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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 129, 130

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FLIGHT SIMULATORS past few years personal computers PCs have become common household items Several companies have developed helicopter flight simulators enable flier practice flying comfort his/her homewithout fear crashing Because simulators inexpensive two common questions hear 1 Are worth money 2 Can person learn fly helicopter using simulator As far price concerned real value flight simulator keeps crashing own helicopter Whenever go out practicewhether its basic hovering novice 3-D flying expertthere always possibility mishap dont like word crash certainly try keep mishaps minimum unfortunately making mistakes part learning process What makes us better pilots learning mistakes mishaps actually detrimental learning process would expect first concern after mishap repair cost replace damaged pieces second concern time required fix helicoptertime could out flying Finally mishap causes seed fear grow mindsit makes us concerned about next flight combination concerns doesnt stop learning processit reverses because now re afraid practice maneuver caused mishap first place good news flight simulators can eliminate least reduce associated problems simulators can adjust helicopter setup weather conditions way can customize training particular maneuver practice worrying about potential mishaps mishap occurs will helicopter fixes itself can try again ability practice reckless abandon great asset pilot cost savings mental anguish repair parts very real second questionwhether person can learn fly using simulatoris contingent well simulator represents flight characteristics model very little correlation between simulator movements reactions helicopter simulator will doing its job However expecting simulator fly exactly like model helicopter little unrealistic because simulator does just thatit simulates What looking something approaches flight characteristics helicopter closely possible good news flight simulators Im aware have set flight parameters can customized tailor flight performance desires real advantage flight simulator enables pilots practice lotanytime day night regardless weather big part learning fly helicopter getting plenty stick time practice mistakes will make will learn simulator doesnt completely represent actual helicopter will still help react instinctively make correct control inputs given situation cases control inputs need made immediately often very little time analyze whats going January1996 129 NHP Helicopter Simulator has clearly defined rotor disk NHP simulators 3-D setup very helpful practicing shadow help pilot orientationswitchless inverted flying Note negative coning angle rotor disk Available Horizon NHP simulators 30 setup very helpful practicing switchiess Inverted flying Note negative coning angle rotor disk Available Horizon * IABB8EVI~N 1/24nZ t/16SZ 1/8 Sz i/S 52 114-SI SID8av Coast BAre3252032453266544132550 60Vooght Core F4U205203052660545 15Coo 2810 Jeooy21518325246553886 552 27Liodhergo NX2111551434 52469 3491548 29Waco TaperWing1551422 52045 346054890 62 36Weetiod Lysnoder2551837 5247553O 2 35000 046A Obor235243453268546 29Roe og 108 Sport1551622452445536160905 33Sttn Totootor305304553890 6212057 39Lock Li 61 p382751939 2678 45 39Coo p3 AF gkto18451528 2056 34 I2556 25Vat Coos 0201/418 2027 2854544r7 38Coo Cation PBYSa52 4878 60104744 19Cortioe NC4624 6694 89 177066cr 87 FIr14 1221 16. 53o4549 31Baylee usEs114512174 1435 5324 54470 56 13Soperrioe 26315 51022i51344452660 30 36Coo GolOhank1445142145 843 36 sCALEP1814 33 Lock Elactra #112752541 5 43Gross Avenger TB3052840 53880 3Ford 3144AT6 42Boa BuG FlyFort51 54077 8514Sos3170 56 38NA MItchell 32536453755 552NA325 56 3488oc1CotolPC7215451523522464535Hot Mp26 6 37Coo Navy 503C1t951828452457536Otto AToO 4 25CRacer R3C1 8211 515164520 0HodlyPa o 6 34Doog Tranop DC34754071 550oo 0 6 33Coot Hawk p6E15451523452247 4 32Doolittles G31112451718452237 3549 4674 58 31floe F4B344 P12515516224520444 32594 4489 58 32SprOld BoltDog13451620520405325 580558 3218oord IkeOOIlke1045121545153152662545 34Toonero 81W Racer135121941639 2814 54078552 3580. No k8slltgao16 $15234-2047 3264 4494 56 33Boa