RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS 1995 IRCHA-AMA Helicopter Nationals held AMAs National Flying Site Muncie Indiana July 8-11 everyone saw having great time know lot unable attend variety reasons really missed lot great helicopter flying chance learn lot about helicopters very best fliers country IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association president Shaun Ettinger helpers did outstanding job preparation handling minute-by-minute tasks needed keep three flight lines going once dont know pulled off smoothly almost made look easy know wasnt Im sure IRCHA gang did made weather perfect left 1000 Texas 820 Indiana light winds partial cloud cover during day make flying overall visiting just about perfect unfortunate part years Nats took place three separate locations AMA hopes cure next year Part enjoyment going Nats see types flyingfixedwing well helicopter Its long time since raced Pylon flew Control Line still enjoy seeing everything thats going space available National Flying Site hope can brought together next year opportunity see first two days flying since overall standings being reported elsewhere issue Ill just bring what consider interesting points Heli Nats Naomi Don Griffin several others keep track flying statistics Griffins have charge Nats impound area since 1984 deserve special thanks providing long hours work day contest make sure no frequency mishaps no frequency problems among three December 1995 37 first tent came transmitter- Scott Steve Gray pose Tempest fuselage Both members impound area FAI manned Canadian helicopter team age 15 Scott youngest PAl flier Nats Naomi Don Griffin have charge Larry Bergens new helicopter has latest features Note composite transmitter impound area Nats since 1984 side frames CNC-machined metal head washout unit swashplate flight lines dont think radio problem kind entire meet speaks well workers very high standard quality have become used radio equipment next tent came Larry Bergen assistant Debra Larry has manufacturing updates complete X-Cell line helicopters years big news Peter Chao Century Helicopters have combined talents design manufacture Intrepid new 60-size helicopter will also available four-stroke version Composite side frames flexible landing gear make Intrepid very durable push-pull cyclic collective make very precise control Larry does high-quality CNC machining metal head washout unit swashplate features too numerous list hope devote entire article helicopter near future Scott Gray Kitchener Ontario youngest FAI flier tender age 15 couldnt tell flying Scott has flying helicopters two years has never pilot-caused crash attributes practicing maneuvers including 3D flying Skylark simulator Scott father Steve members Canadas world helicopter team flying Kalt Grand Prix helicopters inside own-design Tempest fuselage equipment pretty much line what saw just about everyone using 0S 61 SX engine Enya 3 plug Morgan 30% fuel JR lOSX radio Futaba 9Z Scott also using two new JR Super Servos T/R collective JR Piezo solid-state gyro feels Super Servo Piezo gyro especially good combination because can use 100% gain wagging tail having speed precision holding power T/R really precise flying Mickey Yates Miami Florida also flying popular Kalt Grand Prix helicopter its stock form same flight accessories above likes Grand Prix because its complete right out boxjust build compete no upgrades needed Mickey found SuperTigre carb worked little better SX engine smoothing out midrange providing better transition between idle full power especially important Mickey because does hovering maneuvers 1500 rpm transitions full power aerobatic maneuvers also likes Piezo gyro because seems lock tail during hovering circles windy conditions Congratulations Curtis Youngblood first place FAI would really news finished anything other first must tremendous amount pressureto know king hill everyone expects win Ill certainly never know pressure However standard flying form making difficult maneuvers look easy March 1995 issue described hovering style reminds flying formation ground technique still seems serving him quite well aerobatic maneuvers particularly crisp compared some others making sharp turns horizontal vertical flight back again just before what appeared certain crash flew everyone else stopped what doing watchhoping glean little insight master masters Curtis flying highly modified lightened Robbe Futura weighing 10 pounds soon will available Futura Youngblood Edition Futura have widely available now some manufacturing problems have delayed delivery times Hopefully will available read Curtis using 0S FSN engine 15% Power Master fuel modified V-Tech muffler JR radio Piezo gyro both modified father Dave four JR Super Servos 1300-mAh battery extreme control Curtis would say what modifications made Piezo gyro father have talking JR Japan see can made available us No word talks better gyro caliber would 38 Model Aviation ey Yates popular completely stock Grand