RcHeliaddict - Blogs http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php en Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:44:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg RcHeliaddict - Blogs http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php flying trip http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=42 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:23:20 GMT I just got back from hang gliding in France where I put about 30 cycles thrugh my 450 without hitting the deck. I resisted the temptation to fit... I just got back from hang gliding in France where I put about 30 cycles thrugh my 450 without hitting the deck.
I resisted the temptation to fit night blades and fly it in the dark, because I was never sober enough by dusk! ]]> moyesboy http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=42 Do I need to calm down? http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=41 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:56:02 GMT I ask myself this everynow and again. I crashed the 500 earlier in the week after losing orientation whilst inverted. The spares are on order and... I ask myself this everynow and again.

I crashed the 500 earlier in the week after losing orientation whilst inverted. The spares are on order and it'll be back together in no time. It knocked my confidence as it is easily my most confident heli.

Yesterday (Sat 5th July 08), Mrs Leebert and I went to Ashford Radio Aeromodeler's field for their mini flyin and was inverted with the Knight 3D when I lost the plot again but this time regained control to land it okay.
Two similar scares in one week and one, nearly two broken helis.
Do I need to calm down and maybe step back a bit or is crashing / nearly crashing helis to be accepted and pushing myself a good thing? I'm not sure - the jury is out at the moment... ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=41 Which To Buy Belt cp or the Belt cp Carbon edition http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=40 Sun, 11 May 2008 11:35:19 GMT Could some one please advise i am looking at buying a heli and through reading on here and talking to a local shop i have picked up adn been advised... Could some one please advise i am looking at buying a heli and through reading on here and talking to a local shop i have picked up adn been advised that i should get the belt cp

my question is can anyone tell me what the difference i would get if any from buying the carbon edition to the regular belt cp and is it worth the xtra costs

i have no clue as very much a begginer

thanx ]]> flipper2480 http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=40 Twister 3d Storm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=39 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:36:47 GMT :(Hi Could any one tell me how to set up this Heli as the instructions regarding settings for Spektrum DX7 are not giving me the right controls ie... :(Hi
Could any one tell me how to set up this Heli as the instructions regarding settings for Spektrum DX7 are not giving me the right controls ie elevator reversed and pitch settings not correct .
If any body out there has one of these Helis with spectrum DX7 PLEASE HELP. ]]> bazit1 http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=39 today http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=38 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:20:21 GMT Just tested my 450 tonight after I tried an auto last time out. After amny autos with my 600npro I was sloppy with the 450, put too much positive in... Just tested my 450 tonight after I tried an auto last time out.
After amny autos with my 600npro I was sloppy with the 450, put too much positive in on the flare, and completely stopped and folded the rotors at 5 ft.

Nothing wrong. Heli flies fine, no vibes and blades track.

Thats a first!

What a sky today. first decent glidkng day of the year so far! ]]> moyesboy http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=38 Weather :( http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=37 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:28:23 GMT 4 day weekend and the weather is pants with a capital PANTS!
I so want to set up and maiden the Knight 3D but I'm doing housey stuff watching hail one minute, snow the next then gloroius sunshine!
I swear I'm gonna lose it soon :willy_nilly: ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=37 Knight 3D first hover http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=36 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:25:15 GMT Two blog posts in one day!! I took the 3D to a mates place and he checked it over and he took it for a quick hover to set up the tail. Apart from a... Two blog posts in one day!!
I took the 3D to a mates place and he checked it over and he took it for a quick hover to set up the tail. Apart from a slightly loose belt, it is all good :D :D
The Easter weekend doesn't look too good but I'm hoping for a quick fly around at some point over the long weekend. ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=36 Knight 3D build completed. http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=35 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:54:39 GMT I finished the K3D build yesterday. A nice build with no real issues except the usual slight adjustment of the link lengths on the head. A big thanks... I finished the K3D build yesterday. A nice build with no real issues except the usual slight adjustment of the link lengths on the head. A big thanks to RSPBlake for patiently listening and advising.
Can't wait to test fly it :D Just need the weather to be good when I'm not at work :rolleyes: ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=35 <![CDATA[My Blog "things for sale"]]> http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=33 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:01:14 GMT ****For Sale T-Rex 600n with full Kasama head fitted and full Align upgrades.**** This model is in top condition and flies much better than the... ****For Sale T-Rex 600n with full Kasama head fitted and full Align upgrades.****
This model is in top condition and flies much better than the standard Trex 600n version. This due to the Kasama head that is fitted and all of the Align upgrades. So you will have all the benefits of a great flying 3d capable flying model along with the flexibleablily and low cost parts prices of Align.

Airframe, Head, upgrades and spares fitted to this model is listed below with their UK rrp

Trex 600n CF Airframe £ 323.95
Kasama Head £ 165.10
Alloy G-Force Fan with Governor Magnet £ 25.00
Carbon Frame Brace Set 4p £ 5.90
New Light Weight 3D Alloy Swash & Washout £ 36.99
Alloy Elevator Lever £ 15.99
Alloy Aileron Lever 2p £ 16.99
Alloy Tail Pitch Slider £ 10.50
Alloy Tail Boom Clamp £ 5.50
Alloy Tail Pushrod Seesaw £ 7.99
Alloy Under Carriage Mount Braces 2p £ 5.00
Alloy Hex Inserts in tail Boom Mount 6p £ 5.99
Custom N9 Style Painted FG Canopy £ 30.00
New Unpainted N9 Style Canopy FG Canopy £ 20.00

Included with sale: - Used spares
1x main shaft, 1X skid tube, 1x under carriage, 1x torque tube, 1x new boom.

