy) the plastic root reinforcement strips.
Ball links, the balls are not supposed to swivel on their mountings, the plastic ball link should swivel on the steel ball, so make sure these are tight, they are part of your control system.
If this is your first helicopter, get an experienced flier to check it over (if you can get to us, even better) this is time well spent, it takes a while to get into the groove of what to look for. A minor defect can result in an instant rebuild at best and injury at worst.
Friday 26 August 2011
Gyro’s
Gyro’s are probably the one thing that causes more confusion on set up than perhaps any other bit of equipment.
Futaba GY401
Regardless of make of transmitter it is best not to use the radio’s gyro gain software as this will probably only make set up more complicated, just use a spare channel which can be controlled by a two position switch, the gear switch and channel is normally a good choice.
Set the travels for the channel to about 60%, one way will be heading hold (AVC) the other will be normal mode and if you’re a beginner set the travels on the rudder channel to about 60% as well to give a slower rate of rotation to start with.
Remember the tail servo travels are set by the little limit pot on the gyro and not on the transmitter!
You want to set the tail linkage up to you get equal throws in both direction, in other words full use on all the travel available to the tail pitch slider and don’t worry about having the right amount of pitch at centre stick, having full travel is all that matter with Futaba gyro’s, it will be out of trim in normal mode but just fly the model constantly in heading hold mode (AVC). Try to use a servo arm that will allow about 100% on the limit pot, if you have to set it much lower than this then you risk wearing out the servo sooner. If you using a digital servo don’t forget to switch the gyro in to digital servo mode, if your not using a digital servo then get one it will improve the performance a lot!
Futaba GY601/611
Regardless of make of transmitter it is best not to use the radio’s gyro gain software as this will probably only make set up more complicated, just use a spare channel which can be controlled by a two position switch, the gear switch and channel is normally a good choice.
The default display on the gyro amp screen will show you the gyro gain and mode so use this to set gain values and adjust the gain channels travels on your transmitter to achieve this. You want the gyro amp screen to show a value of about gain value of about 35 to 37% you can go higher than this and chances are you won’t see the tail wag as the gyro’s/ servo’s response is so quick but it will wear the servo out quickly.
You want to set the tail linkage up to you get equal throws in both direction, in other words full use on all the travel available to the tail pitch slider and don’t worry about having the right amount of pitch at centre stick, having full travel is all that matter with Futaba gyro’s.
Remember the tail servo travels are set on the gyro display screen on the gyro amp and not on the transmitter, it will be out of trim in normal mode but just fly the model constantly in heading hold mode (AVC). Try to use a servo arm that will allow about 100% throw in each direction, if you have to set it much lower than this then you risk wearing out the servo sooner.
CSM Gyro’s
The basic set up procedure is the same on all the following CSM gyro’s} ICG360, ICG540, SL310, 420, 630 and 720
Regardless of make of transmitter it is best not to use the radio’s gyro gain software as this will probably only make set up more complicated, just use a spare channel which can be controlled by a two position switch, the gear switch and channel is normally a good choice.
The CSM gyro’s have most of their parameters set from the transmitter while the gyro is in set up mode, how to do this is detailed in the instructions but guys are always concerned that they might permanently screw something up while the gyro is in set up mode, don’t worry you can’t! Just keep redoing it until you are happy everything is working as you want, it doesn’t matter how many times you go though the set up mode, you will not permanently damage anything while in this mode.
Remember tail servo travel is set while in the set up mode, the radio’s rudder channel travel limits just control the speed of rotation (pirouette speed)
Friday 19 August 2011
Basic building tips
Model by model, we're going to offer some build tips to help out where the instructions fall short or where we feel there's scope for drama avoidance. We see a lot of different interpretations of kit assembly, from the occasional lack of loctite across the spectrum to extraordinary imagination. We love this hobby but its also a pretty uncompromising sport; these are complex machines with little margin for error, both in terms of flying and mechanical integrity. Failures will not only be costly, but could also cause injury and for this reason its important to adopt the right approach to building and maintaining.
Some General Principles
Tightening screws. Be aware of materials, sizes and driver size. A 2mm set screw with a 1.5 mm Allen drive going into steel does not require the same torque as a 4mm engine mounting bolt. Over tightening will not reduce the chance of loosening in flight. A small dab of blue thread lock applied to clean surfaces will. Over tightening and securing with red thread lock will definitely ensure that you will then need a new Allen driver when the inevitable time arrives to remove it (purely in the interest of maintenance of course..)
Sounds daft, but don't cross thread a bolt. Threaded steel into any threaded metal should be smooth. If its tight, or stiff, stop and check it. It should be square into the thread, carefully remove, if you have a tap and dye set, clean the threads up and start again. Then remember to insert bolts squarely into surfaces. Then it won't happen again.
