Staff
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 04-22-02 01:25 AM - Post#7088
Place your "Helicopter Tips" on this thread!
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nsacco
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 04-22-02 11:57 AM - Post#7132
In response to Staff
Heli got the shakes? Are the skids shaking? Check the mainshaft bearings for wear. A loose fitting bearing - even a very small amount can cause the heli to shake and this will show up in the skids. If you can feel movement when tugging on the head, then the bearing may be worn.
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travis12
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 04-22-02 01:07 PM - Post#7134
In response to Staff
Don't buy every shinny part you see most of this stuff looks cool but will only cost you more in a crash. I fall for those cool purple aluminum parts every time.....
P.S. Fake please don't call
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Heli_Driver
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Loc: Arlington, TX USA
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04-22-02 02:48 PM - Post#7138
In response to Staff
Once my 60 had a problem with the tail vibrating up and down rapidly, at first I thought something was out of balance in the tail.
After checking everything over in the tail I found the problem was the flybar was about 3/32 off center. Centered it back up to the main shaft and the tail was absolutely calm.
If you ever have a tail vibration problem (In this case a rapid vertical vibration), don't automatically assume the problem is the tail rotor system, in this case it wasn't.
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volare
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Loc: Cincinnati
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04-22-02 07:50 PM - Post#7161
In response to Staff
The web is your best friend when it comes to rc hobbies. You can find infinite information on most subjects at forums. There are also sites that will give you tips on flying and test different helicopters so you don't have to buy blindly. Another great benefit is the online stores. Many people don't have local hobby shops and many just have useless ones that don't carry any heli stuff.
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butch r
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04-23-02 12:58 AM - Post#7181
In response to volare
For beginners, the best advice would be, when in Rome, do what the Romans do. Get a heli that your local club members fly. Advantages, advice, setups, swap and access to parts. We all wanted a Corvett for example when we all started to drive. Now how many of us have our first car still around. You have the opportunity to learn on a heli and then get the heli of your choice once it is fesible, cost vs. return (heli come home) is a big issue.
Butch R
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Heli-Nut50
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04-23-02 01:13 AM - Post#7184
In response to Staff
Adhesive back decals driving you crazy. Here a helpful tip to get them where you want them. Just mist the place where the decal is to go and the adhesive piece with soapy water. Then position the decal in the exact location you want and remove the air bubbles with a playing card and dab dry with a paper towel but be careful not to move it out of position.
Fly Hard!
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charly
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04-23-02 11:38 PM - Post#7220
In response to Staff
When building your new rotory wonder, don't forget to put just a dab of loc-tite on the main shaft where it contacts the bearings and also on the start shaft. This helps tremendously for extended bearing life. This keeps the shafts from spinning in the bearings, causing heat. I've spent enough on bearings to vouch for that 
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REMDREAM
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04-25-02 01:05 AM - Post#7261
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If in doubt,consult THIS forum,where you are met with "serious questions and serious answers".<BG>
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Heli_Driver
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04-26-02 02:16 AM - Post#7314
In response to Staff
Invest in a good set of hardened hex drivers and Japanese screwdrivers and nut drivers. You won't regret it.
I also use the little metric 4-way wrench. It is very handy for tight places and works quite well and is dirt cheap. Most hobby shops have them for a few bucks.
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volare
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04-28-02 03:31 PM - Post#7392
In response to Staff
Rit Dye
If you have any white plastic parts that you want to dye a different color, rit dye is a good option. It is commonly found at fabric or craft stores. All you have to do is get a bucket with some very hot water and add the dye and parts.
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volare
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04-28-02 03:39 PM - Post#7393
In response to Staff
When assembling (or re-assembling) a helicopter, it is a good idea to clean the metal nuts, bolts, screws, etc. with rubbing alcohol. They will be less likely to loosen up because any oil or grease that could be on them will be removed. If you do this and then add a drop of loc-tite you won't have to worry as much about your helicopter falling apart in the air.
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GMPheli
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 05-01-02 12:14 AM - Post#7478
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Tired of fiberglass strings everywhere when trying to repair your crashed-up canopy? Make a template of the area you wish to repair. Trace it onto your fiberglass cloth. With the piece of fiberglass on waxed paper, run a thin line of CA over the trace line. After it cures, cut it out with scissors. Now it will stay together just fine!
Alan Angus
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Tom Berg
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05-07-02 11:50 PM - Post#7664
In response to Staff
When you are working on your helicopter, place a large towel under the helicopter that covers most of your work surface. If you drop one of those small bolts or washers, it will land on the towel and stay in one place. If you are working on a hard table without the towel, the part will bounce and try to find the best hiding place possible.
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Viper39427
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05-12-02 05:50 PM - Post#7858
In response to Tom Berg
Hey, when you purchase a chopper, whether it is new or used, built or kit, take the time to make sure it is balanced. If you start of your engine and the chopper doesn't vibrate then your cluth, clutch bell and fan are alright. If you take off your main blades and run the engine for the gears to catch and the chopper vibrates, you need to check every gear and every THING that spins. And most importantly that needs to be balanced is the rotor head and blades. Also, make sure that your chopper is balanced overall.
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Heli_Driver
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05-17-02 11:55 PM - Post#8001
In response to Staff
Don't ever fly helicopter or anything else for that matter if you've been drinking or taking any kind of drugs!
Just like you should never drive a car when you're anything but 100% sober. It isn't cool and you could hurt someone or yourself very seriously. Be smart. THINK
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volare
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06-02-02 12:10 AM - Post#8365
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Building
If you use epoxy or any 2 part glue for anything while building your helicopter, it is a good idea to keep the leftover glue that you have mixed and check it when it is dry to make sure it cured well.
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volare
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06-03-02 06:03 PM - Post#8408
In response to volare
When receiving advice about your helicopter, it is important to get many opinions on everything and to not trust everyone that tells you something. Sometimes people may be trying to help but they are really not as knowledgeable as you think. It's always best to get several opinions.
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fitenfyr
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06-04-02 12:09 AM - Post#8418
In response to travis12
Metal parts and pitch settings..
Always look to the next "weak link" when buying a metal upgrade to replace a plastic one. The next part to break may not be so easy to replace and more costly than the one you just upgraded.
When setting you pitch. Take the extra few minutes to do BOTH blades. You will not have to do much if any tracking and the heli will be less prone to vibration...
Jason
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RC Man1
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06-10-02 01:49 PM - Post#8557
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If you want some good basic information on model helicopter theory I suggest that everyone read these articles. There are a lot of misconceptions that these articles should clear up.
http://www.w3mh.co.uk/articles/html/csm1_2.htm
http://www.w3mh.co.uk/articles/html/csm3_4.htm
http://www.w3mh.co.uk/articles/html/csm5_6.htm
http://www.w3mh.co.uk/articles/html/csm7_8.htm
http://www.w3mh.co.uk/articles/html/csm9-11.htm
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