Radio Control: Helicopters
FANTASTIC NEW HELICOPTER: On November 19-20 I had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Dieter Schluter and his charming wife, Heidi, here in Winter Park, Florida. He brought with him his new helicopter, called the Heli-Boy. I seldom use very exciting language in this column to describe a new product, however, seldom does such an exciting new product come along. The Heli-Boy is the most fantastic helicopter that I have ever seen! If you could take all of the good points of all the helicopters presently on the market anywhere in the world, and put them altogether in one machine, you still would not come close to the simplicity, the low maintenance, the stability, and the maneuverability of the Heli-Boy! First of all, it is a bolt-together design, ala the Heli-Baby. It is 60 powered and weighs only 8 1/2 pounds; it has collective-control pitch with tail-rotor mix. It has positive gear-driven tail rotor, rigid head with Hiller and Bell control. Schluter prefers to call this "Beller" control. It uses symmetrical blades, and is flown on a maximum of 2 degrees positive pitch. Main rotor speed is 1550 rpm, and constant. The engine is geared so that, at full head speed, the engine is turning a little over 12,000 rpm. Consequently, a massive power reserve is present with really good fuel economy.
Radio Control: Helicopters
YOU MAN'S HEAD MODS. Due to the fact that I'm thinking of too many things at one time, I made a mistake in the mix measurements on the Youman's Head Mods article. They should be as follows: From the center of the pivot to the center of the inner ball is 5/16 in. From the center of the first ball to the center of the outer ball is 5/8 in. Bill has just now changed that on his to 1/2-in. between the inner and outer ball centers. This gives a greater amount of collective and a quicker cyclic response. If your flying skill is not too great as yet, I would go by the first measurements, and when your skill improves, you can change to the latter. I hope that my good did not confuse you too much. Sorry!
Radio Control: Helicopters
THE SOUTH BEND location proved to be a great place to hold the Helicopter Nationals. A great deal of thanks must go to Cliff and Dorothy Bennett who so graciously let us use their "backyard." Some of the plus points were: a golf course-like flying site, cool weather (in fact, cold sometimes), low winds, ample parking, easy access to the field, and a fully equipped machine shop right on the site! In fact, HELICOPTER NATIONALS WINNERS NOVICE: First Place, Charlie Sjobeck Second Place, Thomas Knerr Third Place, Dwayne Stephens INTERMEDIATE: First Place, Dave George Second Place, Wendell Hostetler Third Place, Dan Dougherty
Radio Control: Helicopters
SOUTH CENTRAL Helicopter Championships, hosted by Mid-Arkansas Radio Control Society, Little Rock, Arkansas, will take place on July 23 and 24. The headquarters motel will be the Holiday Inn north, Little Rock, Arkansas-phone (501) 758-1440. Novice, Intermediate, Expert, Scale, and Beginners. Trophies and merchandise through third place. The contest directors are Doug Wilcox and Bill Runyan. This contest was pre-empted by the Helicopter Nats, and they have graciously set a new date for their contest. This is going to be a great contest directed by two great guys so don't miss it! For further information, contact Doug Wilcox, 206 Sierra Madre North, Little Rock, Arkansas 72118-phone (501) 758-8626.
Nats Radio Control: Helicopters
WE ARRIVED in Dayton on July 30 to get set up for the Helicopter Nationals. The flying site proved to be a perfect place to hold the meet. Wide open space with good runways and clean grass areas. The local sparkplug, William Hager, met with me at the site and arranged with the Parks Department for us to park on the grass and to camp out at the site. The city of Dayton has a very progressive Parks Department and had provided an excellent RC flying site. I want to give credit for their help in coordinating the use of the flying site.