You are not looking to distort materials when tightening bolts. Over tightening not only reduces the chances of successful removal but it will also stretch the material of either the bolt or the surface of the thread. This in turn will dramatically increase the likelihood of failure. For example consider the role of the 'Jesus' bolt holding the head assembly to the mainshaft: OK, I can understand the logic which says 'better make sure this is tight, don't want that one to work loose!' fair enough, but what are the forces acting on it? Rotational and longitudinal, naturally we don't want it to allow any slop, but over tightening this bolt will stretch and weaken it. Normally its retained by a Nyloc nut, these are good things and resist loosening extremely effectively. However, once they've been on and off a few times they become less effective, they cost peanuts, just replace it.
OK, so I built my heli before I read this and I want to undo a set screw, bolt etc that doesn't want to play. First things first, DON'T keep trying until you wear out the hex drive. You will need this or you will have to skip to the 'very advanced rescue' section. Heat is the first option, this is very good with steel bolts into aluminium (aluminium expands faster than steel) but is still effective steel to steel as it will reduce the impact of thread lock. An oven works fine, but try a hair drier first, sometimes just gentle heat is enough to break the bond, but do not apply too much torque, strip that driver and your day just took a major hit. If its still not moving, apply more heat. Love that driver, its your friend.
Bolts into plastic. Truly a bastardisation of the fine art of engineering. Still its a fact of life, the concept of a finely cut metric thread tearing its way through a smooth plastic bore is shocking but a commercial necessity. So use compassion, when it starts to tighten up, give it a nip and leave it. Essentially, such advanced engineering will not be used in critical areas, so strength is probably not too important. The thing to bear in mind is to be doubly careful the second time you have to insert the bolt, and trebly careful the third time etc...
Self tapping screws into plastic, a little more acceptable but still invokes memories of some third rate Discovery channel DIY show. Just be careful. A cunning Japanese invention we didn't know we needed until we discovered we didn't want it but by that time it was too late.
Instruction Manuals
Read them. Read again. Before you start building, get a flavour for how the model goes together and works. Check out the icons, most of them have a symbol for oil, grease and THREAD LOCK. Obey them, if you're not sure about something give us a call, we've normally built at least one of everything we sell and this is what we're here for. Except for German speed controller manuals, throw them away and ask a mate who's got one. Never buy a German brushless speed controller if you haven't got a mate who's got one. If you haven't got a mate call us.
The Raptor....
We've sold a lot of replacement blades to people who haven't managed to get their raptor into the air. Tip; the plastic covering on the blades is supposed to be there - leave it on, this is part of the blade construction and prevents the ingress of moisture. Remove a part around the root for gluing (epoxy) the plastic root reinforcement strips.
Ball links, the balls are not supposed to swivel on their mountings, the plastic ball link should swivel on the steel ball, so make sure these are tight, they are part of your control system.
If this is your first helicopter, get an experienced flier to check it over (if you can get to us, even better) this is time well spent, it takes a while to get into the groove of what to look for. A minor defect can result in an instant rebuild at best and injury at worst.
Some General Principles
Tightening screws. Be aware of materials, sizes and driver size. A 2mm set screw with a 1.5 mm Allen drive going into steel does not require the same torque as a 4mm engine mounting bolt. Over tightening will not reduce the chance of loosening in flight. A small dab of blue thread lock applied to clean surfaces will. Over tightening and securing with red thread lock will definitely ensure that you will then need a new Allen driver when the inevitable time arrives to remove it (purely in the interest of maintenance of course..)
Sounds daft, but don't cross thread a bolt. Threaded steel into any threaded metal should be smooth. If its tight, or stiff, stop and check it. It should be square into the thread, carefully remove, if you have a tap and dye set, clean the threads up and start again. Then remember to insert bolts squarely into surfaces. Then it won't happen again.
You are not looking to distort materials when tightening bolts. Over tightening not only reduces the chances of successful removal but it will also stretch the material of either the bolt or the surface of the thread. This in turn will dramatically increase the likelihood of failure. For example consider the role of the 'Jesus' bolt holding the head assembly to the mainshaft: OK, I can understand the logic which says 'better make sure this is tight, don't want that one to work loose!' fair enough, but what are the forces acting on it? Rotational and longitudinal, naturally we don't want it to allow any slop, but over tightening this bolt will stretch and weaken it. Normally its retained by a Nyloc nut, these are good things and resist loosening extremely effectively. However, once they've been on and off a few times they become less effective, they cost peanuts, just replace it.
