RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS AI11 THE JR ERGO 30/46 Helicopter presented last column since have opportunity complete setup put several flights new helicopter overall impression Ergo continues nothing less what have come expect JR products high-quality components combined expert engineering provide product will appeal novice expert flier alike Ergo slightly larger other 30size helicopters providing plenty room standard size radio rear mounted gyro Initial setup also made easy novice will appreciate because critical linkages either preformed factory assembled correct length Although swashplate deflection collective pitch range can reduced learning happy see full 200 collective pitch range available Ergo 30 special JR muffler Webra 33H takes rest Large easy-to-see unlimited aerobatics canopy landing gear keeps tail well away ground also continued impressed large white Ergo canopy Its snapped position two holding points side making canopy fast easy remove install yet held securely place eliminate vibration small cutout bottom both sides canopy makes easy see fuel running low because canopy white rather large its easy see flight canopies helicopters dont rate much describing helicopter Ergos obviously cut above new Webra 33H heli engine JR muffler used power Ergo both did excellent job However mentioned previous article engine must started using hex extended starting shaft Part # JRP960090 Also little care preplanning needed starting engine Whenever helicopter started hand must have firm grip head case engine starts position other idle other hand actuating starter However Ergo dont great rush pull starter away after engine started because spinning starter extension could cause damage canopy linkages since starter shaft engages oneway bearing starter can stopped before removing helicopter have used Webra engines past 17 years have always reputation being highest quality workmanship ultrasmooth operation Webra 33H appears just larger heat-sink head aids cooling new TNJI carb has main idle needle valve easy adjust aluminum extended throttle arm makes easy pushrod hookup Initial engine runs Ergo Webra running slightly rich no fuel tank foaming noted main idle needle valves overly sensitive adjustments important prevent two lean runs could hurt engine Initial test flights Ergo 30 showed extremely smooth stable helicopter set up general flying responding well large range head speeds Its almostvibration-free flying did really surprise because wellknown characteristics Webra engines mentioned above well elimination long starter shaft use belt-driven tail rotor Rich two-cycle engine runs head speed about 1450 rpm produced very docile flight characteristics learning hover leaner runs after little engine break-in brought head speed up 1600 rpm advanced flying Although Ergo designed handle engines up 46 certainly needed 3-D flying Webra 33H provided plenty power general flying normal aerobatics semisymmetrical main blades precovered weighted balanced ready fly although did need some final balancing gray color makes hard see flight Light-colored tape placed near tips should make blades easier see producing bulls eye rotor disk spins paddles aerodynamically shaped balanced little heavy side producing good combination stability overall feel flying especially like strong flexible landing gear holds Ergo tail rotor well away ground However impressed strong positive tail rotor Normal tall rotor throw produced very high yaw rates 3-D flying moving ball link hole closer center servo wheel made tail manageable general flying retaining good authority Because Ergo slightly larger other 30-size helicopters also slightly heavier easier see flight slight added weight does reduce performance smaller engine makes stable windy weather Although have experimented larger engines 106 Model Aviation care starter stops spinning before removing helicopter extension could damage canopy linkages Ergo 46 conversion kit available have talking Dub Jett about fine line engines wondering has come out helicopter version has shown lot interest possibility Ill trying Jett 40-size engines Ergo soon Ill let know combination performs Until think combination Ergo Webra 33H will keep novice intermediate flyer very happy both quality performance Free Radios handicapped would benefit using single-stick radio free radios now available concerned generous reader Dwayne Stephens West Chester Ohio read July column about some handicapped flyers benefiting use single-stick radio Dwayne gave call said has few older single-stick radios using would like donate handicapped people could put good use Although am process moving Dwayne asked point contact great gesture will sending shortly know someone physically handicapped could use free radio help helicopter airplane flying please let know However since older radios may need inspected retuned have batteries replaced prior flight closer preflight inspection helicopter best ways prevent mishaps Cleaning inspecting machines something think least well enough reality should doing much better job Jeff Horn Fort Worth Texas flying X-Cell Custom suddenly nose pitched up full up elevator commanded naturally helicopter crashed course everyone Thunderbird Field reason crash failed battery servo interference beepers radios some other likely reason 91 w However once home repair process Jeff discovered true cause crash broken servo wire wire rubbing portion frame over time severed Any mishap disheartening least Jeff knows real reason crash can take steps prevent happening again purpose mentioning dont let happen Small tie-wraps wire protectors can purchased Radio Shack bulk electrical supply outlet invaluable keep wiring together secured proper position precaution combined thorough postflight cleaning afrer days flying will prevent small problems developing bigger ones can damage helicopter 10 AM5 PM SUNDAY SATURDAY WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS PUYALLUP WASHINGTON SWAP SHOP RESERVATIONS ONLY CONTACT DON SWEASY 206 847-1279 RADIO CONTROLLED MODELS OVER 80 MANUFACTURERSSWAP SHOPHUNDREDS OF MODELSCONCESSIONS AIRCRAFTBOATSCARSRAILROADS INDOOR R/C CAR RACING BOAT DEMONSTRATIONS IN OUTDOOR POOL CONTROL LINE DEMONSTRATIONSR/C HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATIONS FOR INFO CONTACT BOB FORD 206 8483943 PD BOX 73939 PUYALLUP WA 98373 OR DAVE TURNER 206 5379613 e s ADULTS $600 CHILDREN 6-12 $300 w/adult SENIOR CITIZENS $300 November 1996 107 Webra 33H combines traditional Webra smoothness latest engine design techniquesexcellent power source Ergo 30 L
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/11
