Was looking at Flickr and found this photo.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/modelaircraft/5198864487/sizes/l/in/photostream/ I thought it would be a great challenge for all the home builders to bu...

Well, I finally caved in and decided to get a Blade mCPx. So now I have a big heli and very small one. All flybarless for the record! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqunygaQlQM&feature=player_embed...

For those of us that have (or might be considering) the Align 3G flybarless control system for helicopters, there is an important modification that has been developed in the field to overcome bobbing ...

I have been considering my next addition to the fleet. I have now placed on order a Mikado Logo 600. The Trex500 FBL is flying absolutely fantastic but I have fancied a larger heli for some time. Had...

Interesting videos on ESC testing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7jewAN1dTw&list=UU7lc_DFDwD3wDHd-ixH1gfA&index=2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKN18ZTqoag

Question for those using flaps and retracts. What is the correct TX switch convention? With all switches facing away from you, what is the position of flaps and retracts? That is, what is the posit...

Probably best in a new thread rather than buried in my FMS build post. Who here has advice on flap setting (radio TX) preferences? My old radio (still going) has a single throw switch - up or down - ...

Hi guys, Thought I would break with tradition and start a new thread for reporting on any day's flying rather than post on the end of the "flying this week" or "flying this weekend" threads. [hr] We...

Well, I guess you are all waiting for photos -- which I will provide in coming days. First comments are that, apart from a decent plane, you get the world's worst screwdriver to go with with the wo...

Does anyone know if the servos in the FMS Trojan are analogue or digital? My Futaba RX (R6008HS) says not to use analogue servos on high speed mode ch-1 to 6. Only digital. I will change the mode t...

Always a problem when you have a left over bolt after a rebuild !! (??) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uynAl7hIjlo

I have seen a few of these and some of the set-ups and pilots have produced some fantastic videos. Might be the genesis of a new project for me. It is more about the video than the machine. http://ww...

Here's that video Wayne. You can't play the video directly so you will need to click on the link to Youtube to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTDuGaTRiJU

I had the good fortune to visit the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society at Illawarra today. Many might know this place and have been there. I didn't know about it. I went there at their invitati...

Given there were lots of questions on heli set-ups and that our club is electric only, I though I would post some excellent information for the heli guys on setting up throttle and pitch curves and th...

Thought I would post some video of FAI F3C flying. I think there is a view that advanced heli pilots thrash their machines around like mosquitos sprayed with poison. Not so. There is more to flying he...

Bring it down next weekend for sure mate. I am planning to be there both days. I built and flew a HK450 as my first heli and basically learned to fly on that. It was the first heli in my fleet of 3 t...

Answer - 3 and a half.. and then, a da car she no start. Claudio: Found out why the cigarette lighter PZ charger was showing an error. D'oh! Could have been worse. I could have taken it back under ...

I don't understand German but I think you can work it out ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXs16RtzFLA&feature=player_embedded

Hi guys, My name is Dave and I joined the club today. I have met a few of you good folk already. Flying helicopters is my thing. I would pleased to contribute where I can. I have flown RC planes bu...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gQgea0jAE&feature=player_embedded

Thought I might add a build thread for my new heli. First comment is that there is plenty of video assistance on Helifreak to supplement what appears to be nice big well laid out manual. Managed...

24 hours later ... the problem was revealed. It seems the DS620 servo, whilst not the calibre of a Futaba BLS251 rudder servo, was actually not the offender. Looking over the mechanics this mor...

The good news: Well, it turns out that the violent wag is coming from the rudder servo and not a set-up issue as such. Athough the servo used is designed for exactly that, a heli rudder servo, it seem...

This is a real fighter jet. In scale terms, this is the best low pass photo I have seen. http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/aircraft/Sukhoi-Su27/IMAGES/Sukhoi-Su27-Lowflying.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbDsmxfu8S8

After a few bearing and shaft replacements on the current motor, its time for a new motor.. 1600W in a motor the size of a golf ball!! Gotta watch my ESC (60A) and the batteries now. It can pump out 2...

Super ticked off tonight. Tried to join your session Steve but had to update to 3.0.r. Restared phoenix, went online, joined PRCAC then crashed. PC rebooted as a result. Never had that happen in 15...

Ok plane dudes, time for this heli flyer to ask some simple questions now that I have T28 (looks nice): 1. The motor is offset on the firewall. It points noticeably "right" when viewed from the tail ...

Hi guys, I created this new thread so you post re on-line sessions at PRCAC no.2 On now myself. Just look for PRCAC.

We are getting a few new helicopters flyers in to the club which is great. For the newbies I thought I would try and compile some places (on the web) of interest that I have used in progressing throug...

Flying fisho Wrote: (16-04-2011, 06:18 PM) -- On the subject of new planes, visited Hobbies in the Hills today, just to see what was there. -- A mere shell of their former selves. Not sure what hap...

Flying fisho Wrote: (16-04-2011, 06:40 PM) -- Thanks guys, will discuss more at length in person if anybody flies tomorrow. BOM says 40% chance of showers tomorrow. Dont know how field stood up today...

Well, I think any sort of lightweight board really -- provided the boards were never intended to be used as a plane. LJ Hooker signs are legit. The builders can develop their designs and trial them ...

No limit.

gbanger Wrote: (16-07-2011, 06:07 PM) -- No Dave, there have to be basic limits, or the sky is the limit (get it?) You should not allow any space age structural support, The whole thing should be ma...

Jason, your in buddy. Build a monster. A depron "Spruce Goose". Mick will get involved by the sounds of things. Kevin B and Drew will take on the challenge hopefully. Gazz will build a plane. I can se...

and the video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCH-nfoShog&feature=player_embedded#at=175

Dazthecowboy Wrote: (05-11-2012, 08:58 PM) -- HERE COMES FUN! haha -- Or an impact with something unexpected. 200kph with 50mm between your arse and the bitumen. Good luck Daz. Watch those jets. The...

put me on the list

Did someone (could someone) grab a supply for me? I wont be there today (Sunday).

Yes, if someone could hold one for me and post back you have it, I will collect. I wont be able to get to the field at all this weekend.

Drew Wrote: (18-07-2011, 09:10 PM) -- I have a mode 2 DX6i sitting here not doing anything. Any interest? -- Absolutely !!

Now you know why the battery order went in on HK. 6 X $4.99 for 1S 0.3A 35C Nanotechs!! :)

Check to see if the throttle is not reversed in your radio. If it is working back to front, you will go nuts trying to go through the sequences.

Futaba!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gQgea0jAE&feature=related

It seems jonahailsa is a spammer. Get this dude out of here and delete the threads. Has to be a bot of some description as this user is banned on so many forums it couldn't be a person. http://www.fs...

Kedumba Wrote: (10-11-2012, 10:26 AM) -- Now if the aircraft turns and travels in the opposite direction, left to right, (nose pointed to the right) are tge colours in the same order, ie red on lea...

~KevJ~ Wrote: (10-08-2011, 12:08 AM) -- lol its awesome here's another that has something for the helicopter boys! -- And one more... Who had one of these? I know I wanted one as a kid but Santa...

Andrew - thanks. "Baby" arrived last Monday. Picked it up whilst in Melb. Kizza - yes, belt drive. The only option on the Mikado helis. Prefer TT but there isn't a choice. Just need to look up a...