OK, so I built my heli before I read this and I want to undo a set screw, bolt etc that doesn't want to play. First things first, DON'T keep trying until you wear out the hex drive. You will need this or you will have to skip to the 'very advanced rescue' section. Heat is the first option, this is very good with steel bolts into aluminium (aluminium expands faster than steel) but is still effective steel to steel as it will reduce the impact of thread lock. An oven works fine, but try a hair drier first, sometimes just gentle heat is enough to break the bond, but do not apply too much torque, strip that driver and your day just took a major hit. If its still not moving, apply more heat. Love that driver, its your friend.
Bolts into plastic. Truly a bastardisation of the fine art of engineering. Still its a fact of life, the concept of a finely cut metric thread tearing its way through a smooth plastic bore is shocking but a commercial necessity. So use compassion, when it starts to tighten up, give it a nip and leave it. Essentially, such advanced engineering will not be used in critical areas, so strength is probably not too important. The thing to bear in mind is to be doubly careful the second time you have to insert the bolt, and trebly careful the third time etc...
Self tapping screws into plastic, a little more acceptable but still invokes memories of some third rate Discovery channel DIY show. Just be careful. A cunning Japanese invention we didn't know we needed until we discovered we didn't want it but by that time it was too late.
Instruction Manuals
Read them. Read again. Before you start building, get a flavour for how the model goes together and works. Check out the icons, most of them have a symbol for oil, grease and THREAD LOCK. Obey them, if you're not sure about something give us a call, we've normally built at least one of everything we sell and this is what we're here for. Except for German speed controller manuals, throw them away and ask a mate who's got one. Never buy a German brushless speed controller if you haven't got a mate who's got one. If you haven't got a mate call us.
The Raptor....
We've sold a lot of replacement blades to people who haven't managed to get their raptor into the air. Tip; the plastic covering on the blades is supposed to be there - leave it on, this is part of the blade construction and prevents the ingress of moisture. Remove a part around the root for gluing (epoxy) the plastic root reinforcement strips.
Ball links, the balls are not supposed to swivel on their mountings, the plastic ball link should swivel on the steel ball, so make sure these are tight, they are part of your control system.
If this is your first helicopter, get an experienced flier to check it over (if you can get to us, even better) this is time well spent, it takes a while to get into the groove of what to look for. A minor defect can result in an instant rebuild at best and injury at worst.
Friday 12 August 2011
Getting Started- Part 1
| You want to get started in Model Helicopters. So what do you need to think about? |
| Obviously The Helicopter Itself A Suitable Engine The Radio System The Tail Rotor Gyro A Suitable Muffler Starting Equipment That's it basically but like all things it's a little more complicated than it first seems, so to go into detail: |
| The Model There are now lots of suitable models available and fortunately not to many bad ones, what model will best suit you depends on a number of factors: If there are others flying Helis in your area If you want to fit the model in a scale body later Size Considerations How much you want to spend Yes even the local weather |
The Power Plant (Engine)  Generally the better engines are made in Japan or Taiwan, there are some economically priced engines made in other countries & although they are rapidly improving their quality is still on the whole not up to the standard that will allow trouble free running in a beginners model.The most user friendly engines are made by OS Engines in Japan, Thunder Tiger & YS are also OK. However the price of OS engines has recently got a lot more competitive than it has even been in the UK so there is now very little reason to consider anything else other than OS as they really do make the most practical engines. <=== The OS 50 "Hyper" |
| The Radio  Radios like house hold electronics have rapidly improved while at the same time the real price of them has spiralled downwards, today’s radios in real terms are twice as good a value as they were only 5 years ago, have a lot more features & are easier to use due to bigger screens, easier data input, simpler menus & cheaper. Suitable Entry level radios would be the Futaba 6EX-H, Spektrum DX6i or the 7 channel radios from these companies the Futaba FF7 or Spektrum DX7, the Futaba FF8 is another good option but slightly more complex to use & of course costs a little more. Most radios are supplied as standard with 4 servos but the helicopter will need 5 in total so you are going to need another one to complete the helicopter requirement. Generally the higher specification radio’s will be supplied with slightly better ball raced servo's compared to the entry level 6 channel radio’s servo’s which are normally bushed servo's. The servo’s supplied with say the DX7 or Futaba FF9 can be used in up to 50 sized machines for learning to fly or basic flying but aren’t up to the job of flying a 90 sized model. It’s worth making the effort to contact your local clubs in advance to find out which radio’s are most commonly used & consider this when choosing your radio, chose a radio that no one uses locally & you might struggle to get help in setting the model up if no one knows how to use it. Also they won't be able to link your radio up on a buddy box lead for safe training (buddy box training is where a lead is used to link two transmitters so a instructor can safely give & take control for you at the flick of a switch but this can only happen between two radios of the same make). The best advice I can give is to give some serious thought to what radio you want, the entry level radios will certainly get you going & all are capable of giving the basic throttle curve needed for 3D aerobatics but you will find that they are lacking in some of the more advanced features found in high spec radios. So if you think helis are definitely for you & if you feel you can justify the extra money, go for a higher spec