Prix helicopter Recommends Piezo gyro ST carburetor FAI winner Curtis Youngblood wife Julie dog Britney holds highly modified Robbe Futura beneficial fliers What really surprised was using four Super Servos high battery consumption However Curtis said can get five flights 1300-mAh battery feels servos provide precision holding power really make difference flying other point other fliers using whip antenna rather long wire antenna comes standard radios feels gets better range performance wire antenna others talked have problems whip antennas cracking failing flight consensus seems its less problem deal also using NHP Curtis Youngblood blades naturally curious ever needed balanced seems no matter what ready-to-fly blades buy Rotor Pro balancer always shows off just little Curtis said checked Rotor Pro close just bolted flew speaking blades passed tip can use helicopter has slight shake just cant find try swapping blades may blade 0-ring head just good combination switching blades can help havent tried yet sounds good else fails nice talk Dwight Shilling about helicopter special techniques improve performance flying Concept 60 SR OS SX engine standard fuel plug upgrade could recommend SR metal collective lever assembly improved smoothness precision control will last forever Some other tips 1 When experimenting different paddles keep overall flybar diameter same 2 Electronically increase servo throws maximum increase servo resolution 3 A smaller T/R diameter uses 95/g inches will allow higher gyro gain improved T/R stability 4 He recommends symmetrical blades best combination types flying autorotations especially nice Dwight pass along points rest us So times top fliers lot experimenting helicopters get out competition reluctant pass along some Dwight Shilling Concept SR mechanics Interceptor fuselage passes along useful tips see text December 1995 39 Rene Recinos Miniature AirQraft rep flying Class own exotic paint scheme Paul Sohas Graphite X-Cell used Model Products Line Drive servo except throttle converts servo output linear secrets Dwight obviously has big picture thanks Ted Schoonard flying X-Cell Pro mechanics Windstar fuselage Miniature Aircrafts new XL-Pro allmetal head first time have chance see head looks completely different others has rectangular shape parts counterbored precision fit Although CNC-machined head assembled factory its precise setup settings will change its disassembled service Other features include split axle improved hover stability everything ball-bearing supported yoke now clamps main shaft hardened pin replacing Jesus bolt Ted said first production run head has successful does have left stock During lunch break Paul Soha Stow Ohio put fantastic demonstration 3D flying Graphite X-Cell flying better backwards inverted can fly upright Paul uses 05 FSN engine Miniature Aircrafts Nitro Pipe Morgan 30% fuel because feels provides constant high rpm raw power needed 3D flying also good TIR control engine speed therefore main TIR speed changes during maneuvers its almost impossible control tail during backwards aerobatics Paul considers T/R stability control such important point 3D flying has converted Chapman twin-tail system says has really helped flying Another product Paul uses Model Products Line Drive device attaches servo wheel change rotational output linear thereby providing same servo throw feel stick extreme other havent tried yet have order local hobby shop Ill give first-hand report near future youngest helicopter contestant Nats flying Class age 12 Daniel Carter son Raves R/Cs David Carter Daniel has flying two years competed X-Cell Custom powered Novi Rossi Futaba 9Z control Because schoolwork David flies Sunday except practicing contest spends practice time Skylark simulator really attributes rapid success someday wants world champion Look out Curtisheres another youngster take up challenge few fliers using KSJ Swing Head Nick Nicholas California Nick feels Swing Head specifically designed Kalt Grand Prix improve hover performance wind still performing aerobatic maneuvers saw Nick last year Lubbock Nats Swing Head did seem give him advantage wind However time Muncie weather could have better helicopters moderate temperatures light wind Nicks helicopter particularly smooth using Hi Pro main blades NHP T/R blades JR Piezo gyro control Although above will give idea equipment different techniques used Nats really to appreciate amount effort flier put helicopter high level flying everyone Nats has always time take little vacation jobs see what others hobby doing renew old friendships make new ones Now have National Hying Site Nats will held year hope will get chance attend add enjoyment already enjoyable hobby See next year odel Aviation ve-year-old Daniel Carter youngest Nats helicopter contestant flying Class Practices Skylark simulator wants world champion Nick Nicholas Kalt Grand Prix KSJ Swing Head improved hover wind needed light winds year helicopter very smooth precise
