RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS iii NATS UPDATE 1996 Helicopter Nationals just around corner hope making plans attend important update FAI-F3C will flown judged according 1997 FM Sporting Code Contact AMA HQ Competitions Dept additional information and/or complete rules package can reached 317 287-1256 Hying Tornado May 1996 issue described assembly newest helicopter market Tornado Precision Helicopters Inc Since have chance complete Tornado put several flights am very pleased its performance wasnt years ago radio control helicopters infancy reports went together parts fit instructions well flying performance ease maintenance gave us idea model state art However recent years design manufacturing modern helicopters has become science art should feel very confident new helicopter will meet exceed standards have come enjoy just case Tornado High-quality materials combined proven basic design produced helicopter capable hands novice expert flier Tornado first kits available several upgrades have already made improve kit new kits available read will include new nylon main gear fiberglass instead plastic canopy carbon-fiber flybar doublers improved paddie design improved aerobatic performance carbon-fiber tailboom supports improved tail rotor pushrod flexible landing gear system coming soon metal side frames will give way carbon fiber stronger lighter helicopter Although Tornado does have above upgrades Jam very impressed its performance just Tornado can set up novice reducing collective pitch range reducing control sensitivity decreasing amount cyclic tail-rotor control tameddown setup Tornado can used leam hover well basics forward flight youre ready readjust collective pitch range increase control movements lean out engine slightly optimum poweryou ready unlimited aerobatics have always impressed beltdriven tail rotors because simplicity ease maintenance light weight performance equal shaft-driven tail rotor no different Tornado has excellent tail rotor authority smoothness operation essential modern 3-D aerobatics also seems whenever read about helicopter magazine writer always mentions strong points helicopter rarely has anything bad say about Well have given some thought although some things would have done differently dont have lot bad things say about helicopterespecially since improvements upgrades continuing made However thing wish would change future way canopy mounted Three 3mm bolts side bottom nose used firmly attach canopy although bolts super job hard align installing canopy have always favored snap-on canopy secured rubber band simple easy way attach canopy method would little hard Tornado because metal servo tray maybe could somehow get rid bolts future Thats really much criticism worth mentioning would expect combination excellent design quality parts keep Tornado air flying fields long time come So looking different helicopter next project can certainly recommend just before sent article informed manufacturers Tornado have found better supplier needed bearings reduces cost significantly also improves quality bearings current retail price Tornado $599 info kits parts can obtained Sunbelt HobbyTech 205 539-3191 Futaba Radio Piezo Gyro Tornado especially fun fly because got use Futabas new T8UI{P radio G501 piezoelectric gyro guidance system Although Futaba Super Seven has always favorite radios its understanding will give way new eight-channel heli radio offers everexpanding array features overall layout radio fairly standard Futaba radios switches adjustments laid out logical easy reach manner can used guide airplanes sailplanes well helicopters Its also available either PCM five 9201 top-of-the-line servos PPM five July 1996 123 Tornado Futaba T8UHP ready another test flight advanced features radio complement flight capabilities helicopter Plenty room inside Futabas piezoelectric gyro receiver SR battery pack All-metal servo trays Futaba T8UHP transmitter has large LCD screen easy read program Note advanced electronic trims 3001 standard ball-bearing servos versions list describe radios features would take small book Ill just cover basic functions go detail what believe significant features Just few years ago having reversing switches big thing now take granted features almost highquality radio features include memory several helicopters adjustable stick length servo reversing adjustable servo throw dual rates exponential sub-trim fail-safe PCM radios Certainly T8UIIP has features 8 name radio means can store data eight separate helicopters can also purchase CAMPac module J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1400-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos iTx Focus 4 FM w/4 HS-30013295 Focus 6 FM w/4 HS-30015995 Flash S FM w/4 HS-42219995 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS-42224195 Prism7XS FM wiSpec w/4 HS-42232995 Prism 7X FM wiSpectre Tx only22095 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal6295 535 Micro Rx w/crystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 az/rn3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 oz/rn2695 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS-101 Mini24oz/in2195 HS-10l MG Mini w/Metal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 oz/m2795 HS-205 MG Super mini w/metal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 az/in1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 az/in1395 HS-425 BB Prow/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/in3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 oz/in3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 az/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque 107oz/in4695 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 az/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 az/in3995 HS-725 BB Sail winch 161 oz/in4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 oz/m4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES ! Extra Discounts Combos Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA FREE Gift orders over $200 Call Unadvertised Specials Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs Total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers Come visit new stare located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9to7Sat 9toS Visa / Mastercard / Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice will store additional eight models feature fairly significantnot ouly because allows store