radio like the Spektrum DX7, JR DSX9 2.4G FF8 or even the Futaba 14MZ (pictured left), This will actually save you money in the long term as this way will be far cheaper than buying another new radio a few months after you first start flying. The features you will probably "desire" most that aren’t on the entry level radios are multiple flight modes (idle ups) & multi point pitch/throttle curves. There is also a element of for lack of a better saying (techno desire) meaning you will almost certainly desire a better radio than you really need, there is nothing wrong with giving into this desire if you can afford to, anything that will make you feel more confident in your equipment or abilities can't be a bad thing. The down side of this is the more money you put into the model the more afraid you will be to take risks with it & you do have to take some risk to progress! As the single most expensive part of the radio set (the Transmitter) does not normally fly it is at little risk, so extra money spent on a radio does not add to the **fear factor** in the same way as a expensive model can. |
Monday 8 August 2011
A new Remote controlled Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which men and women spanning various ages can take pleasure in. One craft that has been preferred for a long time is model making. You can get a variety of model kits you can purchase, from ones which are built to be just decorative to others that you can actually make working models.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Should you wish to learn more on <A HREF="http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk"> handheld remote control helicopter</a> along with information about Skyline Models, head over to www.skylinemodels.co.uk
The remote controlhelicopter is an important toy which men and women of all ages can actually enjoy. You can purchase a model kit to produce your own remote control helicopter so that you can have the pleasure and satisfaction of constructing your own working toy! You can get the latest large range of model remote controlled helicopters to pick from, and each one is built to be a scaled down version of the latest genuine helicopter. The models come packed in kits along with the correct tools you need for building.
You can get a multitude of locations you can buy remote controlled helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in a good many different helicopter and aeroplane models and have been operational for more than ten years.
A portion of the remotecontrolled helicopters which one can find are incredibly small, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are ideal for inexperienced model makers, also, since they are very lightweight, are likely to fly without difficulty. appear to be quite long-lasting and are likely to can be purchased away from a new fall or crash without much destruction.
The remote controlledhelicopters are run using rechargeable batteries. On a new small remote controlled helicopter, the battery is likely to last about seven minutes, before it will need charging once again for around an hour or so.
One of these brilliant modest helicopters can provide a person with top quality entertainment, plus they are quite good value for money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Should you wish to learn more on <A HREF="http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk"> handheld remote control helicopter</a> along with information about Skyline Models, head over to www.skylinemodels.co.uk
Friday 8 July 2011
The Handheld remote control Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which individuals of every age group can take pleasure in. One craft that has been preferred for several years is model making. You will find all sorts of model kits you can purchase, from ones that have been made to be just ornamental to others that it is possible to make working models.
The handheld remote control helicopter is the toy which individuals of all ages can definitely take pleasure in. You can purchase the model kit to create your own personal handheld remote control helicopter so that you can get the pleasure and fulfillment of creating your own personal working toy! You will find the large range of model handheld remote control helicopters to select from, and every one is made to be the scaled down edition of the genuine helicopter. The models are available packed in kits along with the correct tools you'll need for building.
You will find a multitude of locations you can purchase handheld remote control helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in several various helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been operational for more than 10 years.
A number of the handheld remote control helicopters that exist are extremely little, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are ideal for newbie model makers, also, since they are extremely lightweight, are likely to fly very easily. appear to be quite long-lasting and are likely to are available away from the fall or crash with little destruction.
The handheld remote control helicopters are run using standard rechargeable batteries. On the little handheld remote control helicopter, battery has a tendency to last about seven minutes, before it might need re-charging once again for around an hour or so.
One of these simple little helicopters can offer a person with top quality amusement, plus they are extremely great value for the money.
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Tuesday 28 June 2011
An important Handheld remote control Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which men and women of any age can easily enjoy. One craft which has been preferred for years is model making. You will discover a variety of model kits you can buy, from ones that have been designed to be just decorative to others that it is possible to make working models.
A remote controlled helicopter is the toy which people of all ages really can have fun with. You can purchase the model kit to make your own personal remote controlled helicopter so you can have the pleasure and fulfillment of creating your own working toy! You can find the huge range of model handheld remote control helicopters to choose from, and each one is built to be a scaled down version of a new real helicopter. The models are available packaged in kits along with the correct tools you will need for building.
