http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/ Europes Largest RC Helicopter online discussion forum with videos, gallerys, classifieds and more en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:51:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/ http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/209-450-onwards-upwards.html Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:23:40 GMT The 450 is still doing exactly what it should pushing my flying forward mostly by giving me the confidence to trust my skills rather than just see £... The 450 is still doing exactly what it should pushing my flying forward mostly by giving me the confidence to trust my skills rather than just see £ notes...

Put 5 packs through it last night, concentrating on slooooooooooow piroettes forcing all angle control to maintain the position and lots of nose in flying it in towards, back away and hovering.

Also pulled off some tidy back flips which was great! Tempted to try some inverted hovering next time although I think a refresher on phoenix would be sensible 1st ;) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/209-450-onwards-upwards.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/207-450-pro-bringing-my-flying-forward-leaps-bounds.html Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:45:58 GMT I got the 450 Pro back in December but didnt get it put together and flown until March! After the 1st flight I realise what a fantastic heli it is... I got the 450 Pro back in December but didnt get it put together and flown until March! After the 1st flight I realise what a fantastic heli it is and that it feels 10x bigger in the air than it is.

The heli has now had 15 packs through it and my flying has already moved forward a great deal (at least in my opinion).

I am now comfortable with nose in and am practising lazy 8's turning into myself at each side (rather than always turning away which is the norm), my slow piroettes have also come on with the heli being far more locked in :)
Admitedly my flips are still like loops due to some rather poor collective control (over control to be honest) but i am working on that!

To think that I didnt enjoy pushing myself prior to the 450 as I was too busy seeing pound notes in the air :ack2:

Hoping to grab some video sometime soon or at least some stills... will give Martin (Mart61) something to test his new camcorder out with anyway :) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/207-450-pro-bringing-my-flying-forward-leaps-bounds.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/199-hyper-bearings-again.html Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:25:16 GMT Rear bearing has failed again :ack2: got to strip out the engine again (just changed clutch last night :() as the rear bearing is noisy. Hoping the... Rear bearing has failed again :ack2: got to strip out the engine again (just changed clutch last night :() as the rear bearing is noisy. Hoping the liner has survived... might be an excuse for a 55 though if it hasn't LOL ;) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/199-hyper-bearings-again.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/181-green-light-450-pro.html Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:37:32 GMT I plan to make a start on the 450 Pro build this evening :D Of course it won't be ready for tomorrow :( but thats life hey, will just have to fly the Rapptor 50 instead.

I have take a look through some of the Finless build videos and am considering the tail mod... ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/181-green-light-450-pro.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/169-2-4ghz-one-small-step-man-one-giant-leap-rc.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:11:16 GMT After standing out at SCMHC as one of only 2 people that flew 35MHz (on different channels thankfully) I finally decided that the benefits of 2.4GHz... After standing out at SCMHC as one of only 2 people that flew 35MHz (on different channels thankfully) I finally decided that the benefits of 2.4GHz should be grasped with both hands - even though I could switch on anytime without a worry on 35MHz :) So I purchased the 10CG from FL while on offer and asked that they supply the R6014HS receiver which they duly did :D

At the same time as the above I stuck a toe in the Li-Po water and purchased a CellPro 10S charger, a Flighttech 8A linear regulator and a 2S1P 3000mAH pack.

So after admiring the Tx, reg, lipo and charger for a while I decided enough was enough and flew the Raptor for the last time on 35MHz. I then stripped out the old receiver, battery and switch and thought about the new install and the component locations.

Final results were checked and all worked without issue, I did have to make an adjustment to the Li-Po pack to remove the 12AWG bare end wires and solder in their place a pair of Futaba 2 wire plugs (the reg uses 2 input connectors).

I was pleased to find that the 9C config can be replicated on the 10CG without any re-configuration, manual shows the 9C Campac as direcly compatible with the 10CG anyway but I prefer the manual replication to refresh all the configuration settings.

Test flight was completely uneventful, everything was exactly as with the old 9C although I would say it does feel tighter - perhaps due to the lower latency and higher resolution. I am almost certain that after a scary moment you will see the heli shake with my fingers now :smilielol5:

So was 2.4GHz worth the expense and hassle? Definately, actually I wish I had been in a position to make the move earlier but pleased I got the 10CG over the Spektrum DX7 which was the (albeit ~50% cheaper) alternative option. Still getting used to the lack of aerial though ;) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/169-2-4ghz-one-small-step-man-one-giant-leap-rc.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/166-time-new-bearings.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:54:38 GMT Ordered up some replacement front and rear bearings for my trusty old OS50 Hyper. It was sounding like a bag of spanners as I landed after my last... Ordered up some replacement front and rear bearings for my trusty old OS50 Hyper. It was sounding like a bag of spanners as I landed after my last flight on Sunday, its had a very good innings though and many many gallons of fuel since I bought it in 2001.

Went with Model Fixings in the end as I needed to get them ordered up with a chance of being delivered before the weekend (so I can fly again!).

