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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 101, 102

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS THE ERGO 60 Sport latest release JR Heli Division provide us high-quality helicopter state-of-the-art design features price can afford have helicopters several years will appreciate great advances manufacturers have made overall quality flying performance unfortunately advances have accompanied ever increasing prices point helicopters out reach would-be fliers Ergo 60 Sport solves monetary problem street price tag less $500 maintaining features modem helicopters have come demand no other reason price Sport 60 will ensure its position flightlines clubs around world instructions Sport 60 good have seen Sketches diagrams have just enough instructions having read book seems hundreds small plastic bags used separate parts until needed assembly sequence may seem like major point describing new kit workbench late night need small critical part its nice know its right little plastic bag waiting rather some dish just accidentally spilled over floor instructions also provide complete setup data latest models JR radios Because assembly sequence well laid out instructions would like point out some interesting features Sport 60 rather going through building process step-by-step aspect Sport 60 rather unique hex starter system allows long starter extension easily fit hex adapter one-way bearing top start shaft starting system requires no downward pressure starting does have perfectly aligned straight up down way hearing allows starter come stop once engine started Sport 60 has engine facing rear easy glow plug access fuel tank up forward Although makes harder see fuel supply like being able get glow plug clear flooded engine etc side frames made flat aluminum modular construction preference days means construct top section bottom connect together makes strong easy align frame section easy repair needed Composite material used keep helicopter light strong bending landing gear strong flexible keeps helicopter well off ground holds helicopter horizontal position servo tray made plastic has ample room receiver battery etc head tall rotor fully ball-bearing supported thrust bearings swashplate slides main shaft adjust collective pitch design provides very positive slop-free control swashplate accurate flying very low wear points overall longevity helicopter tail rotor belt driven simplicity vibration-proof performance have opportunity lot flying Sport 60 because Im also experimenting Jett Engineering 65 engine muffled tuned pipe power plant Jett Engineering maker quality high-performance engines just getting helicopter end hobby am working Dubb Jet make sure engines uniquely designed two needle carburetors work well helicopters 65 works well Sport 40 engine does Ergo 40 will pleased also find large white canopy fins make Sport 60 easy see flight General hovering forward flight exactly what would expectsmooth stable performance predictable control response Ill have chance get flights before next column Ill let know about helicopter engine combination Needle Valve Adjustments things have noticed several flying fields way pilots adjust carburetors bring helicopter hover slam left stick forward see much power climb ability helicopter has almost never has enough satisfy pilot lands leans out needle valve some brings helicopter back hover tries test again Although flying helicopters very personal hobby can fly machines anyway want almost what fun may fun someone else may hurting engine March 1998 101 Ergo 60 Sport easily identified its large white canopy Jett Engineering tuned muffler composite landing gear Aft-facing engine easy access glow plug large fuel tank up forward plenty room size radio Rubber bands still work well keep receiver battery place large plastic tray knowing also seems lot time wasted adjusting needle valve obtain maximum available power engine has offer really isnt needed As lean out needle valve engine does produce power price reduced lubrication cooling seems always fliers having some power reliability problem engines completely understandable since leaning mixture has caused engine run hot scoring piston cylinder process once happens takes time effort get engine run halfway decent will never produce power once What answer Im sure will work everyone adjust needle valve engine will produce enough power type flying intend am just going practice hovering maneuvers dont need lot power Ill run engine little richer provides fuel engine additional lubrication cooling Should later want fly around perform limited aerobatics lean engine out slightly mean slightly increase power engine still rich side two-cycle want fly 3D max-perform helicopter some other way can still lean out further However know now Im right edge being too lean because very fine line between being max power being too lean fact engine may act just fine hover normal flight making us think needle valve set just right However once helicopter starts maneuver aggressively added load engine combined additional G loading makes harder fuel get tank engine leans out engine further problem may aware costs engine So believe moral story just lean out engine enough get power need particular flight Running engine slightly rich time will save really want need power has remember time max-perform anything extended period time part likely fall mfl US Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 51 SPORTS 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST TRIM PAINtED NO DECALSSNl-Wing Span 54 Length 36 Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 3SIbs Weight 48 lbs -57 lbs Iteme857-N ... JAGUAR 4OARP Wing Span 48 Length 40 get 48 lbs -57 los Iteme8SSB 130oer PIPER CUB J3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs APOLLO SAILPLANE/ARF ELECTRIC OR ENGINE POWERED KIT COMES WITH MOTOR FOLDING PRDP~ ALL WOOD CONST ALL TRIM PAINTtD~ Wing Span 725 Length 39 Item #EN5 FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 2C GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET SM-I Wing Span 40 Length 347 5-1•gg Weigh 22 Ibs- 24 lbs Item #940 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER 5M Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Item#852 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTDRS INQUIRIES WELCDME flflflflQ5 1400-2494544 u TECH INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 OUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA EASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRO THURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9PM SATURDAYS 111 AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 60 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC 4 102 Model Aviation combination metal yoke composite blade grips Tail rotor belt-driven simplicity design light weight Note wheel collar flybar used fine balance Tail fins blades bolt-on ready use I 25-35 2C YL/ARF SKY BAB TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs Iteme854..j001i II

