RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS BUYING NEW Used Helicopter winter time us perform major maintenance helicopters give thought next helicopter projects However considering entering helicopter hobby time often used ask questions before first flying season Two questions am frequently asked Should buy new used helicopter What advantages disadvantages Because no clear-cut answers will fit everyones desires budget lets start taking look what new helicopter entails new helicopter probably desirable option new fliers because ties newness entire hobby Some reasons buy new helicopter include feel have best chance success using new equipment because new equipment often latest design new helicopter has subject previous wear crash damage Youre buying someone elses problems advantage manufacturers warranty engine radio equipment Although manufacturers have specific warranties helicopters will honor requests missing parts fun assembling helicopter watching grow number individual parts machine will fly lot will learned about helicopter building will help later youre performing maintenance making repairs after mishap biggest reasons new pilots buy new equipment joy opening different boxes seeing sparkling new parts Its easy have thoughts about making best-looking best-performing helicopters flying field Although points valid reasons buy new helicopter unfortunately also some disadvantages must considered include Although building helicopter kit certainly fun must accomplished carefully correctly parts work together properly have seen helicopters looked fine outside find out builders hadnt used form Loctite internal screws adjustments helicopters disassembled reassembled correctly before could flown Take care non-permanent version Loctite used parts can disassembled later needed During assembly helicopter parts will have balanced assembled proper alignment ensure smoothflying vibration-free helicopter As example mounting engine starter shaft requires alignment within 002 inches Some newer helicopters have self-aligning shafts eliminate long starter shafts altogether away problem gears must have proper mesh work properly minimum main rotor tail rotor blades must balanced reduce running vibration Although difficult balancing requires certain amount equipment techniques job None requirements hard once have hobby have gained some experience can seem overwhelming youre starting out Individual items must purchased support helicopter helicopter engine radio etc must compliment other suit performance flying characteristics helicopter doesnt good purchase high-performance engine just trying hover buy basic radio advanced helicopter must familiar various components will needed place trust store business Probably hardest part about getting new helicopter off ground getting set up properly cant remember phone calls have received caller says helicopter will make circles add power because tail rotor gyro have adjusted properly Again nothing difficult about adjustments once have some experience used helicopter has certain distinct advantages new 114 Model Aviation ar 9 Aeropacks highest- quality 48-volt Sanyo cells variety sizes fit helicopter needs See text details Dynamite compression gauge model engines will tell condition ring piston-to-sleeve fit helicopter pilot because usually helicopter support equipment purchased complete ready-to-fly package has following benefits Price always factor entering hobby should able realize substantial savings over price new helicopter its support equipment Assuming original owner has flying helicopters helicopter will probably constructed properly Loctite will have used needed gears will well-lubricated have proper mesh shafts will aligned rotors balanced etc Once items have taken care wont have redone until mishap occurs easy matter inspect radio gyro see support helicopters mechanicsan entry-level radio limited functions basic servos should used fly X-Cell want radio have capability handle performance helicopter helicopter capable autorotation 3D flying radio should enable perform maneuvers skills progress Usually emphasize usually helicopter package has matched correct engine radio rotor blades etc original owner used helicopter package may have variety additional items thrown no additional charge items could include training gear spare set rotor blades other helicopter parts electric starter other field equipment Depending what included package could save lot money necessary items best reasons buy used helicopter package its generally ready fly seller can demonstrate radio works easy engine start vibration-free model flight can see gyro adjusted properly blades balanced track model will suit training needs Im trying make case against new helicopters used helicopters Im trying provide information can make choice will suit budget desires No matter what purchase recommend find experienced pilot area give help along way no sense reinventing wheel someone can point right direction help along way New Products Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 continues introduce distribute new interesting products helicopter enthusiasts rest RC flying community well companys innovative products new Dynamite Compression Gauge have used gauge literature looks like will help keep us abreast performance engines works just like automobile compression gaugetake out glow plug thread gauge turn engine over few seconds electric starter gauge will give reading pounds per square inch psi will enable compare readings throughout engines life span readings can used evaluate piston-to-cylinder fit will help us know its time replace ring piston sleeve ABC engines Look Dynamite Compression Gauge local dealer Hangar 9 products also distributed Horizon Hangar 9 Aeropacks latest offerings battery department four-cell 48-volt receiver packs available 270 mAb 1500 mAh incorporate highest-quality Sanyo cells quadruple welding gold-plated pins double-thick shrink wrapping provide greatest reliability available Since much depends batteries welcome efforts improve performance reliability Ill have give try uary 1997 115 TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two _ ferent shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 P Made n U S A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 114, 115