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS 1995 IRCHA-AMA Helicopter Nationals held AMAs National Flying Site Muncie Indiana July 8-11 everyone saw having great time know lot unable attend variety reasons really missed lot great helicopter flying chance learn lot about helicopters very best fliers country IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association president Shaun Ettinger helpers did outstanding job preparation handling minute-by-minute tasks needed keep three flight lines going once dont know pulled off smoothly almost made look easy know wasnt Im sure IRCHA gang did made weather perfect left 1000 Texas 820 Indiana light winds partial cloud cover during day make flying overall visiting just about perfect unfortunate part years Nats took place three separate locations AMA hopes cure next year Part enjoyment going Nats see types flyingfixedwing well helicopter Its long time since raced Pylon flew Control Line still enjoy seeing everything thats going space available National Flying Site hope can brought together next year opportunity see first two days flying since overall standings being reported elsewhere issue Ill just bring what consider interesting points Heli Nats Naomi Don Griffin several others keep track flying statistics Griffins have charge Nats impound area since 1984 deserve special thanks providing long hours work day contest make sure no frequency mishaps no frequency problems among three December 1995 37 first tent came transmitter- Scott Steve Gray pose Tempest fuselage Both members impound area FAI manned Canadian helicopter team age 15 Scott youngest PAl flier Nats Naomi Don Griffin have charge Larry Bergens new helicopter has latest features Note composite transmitter impound area Nats since 1984 side frames CNC-machined metal head washout unit swashplate flight lines dont think radio problem kind entire meet speaks well workers very high standard quality have become used radio equipment next tent came Larry Bergen assistant Debra Larry has manufacturing updates complete X-Cell line helicopters years big news Peter Chao Century Helicopters have combined talents design manufacture Intrepid new 60-size helicopter will also available four-stroke version Composite side frames flexible landing gear make Intrepid very durable push-pull cyclic collective make very precise control Larry does high-quality CNC machining metal head washout unit swashplate features too numerous list hope devote entire article helicopter near future Scott Gray Kitchener Ontario youngest FAI flier tender age 15 couldnt tell flying Scott has flying helicopters two years has never pilot-caused crash attributes practicing maneuvers including 3D flying Skylark simulator Scott father Steve members Canadas world helicopter team flying Kalt Grand Prix helicopters inside own-design Tempest fuselage equipment pretty much line what saw just about everyone using 0S 61 SX engine Enya 3 plug Morgan 30% fuel JR lOSX radio Futaba 9Z Scott also using two new JR Super Servos T/R collective JR Piezo solid-state gyro feels Super Servo Piezo gyro especially good combination because can use 100% gain wagging tail having speed precision holding power T/R really precise flying Mickey Yates Miami Florida also flying popular Kalt Grand Prix helicopter its stock form same flight accessories above likes Grand Prix because its complete right out boxjust build compete no upgrades needed Mickey found SuperTigre carb worked little better SX engine smoothing out midrange providing better transition between idle full power especially important Mickey because does hovering maneuvers 1500 rpm transitions full power aerobatic maneuvers also likes Piezo gyro because seems lock tail during hovering circles windy conditions Congratulations Curtis Youngblood first place FAI would really news finished anything other first must tremendous amount pressureto know king hill everyone expects win Ill certainly never know pressure However standard flying form making difficult maneuvers look easy March 1995 issue described hovering style reminds flying formation ground technique still seems serving him quite well aerobatic maneuvers particularly crisp compared some others making sharp turns horizontal vertical flight back again just before what appeared certain crash flew everyone else stopped what doing watchhoping glean little insight master masters Curtis flying highly modified lightened Robbe Futura weighing 10 pounds soon will available Futura Youngblood Edition Futura have widely available now some manufacturing problems have delayed delivery times Hopefully will available read Curtis using 0S FSN engine 15% Power Master fuel modified V-Tech muffler JR radio Piezo gyro both modified father Dave four JR Super Servos 1300-mAh battery extreme control Curtis would say what modifications made Piezo gyro father have talking JR Japan see can made available us No word talks better gyro caliber would 38 Model Aviation ey Yates popular completely stock Grand Prix helicopter