You will discover a multitude of locations you can buy remote control helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in several various helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been up and running for more than 10 years.
A portion of the remote control helicopters that exist are quite small-scale, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are great for newbie model makers, and since they are quite lightweight, tend to fly without difficulty. seem to be quite long-lasting and tend to can be purchased away from the fall or crash without much destruction.
The remote controlled helicopters are run using normal rechargeable batteries. On a new small handheld remote control helicopter, battery is likely to last about 7 minutes, before it will need re-charging once again for approximately an hour.
One of these brilliant compact helicopters provides anyone with excellent entertainment, plus they are extremely excellent value for the money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Should you wish to learn more on <A HREF="http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk"> remote controlled helicopter</a> as well as details about Skyline Models, check out www.skylinemodels.co.uk
Thursday 16 June 2011
The Handheld remote control Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which people of every age group will be able to get pleasure from. One craft that has been popular for years is model making. You'll find a number of model kits you can purchase, from ones that have been built to be just decorative to others with which you are able to make working models.
A new remote controlled helicopter is the latest toy which people of all ages can really get pleasure from. You can buy an important model kit to make your own remote controlled helicopter so you can have the fun and fulfillment of producing your own personal working toy! You'll find a huge range of model remote control helicopters to choose from, and every one is built to be a scaled down edition of a new real helicopter. The models come packed in kits along with the correct tools you will need for building.
You can get many places you can purchase remote control helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in numerous different helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been running for over ten years.
Some of the handheld remote control helicopters which one can find are extremely little, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are great for beginner model makers, also, since they are very lightweight, are inclined to fly quite easily. appear to be quite resilient and are likely to are available away from the fall or crash without much damage.
The remote control helicopters are run on standard rechargeable batteries. On a small handheld remote control helicopter, battery has a tendency to last about 7 minutes, before it will need charging once again for around one hour.
One of these modest helicopters provides anyone with good quality entertainment, and they are very great value for the money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Should you would like to read more on <A HREF="http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk"> remote control helicopter</a> along with information about Skyline Models, head over to www.skylinemodels.co.uk
Friday 10 June 2011
A RC Heli Are Available In Many Sizes
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which men and women of nearly every age can have fun with. One craft that has been popular for quite a while is model making. You can find all kinds of model kits you can purchase, from ones which are made to be just attractive to others with which you are able to make working models.
A new handheld remote control helicopter is the latest toy which people of any age can definitely get pleasure from. You can buy the latest model kit to build your own remote controlled helicopter so you can have the fun and satisfaction of making your own personal working toy! You can find a huge range of model remote controlled helicopters to select from, and every one is built to be an important scaled down version of an important real helicopter. The models are available packaged in kits and also the correct tools you need for building.
You will find a multitude of locations you can purchase remote controlled helicopter model kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in several various helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been up and running for over a decade.
A number of the remote control helicopters that are around are incredibly small, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are perfect for inexperienced model makers, and because they are quite lightweight, are likely to fly very easily. seem to be quite long-lasting and tend to are available away from a fall or crash with little damage.
The RC helis are run using rechargeable batteries. On the latest small-scale remote controlled helicopter, the battery will probably last about seven minutes, before it would need recharging once again for around one hour.
One of these simple tiny helicopters provides anyone with high-quality amusement, plus they are very excellent value for money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
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Monday 30 May 2011
An important Remote control Helicopter For All Ages
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which individuals of all ages can potentially have fun with. One craft that has been popular for countless years is model making. You'll find a variety of model kits you can buy, from ones that have been created to be just ornamental to others with which you are able to make working models.
An important remote controlled helicopter is an important toy which people of any age can actually have fun with. You can purchase an important model kit to build your own remote control helicopter allowing you to have the fun and fulfillment of constructing your own personal working toy! You'll find an important large range of model remote control helicopters to pick from, each one is created to be an important scaled down edition of an important real helicopter. The models can be purchased packaged in kits and with the correct tools you will need for building.
You'll find many places you can buy remote control helicopter model kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in numerous different helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been up and running for over ten years.
A portion of the remote controlled helicopters that exist are quite modest, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are great for amateur model makers, and because they are quite lightweight, are inclined to fly with ease. seem to be quite resilient and are inclined to are available away from an important fall or crash without much destruction.
The handheld remote control helicopters are run using normal rechargeable batteries. On an important modest remote controlled helicopter, battery will probably last about 7 minutes, before it will need charging once again for around one hour.
One of these simple modest helicopters can provide a person with quality entertainment, plus they are quite great value for the money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
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An important Remote control Helicopter For All Ages
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which individuals of all ages can potentially have fun with. One craft that has been popular for countless years is model making. You'll find a variety of model kits you can buy, from ones that have been created to be just ornamental to others with which you are able to make working models.
