RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS U TI9 EWULUC-I Ill P1 Ke UENCY BOARDS Over years have seen improvements aspect hobby its equipment being shot down another flier remains problem continues eat helicopters new radio control shot down refers having transmitter same time same frequency Both transmitters trying control both helicopters both receivers listening both transmitters causing receivers fail properly process needed information continue flightresulting crash both helicopters Multiple transmissions same frequency has problem day radio control no foolproof solution lot good attempts keep happening unfortunately continues Solutions Have flag transmitter antenna showing frequency being transmitted have frequency pin placed board prior turning transmitter sound good somehow just dont work time guess really isnt perfect solution has better way best solutions frequency control frequency board anyone belongs radio control club should familiar its operation Some clubs have frequency pin allocated frequency must have clubapproved pin prior turning transmitter seems like good idea inherent problem someone will unintentionally go home frequency pin making frequency unprotected until pin returned frequency control system have seen appears work well flier has own pin Its simple frequency board piece angle iron about eight feet length top six feet painted white places usable frequency marked off driven ground near flightline providing inexpensive very durable frequency board person wants fly field has name frequency number own wooden clothes pin transmitter off pin placed transmitter antenna its easy see before turning radio Before turning radio pin must placed frequency board Now everyone knows flyingby name frequency system has several advantages over others have seen 1 The frequency board very durable 2 No lost frequency pins belonging club 3 Spare clothespins can kept misplaced visitors 4 Emblems can glued members pins showing club members belong AMA Although system perfect because yet perfect frequency control system works well have seen may want try system club field have better please let know can share next issue will devoted Nats will last regular column before Christmas since like receive presents especially helicopters thought would mention some interesting useful products Hitec RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Aye Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released HS-205BB BB stands ball bearing microservo use small helicopter 100 Model Aviation Pro-Panel uses LEDs instead delicate meters indicating power level glow plug open/shorted plug Hitec 205BB microservo big performance JR Extra battery top-of-the-line performance reliability R/O Monitor set tell interference Oh 16 Pocket Solder-It kit especially useful field repairs Dry-Set Model Windspeed Indicator registers up 40 mph Markings give helicopter distinctive look About half size standard servo 205BB weighs oniy ounce very quick requiring 02 sec 600 travel torque 43 oz/in servos would perfect new Lite Machines LMH 100 helicopter favorite Electric helicopter Dry-Set Model Markings producing wide variety rub-off transfer markings personalize helicopter too often see popular paint scheme standard factory decals makes helicopters field look same transfers easy apply add distinctive look helicopter addition hatches panels fuel caps very small overall paint scheme its amazing much set off helicopter others field Editors note Carl Goldberg Models exclusive distributor Dry-Set Ace R/C Box 472 Higginsville MO 64037 producing Pro-Panel handle power panel needs Pro-Panel has several unique features including rugged design should last lifetime adjustable glow driver output indicated LEDs rather delicate meter glow plug status indicators tell plug open shorted capability operate both electric starter fuel pump Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 distributing JR Model Beacon premium Extra JR battery packs Wacky Tacky Model Beacon plugs unused channel receiver monitors voltage airborne battery green light tells battery okay loud beep indicates its time land recharge new Extra battery series uses expensive Ni-Cds Sanyo has offer excellent reliability durability very linear discharge curve makes easy monitorThe Wacky Tacky looks feels like piece putty its used clean dirt oil helicopters cars etc Just press dirty area pull away dirt stays Wacky Tacky stretch fold back itself dirt magically disappears Solder Box 576 Armonk NY 10504 has finally made soldering easy foolproof just about everyone soldering kit contains four easy-to-use syringes contain soldering paste almost application well refillable butane torch Just connect two pieces metal other apply correct paste heat using pencil torch provided works well shop also flying field Hobbytech 34 Joslyn Dr Elgin IL 60120 making Pocket Windspeed Indicator now can see just fast wind really blowing Texas fly lot wind always guessing just strong wind really Now no doubt because Windmeter can read wind speeds up 40 mph can see being benefit clubs different levels fliers newer fliers could alerted wind exceeds certain level method preventing mishap advanced fliers could use determine comfort level wind perform specific maneuvers CommSpectrum 2263 N W 2nd Ave Suite 202 Boca Raton FL 33431 has developed RC Monitor let us monitor frequency interference before fly Monitor dual-conversion narrowband FM receiver earpiece can listen frequency see clear Its about size pack cigarettes unloading equipment setting up fly just turn Monitor check frequency hear someone else frequency could someone else flying could check interference some sort idea know interference present short durations prior flight Im looking forward Nats again year just relax talk helicopters see what others doing around country hope opportunity attend really great yearly event mber 1995 101 TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 IMade U S A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 100, 101
