RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS GAS X-CELL UPDATE Several issues ago described Gas X-Cell detail since have talked others flying fine helicopter would like pass experiences techniques recommendations Although out box Gas X-Cell flies great 12 pounds anything can reduce weight helicopter will improve its overall flying performance So few things several people have experimented points condenser dont add lot weight little can saved converting electronic ignition Several units available wide variety prices low-cost effective electronic ignitions can found Kmart lawn garden section local lawn mower service center dont have specific brand model number told sell $10 $20 work just great Also time read Miniature Aircraft will stocking standard high-rpm electronic ignition systems specifically Gas X-Cell weight can saved removing pull starter adding Uni-Ball top clutch shaft electric starter can used start engine However conversation Ted Schoonard mentioned starter shaft designed take added torque electric starter possibility start shaft could come loose clutch knowledge has yet happened anyone yet something throw equation whether use electric starter plastic/foam air cleaner very heavy feel overall appearance improved removing altogether Unfortunately doing will void engine warranty because possibility ingesting dirt Speaking dirt Ted said some fliers have having problems dirt fuel though claim have filtered little dirt will clog fuel filter inside carburetor now use heavy felt filter available lawn mower shop gas can pickup line short enough filter does hit bottom can dirt settles Several ounces can saved removing exhaust stack muffler must made some heavy steel because surprised much weighed time read Miniature Aircraft should offering superquiet no power loss muffler tuned pipe system producing substantial power increase feel need good thing final point Gas X-Cell concerning glitching problems experiencing using FM vs PCM adding electronic ignition metal Bosch resistor plug cover glitching has completely disappeared cover available local Bosch dealer CH Electronics Tel 307 857-6897 $1295 plus shipping handling New Radio has taken have finally talked boss wife married men know letting get Futabas 9Z synthesized radios anyone would have told just few short years ago would ever think spending much money radio would told nuts did itand Im glad certainly best radio have ever plan keeping long time radio particular interest because have several helicopters using Futaba radio equipment several different frequencies now can fly transmitter However changing models frequency modulation PCM PPM takes three individual steps could have combined three step whenever call up model X would automatically correct frequency modulation maybe well see feature updated version Another reason used justify expense radio ability have eight completely independent flight conditions modeleach its own trim mixing other flight parameters four standard flight conditions normal idle up 1 2 throttle hold plus four desire flight condition has its own pitch throttle curves trim settings program mixing really makes easy set up make changes individual flight conditions affecting other flight parameters have radio few weeks now will take some experimenting become familiar its features capability does come price other dollars am referring transmitter battery standard transmitter battery gives about hour transmitter time Futaba does recommend quick-charging batteries means either few quick flights April1995 85 Solarez need field repairs Apply shade place sunlight cure within five minutes BATgraph DeBug clearly displays receiver battery voltage loss PCM pulses detected flight Tech Specialties match-weighted rotor blades have protected trailing edge Blade balancer accurate easy use ±VATI4ISJ 11Ni Ii e1LI — STOMP ROCKET Distances 400 feet Upto 100MPH Fuel No Batteries No Water Soft Rubber Tip HarderON SALE Stomp FartherREG $3000 GoesNOW ONLY $2495 P CU S $4 OS HOURS OF FUN FOR ALL STOMP FOOTBALL P GOLF STOMP FOR DISTANCE P FOR HANG TIME P TARGET Immediate delivery send check money order D & L CO 844S Westwood Porterville CA 93257 GE fl7 1-800-834-0528 Satisfaction GuaranteedW OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 carrying spare batteries Another option send sealed transmitter battery pack SR Batteries Box 287 BellportNY 11713 have professionally install set 800 mAh batteries Now can get 50% flying time charge quickcharge field needed continue flying nice day higher-mAh-rated batteries aircraftgrade quality also available airborne power supplies almost wont fly Heavy Helicopters Once idea heavy helicopters fly faster light ones seems become popular guess own heavy machines would like have least redeeming feature having fast helicopter seems Unfortunately wrong heavy helicopters fly faster fly slower can proven aerodynamics vector analysis possibly simpler easier-to-understand explanation just requires some common sense Lets use example helicopter just enough lift compensate its weight could hover since no excess lift could increase lift rotor system decrease weight helicopter