An important remote controlled helicopter is an important toy which people of any age can actually have fun with. You can purchase an important model kit to build your own remote control helicopter allowing you to have the fun and fulfillment of constructing your own personal working toy! You'll find an important large range of model remote control helicopters to pick from, each one is created to be an important scaled down edition of an important real helicopter. The models can be purchased packaged in kits and with the correct tools you will need for building.
You'll find many places you can buy remote control helicopter model kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in numerous different helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been up and running for over ten years.
A portion of the remote controlled helicopters that exist are quite modest, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are great for amateur model makers, and because they are quite lightweight, are inclined to fly with ease. seem to be quite resilient and are inclined to are available away from an important fall or crash without much destruction.
The handheld remote control helicopters are run using normal rechargeable batteries. On an important modest remote controlled helicopter, battery will probably last about 7 minutes, before it will need charging once again for around one hour.
One of these simple modest helicopters can provide a person with quality entertainment, plus they are quite great value for the money.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
A New Remote Controlled Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which men and women of all ages can easily get pleasure from. One craft that has been preferred for quite some time is model making. You can find a number of model kits you can buy, from ones that have been built to be just attractive to others with which you can easily make working models.
A new remote controlled helicopter is a new toy which men and women of any age really can get pleasure from. You can buy a new model kit to produce your own remote controlled helicopter allowing you to get the fun and fulfilment of producing your own working toy! You can find a new huge range of model remote controlled helicopters to pick from, each one is built to be a new scaled down version of a new genuine helicopter. The models can be purchased packaged in kits and also the correct tools you will need for building.
You can find many places you can buy remote controlled helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in lots of different helicopter and aeroplane models and have been running for more than a decade.
Several of the remote controlled helicopters which one can find are incredibly tiny, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are fantastic for novice model makers, and since they are incredibly lightweight, are inclined to fly without difficulty. seem to be quite resilient and are inclined to can be purchased away from a new fall or crash with little damage.
The remote controlled helicopters are run using normal rechargeable batteries. On a new tiny remote controlled helicopter, battery is likely to last about 7 minutes, before it could need re charging again for approximately one hour.
One of these brilliant tiny helicopters provides anyone with high quality amusement, and they are incredibly excellent value for the money.
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
Should you want to read more on <A HREF="http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk"> handheld remote control helicopter</a> in addition to information regarding Skyline Models, check out skylinemodels.co.uk
Friday 6 May 2011
The Handheld remote control Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which individuals of every age group can take pleasure in. One craft that has been preferred for several years is model making. You will find all sorts of model kits you can purchase, from ones that have been made to be just ornamental to others that it is possible to make working models.
The handheld remote control helicopter is the toy which individuals of all ages can definitely take pleasure in. You can purchase the model kit to create your own personal handheld remote control helicopter so that you can get the pleasure and fulfillment of creating your own personal working toy! You will find the large range of model handheld remote control helicopters to select from, and every one is made to be the scaled down edition of the genuine helicopter. The models are available packed in kits along with the correct tools you'll need for building.
You will find a multitude of locations you can purchase handheld remote control helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in several various helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been operational for more than 10 years.
A number of the handheld remote control helicopters that exist are extremely little, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are ideal for newbie model makers, also, since they are extremely lightweight, are likely to fly very easily. appear to be quite long-lasting and are likely to are available away from the fall or crash with little destruction.
The handheld remote control helicopters are run using standard rechargeable batteries. On the little handheld remote control helicopter, battery has a tendency to last about seven minutes, before it might need re-charging once again for around an hour or so.
One of these simple little helicopters can offer a person with top quality amusement, plus they are extremely great value for the money.
Wednesday 20 April 2011
The Handheld remote control Helicopter For Everyone
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which individuals of every age group can take pleasure in. One craft that has been preferred for several years is model making. You will find all sorts of model kits you can purchase, from ones that have been made to be just ornamental to others that it is possible to make working models.
The handheld remote control helicopter is the toy which individuals of all ages can definitely take pleasure in. You can purchase the model kit to create your own personal handheld remote control helicopter so that you can get the pleasure and fulfillment of creating your own personal working toy! You will find the large range of model handheld remote control helicopters to select from, and every one is made to be the scaled down edition of the genuine helicopter. The models are available packed in kits along with the correct tools you'll need for building.
You will find a multitude of locations you can purchase handheld remote control helicopter model kits from, for instance such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in several various helicopter and aeroplane models and have now been operational for more than 10 years.
A number of the handheld remote control helicopters that exist are extremely little, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are ideal for newbie model makers, also, since they are extremely lightweight, are likely to fly very easily. appear to be quite long-lasting and are likely to are available away from the fall or crash with little destruction.