Recommends Piezo gyro ST carburetor FAI winner Curtis Youngblood wife Julie dog Britney holds highly modified Robbe Futura beneficial fliers What really surprised was using four Super Servos high battery consumption However Curtis said can get five flights 1300-mAh battery feels servos provide precision holding power really make difference flying other point other fliers using whip antenna rather long wire antenna comes standard radios feels gets better range performance wire antenna others talked have problems whip antennas cracking failing flight consensus seems its less problem deal also using NHP Curtis Youngblood blades naturally curious ever needed balanced seems no matter what ready-to-fly blades buy Rotor Pro balancer always shows off just little Curtis said checked Rotor Pro close just bolted flew speaking blades passed tip can use helicopter has slight shake just cant find try swapping blades may blade 0-ring head just good combination switching blades can help havent tried yet sounds good else fails nice talk Dwight Shilling about helicopter special techniques improve performance flying Concept 60 SR OS SX engine standard fuel plug upgrade could recommend SR metal collective lever assembly improved smoothness precision control will last forever Some other tips 1 When experimenting different paddles keep overall flybar diameter same 2 Electronically increase servo throws maximum increase servo resolution 3 A smaller T/R diameter uses 95/g inches will allow higher gyro gain improved T/R stability 4 He recommends symmetrical blades best combination types flying autorotations especially nice Dwight pass along points rest us So times top fliers lot experimenting helicopters get out competition reluctant pass along some Dwight Shilling Concept SR mechanics Interceptor fuselage passes along useful tips see text December 1995 39 Rene Recinos Miniature AirQraft rep flying Class own exotic paint scheme Paul Sohas Graphite X-Cell used Model Products Line Drive servo except throttle converts servo output linear secrets Dwight obviously has big picture thanks Ted Schoonard flying X-Cell Pro mechanics Windstar fuselage Miniature Aircrafts new XL-Pro allmetal head first time have chance see head looks completely different others has rectangular shape parts counterbored precision fit Although CNC-machined head assembled factory its precise setup settings will change its disassembled service Other features include split axle improved hover stability everything ball-bearing supported yoke now clamps main shaft hardened pin replacing Jesus bolt Ted said first production run head has successful does have left stock During lunch break Paul Soha Stow Ohio put fantastic demonstration 3D flying Graphite X-Cell flying better backwards inverted can fly upright Paul uses 05 FSN engine Miniature Aircrafts Nitro Pipe Morgan 30% fuel because feels provides constant high rpm raw power needed 3D flying also good TIR control engine speed therefore main TIR speed changes during maneuvers its almost impossible control tail during backwards aerobatics Paul considers T/R stability control such important point 3D flying has converted Chapman twin-tail system says has really helped flying Another product Paul uses Model Products Line Drive device attaches servo wheel change rotational output linear thereby providing same servo throw feel stick extreme other havent tried yet have order local hobby shop Ill give first-hand report near future youngest helicopter contestant Nats flying Class age 12 Daniel Carter son Raves R/Cs David Carter Daniel has flying two years competed X-Cell Custom powered Novi Rossi Futaba 9Z control Because schoolwork David flies Sunday except practicing contest spends practice time Skylark simulator really attributes rapid success someday wants world champion Look out Curtisheres another youngster take up challenge few fliers using KSJ Swing Head Nick Nicholas California Nick feels Swing Head specifically designed Kalt Grand Prix improve hover performance wind still performing aerobatic maneuvers saw Nick last year Lubbock Nats Swing Head did seem give him advantage wind However time Muncie weather could have better helicopters moderate temperatures light wind Nicks helicopter particularly smooth using Hi Pro main blades NHP T/R blades JR Piezo gyro control Although above will give idea equipment different techniques used Nats really to appreciate amount effort flier put helicopter high level flying everyone Nats has always time take little vacation jobs see what others hobby doing renew old friendships make new ones Now have National Hying Site Nats will held year hope will get chance attend add enjoyment already enjoyable hobby See next year odel Aviation ve-year-old Daniel Carter youngest Nats helicopter contestant flying Class Practices Skylark simulator wants world champion Nick Nicholas Kalt Grand Prix KSJ Swing Head improved hover wind needed light winds year helicopter very smooth precise