models now can use module transfer data transmitter another like parameters friends helicopters have CAIVIPac simply copy parameters CAMPac plug module transmitter can see being neat feature two novices experts flying together dont want reinvent wheel time makes programming improvement radio will also work other Futaba receivers whether PCM PPM however PCM receiver must 1024 type programmed using large LCD display panel easy see use However modem moreadvanced radio lot features make sure dont misplace instruction manual keep transmitter case its always go flying Thats say radio hard program until get familiar its features its much easier use manual quick reference manual very well written plain English take step-by-step through feature radio nicest features electronic trims replace standard movable trim levers have using years apply little aileron trim just blip trim slightly smallest change large amount trim change needed hold trim button amount trim change actually accelerates hold sensitivity trim can programmed match desires current trim position always displayed LCD panel quick reference have mentioned LCD screen several times located lower left transmitter displays large easy read large buttons right screen allow easy data entry improve programming efficiency user transmitter function have separated Basic Advanced Menu items keep instruction manual handy awhile Futaba has also entered Piezoelectric gyro field introduction FP G501 rate gyro available 59203 high-speed/careless servo designed specifically gyro Some features G501 include high-frequency response minimizes helicopters heading variations caused wind transmitter stick position now accurately controls yaw rate helicopter power applied gyro enters self-calibration phase about five seconds cancel drift deviation desired heading Although features improvement standard mechanical nicest features G501 should have much greater service life because no moving parts will also make resistant mishaps Servos Single-Stick Transmitters received letter recently Bob Jonasson Carmel CA wanted make two points first March 96 column concerning early disappearance linear servos now servos have rotary output would like see some input radio manufacturers us users AMA convince least offer dual-output linear rack servo future type servos probably dropped years ago because rotary servos could made smaller case now electronics have reduced size much could stand slightly larger servo almost airplane helicopter would have push-pull output eliminate control problems rotary servo Bobs other comment has single-stick radios something have never considered before believes ACE R/C radio manufacturer still making single-stick radios radios needed desperately fliers helicopters airplanes etc have lost use hand have such flier Ft Worth Thunderbirds uses special tray support single stick radio could tell loss performance flying enjoyment hobby would hope something can revive interest single-stick radios especially very important group fliers ba G501 piezoelectric gyro main electronics dual-rate switching box S9203 high-speedlcoreless servo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 123, 124
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 123, 124
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS iii NATS UPDATE 1996 Helicopter Nationals just around corner hope making plans attend important update FAI-F3C will flown judged according 1997 FM Sporting Code Contact AMA HQ Competitions Dept additional information and/or complete rules package can reached 317 287-1256 Hying Tornado May 1996 issue described assembly newest helicopter market Tornado Precision Helicopters Inc Since have chance complete Tornado put several flights am very pleased its performance wasnt years ago radio control helicopters infancy reports went together parts fit instructions well flying performance ease maintenance gave us idea model state art However recent years design manufacturing modern helicopters has become science art should feel very confident new helicopter will meet exceed standards have come enjoy just case Tornado High-quality materials combined proven basic design produced helicopter capable hands novice expert flier Tornado first kits available several upgrades have already made improve kit new kits available read will include new nylon main gear fiberglass instead plastic canopy carbon-fiber flybar doublers improved paddie design improved aerobatic performance carbon-fiber tailboom supports improved tail rotor pushrod flexible landing gear system coming soon metal side frames will give way carbon fiber stronger lighter helicopter Although Tornado does have above upgrades Jam very impressed its performance just Tornado can set up novice reducing collective pitch range reducing control sensitivity decreasing amount cyclic tail-rotor control tameddown setup Tornado can used leam hover well basics forward flight youre ready readjust collective pitch range increase control movements lean out engine slightly optimum poweryou ready unlimited aerobatics have always impressed beltdriven tail rotors because simplicity ease maintenance light weight performance equal shaft-driven tail rotor no different Tornado has excellent tail rotor authority smoothness operation essential modern 3-D aerobatics also seems whenever read about helicopter magazine writer always mentions strong points helicopter rarely has anything bad say about Well have given some thought although some things would have done differently dont have lot bad things say about helicopterespecially since improvements upgrades continuing made However thing wish would change future way canopy mounted Three 3mm bolts side bottom nose used firmly attach canopy although bolts super job hard align installing canopy have always favored snap-on canopy secured rubber band simple easy way attach canopy method would little hard Tornado because metal servo tray maybe could somehow get rid bolts future Thats really much criticism worth mentioning would expect combination excellent design quality parts keep Tornado air flying fields long time come So looking different helicopter next project can certainly recommend just before sent article informed manufacturers Tornado have found better supplier needed bearings reduces cost significantly also improves quality bearings current retail price Tornado $599 info kits parts can obtained Sunbelt HobbyTech 205 539-3191 Futaba Radio Piezo Gyro Tornado