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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS -iii m Err1 II ELrwAurI lil i F1r LUB ANSWERING MACHINE Some time ago came up idea using answering machine improve communication among club members believe idea valid would like explain hopes club might able use expand idea seems club always problem getting club member meetings can voice opinion vote club issues Members may have valid reasons cant attend illness vacation work etc would nice have vote least opinion important matters problem can easily solved use club answering machine used way similar following After club meeting short version minutes including votes various issues could placed outgoing message answering machine members could attend meeting could call listen message leave message opinion vote needed tentative vote could taken meeting members could attend could given say week get vote via answering machine would certainly allow member input important issues Newer answering machines especially built computers have up 999 mailboxes can used club number ways mailbox could used items sale know wants sell what club right now Another could used fliers need helpthose need parts advice etc Another could used coordinating would flying site over weekend what time way novice fliers could team up more-experienced fliers just few ideas club answering machine would come handy Im sure little thought analysis clubs needs can come up useful ideas help whole club will always someone will read say won t work because X problem am saying idea foolproof believe associated problem can discussed solved may take dedicated phone line someone has computer built-in answering machine manage some brainstorming lot club members given chance will improve clubs communication everyones overall enjoyment hobby would also like some feedback try ideathose give try succeed will correlate inputs report what different clubs doinghow solving problems what benefits see using answering machine Soon will start including E-mail home-page address end column make communication easier Two Different Phone Calls Now summer flying season full swing helicopter flier should fall two categories 1 novice looking place fly 2 moreexperienced flier helping newcomers first helicopter recently received two phone calls dealing positions case thought caller wrong idea first call came novice did want come out club flying field until better pilot very beginning learning curve flying new helicopter biggest set training gear could find model suffered little vibration cause yet found engine wasnt running quite right thought would better flying himself until good enough take off training gear fit better rest guys field told him very quickly no uncertain terms club help new fliers just like him wouldnt have make learning mistakes did no help us Although flying model helicopter hard once learn certain techniques will speed learning process things can look out prevent future mishaps discussed topic little further asked what given him impression should wait before flying us mentioned following reasons felt did fit rest fliers because still using training gear didnt say Im sure really meant embarrassed lack flying ability read helicopter columns such photos expert fliers rather beginners training gear someone like area hope club will welcome new flier can learn experienced us learn basic hovering well basic walking etc will take few words help encouragement make new guy enjoy hobby second phone call especially displeasing because caller bad gone out local helicopter club field get help very rudely turned away because did have helicopter/radio/engine combination preferred fliers Rather help him equipment already purchased worked fine told buy different brands equipment helicopter radio example come back help As can imagine very upset made August1996 103 JR Output Horn Supporter designed relieve stress output horn servo bracing against fixed rod Hangar 9s All-Metal Servo Wheels Arms help provide flex free control high-load applications purchase begin didnt want anything hobby after rudely treated Most us have flying have field new flier has arrived something would necessarily have recommended fact remains flier has already paid equipment will work least satisfactorily Rather hurt feelings best course action help him get air current helicopter can enjoy hobby much New Products Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd. Champaign IL 61821 has distributing JR Super Servo hobby shops some time now both standard low-profile configurations have using helicopters great success talked Curtis Youngblood about servos opinion going use servos 3-D machine lot backward flying rudder would best place because need very steady tail However since flying nose-first think best use would collective function collective needs strong servo accurately position collective pitch bladesand keep course can use servos throughout helicopter Curtis does just make sure have large-enough battery pack handle extra current require Two other products available Horizon could put good use Super Servo JR Output Horn Supporter Hangar 9 All-Metal Servo Wheel Both products can used servo designed areas heavy load Horn Supporter does exactly what saysit supports output horn servo servo under heavy loads Without output shaft servo case mounting lugs would have take servo strain can extreme some circumstances metal servo arm ______________________________________________________ similar product follows ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1359238816400]]provides greater safety margin control under heavy loads Another product would go well increased power Super Servo Sonic-Tronics new Super Servo Arm Although names similar no relation between arms JR servothey excellent job handling extra load servo As helicopters get larger sophisticated costly should take precaution ensure positive control link Although have never standard servo arm fail flex little under heavy loads new Super Servo Arms will definitely keep happening Contact Sonic-Tronics 7865 ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1600309622300]]Mill Rd Elkins PA 19117 104 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT s Off Knees WIth 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Volbneter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switche Nlcad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump & Fuel/Drain Switch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cell Batteries Sure Starts Automatlcally MonItors Charge Status 12v Battery #Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 TransmItters 5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaadDkstEgV*ccEpted TOIL FREE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & 01st Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordo Va CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX 916 983-1923 YU FUN ExCmNG CHAllENGING & EDUCATIONAL hoversdoes touch & goes takes off lands vertically flies over 100 feet high year-round fun PLUS $450 SHIPPING & HANDLING ~lsdeliveiy Maswrardkcepted IL4 GOOD FLIGHT 1-800-99-ROTOR 2355 Falrview Avenue #235 MAY IlosevflleMN 55113 REVOLUTIONARY NEW CONCEPT IN KITES Patefl#53819S8 01 IRighis Reserved