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS 1995 IRCHA-AMA Helicopter Nationals held AMAs National Flying Site Muncie Indiana July 8-11 everyone saw having great time know lot unable attend variety reasons really missed lot great helicopter flying chance learn lot about helicopters very best fliers country IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association president Shaun Ettinger helpers did outstanding job preparation handling minute-by-minute tasks needed keep three flight lines going once dont know pulled off smoothly almost made look easy know wasnt Im sure IRCHA gang did made weather perfect left 1000 Texas 820 Indiana light winds partial cloud cover during day make flying overall visiting just about perfect unfortunate part years Nats took place three separate locations AMA hopes cure next year Part enjoyment going Nats see types flyingfixedwing well helicopter Its long time since raced Pylon flew Control Line still enjoy seeing everything thats going space available National Flying Site hope can brought together next year opportunity see first two days flying since overall standings being reported elsewhere issue Ill just bring what consider interesting points Heli Nats Naomi Don Griffin several others keep track flying statistics Griffins have charge Nats impound area since 1984 deserve special thanks providing long hours work day contest make sure no frequency mishaps no frequency problems among three December 1995 37 first tent came transmitter- Scott Steve Gray pose Tempest fuselage Both members impound area FAI manned Canadian helicopter team age 15 Scott youngest PAl flier Nats Naomi Don Griffin have charge Larry Bergens new helicopter has latest features Note composite transmitter impound area Nats since 1984 side frames CNC-machined metal head washout unit swashplate flight lines dont think radio problem kind entire meet speaks well workers very high standard quality have become used radio equipment next tent came Larry Bergen assistant Debra Larry has manufacturing updates complete X-Cell line helicopters years big news Peter Chao Century Helicopters have combined talents design manufacture Intrepid new 60-size helicopter will also available four-stroke version Composite side frames flexible landing gear make Intrepid very durable push-pull cyclic collective make very precise control Larry does high-quality CNC machining metal head washout unit swashplate features too numerous list hope devote entire article helicopter near future Scott Gray Kitchener Ontario youngest FAI flier tender age 15 couldnt tell flying Scott has flying helicopters two years has never pilot-caused crash attributes practicing maneuvers including 3D flying Skylark simulator Scott father Steve members Canadas world helicopter team flying Kalt Grand Prix helicopters inside own-design Tempest fuselage equipment pretty much line what saw just about everyone using 0S 61 SX engine Enya 3 plug Morgan 30% fuel JR lOSX radio Futaba 9Z Scott also using two new JR Super Servos T/R collective JR Piezo solid-state gyro feels Super Servo Piezo gyro especially good combination because can use 100% gain wagging tail having speed precision holding power T/R really precise flying Mickey Yates Miami Florida also flying popular Kalt Grand Prix helicopter its stock form same flight accessories above likes Grand Prix because its complete right out boxjust build compete no upgrades needed Mickey found SuperTigre carb worked little better SX engine smoothing out midrange providing better transition between idle full power especially important Mickey because does hovering maneuvers 1500 rpm transitions full power aerobatic maneuvers also likes Piezo gyro because seems lock tail during hovering circles windy conditions Congratulations Curtis Youngblood first place FAI would really news finished anything other first must tremendous amount pressureto know king hill everyone expects win Ill certainly never know pressure However standard flying form making difficult maneuvers look easy March 1995 issue described hovering style reminds flying formation ground technique still seems serving him quite well aerobatic maneuvers particularly crisp compared some others making sharp turns horizontal vertical flight back again just before what appeared certain crash flew everyone else stopped what doing watchhoping glean little insight master masters Curtis flying highly modified lightened Robbe Futura weighing 10 pounds soon will available Futura Youngblood Edition Futura have widely available now some manufacturing problems have delayed delivery times Hopefully will available read Curtis using 0S FSN engine 15% Power Master fuel modified V-Tech muffler JR radio Piezo gyro both modified father Dave four JR Super Servos 1300-mAh battery extreme control Curtis would say what modifications made Piezo gyro father have talking JR Japan see can made available us No word talks better gyro caliber would 38 Model Aviation ey Yates popular completely stock Grand Prix helicopter Recommends Piezo