The total amount to buy this setup is £ 674.90
I’m offering this complete setup for £ 410 plus any postage costs. This is a saving of over 40% off the UK rrp.

It would be great for a collection in person however I could package it up and post, but this would be at buyers cost.
I cannot express how well this model flies in this current setup. I have had many good pilots also fly it with very good positive feedback from them. Unfortually I have to make way for new toys so it has to go.

If you are interested you can contact me through PM, e-mail ark748@hotmail.com or phone 07789931868.


I also have the following brand new in packets parts for the Align Trex 600. The list below shows the new parts I have for sale and their current UK rrp.

Autorotation Tail Drive Gears 2p £ 8.75
Under Carriage 2p £ 5.50
Under Carriage 2p £ 5.50
Booms 2p £ 8.99
Torque Tube 1p £ 11.99
Torque Tube 1p £ 11.99
Spindles 1p £ 5.25
Spindles 2p £ 5.25
Tail Output Shaft & Gears 2p £ 8.50
Tail Output Shaft & Gears 2p£ 8.50
TT Front Drive Gear Sets 8p £ 22.00
Skid Tubes 2p £ 4.25
Fly bar 440mm 1p £ 1.97

Total to buy spare is £ 108.44. I’m offering these for £ 80 which is more than a 25% saving on the new prices.
I would offer a further discount if the Airframe setup and these spares were purchased together. Please contact me for further info.
Once again my contact details are as follows: ark748@hotmail.com or phone 07789931868. Or you can PM me.

Many thanks for looking
Jason ‘arky’
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http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...00N-SPARES.jpg ]]> Jason Larkin http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=33 Knight 50 3D http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=32 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:57:31 GMT After much chatting to various heli friends I put out some "feelers" as to how much I'd get for the Raptor to possibly fund a Knight 3D. £250 max seemed to be the general concensus.
I idly chatted about it to a work colleague and was surprised when he said he was interested in it. I took it in and we agreed on a good price, well on the way to a 3D kit.
All being well, I hope to pick it up this Friday 14th March. Can't wait :D ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=32 Day One http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=31 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:33:40 GMT Day one of this blog sees the arrival of the EF Sabre. I brought this so that I could get some hands on with a single bladded heli rather than the... Day one of this blog sees the arrival of the EF Sabre. I brought this so that I could get some hands on with a single bladded heli rather than the contra one that I started with. I found this too easy and have figured the controls, the sabre on the other hand is mind boggling for a n00b like me!!! Kept trying to roll over to the right and has now been broken.

Flying time: 1 min
Stress Factor: +10

Anger manegement needed now.
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]]> alexlee993 http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=31 Been a while... http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=30 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:14:23 GMT ...since I posted here.
The 500 got taken to Norfolk but, due to various reasons, didn't get flown. Luckily, I had been talking to The Manager and was invited to the club he flies at on the way home. A nice place in the middle of an old WW2 airfield.
The 500 got flown and I had a few good flights. I met the guys there and they are a good bunch :D

Another thing that has happened is that I swapped out the 12 tooth pinion for a 13th. It has now become a more responsive heli and the low HS nod it had when using FP packs has gone. The downside is the flight times has decreased too :( ]]> Leebert http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=30 So I have a Synergy http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=29 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:28:08 GMT What have i done?! Spent a small fortune on an N9, and as im sitting here, im waiting for the last few bits to be delivered :) if this fog clears ill... What have i done?! Spent a small fortune on an N9, and as im sitting here, im waiting for the last few bits to be delivered :) if this fog clears ill try and get a test flight today :D Got it from Steve Chamnerlain (Abyiss), and it looks to be in top notch condition, needs a good clean up though as its not been used for 8 months. Its a very different beast to build to anything ive ever done before, lots of very tight tollerances, which can be a pain, but in the long run i suppose can only be a good thing. Ah well, im gonna go sit by the front door and wait for the postman to deliver my Solid G and BLS251 :) ]]> jamiem http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=29 Todays flights http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=28 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:12:31 GMT Sun 17th feb. Well after repairs from yesterdays attempts, back to the field I went. Training gear on. Success. First confident flight,... Sun 17th feb.


Well after repairs from yesterdays attempts, back to the field I went.


Training gear on.

Success. First confident flight, albeit short, it didn't sound right.

Get it checked at indoor club on Thursday.

Nice day, some cool 600nitros flying.
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]]> GhostlyRock http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=28 At last..... http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blog.php?b=27 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:00:49 GMT Yay, I managed to fly the Blade. I is just frightened of it and lack confidence and fear breaking it!!!! The Bell47 flies superb, 2 full packs at... Yay, I managed to fly the Blade.

I is just frightened of it and lack confidence and fear breaking it!!!!

The Bell47 flies superb, 2 full packs at club tonight...........


Think I've upset someone in the forums tho...


Cant a guy have fun these days.


:grouphug::cheers2::cheers2::grouphug:
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