My backflips are improving and I am not shaking like a leaf after each one now... nearly got brave enough to try a couple in a row but bottled it :svengo: ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/166-time-new-bearings.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/165-back-flips-r-us.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:55:51 GMT Not flown for about 3 weeks due to weather and DIY/holiday etc. so made sure I got up to the club today. Even though conditions were favorable there... Not flown for about 3 weeks due to weather and DIY/holiday etc. so made sure I got up to the club today. Even though conditions were favorable there were only 4 or 5 of the regulars which meant not too much waiting about.
Got a basic flight under my belt, hovering, 8's and some piroettes. 2nd flight I got a bit braver and did a couple of back flips. 3rd flight did 3 more with a few seconds holding it inverted and climbing inverted - loving the sound of the blades slapping the air as it goes over :)

Think the bearings in my hyper are going though so will look at sourcing some new this week... ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/165-back-flips-r-us.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/163-step-forward.html Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:15:00 GMT Been a while since updating this blog... finally plucked up the courage a couple of weeks back and tried a backwards flip - all would have been fine... Been a while since updating this blog... finally plucked up the courage a couple of weeks back and tried a backwards flip - all would have been fine except I moved my governor control to the idle up switch and forgot I had done that so thought governor was engaged when it wasnt... lucky I was quite high when I went for the back flip. As I fed in the -ve pitch the engine went to idle, arghhh! Anyway heli levelled out at about 10 feet, the same height as my heart and adrenaline levels were!
It also gave the pits something to keep them awake - something of a rare occurrence with my flying.

Anyway since then I have flown on two occasions and completed two nice(ish) back flips to boot :) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/163-step-forward.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/157-sunday-flying.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:30:29 GMT Picked up some OptiFuel 20% at Wings and Wheels on Saturday from their stand. Had a nice chat with their marketing chap as well. Burnt 3 tanks... Picked up some OptiFuel 20% at Wings and Wheels on Saturday from their stand. Had a nice chat with their marketing chap as well.

Burnt 3 tanks worth in the old Rappy on Sunday in the mid-day heat - some nice big fuigure 8's and side on hovering practice. All went very nicely except a moment of panic following a moment of 'dumb thumb' when turning nose in on a circuit and pushing right stick instead of left - doh :banghead:

What is really odd is that I fly circuits etc without issue on the sim and yet out at the field its totally different - guess its the repair cost that gets in the way making me nervous.

Interesting that the T-Rex 600's were experiencing mixture problems and lean runs leading to hot engines. My Hyper 50 was only warm to the touch after my flights... perhaps its a little rich but running cool in the current heat wave isnt a bad thing IMHO - perhaps my governor is masking this a little. ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/157-sunday-flying.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/153-scmhc-green-light.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:27:32 GMT Pleased to say that the SCMHC have been re-issued the license to use the military land for model flying. From what I understand a safety assessment... Pleased to say that the SCMHC have been re-issued the license to use the military land for model flying. From what I understand a safety assessment was required and a bunch of new rules to ensure people only fly that are club members and at the agreed times only.

Lets hope the weather is going to be good this weekend :) ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/153-scmhc-green-light.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/148-another-couple-flights-under-my-belt.html Sun, 24 May 2009 19:57:50 GMT Popped up to SCMHC today and put another 2 tanks though the Rappy 50. Noticed that my new bottle of Magnum 20% smells nasty in comparison to the... Popped up to SCMHC today and put another 2 tanks though the Rappy 50.

Noticed that my new bottle of Magnum 20% smells nasty in comparison to the old bottles (various %'s). Also it is not making as much smoke as the older bottles did - weird.
At least there is no over heating (in fact I opened the main needle a click today due to the heat) and on landing the cylinder head was warm to the touch.

Hope to get another couple of flights in tomorrow if the forecast lives up to expectations. ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/148-another-couple-flights-under-my-belt.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/145-cobwebs-blown-out.html Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:51:12 GMT I popped up to SCMHC and although not a paid up member yet (subs in the post today), I was allowed to fly. So having thoroughly checked over the... I popped up to SCMHC and although not a paid up member yet (subs in the post today), I was allowed to fly. So having thoroughly checked over the Rappy yesterday I had a whole tank hovering about :) Enjoyed every minute as well! ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/145-cobwebs-blown-out.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/143-made-contact-scmhc.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:02:03 GMT Finally managed to get up to the SCMHC flying field and had a chat with the chaps about membership etc. With luck I hope to get up there tomorrow to... Finally managed to get up to the SCMHC flying field and had a chat with the chaps about membership etc. With luck I hope to get up there tomorrow to blow the cobwebs out from the Rappy's exhaust.

Forecast is not bad for tomorrow and even better for Sunday - defo get at least a couple of hovering tanks this weekend... ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/143-made-contact-scmhc.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/139-pre-lay-up-video-clip-hovering-laxy-8-practice.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:39:38 GMT http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/videos/view_video.php?viewkey=f5039a8cadc6acbb4b2c http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/videos...8cadc6acbb4b2c ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/139-pre-lay-up-video-clip-hovering-laxy-8-practice.html http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/138-after-18-month-layup.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:25:33 GMT Going to dust off the old Raptor 50 this evening and confirm all is as it should be after its 18 month - yes thats what having kids and working all... Going to dust off the old Raptor 50 this evening and confirm all is as it should be after its 18 month - yes thats what having kids and working all hours does for you...

Hoping that all will be as sound as it was on its last flight... not that I can remember much about it...

Have a new Rx pack for it as I suspect the old one (it will be 5 years in August since I bought all the bits and began the build) is a bit over the hill now... only holding 3000mAh of its 3300mAh rated capacity. ]]> Dedcalm http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/blogs/dedcalm/138-after-18-month-layup.html