gyro ST carburetor FAI winner Curtis Youngblood wife Julie dog Britney holds highly modified Robbe Futura beneficial fliers What really surprised was using four Super Servos high battery consumption However Curtis said can get five flights 1300-mAh battery feels servos provide precision holding power really make difference flying other point other fliers using whip antenna rather long wire antenna comes standard radios feels gets better range performance wire antenna others talked have problems whip antennas cracking failing flight consensus seems its less problem deal also using NHP Curtis Youngblood blades naturally curious ever needed balanced seems no matter what ready-to-fly blades buy Rotor Pro balancer always shows off just little Curtis said checked Rotor Pro close just bolted flew speaking blades passed tip can use helicopter has slight shake just cant find try swapping blades may blade 0-ring head just good combination switching blades can help havent tried yet sounds good else fails nice talk Dwight Shilling about helicopter special techniques improve performance flying Concept 60 SR OS SX engine standard fuel plug upgrade could recommend SR metal collective lever assembly improved smoothness precision control will last forever Some other tips 1 When experimenting different paddles keep overall flybar diameter same 2 Electronically increase servo throws maximum increase servo resolution 3 A smaller T/R diameter uses 95/g inches will allow higher gyro gain improved T/R stability 4 He recommends symmetrical blades best combination types flying autorotations especially nice Dwight pass along points rest us So times top fliers lot experimenting helicopters get out competition reluctant pass along some Dwight Shilling Concept SR mechanics Interceptor fuselage passes along useful tips see text December 1995 39 Rene Recinos Miniature AirQraft rep flying Class own exotic paint scheme Paul Sohas Graphite X-Cell used Model Products Line Drive servo except throttle converts servo output linear secrets Dwight obviously has big picture thanks Ted Schoonard flying X-Cell Pro mechanics Windstar fuselage Miniature Aircrafts new XL-Pro allmetal head first time have chance see head looks completely different others has rectangular shape parts counterbored precision fit Although CNC-machined head assembled factory its precise setup settings will change its disassembled service Other features include split axle improved hover stability everything ball-bearing supported yoke now clamps main shaft hardened pin replacing Jesus bolt Ted said first production run head has successful does have left stock During lunch break Paul Soha Stow Ohio put fantastic demonstration 3D flying Graphite X-Cell flying better backwards inverted can fly upright Paul uses 05 FSN engine Miniature Aircrafts Nitro Pipe Morgan 30% fuel because feels provides constant high rpm raw power needed 3D flying also good TIR control engine speed therefore main TIR speed changes during maneuvers its almost impossible control tail during backwards aerobatics Paul considers T/R stability control such important point 3D flying has converted Chapman twin-tail system says has really helped flying Another product Paul uses Model Products Line Drive device attaches servo wheel change rotational output linear thereby providing same servo throw feel stick extreme other havent tried yet have order local hobby shop Ill give first-hand report near future youngest helicopter contestant Nats flying Class age 12 Daniel Carter son Raves R/Cs David Carter Daniel has flying two years competed X-Cell Custom powered Novi Rossi Futaba 9Z control Because schoolwork David flies Sunday except practicing contest spends practice time Skylark simulator really attributes rapid success someday wants world champion Look out Curtisheres another youngster take up challenge few fliers using KSJ Swing Head Nick Nicholas California Nick feels Swing Head specifically designed Kalt Grand Prix improve hover performance wind still performing aerobatic maneuvers saw Nick last year Lubbock Nats Swing Head did seem give him advantage wind However time Muncie weather could have better helicopters moderate temperatures light wind Nicks helicopter particularly smooth using Hi Pro main blades NHP T/R blades JR Piezo gyro control Although above will give idea equipment different techniques used Nats really to appreciate amount effort flier put helicopter high level flying everyone Nats has always time take little vacation jobs see what others hobby doing renew old friendships make new ones Now have National Hying Site Nats will held year hope will get chance attend add enjoyment already enjoyable hobby See next year odel Aviation ve-year-old Daniel Carter youngest Nats helicopter contestant flying Class Practices Skylark simulator wants world champion Nick Nicholas Kalt Grand Prix KSJ Swing Head improved hover wind needed light winds year helicopter very smooth precise
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 37, 38, 39, 40