P26A 10. H14 515212042 3263 4584 58 35Stiemon TW SR204816314256254582 5523 66 42DII Ilsoqotto 306374024413581 50608 65 37Staro PT1716 6182441249 3 43N Blk Widow P6133r0495098 75 30TASIS Hoks Teo13144 1321 184353606 5 42CNlldlvr SB2C425 52537 26Food Toissoto 4A738 53857 4814 72* 31Bellanra Air Boo32 52248 3096 52 330000 227 Dook19 2829 4058 558 68 27CSeabawk plCi15 1823 28Sik Aaphib S 3836 53454 4210 962 168Fge 0400 3065054575 56 31Liyo LSirios215163145228 0538 31Hoeart RcPets10515155153053005 2 31C Sparhwk P9C212451519522385355045 876 58 33Aerooca C3 Spi18$1027 14534526107548 38Domes Pseco Sp12 51618 2937 36 03Wright Flier50 1830 24604 38 READ BE8ORE OBDEEIO8G* HINI4784 OROflsis onPLANS AVAILAfiLE AT ONE BE SURE TO A58 THE 808- DOLLAR UNDERI/24 AL OOZ FOR PACKAGING PRICES FOR ALL DE8IGN8 POSTAGE ASID INSURANCE ABOUT T800SAI4O ADOITIOS PLAOIS 146NY SIZES o SOo575 CATALOG 5200 OR PR] LIST ALONE 51e 5 AIR FOREIGN 53 rod F PekdAdOor805 P4erdSIne 1018no""""" k about cost flight simulator compare repair cost couple mishaps Think about amount practice time can get during evenings weather bad have always found simulators good investment improve capabilities also overall enjoyment hobby NHP Helicopter Simulator NHP unit newest simulators market has several features really advance state art problems often associated other simulators come simulated transmitter controller unfortunately same transmitter youll use fly model NHP designed use actual model transmitterincluding switch positions flight parameters use pitch curves throttle curves throttle hold revo mixing Plug computer-interface cord transmitter turn program select transmitter menu away go transmitter isnt preloaded models can set up store transmitter program ability use own transmitter becomes especially important youre practicing aerobatics autorotation makes simulation closer real thing Another useful feature NHP simulator comes preloaded flight parameters 17 popular helicopter models proper flight parameters have researched designersthe simulator ready train helicopter right out box helicopter list wish adjust parameters customization has made lot easier Simple parameters such main-rotor diameter main-blade weight tail-rotor diameter helicopter weight can modified saved fine-tune simulators flight characteristics Last least excellent graphics coning angle mainrotor blades changes blades load unload simulated sun actually reflects off canopy details keep better oriented helicopter improve its realistic flying Look photos note negative coning angle shadow helicopter ground sun reflecting off portions fuselage Its very realistic will need fairly sophisticated computer take full advantage NHP simulators performance capabilities requires IBM-compatible 486 machine least 1MB RAM DOS 31 higher 3/2-inch disk drive Menu selections made mouse keyboard complete package includes program disk interface adapter interface cord instructions see think youll impressed * 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC THIE FINEST KITS YOULL EVER BUILD AND FLY SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Requirementnon schneude.40 Engine Requirementnon sebseurle 40 wing Span58 wing Span55 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft wing Area 5 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length42 Fttselage Length42 Fuselage width35 overall Fuselage width35 overall weight Range45 5 lbs weight Range45 5 lbs wing Loading Range16510IS ozisq fL wing Loading Range165 IS ozisq ft Radio Functions 4 Channel Radio Functions4 channel Specifications Engine Requirementany 60 wing Span52 wing Area935 sq Fuselage Length46 Fuselage width35 weight Range6 75 lbs wing Loading Range14810 185 Specifications Engine Requirement2 non schneurle 20 wing Span55 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length43 Fuselage width35 overall weight Range55 65 lbs wing Loading Range195 10239 ozisq ft Radio Functions4 channel Ask kits favorite hobby store order direct MCI VISA welcome. 150 Robinson Road on NIl 03051 881-5899 130 Model Aviation N-AIR 40SPORT-AIR 40 largest high wingAn outstanding sport trainer its classand fun-fly ship BEL-AIR 60 budding easy andling superior aerobatic biplane TWIN-AIR 20 Full aerobatic cap abilities ying popular Twin-Air 20 really can fly engine