Page Numbers: 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS AI11 THE JR ERGO 30/46 Helicopter presented last column since have opportunity complete setup put several flights new helicopter overall impression Ergo continues nothing less what have come expect JR products high-quality components combined expert engineering provide product will appeal novice expert flier alike Ergo slightly larger other 30size helicopters providing plenty room standard size radio rear mounted gyro Initial setup also made easy novice will appreciate because critical linkages either preformed factory assembled correct length Although swashplate deflection collective pitch range can reduced learning happy see full 200 collective pitch range available Ergo 30 special JR muffler Webra 33H takes rest Large easy-to-see unlimited aerobatics canopy landing gear keeps tail well away ground also continued impressed large white Ergo canopy Its snapped position two holding points side making canopy fast easy remove install yet held securely place eliminate vibration small cutout bottom both sides canopy makes easy see fuel running low because canopy white rather large its easy see flight canopies helicopters dont rate much describing helicopter Ergos obviously cut above new Webra 33H heli engine JR muffler used power Ergo both did excellent job However mentioned previous article engine must started using hex extended starting shaft Part # JRP960090 Also little care preplanning needed starting engine Whenever helicopter started hand must have firm grip head case engine starts position other idle other hand actuating starter However Ergo dont great rush pull starter away after engine started because spinning starter extension could cause damage canopy linkages since starter shaft engages oneway bearing starter can stopped before removing helicopter have used Webra engines past 17 years have always reputation being highest quality workmanship ultrasmooth operation Webra 33H appears just larger heat-sink head aids cooling new TNJI carb has main idle needle valve easy adjust aluminum extended throttle arm makes easy pushrod hookup Initial engine runs Ergo Webra running slightly rich no fuel tank foaming noted main idle needle valves overly sensitive adjustments important prevent two lean runs could hurt engine Initial test flights Ergo 30 showed extremely smooth stable helicopter set up general flying responding well large range head speeds Its almostvibration-free flying did really surprise because wellknown characteristics Webra engines mentioned above well elimination long starter shaft use belt-driven tail rotor Rich two-cycle engine runs head speed about 1450 rpm produced very docile flight characteristics learning hover leaner runs after little engine break-in brought head speed up 1600 rpm advanced flying Although Ergo designed handle engines up 46 certainly needed 3-D flying Webra 33H provided plenty power general flying normal aerobatics semisymmetrical main blades precovered weighted balanced ready fly although did need some final balancing gray color makes hard see flight Light-colored tape placed near tips should make blades easier see producing bulls eye rotor disk spins paddles aerodynamically shaped balanced little heavy side producing good combination stability overall feel flying especially like strong flexible landing gear holds Ergo tail rotor well away ground However impressed strong positive tail rotor Normal tall rotor throw produced very high yaw rates 3-D flying moving ball link hole closer center servo wheel made tail manageable general flying retaining good authority Because Ergo slightly larger other 30-size helicopters also slightly heavier easier see flight slight added weight does reduce performance smaller engine makes stable windy weather Although have experimented larger engines 106 Model Aviation care starter stops spinning before removing helicopter extension could damage canopy linkages Ergo 46 conversion kit available have talking Dub Jett about fine line engines wondering has come out helicopter version has shown lot interest possibility Ill trying Jett 40-size engines Ergo soon Ill let know combination performs Until think combination Ergo Webra 33H will keep novice intermediate flyer very happy both quality performance Free Radios handicapped would benefit using single-stick radio free radios now available concerned generous reader Dwayne Stephens West Chester Ohio read July column about some handicapped flyers benefiting use single-stick radio Dwayne gave call said has few older single-stick radios using would like donate handicapped people could put good use Although am process moving Dwayne asked point contact great gesture will sending shortly know someone physically handicapped could use free radio help helicopter airplane flying please let know However since older radios may need inspected retuned have batteries replaced prior flight closer preflight inspection helicopter best ways prevent mishaps Cleaning inspecting machines something think least well enough reality should doing much better job Jeff Horn Fort Worth Texas flying X-Cell Custom suddenly nose pitched up full up elevator commanded naturally helicopter crashed course everyone Thunderbird Field reason crash failed battery servo interference beepers radios some other likely reason 91 w However once home repair process Jeff discovered true cause crash broken servo wire wire rubbing portion frame over time severed Any mishap disheartening least Jeff knows real reason crash can take steps prevent happening again purpose mentioning dont let happen Small tie-wraps wire protectors can purchased Radio Shack bulk electrical supply outlet invaluable keep wiring together secured proper position precaution combined thorough postflight cleaning afrer days flying will prevent small problems developing bigger ones can damage helicopter 10 AM5 PM SUNDAY SATURDAY WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS PUYALLUP WASHINGTON SWAP SHOP RESERVATIONS ONLY CONTACT DON SWEASY 206 847-1279 RADIO CONTROLLED MODELS OVER 80 MANUFACTURERSSWAP SHOPHUNDREDS OF MODELSCONCESSIONS AIRCRAFTBOATSCARSRAILROADS INDOOR R/C CAR RACING BOAT DEMONSTRATIONS IN OUTDOOR POOL CONTROL LINE DEMONSTRATIONSR/C HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATIONS FOR INFO CONTACT BOB FORD 206 8483943 PD BOX 73939 PUYALLUP WA 98373 OR DAVE TURNER 206 5379613 e s ADULTS $600 CHILDREN 6-12 $300 w/adult SENIOR CITIZENS $300 November 1996 107 Webra 33H combines traditional Webra smoothness latest engine design techniquesexcellent power source Ergo 30 L