could use excess lift either climb accelerate forward flight both Since generally limited engine helicopter design produce certain amount lift reducing weight helicopter other alternative achieve much excess lift possible Therefore lighter better just case run someone doubts explanation still believes heavy helicopters indeed fly faster just challenge him short race Leave light helicopter offer help him out adding weight helicopter Since believes heavy helicopters fly faster should benefit pull out anvil firmly attach models skids start race New Products Solarez new allpurpose repair filler should hobby shop time read lot repair filler products market what makes Solarex unique remains workable until its exposed sunlight cures three five minutes freezing cold catalyst have cracked canopy servo tray fuselage almost anything except Styrofoam dont have stop flying afternoonit can repaired five minutes Astrodata 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend OR 97702 manufacturing BATgraph DeBug option onboard ESV signal monitor BATgraph itself has series multicolored LEDs light up display receiver pack voltage quick look both before after flight will ensure thaf batteries still OK DeBug option also lights up LEDs portion transmitted signal has missed receiver feature works PCM radios useful let know radio has continued receive pure signal during flight Any short-duration glitches noticeable during flight will trigger display providing early indication onboard other transmitted glitching problems Tech Specialties 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 manufactures wide variety wooden rotor blades helicopter tried set blades Enforcer ZR very pleased aerobatic autorotation capabilities especially liked because weighted matchweighted lead strips within gram other Just secure weight cover choice material ready fly hardened trailing edge nice addition protect thin portion blade hangar rash blades finished final balance can checked easy-touse Rotor Blade Balancer Just attach blades balancer place pair water glasses level bubble shows balance 4Helicopter RC Cizr Setup Made Easy o RIB Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge 00 FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge OIL C/L dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 266 length Made 304 stainless steeland aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Far 214-824-0199 Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED 86 Model Aviation * SPARE ROCKETS $4 3 pack 1110% MALIZ 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/04
Page Numbers: 85, 86
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS GAS X-CELL UPDATE Several issues ago described Gas X-Cell detail since have talked others flying fine helicopter would like pass experiences techniques recommendations Although out box Gas X-Cell flies great 12 pounds anything can reduce weight helicopter will improve its overall flying performance So few things several people have experimented points condenser dont add lot weight little can saved converting electronic ignition Several units available wide variety prices low-cost effective electronic ignitions can found Kmart lawn garden section local lawn mower service center dont have specific brand model number told sell $10 $20 work just great Also time read Miniature Aircraft will stocking standard high-rpm electronic ignition systems specifically Gas X-Cell weight can saved removing pull starter adding Uni-Ball top clutch shaft electric starter can used start engine However conversation Ted Schoonard mentioned starter shaft designed take added torque electric starter possibility start shaft could come loose clutch knowledge has yet happened anyone yet something throw equation whether use electric starter plastic/foam air cleaner very heavy feel overall appearance improved removing altogether Unfortunately doing will void engine warranty because possibility ingesting dirt Speaking dirt Ted said some fliers have having problems dirt fuel though claim have filtered little dirt will clog fuel filter inside carburetor now use heavy felt filter available lawn mower shop gas can pickup line short enough filter does hit bottom can dirt settles Several ounces can saved removing exhaust stack muffler must made some heavy steel because surprised much weighed time read Miniature Aircraft should offering superquiet no power loss muffler tuned pipe system producing substantial power increase feel need good thing final point Gas X-Cell concerning glitching problems experiencing using FM vs PCM adding electronic ignition metal Bosch resistor plug cover glitching has completely disappeared cover available local Bosch dealer CH Electronics Tel 307 857-6897 $1295 plus shipping handling New Radio has taken have finally talked boss wife married men know letting get Futabas 9Z synthesized radios anyone would have told just few short years ago would ever think spending much money radio would told nuts did itand Im glad certainly best radio have ever plan keeping long time radio particular interest because have several helicopters using Futaba radio equipment several