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 100, 101
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS U TI9 EWULUC-I Ill P1 Ke UENCY BOARDS Over years have seen improvements aspect hobby its equipment being shot down another flier remains problem continues eat helicopters new radio control shot down refers having transmitter same time same frequency Both transmitters trying control both helicopters both receivers listening both transmitters causing receivers fail properly process needed information continue flightresulting crash both helicopters Multiple transmissions same frequency has problem day radio control no foolproof solution lot good attempts keep happening unfortunately continues Solutions Have flag transmitter antenna showing frequency being transmitted have frequency pin placed board prior turning transmitter sound good somehow just dont work time guess really isnt perfect solution has better way best solutions frequency control frequency board anyone belongs radio control club should familiar its operation Some clubs have frequency pin allocated frequency must have clubapproved pin prior turning transmitter seems like good idea inherent problem someone will unintentionally go home frequency pin making frequency unprotected until pin returned frequency control system have seen appears work well flier has own pin Its simple frequency board piece angle iron about eight feet length top six feet painted white places usable frequency marked off driven ground near flightline providing inexpensive very durable frequency board person wants fly field has name frequency number own wooden clothes pin transmitter off pin placed transmitter antenna its easy see before turning radio Before turning radio pin must placed frequency board Now everyone knows flyingby name frequency system has several advantages over others have seen 1 The frequency board very durable 2 No lost frequency pins belonging club 3 Spare clothespins can kept misplaced visitors 4 Emblems can glued members pins showing club members belong AMA Although system perfect because yet perfect frequency control system works well have seen may want try system club field have better please let know can share next issue will devoted Nats will last regular column before Christmas since like receive presents especially helicopters thought would mention some interesting useful products Hitec RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Aye Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released HS-205BB BB stands ball bearing microservo use small helicopter 100 Model Aviation Pro-Panel uses LEDs instead delicate meters indicating power level glow plug open/shorted plug Hitec 205BB microservo big performance JR Extra battery top-of-the-line performance reliability R/O Monitor set tell interference Oh 16 Pocket Solder-It kit especially useful field repairs Dry-Set Model Windspeed Indicator registers up 40 mph Markings give helicopter distinctive look About half size standard servo 205BB weighs oniy ounce very quick requiring 02 sec 600 travel torque 43 oz/in servos would perfect new Lite Machines LMH 100 helicopter favorite Electric helicopter Dry-Set Model Markings producing wide variety rub-off transfer markings personalize helicopter too often see popular paint scheme standard factory decals makes helicopters field look same transfers easy apply add distinctive look helicopter addition hatches panels fuel caps very small overall paint scheme its amazing much set off helicopter others field Editors note Carl Goldberg Models exclusive distributor Dry-Set Ace R/C Box 472 Higginsville MO 64037 producing Pro-Panel handle power panel needs Pro-Panel has several unique features including rugged design should last lifetime adjustable glow driver output indicated LEDs rather delicate meter glow plug status indicators tell plug open shorted capability operate both electric starter fuel pump Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 distributing JR Model Beacon premium Extra JR battery packs Wacky Tacky Model Beacon plugs unused channel receiver monitors voltage airborne battery green light tells battery okay loud beep indicates its time land recharge new Extra battery series uses expensive Ni-Cds Sanyo has offer excellent reliability durability very linear discharge curve makes easy monitorThe Wacky Tacky looks feels like piece putty its used clean dirt oil helicopters cars etc Just press dirty area pull away dirt stays Wacky Tacky stretch fold back itself dirt magically disappears Solder Box 576 Armonk NY 10504 has finally made soldering easy foolproof just about everyone soldering kit contains four easy-to-use syringes contain soldering paste almost application well refillable butane torch Just connect two pieces metal other apply correct paste heat using pencil torch provided works well shop also flying field Hobbytech 34 Joslyn Dr Elgin IL 60120 making Pocket Windspeed Indicator now can see just fast wind really blowing Texas fly lot wind always guessing just strong wind really Now no doubt because Windmeter can read wind speeds up 40 mph can see being benefit clubs different levels fliers newer fliers could alerted wind exceeds certain level method preventing mishap advanced fliers could use determine comfort level wind perform specific maneuvers CommSpectrum 2263 N W 2nd Ave Suite 202 Boca Raton FL 33431 has developed RC Monitor let us monitor frequency interference before fly Monitor dual-conversion narrowband FM receiver earpiece can listen frequency see clear Its about size pack cigarettes unloading equipment setting up fly just turn Monitor check frequency hear someone else frequency could someone else flying could check interference some sort idea know interference present short durations prior flight Im looking forward Nats again year just relax talk helicopters see what others doing around country hope opportunity attend really great yearly event mber 1995 101 TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 IMade U S A