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS 1995 IRCHA-AMA Helicopter Nationals held AMAs National Flying Site Muncie Indiana July 8-11 everyone saw having great time know lot unable attend variety reasons really missed lot great helicopter flying chance learn lot about helicopters very best fliers country IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association president Shaun Ettinger helpers did outstanding job preparation handling minute-by-minute tasks needed keep three flight lines going once dont know pulled off smoothly almost made look easy know wasnt Im sure IRCHA gang did made weather perfect left 1000 Texas 820 Indiana light winds partial cloud cover during day make flying overall visiting just about perfect unfortunate part years Nats took place three separate locations AMA hopes cure next year Part enjoyment going Nats see types flyingfixedwing well helicopter Its long time since raced Pylon flew Control Line still enjoy seeing everything thats going space available National Flying Site hope can brought together next year opportunity see first two days flying since overall standings being reported elsewhere issue Ill just bring what consider interesting points Heli Nats Naomi Don Griffin several others keep track flying statistics Griffins have charge Nats impound area since 1984 deserve special thanks providing long hours work day contest make sure no frequency mishaps no frequency problems among three December 1995 37 first tent came transmitter- Scott Steve Gray pose Tempest fuselage Both members impound area FAI manned Canadian helicopter team age 15 Scott youngest PAl flier Nats Naomi Don Griffin have charge Larry Bergens new helicopter has latest features Note composite transmitter impound area Nats since 1984 side frames CNC-machined metal head washout unit swashplate flight lines dont think radio problem kind entire meet speaks well workers very high standard quality have become used radio equipment next tent came Larry Bergen assistant Debra Larry has manufacturing updates complete X-Cell line helicopters years big news Peter Chao Century Helicopters have combined talents design manufacture Intrepid new 60-size helicopter will also available four-stroke version Composite side frames flexible landing gear make Intrepid very durable push-pull cyclic collective make very precise control Larry does high-quality CNC machining metal head washout unit swashplate features too numerous list hope devote entire article helicopter near future Scott Gray Kitchener Ontario youngest FAI flier tender age 15 couldnt tell flying Scott has flying helicopters two years has never pilot-caused crash attributes practicing maneuvers including 3D flying Skylark simulator Scott father Steve members Canadas world helicopter team flying Kalt Grand Prix helicopters inside own-design Tempest fuselage equipment pretty much line what saw just about everyone using 0S 61 SX engine Enya 3 plug Morgan 30% fuel JR lOSX radio Futaba 9Z Scott also using two new JR Super Servos T/R collective JR Piezo solid-state gyro feels Super Servo Piezo gyro especially good combination because can use 100% gain wagging tail having speed precision holding power T/R really precise flying Mickey Yates Miami Florida also flying popular Kalt Grand Prix helicopter its stock form same flight accessories above likes Grand Prix because its complete right out boxjust build compete no upgrades needed Mickey found SuperTigre carb worked little better SX engine smoothing out midrange providing better transition between idle full power especially important Mickey because does hovering maneuvers 1500 rpm transitions full power aerobatic maneuvers also likes Piezo gyro because seems lock tail during hovering circles windy conditions Congratulations Curtis Youngblood first place FAI would really news finished anything other first must tremendous amount pressureto know king hill everyone expects win Ill certainly never know pressure However standard flying form making difficult maneuvers look easy March 1995 issue described hovering style reminds flying formation ground technique still seems serving him quite well aerobatic maneuvers particularly crisp compared some others making sharp turns horizontal vertical flight back again just before what appeared certain crash flew everyone else stopped what doing watchhoping glean little insight master masters Curtis flying highly modified lightened Robbe Futura weighing 10 pounds soon will available Futura Youngblood Edition Futura have widely available now some manufacturing problems have delayed delivery times Hopefully will available read Curtis using 0S FSN engine 15% Power Master fuel modified V-Tech muffler JR radio Piezo gyro both modified father Dave four JR Super Servos 1300-mAh battery extreme control Curtis would say what modifications made Piezo gyro father have talking JR Japan see can made available us No word talks better gyro caliber would 38 Model Aviation ey Yates popular