The handheld remote control helicopters are run using standard rechargeable batteries. On the little handheld remote control helicopter, battery has a tendency to last about seven minutes, before it might need re-charging once again for around an hour or so.
One of these simple little helicopters can offer a person with top quality amusement, plus they are extremely great value for the money.
Thursday 24 March 2011
Having Fun With A Remote Controlled Helicoper
Since the development of modern aviation at the start of the twentieth century, the building of model aeroplanes, and remote controlled helicopters, has been a popular pastime which has delighted several generations of children and continues to grow in popularity. However, like aviation itself, this hobby has become more advanced and is no longer just a privilege for the young and the range of models has increased greatly, including model helicopters. Also, the increase in the technology of these models means that it is now possible to purchase kits to construct model aircraft which actually fly! These models can be designed for flying around the garden, as a leisure pastime, or for those wishing to take the hobby more seriously, there are models designed for entry into competitions. There is a wide range of kits on the market to meet all levels of expertise, with basic models suitable for flying around a garden to highly advanced models for the more serious model aviator.
Normally, a helicopter kit contains only a kit of the airframe, meaning that you will have to purchase the engine, radio, gyro and starting equipment separately but all of these items are readily available from any good supplier or model shop.
There are a variety of fuels that are used to power these models. The most common being standard petroleum, however, the ‘Glow Fuel’ (made from alcohol) is an effective alternative but it is important to know that when using this fuel, the model requires a ‘glow engine’. The use of ‘Glow Fuel’ has several advantages over using petrol, such as the fact that it is odourless and far less volatile than petrol and also because glow engines have a better power to weight ratio. However, these glow engines make a high-pitched sound which may prove irritating, but using a muffler, plus the fact that these models are flown outside, is likely to counter this.
Sunday 20 March 2011
A Remote Control Helicopter For All Ages
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which people of various age groups will be able to enjoy. One craft which has been popular for many years is model making. There are lots of different model kits you can buy, from ones which are designed to be just decorative to others with which you can actually make working models.
A remote control helicopter is a toy which people of any age can really enjoy. You can buy a model kit to make your own remote control helicopter so you can have the fun and satisfaction of making your own working toy! There are a huge range of model remote control helicopters to choose from, and each one is designed to be a scaled down version of a real helicopter. The models come packaged in kits and with the correct tools you need for building.
There are many places you can buy remote control helicopter model kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in many different helicopter and aeroplane models and have been up and running for over ten years.
Some of the remote control helicopters that are around are very small, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are perfect for beginner model makers, and because they are very lightweight, tend to fly quite easily. seem to be quite long lasting and tend to come away from a fall or crash without much damage.
The remote control helicopters are run on rechargeable batteries. On a small remote control helicopter, the battery tends to last about 7 minutes, before it would need recharging again for about an hour.
One of these small helicopters can provide anyone with good quality entertainment, and they are very good value for money.
Thursday 3 March 2011
Since the development of modern aviation at the start of the twentieth century, the building of model aeroplanes has been a popular pastime which has delighted several generations of children and continues to grow in popularity. However, like aviation itself, this hobby has become more advanced and is no longer just a privilege for the young and the range of models has increased greatly, including model helicopters. Also, the increase in the technology of these models means that it is now possible to purchase kits to construct model aircraft which actually fly! http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk
Thursday 17 February 2011
Remote Controlled Helicopters Are Good Fun
Since the development of modern aviation at the start of the previous century, the construction of model aircraft has been a popular pastime and one which has delighted several generations of children and continues to grow in popularity. However, over the years, this hobby has become no longer just a privilege for the young and the models have become more and more advanced and it is now possible to purchase kits to make working, flying model aircraft, such as helicopters, which can be made for leisure and even to enter into competitions. There is a wide range of kits on the market to meet all levels of expertise, with basic models suitable for flying around a garden to highly advanced models for the more serious model aviator.
When embarking on constructing a remote control helicopter as a novice, several items need to be taken into consideration: the helicopter itself, choosing a suitable engine, the radio system, the tail rotor gyro, a suitable muffler and starting equipment. All of these items are readily available from any good supplier or model shop. Normally, a helicopter kit contains only a kit of the airframe, meaning that you will have to purchase the engine, radio, gyro and starting equipment separately.
There are a variety of fuels that are used to power such models. The most common being standard petroleum, however, the alcohol-based ‘Glow Fuel’ is another effective alternative but it is important to note that to use this fuel, the model requires a ‘glow engine’. The use of ‘Glow Fuel’ is beneficial due to the fact that it is odourless and considerably less volatile than petrol and also because the glow engines have a very good power to weight ratio. However, these engines produce a high-pitched sound which may prove irritating, but the use of a muffler plus the fact that these models are flown outside will counter this.