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 114, 115
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS BUYING NEW Used Helicopter winter time us perform major maintenance helicopters give thought next helicopter projects However considering entering helicopter hobby time often used ask questions before first flying season Two questions am frequently asked Should buy new used helicopter What advantages disadvantages Because no clear-cut answers will fit everyones desires budget lets start taking look what new helicopter entails new helicopter probably desirable option new fliers because ties newness entire hobby Some reasons buy new helicopter include feel have best chance success using new equipment because new equipment often latest design new helicopter has subject previous wear crash damage Youre buying someone elses problems advantage manufacturers warranty engine radio equipment Although manufacturers have specific warranties helicopters will honor requests missing parts fun assembling helicopter watching grow number individual parts machine will fly lot will learned about helicopter building will help later youre performing maintenance making repairs after mishap biggest reasons new pilots buy new equipment joy opening different boxes seeing sparkling new parts Its easy have thoughts about making best-looking best-performing helicopters flying field Although points valid reasons buy new helicopter unfortunately also some disadvantages must considered include Although building helicopter kit certainly fun must accomplished carefully correctly parts work together properly have seen helicopters looked fine outside find out builders hadnt used form Loctite internal screws adjustments helicopters disassembled reassembled correctly before could flown Take care non-permanent version Loctite used parts can disassembled later needed During assembly helicopter parts will have balanced assembled proper alignment ensure smoothflying vibration-free helicopter As example mounting engine starter shaft requires alignment within 002 inches Some newer helicopters have self-aligning shafts eliminate long starter shafts altogether away problem gears must have proper mesh work properly minimum main rotor tail rotor blades must balanced reduce running vibration Although difficult balancing requires certain amount equipment techniques job None requirements hard once have hobby have gained some experience can seem overwhelming youre starting out Individual items must purchased support helicopter helicopter engine radio etc must compliment other suit performance flying characteristics helicopter doesnt good purchase high-performance engine just trying hover buy basic radio advanced helicopter must familiar various components will needed place trust store business Probably hardest part about getting new helicopter off ground getting set up properly cant remember phone calls have received caller says helicopter will make circles add power because tail rotor gyro have adjusted properly Again nothing difficult about adjustments once have some experience used helicopter has certain distinct advantages new 114 Model Aviation ar 9 Aeropacks highest- quality 48-volt Sanyo cells variety sizes fit helicopter needs See text details Dynamite compression gauge model engines will tell condition ring piston-to-sleeve fit helicopter pilot because usually helicopter support equipment purchased complete ready-to-fly package has following benefits Price always factor entering hobby should able realize substantial savings over price new helicopter its support equipment Assuming original owner has flying helicopters helicopter will probably constructed properly Loctite will have used needed gears will well-lubricated have proper mesh shafts will aligned rotors balanced etc Once items have taken care wont have redone until mishap occurs easy matter inspect radio gyro see support helicopters mechanicsan entry-level radio limited functions basic servos should used fly X-Cell want radio have capability handle performance helicopter helicopter capable autorotation 3D flying radio should enable perform maneuvers skills progress Usually emphasize usually helicopter package has matched correct engine radio rotor blades etc original owner used helicopter package may have variety additional items thrown no additional charge items could include training gear spare set rotor blades other helicopter parts electric starter other field equipment Depending what included package could save lot money necessary items best reasons buy used helicopter package its generally ready fly seller can demonstrate radio works easy engine start vibration-free model flight can see gyro adjusted properly blades balanced track model will suit training needs Im trying make case against new helicopters used helicopters Im trying provide information can make choice will suit budget desires No matter what purchase recommend find experienced pilot area give help along way no sense reinventing wheel someone can point right direction help along way New Products Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 continues introduce distribute new interesting products helicopter enthusiasts rest RC flying community well companys innovative products new Dynamite Compression Gauge have used gauge literature looks like will help keep us abreast performance engines works just like automobile compression gaugetake out glow plug thread gauge turn engine over few seconds electric starter gauge will give reading pounds per square inch psi will enable compare readings throughout engines life span readings can used evaluate piston-to-cylinder fit will help us know its time replace ring piston sleeve ABC engines Look Dynamite Compression Gauge local dealer Hangar 9 products also distributed Horizon Hangar 9 Aeropacks latest offerings battery department four-cell 48-volt receiver packs available 270 mAb 1500 mAh incorporate highest-quality Sanyo cells quadruple welding gold-plated pins double-thick shrink wrapping provide greatest reliability available Since much depends batteries welcome efforts improve performance reliability Ill have give try uary 1997 115 TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two _ ferent shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 P Made n U S A