especially fun fly because got use Futabas new T8UI{P radio G501 piezoelectric gyro guidance system Although Futaba Super Seven has always favorite radios its understanding will give way new eight-channel heli radio offers everexpanding array features overall layout radio fairly standard Futaba radios switches adjustments laid out logical easy reach manner can used guide airplanes sailplanes well helicopters Its also available either PCM five 9201 top-of-the-line servos PPM five July 1996 123 Tornado Futaba T8UHP ready another test flight advanced features radio complement flight capabilities helicopter Plenty room inside Futabas piezoelectric gyro receiver SR battery pack All-metal servo trays Futaba T8UHP transmitter has large LCD screen easy read program Note advanced electronic trims 3001 standard ball-bearing servos versions list describe radios features would take small book Ill just cover basic functions go detail what believe significant features Just few years ago having reversing switches big thing now take granted features almost highquality radio features include memory several helicopters adjustable stick length servo reversing adjustable servo throw dual rates exponential sub-trim fail-safe PCM radios Certainly T8UIIP has features 8 name radio means can store data eight separate helicopters can also purchase CAMPac module J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1400-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos iTx Focus 4 FM w/4 HS-30013295 Focus 6 FM w/4 HS-30015995 Flash S FM w/4 HS-42219995 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS-42224195 Prism7XS FM wiSpec w/4 HS-42232995 Prism 7X FM wiSpectre Tx only22095 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals w/Spectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal6295 535 Micro Rx w/crystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 az/rn3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 oz/rn2695 HS-80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS-101 Mini24oz/in2195 HS-10l MG Mini w/Metal gears3295 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 oz/m2795 HS-205 MG Super mini w/metal gear 3895 HS-300 Super Sport 42 az/in1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 az/in1395 HS-425 BB Prow/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/in3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 oz/in3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 az/in3595 HS-605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS-615 MG Super Torque 107oz/in4695 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS-705 MG Super Giant 161 az/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 az/in3995 HS-725 BB Sail winch 161 oz/in4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 oz/m4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES ! Extra Discounts Combos Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA FREE Gift orders over $200 Call Unadvertised Specials Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs Total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers Come visit new stare located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9to7Sat 9toS Visa / Mastercard / Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice will store additional eight models feature fairly significantnot ouly because allows store models now can use module transfer data transmitter another like parameters friends helicopters have CAIVIPac simply copy parameters CAMPac plug module transmitter can see being neat feature two novices experts flying together dont want reinvent wheel time makes programming improvement radio will also work other Futaba receivers whether PCM PPM however PCM receiver must 1024 type programmed using large LCD display panel easy see use However modem moreadvanced radio lot features make sure dont misplace instruction manual keep transmitter case its always go flying Thats say radio hard program until get familiar its features its much easier use manual quick reference manual very well written plain English take step-by-step through feature radio nicest features electronic trims replace standard movable trim levers have using years apply little aileron trim just blip trim slightly smallest change large amount trim change needed hold trim button amount trim change actually accelerates hold sensitivity trim can programmed match desires current trim position always displayed LCD panel quick reference have mentioned LCD screen several times located lower left transmitter displays large easy read large buttons right screen allow easy data entry improve programming efficiency user transmitter function have separated Basic Advanced Menu items keep instruction manual handy awhile Futaba has also entered Piezoelectric gyro field introduction FP G501 rate gyro available 59203 high-speed/careless servo designed specifically gyro Some features G501 include high-frequency response minimizes helicopters heading variations caused wind transmitter stick position now accurately controls yaw rate helicopter power applied gyro enters self-calibration phase about five seconds cancel drift deviation desired heading Although features improvement standard mechanical nicest features G501 should have much greater service life because no moving parts will also make resistant mishaps Servos Single-Stick Transmitters received letter recently Bob Jonasson Carmel CA wanted make two points first March 96 column concerning early disappearance linear servos now servos have rotary output would like see some input radio manufacturers us users AMA convince least offer dual-output linear rack servo future type servos probably dropped years ago because rotary servos could made smaller case now electronics have reduced size much could stand slightly larger servo almost airplane helicopter would have push-pull output eliminate control problems rotary servo Bobs other comment has single-stick radios something have never considered before believes ACE R/C radio manufacturer still making single-stick radios radios needed desperately fliers helicopters airplanes etc have lost use hand have such flier Ft Worth Thunderbirds uses special tray support single stick radio could tell loss performance flying enjoyment hobby would hope something can revive interest single-stick radios especially very important group fliers ba G501 piezoelectric gyro main electronics dual-rate switching box S9203 high-speedlcoreless servo