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 129, 130

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS FLIGHT SIMULATORS past few years personal computers PCs have become common household items Several companies have developed helicopter flight simulators enable flier practice flying comfort his/her homewithout fear crashing Because simulators inexpensive two common questions hear 1 Are worth money 2 Can person learn fly helicopter using simulator As far price concerned real value flight simulator keeps crashing own helicopter Whenever go out practicewhether its basic hovering novice 3-D flying expertthere always possibility mishap dont like word crash certainly try keep mishaps minimum unfortunately making mistakes part learning process What makes us better pilots learning mistakes mishaps actually detrimental learning process would expect first concern after mishap repair cost replace damaged pieces second concern time required fix helicoptertime could out flying Finally mishap causes seed fear grow mindsit makes us concerned about next flight combination concerns doesnt stop learning processit reverses because now re afraid practice maneuver caused mishap first place good news flight simulators can eliminate least reduce associated problems simulators can adjust helicopter setup weather conditions way can customize training particular maneuver practice worrying about potential mishaps mishap occurs will helicopter fixes itself can try again ability practice reckless abandon great asset pilot cost savings mental anguish repair parts very real second questionwhether person can learn fly using simulatoris contingent well simulator represents flight characteristics model very little correlation between simulator movements reactions helicopter simulator will doing its job However expecting simulator fly exactly like model helicopter little unrealistic because simulator does just thatit simulates What looking something approaches flight characteristics helicopter closely possible good news flight simulators Im aware have set flight parameters can customized tailor flight performance desires real advantage flight simulator enables pilots practice lotanytime day night regardless weather big part learning fly helicopter getting plenty stick time practice mistakes will make will learn simulator doesnt completely represent actual helicopter will still help react instinctively make correct control inputs given situation cases control inputs need made immediately often very little time analyze whats going January1996 129 NHP Helicopter Simulator has clearly defined rotor disk NHP simulators 3-D setup very helpful practicing shadow help pilot orientationswitchless inverted flying Note negative coning angle rotor disk Available Horizon NHP simulators 30 setup very helpful practicing switchiess Inverted flying Note negative coning angle rotor disk Available Horizon * IABB8EVI~N 1/24nZ t/16SZ 1/8 Sz i/S 52 114-SI SID8av Coast BAre3252032453266544132550 60Vooght Core F4U205203052660545 15Coo 2810 Jeooy21518325246553886 552 27Liodhergo NX2111551434 52469 3491548 29Waco TaperWing1551422 52045 346054890 62 36Weetiod Lysnoder2551837 5247553O 2 35000 046A Obor235243453268546 29Roe og 108 Sport1551622452445536160905 33Sttn Totootor305304553890 6212057 39Lock Li 61 p382751939 2678 45 39Coo p3 AF gkto18451528 2056 34 I2556 25Vat Coos 0201/418 2027 2854544r7 38Coo Cation PBYSa52 4878 60104744 19Cortioe NC4624 6694 89 177066cr 87 FIr14 1221 16. 53o4549 31Baylee usEs114512174 1435 5324 54470 56 13Soperrioe 26315 51022i51344452660 30 36Coo GolOhank1445142145 843 36 sCALEP1814 33 Lock Elactra #112752541 5 43Gross Avenger TB3052840 53880 3Ford 3144AT6 42Boa BuG FlyFort51 54077 8514Sos3170 56 38NA MItchell 32536453755 552NA325 56 3488oc1CotolPC7215451523522464535Hot Mp26 6 37Coo Navy 503C1t951828452457536Otto AToO 4 25CRacer R3C1 8211 515164520 0HodlyPa o 6 34Doog Tranop DC34754071 550oo 0 6 33Coot Hawk p6E15451523452247 4 32Doolittles G31112451718452237 3549 4674 58 31floe F4B344 P12515516224520444 32594 4489 58 32SprOld BoltDog13451620520405325 580558 3218oord IkeOOIlke1045121545153152662545 34Toonero 81W Racer135121941639 2814 54078552 3580. No k8slltgao16 $15234-2047 3264 4494 56 33Boa P26A 10. H14 515212042 3263 4584 58 35Stiemon TW