completely stock Grand Prix helicopter Recommends Piezo gyro ST carburetor FAI winner Curtis Youngblood wife Julie dog Britney holds highly modified Robbe Futura beneficial fliers What really surprised was using four Super Servos high battery consumption However Curtis said can get five flights 1300-mAh battery feels servos provide precision holding power really make difference flying other point other fliers using whip antenna rather long wire antenna comes standard radios feels gets better range performance wire antenna others talked have problems whip antennas cracking failing flight consensus seems its less problem deal also using NHP Curtis Youngblood blades naturally curious ever needed balanced seems no matter what ready-to-fly blades buy Rotor Pro balancer always shows off just little Curtis said checked Rotor Pro close just bolted flew speaking blades passed tip can use helicopter has slight shake just cant find try swapping blades may blade 0-ring head just good combination switching blades can help havent tried yet sounds good else fails nice talk Dwight Shilling about helicopter special techniques improve performance flying Concept 60 SR OS SX engine standard fuel plug upgrade could recommend SR metal collective lever assembly improved smoothness precision control will last forever Some other tips 1 When experimenting different paddles keep overall flybar diameter same 2 Electronically increase servo throws maximum increase servo resolution 3 A smaller T/R diameter uses 95/g inches will allow higher gyro gain improved T/R stability 4 He recommends symmetrical blades best combination types flying autorotations especially nice Dwight pass along points rest us So times top fliers lot experimenting helicopters get out competition reluctant pass along some Dwight Shilling Concept SR mechanics Interceptor fuselage passes along useful tips see text December 1995 39 Rene Recinos Miniature AirQraft rep flying Class own exotic paint scheme Paul Sohas Graphite X-Cell used Model Products Line Drive servo except throttle converts servo output linear secrets Dwight obviously has big picture thanks Ted Schoonard flying X-Cell Pro mechanics Windstar fuselage Miniature Aircrafts new XL-Pro allmetal head first time have chance see head looks completely different others has rectangular shape parts counterbored precision fit Although CNC-machined head assembled factory its precise setup settings will change its disassembled service Other features include split axle improved hover stability everything ball-bearing supported yoke now clamps main shaft hardened pin replacing Jesus bolt Ted said first production run head has successful does have left stock During lunch break Paul Soha Stow Ohio put fantastic demonstration 3D flying Graphite X-Cell flying better backwards inverted can fly upright Paul uses 05 FSN engine Miniature Aircrafts Nitro Pipe Morgan 30% fuel because feels provides constant high rpm raw power needed 3D flying also good TIR control engine speed therefore main TIR speed changes during maneuvers its almost impossible control tail during backwards aerobatics Paul considers T/R stability control such important point 3D flying has converted Chapman twin-tail system says has really helped flying Another product Paul uses Model Products Line Drive device attaches servo wheel change rotational output linear thereby providing same servo throw feel stick extreme other havent tried yet have order local hobby shop Ill give first-hand report near future youngest helicopter contestant Nats flying Class age 12 Daniel Carter son Raves R/Cs David Carter Daniel has flying two years competed X-Cell Custom powered Novi Rossi Futaba 9Z control Because schoolwork David flies Sunday except practicing contest spends practice time Skylark simulator really attributes rapid success someday wants world champion Look out Curtisheres another youngster take up challenge few fliers using KSJ Swing Head Nick Nicholas California Nick feels Swing Head specifically designed Kalt Grand Prix improve hover performance wind still performing aerobatic maneuvers saw Nick last year Lubbock Nats Swing Head did seem give him advantage wind However time Muncie weather could have better helicopters moderate temperatures light wind Nicks helicopter particularly smooth using Hi Pro main blades NHP T/R blades JR Piezo gyro control Although above will give idea equipment different techniques used Nats really to appreciate amount effort flier put helicopter high level flying everyone Nats has always time take little vacation jobs see what others hobby doing renew old friendships make new ones Now have National Hying Site Nats will held year hope will get chance attend add enjoyment already enjoyable hobby See next year odel Aviation ve-year-old Daniel Carter youngest Nats helicopter contestant flying Class Practices Skylark simulator wants world champion Nick Nicholas Kalt Grand Prix KSJ Swing Head improved hover wind needed light winds year helicopter very smooth precise