Monday 14 February 2011
Thursday 10 February 2011
Remote Controlled Helicopter
All children of any ages enjoy playing with toys. Some toys are aimed specifically at children of a certain age, whereas as others can provide entertainment for children and even adults of all ages. Buying a toy which is designed for use of all ages is a good idea, as no child or adult can ever grow too old for it. There are many toys which are intended for adults as well as children, including remote control toys such as cars, trains and helicopters.
A remote control helicopter is a toy which can never fail to entertain, as unlike a remote control car, a remote control helicopter actually flies. Small children are always fascinated by a toy which actually flies, and adults can enjoy helping children to work their toys.
There are many different models of remote control helicopter available to buy such as blade helicopters, electric helicopters and battery helicopters. They come in all sorts of different models, makes and sizes, and you can also choose to buy a remote control helicopter which is ready for use, or alternatively, a remote control helicopter model kit, in which you buy the components to make your very own toy.
All the remote control helicopter have features such as different options for controlling the position of your helicopter whilst flying, large and small gears, a streamlined body to enable better flying, an easy to change battery system which allows you to quickly change batteries when necessary and carry on your flying session and many other features. They are all lightweight in order to make flying easier and to allow the battery to last as long as possible.
A remote control helicopter is a toy which will provide hours of fun for people of all ages, and one which will last a good many years.
Thursday 3 February 2011
Remote Controlled Helicopters
Flying Remote controlled helicopters, or ‘RC helicopters,’ is a hobby enjoyed by a large community of devoted enthusiasts. The vast amount of different models and parts and competitions has giving rise to large culture of collecting, building and competing. But many remain unsure as to what RC helicopters actually are and how they work.
They are small, model versions of helicopters, with miniature motors running on fuel. They are controlled by a pilot from a distance via radio signals. These are not to be confused with RC airplanes, which are aerodynamically very different and are built to function very differently because of course the RC helicopters use rotating blades to fly.
There are multiple types of RC helicopters, with various basic designs. For instance, the latest helicopters use a design known as ‘collective pitch’ (the ‘pitch’ refers to the angle of the blades.) Collective pitch is a design which has the extra function that the pilot can control the angle of the blades. The pilot can change the longitudinal angle of the helicopter blades whist they are flying and rotating. This gives the pilot much more control over how high the helicopter can go, but also makes it more difficult to fly. Alternatively there is the ‘fixed pitch’ design, which is recommended for beginners to remote controlled helicopters. Fixed pitch RC Helicopters keep the rotor blades in a fixed position, so the angle of the blades cannot be controlled by the pilot. This means there are fewer things to worry about when controlling flying the helicopter, so they are generally much easier to fly. RC helicopter pilots refer to the speed with which a helicopter increases its height as ‘lift.’ With fixed pitch models, instead of changing the lift using the angle of the blades, pilots use the speed of the blades. The faster they rotate, the greater the lift. However, there is a consensus amongst enthusiasts that most complex models, with ‘collective pitch,’ are acrobatically superior.
There are a few popular RC helicopter enthusiast communities online, where helicopters, spare parts, batteries, fuel and startup kits can be purchased. They also provide advice about various problems people may encounter when building or piloting a Remote controlled helicopter.
Friday 28 January 2011
A Remote Control Helicopter For All Ages
Creativity and crafts are hobbies which people of all ages are able to enjoy. One craft which has been popular for many years is model making. There are all sorts of model kits you can buy, from ones which are designed to be just decorative to others with which you can actually make working models.
A remote control helicopter is a toy which people of any age can really enjoy. You can buy a model kit to make your own remote control helicopter so you can have the fun and satisfaction of making your own working toy! There are a huge range of model remote control helicopters to choose from, and each one is designed to be a scaled down version of a real helicopter. The models come packaged in kits and with the correct tools you need for building.
There are many places you can buy remote control helicopter model kits from, such as specialist shops, toy shops and online model sites. One online sales company is skyline models. They deal in many different helicopter and aeroplane models and have been up and running for over ten years.
Some of the remote control helicopters that are around are very small, some measuring only 3.5 cm! These miniature models are perfect for beginner model makers, and because they are very lightweight, tend to fly quite easily. They also seem to be quite long lasting and tend to come away from a fall or crash without much damage.
The remote control helicopters are run on rechargeable batteries. On a small remote control helicopter, the battery tends to last about 7 minutes, before it would need recharging again for about an hour.
One of these small helicopters can provide anyone with good quality entertainment, and they are very good value for money.
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