SR204816314256254582 5523 66 42DII Ilsoqotto 306374024413581 50608 65 37Staro PT1716 6182441249 3 43N Blk Widow P6133r0495098 75 30TASIS Hoks Teo13144 1321 184353606 5 42CNlldlvr SB2C425 52537 26Food Toissoto 4A738 53857 4814 72* 31Bellanra Air Boo32 52248 3096 52 330000 227 Dook19 2829 4058 558 68 27CSeabawk plCi15 1823 28Sik Aaphib S 3836 53454 4210 962 168Fge 0400 3065054575 56 31Liyo LSirios215163145228 0538 31Hoeart RcPets10515155153053005 2 31C Sparhwk P9C212451519522385355045 876 58 33Aerooca C3 Spi18$1027 14534526107548 38Domes Pseco Sp12 51618 2937 36 03Wright Flier50 1830 24604 38 READ BE8ORE OBDEEIO8G* HINI4784 OROflsis onPLANS AVAILAfiLE AT ONE BE SURE TO A58 THE 808- DOLLAR UNDERI/24 AL OOZ FOR PACKAGING PRICES FOR ALL DE8IGN8 POSTAGE ASID INSURANCE ABOUT T800SAI4O ADOITIOS PLAOIS 146NY SIZES o SOo575 CATALOG 5200 OR PR] LIST ALONE 51e 5 AIR FOREIGN 53 rod F PekdAdOor805 P4erdSIne 1018no""""" k about cost flight simulator compare repair cost couple mishaps Think about amount practice time can get during evenings weather bad have always found simulators good investment improve capabilities also overall enjoyment hobby NHP Helicopter Simulator NHP unit newest simulators market has several features really advance state art problems often associated other simulators come simulated transmitter controller unfortunately same transmitter youll use fly model NHP designed use actual model transmitterincluding switch positions flight parameters use pitch curves throttle curves throttle hold revo mixing Plug computer-interface cord transmitter turn program select transmitter menu away go transmitter isnt preloaded models can set up store transmitter program ability use own transmitter becomes especially important youre practicing aerobatics autorotation makes simulation closer real thing Another useful feature NHP simulator comes preloaded flight parameters 17 popular helicopter models proper flight parameters have researched designersthe simulator ready train helicopter right out box helicopter list wish adjust parameters customization has made lot easier Simple parameters such main-rotor diameter main-blade weight tail-rotor diameter helicopter weight can modified saved fine-tune simulators flight characteristics Last least excellent graphics coning angle mainrotor blades changes blades load unload simulated sun actually reflects off canopy details keep better oriented helicopter improve its realistic flying Look photos note negative coning angle shadow helicopter ground sun reflecting off portions fuselage Its very realistic will need fairly sophisticated computer take full advantage NHP simulators performance capabilities requires IBM-compatible 486 machine least 1MB RAM DOS 31 higher 3/2-inch disk drive Menu selections made mouse keyboard complete package includes program disk interface adapter interface cord instructions see think youll impressed * 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC THIE FINEST KITS YOULL EVER BUILD AND FLY SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Requirementnon schneude.40 Engine Requirementnon sebseurle 40 wing Span58 wing Span55 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft wing Area 5 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length42 Fttselage Length42 Fuselage width35 overall Fuselage width35 overall weight Range45 5 lbs weight Range45 5 lbs wing Loading Range16510IS ozisq fL wing Loading Range165 IS ozisq ft Radio Functions 4 Channel Radio Functions4 channel Specifications Engine Requirementany 60 wing Span52 wing Area935 sq Fuselage Length46 Fuselage width35 weight Range6 75 lbs wing Loading Range14810 185 Specifications Engine Requirement2 non schneurle 20 wing Span55 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length43 Fuselage width35 overall weight Range55 65 lbs wing Loading Range195 10239 ozisq ft Radio Functions4 channel Ask kits favorite hobby store order direct MCI VISA welcome. 150 Robinson Road on NIl 03051 881-5899 130 Model Aviation N-AIR 40SPORT-AIR 40 largest high wingAn outstanding sport trainer its classand fun-fly ship BEL-AIR 60 budding easy andling superior aerobatic biplane TWIN-AIR 20 Full aerobatic cap abilities ying popular Twin-Air 20 really can fly engine

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