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 101, 102

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS THE ERGO 60 Sport latest release JR Heli Division provide us high-quality helicopter state-of-the-art design features price can afford have helicopters several years will appreciate great advances manufacturers have made overall quality flying performance unfortunately advances have accompanied ever increasing prices point helicopters out reach would-be fliers Ergo 60 Sport solves monetary problem street price tag less $500 maintaining features modem helicopters have come demand no other reason price Sport 60 will ensure its position flightlines clubs around world instructions Sport 60 good have seen Sketches diagrams have just enough instructions having read book seems hundreds small plastic bags used separate parts until needed assembly sequence may seem like major point describing new kit workbench late night need small critical part its nice know its right little plastic bag waiting rather some dish just accidentally spilled over floor instructions also provide complete setup data latest models JR radios Because assembly sequence well laid out instructions would like point out some interesting features Sport 60 rather going through building process step-by-step aspect Sport 60 rather unique hex starter system allows long starter extension easily fit hex adapter one-way bearing top start shaft starting system requires no downward pressure starting does have perfectly aligned straight up down way hearing allows starter come stop once engine started Sport 60 has engine facing rear easy glow plug access fuel tank up forward Although makes harder see fuel supply like being able get glow plug clear flooded engine etc side frames made flat aluminum modular construction preference days means construct top section bottom connect together makes strong easy align frame section easy repair needed Composite material used keep helicopter light strong bending landing gear strong flexible keeps helicopter well off ground holds helicopter horizontal position servo tray made plastic has ample room receiver battery etc head tall rotor fully ball-bearing supported thrust bearings swashplate slides main shaft adjust collective pitch design provides very positive slop-free control swashplate accurate flying very low wear points overall longevity helicopter tail rotor belt driven simplicity vibration-proof performance have opportunity lot flying Sport 60 because Im also experimenting Jett Engineering 65 engine muffled tuned pipe power plant Jett Engineering maker quality high-performance engines just getting helicopter end hobby am working Dubb Jet make sure engines uniquely designed two needle carburetors work well helicopters 65 works well Sport 40 engine does Ergo 40 will pleased also find large white canopy fins make Sport 60 easy see flight General hovering forward flight exactly what would expectsmooth stable performance predictable control response Ill have chance get flights before next column Ill let know about helicopter engine combination Needle Valve Adjustments things have noticed several flying fields way pilots adjust carburetors bring helicopter hover slam left stick forward see much power climb ability helicopter has almost never has enough satisfy pilot lands leans out needle valve some brings helicopter back hover tries test again Although flying helicopters very personal hobby can fly machines anyway want almost what fun may fun someone else may hurting engine March 1998 101 Ergo 60 Sport easily identified its large white canopy Jett Engineering tuned muffler composite landing gear Aft-facing engine easy access glow plug large fuel tank up forward plenty room size radio Rubber bands still work well keep receiver battery place large plastic tray knowing also seems lot time wasted adjusting needle valve obtain maximum available power engine has offer really isnt needed As lean out needle valve engine does produce power price reduced lubrication cooling seems always fliers having some power reliability problem engines completely understandable since leaning mixture has caused engine run hot scoring piston cylinder process once happens takes time effort get engine run halfway decent will never produce power once What answer Im sure will work everyone adjust needle valve engine will produce enough power type flying intend am just going practice hovering maneuvers dont need lot power Ill run engine little richer provides fuel engine additional lubrication cooling Should later want fly around perform limited aerobatics lean engine out slightly mean slightly increase power engine still rich side two-cycle want fly 3D max-perform helicopter some other way can still lean out further However know now Im right edge being too lean because very fine line between being max power being too lean fact engine may act just fine hover normal flight making us think needle valve set just right However once helicopter starts maneuver aggressively added load engine combined additional G loading makes harder fuel get tank engine leans out engine further problem may aware costs engine So believe moral story just lean out engine enough get power need particular flight Running engine slightly rich time will save really want need power has remember time max-perform anything extended period time part likely fall mfl US Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 51 SPORTS 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST TRIM PAINtED NO DECALSSNl-Wing Span 54 Length 36 Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 3SIbs Weight 48 lbs -57 lbs Iteme857-N ... JAGUAR 4OARP Wing Span 48 Length 40 get 48 lbs -57 los Iteme8SSB 130oer PIPER CUB J3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs APOLLO SAILPLANE/ARF ELECTRIC OR ENGINE POWERED KIT COMES WITH MOTOR FOLDING PRDP~ ALL WOOD CONST ALL TRIM PAINTtD~ Wing Span 725 Length 39 Item #EN5 FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 2C GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET SM-I Wing Span 40 Length 347 5-1•gg Weigh 22 Ibs- 24 lbs Item #940 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER 5M Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Item#852 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTDRS INQUIRIES WELCDME flflflflQ5 1400-2494544 u TECH INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 OUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA EASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRO THURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9PM SATURDAYS 111 AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 60 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC 4 102 Model Aviation combination metal yoke composite blade grips Tail rotor belt-driven simplicity design light weight Note wheel collar flybar used fine balance Tail fins blades bolt-on ready use I 25-35 2C YL/ARF SKY BAB TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs Iteme854..j001i II

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