different frequencies now can fly transmitter However changing models frequency modulation PCM PPM takes three individual steps could have combined three step whenever call up model X would automatically correct frequency modulation maybe well see feature updated version Another reason used justify expense radio ability have eight completely independent flight conditions modeleach its own trim mixing other flight parameters four standard flight conditions normal idle up 1 2 throttle hold plus four desire flight condition has its own pitch throttle curves trim settings program mixing really makes easy set up make changes individual flight conditions affecting other flight parameters have radio few weeks now will take some experimenting become familiar its features capability does come price other dollars am referring transmitter battery standard transmitter battery gives about hour transmitter time Futaba does recommend quick-charging batteries means either few quick flights April1995 85 Solarez need field repairs Apply shade place sunlight cure within five minutes BATgraph DeBug clearly displays receiver battery voltage loss PCM pulses detected flight Tech Specialties match-weighted rotor blades have protected trailing edge Blade balancer accurate easy use ±VATI4ISJ 11Ni Ii e1LI — STOMP ROCKET Distances 400 feet Upto 100MPH Fuel No Batteries No Water Soft Rubber Tip HarderON SALE Stomp FartherREG $3000 GoesNOW ONLY $2495 P CU S $4 OS HOURS OF FUN FOR ALL STOMP FOOTBALL P GOLF STOMP FOR DISTANCE P FOR HANG TIME P TARGET Immediate delivery send check money order D & L CO 844S Westwood Porterville CA 93257 GE fl7 1-800-834-0528 Satisfaction GuaranteedW OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 carrying spare batteries Another option send sealed transmitter battery pack SR Batteries Box 287 BellportNY 11713 have professionally install set 800 mAh batteries Now can get 50% flying time charge quickcharge field needed continue flying nice day higher-mAh-rated batteries aircraftgrade quality also available airborne power supplies almost wont fly Heavy Helicopters Once idea heavy helicopters fly faster light ones seems become popular guess own heavy machines would like have least redeeming feature having fast helicopter seems Unfortunately wrong heavy helicopters fly faster fly slower can proven aerodynamics vector analysis possibly simpler easier-to-understand explanation just requires some common sense Lets use example helicopter just enough lift compensate its weight could hover since no excess lift could increase lift rotor system decrease weight helicopter could use excess lift either climb accelerate forward flight both Since generally limited engine helicopter design produce certain amount lift reducing weight helicopter other alternative achieve much excess lift possible Therefore lighter better just case run someone doubts explanation still believes heavy helicopters indeed fly faster just challenge him short race Leave light helicopter offer help him out adding weight helicopter Since believes heavy helicopters fly faster should benefit pull out anvil firmly attach models skids start race New Products Solarez new allpurpose repair filler should hobby shop time read lot repair filler products market what makes Solarex unique remains workable until its exposed sunlight cures three five minutes freezing cold catalyst have cracked canopy servo tray fuselage almost anything except Styrofoam dont have stop flying afternoonit can repaired five minutes Astrodata 421 SW Blakley Ct Bend OR 97702 manufacturing BATgraph DeBug option onboard ESV signal monitor BATgraph itself has series multicolored LEDs light up display receiver pack voltage quick look both before after flight will ensure thaf batteries still OK DeBug option also lights up LEDs portion transmitted signal has missed receiver feature works PCM radios useful let know radio has continued receive pure signal during flight Any short-duration glitches noticeable during flight will trigger display providing early indication onboard other transmitted glitching problems Tech Specialties 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 manufactures wide variety wooden rotor blades helicopter tried set blades Enforcer ZR very pleased aerobatic autorotation capabilities especially liked because weighted matchweighted lead strips within gram other Just secure weight cover choice material ready fly hardened trailing edge nice addition protect thin portion blade hangar rash blades finished final balance can checked easy-touse Rotor Blade Balancer Just attach blades balancer place pair water glasses level bubble shows balance 4Helicopter RC Cizr Setup Made Easy o RIB Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge 00 FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge OIL C/L dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 266 length Made 304 stainless steeland aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Far 214-824-0199 Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED 86 Model Aviation * SPARE ROCKETS $4 3 pack 1110% MALIZ 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