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 103, 104

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS -iii m Err1 II ELrwAurI lil i F1r LUB ANSWERING MACHINE Some time ago came up idea using answering machine improve communication among club members believe idea valid would like explain hopes club might able use expand idea seems club always problem getting club member meetings can voice opinion vote club issues Members may have valid reasons cant attend illness vacation work etc would nice have vote least opinion important matters problem can easily solved use club answering machine used way similar following After club meeting short version minutes including votes various issues could placed outgoing message answering machine members could attend meeting could call listen message leave message opinion vote needed tentative vote could taken meeting members could attend could given say week get vote via answering machine would certainly allow member input important issues Newer answering machines especially built computers have up 999 mailboxes can used club number ways mailbox could used items sale know wants sell what club right now Another could used fliers need helpthose need parts advice etc Another could used coordinating would flying site over weekend what time way novice fliers could team up more-experienced fliers just few ideas club answering machine would come handy Im sure little thought analysis clubs needs can come up useful ideas help whole club will always someone will read say won t work because X problem am saying idea foolproof believe associated problem can discussed solved may take dedicated phone line someone has computer built-in answering machine manage some brainstorming lot club members given chance will improve clubs communication everyones overall enjoyment hobby would also like some feedback try ideathose give try succeed will correlate inputs report what different clubs doinghow solving problems what benefits see using answering machine Soon will start including E-mail home-page address end column make communication easier Two Different Phone Calls Now summer flying season full swing helicopter flier should fall two categories 1 novice looking place fly 2 moreexperienced flier helping newcomers first helicopter recently received two phone calls dealing positions case thought caller wrong idea first call came novice did want come out club flying field until better pilot very beginning learning curve flying new helicopter biggest set training gear could find model suffered little vibration cause yet found engine wasnt running quite right thought would better flying himself until good enough take off training gear fit better rest guys field told him very quickly no uncertain terms club help new fliers just like him wouldnt have make learning mistakes did no help us Although flying model helicopter hard once learn certain techniques will speed learning process things can look out prevent future mishaps discussed topic little further asked what given him impression should wait before flying us mentioned following reasons felt did fit rest fliers because still using training gear didnt say Im sure really meant embarrassed lack flying ability read helicopter columns such photos expert fliers rather beginners training gear someone like area hope club will welcome new flier can learn experienced us learn basic hovering well basic walking etc will take few words help encouragement make new guy enjoy hobby second phone call especially displeasing because caller bad gone out local helicopter club field get help very rudely turned away because did have helicopter/radio/engine combination preferred fliers Rather help him equipment already purchased worked fine told buy different brands equipment helicopter radio example come back help As can imagine very upset made August1996 103 JR Output Horn Supporter designed relieve stress output horn servo bracing against fixed rod Hangar 9s All-Metal Servo Wheels Arms help provide flex free control high-load applications purchase begin didnt want anything hobby after rudely treated Most us have flying have field new flier has arrived something would necessarily have recommended fact remains flier has already paid equipment will work least satisfactorily Rather hurt feelings best course action help him get air current helicopter can enjoy hobby much New Products Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd. Champaign IL 61821 has distributing JR Super Servo hobby shops some time now both standard low-profile configurations have using helicopters great success talked Curtis Youngblood about servos opinion going use servos 3-D machine lot backward flying rudder would best place because need very steady tail However since flying nose-first think best use would collective function collective needs strong servo accurately position collective pitch bladesand keep course can use servos throughout helicopter Curtis does just make sure have large-enough battery pack handle extra current require Two other products available Horizon could put good use Super Servo JR Output Horn Supporter Hangar 9 All-Metal Servo Wheel Both products can used servo designed areas heavy load Horn Supporter does exactly what saysit supports output horn servo servo under heavy loads Without output shaft servo case mounting lugs would have take servo strain can extreme some circumstances metal servo arm ______________________________________________________ similar product follows ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1359238816400]]provides greater safety margin control under heavy loads Another product would go well increased power Super Servo Sonic-Tronics new Super Servo Arm Although names similar no relation between arms JR servothey excellent job handling extra load servo As helicopters get larger sophisticated costly should take precaution ensure positive control link Although have never standard servo arm fail flex little under heavy loads new Super Servo Arms will definitely keep happening Contact Sonic-Tronics 7865 ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1600309622300]]Mill Rd Elkins PA 19117 104 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT s Off Knees WIth 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Volbneter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switche Nlcad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump & Fuel/Drain Switch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cell Batteries Sure Starts Automatlcally MonItors Charge Status 12v Battery #Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 TransmItters 5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaadDkstEgV*ccEpted TOIL FREE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & 01st Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordo Va CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX 916 983-1923 YU FUN ExCmNG CHAllENGING & EDUCATIONAL hoversdoes touch & goes takes off lands vertically flies over 100 feet high year-round fun PLUS $450 SHIPPING & HANDLING ~lsdeliveiy Maswrardkcepted IL4 GOOD FLIGHT 1-800-99-ROTOR 2355 Falrview Avenue #235 MAY IlosevflleMN 55113 REVOLUTIONARY NEW CONCEPT IN KITES Patefl#53819S8 01 IRighis Reserved

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