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| Topic: Complete Newbie - Any help very much appreciated! | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 2 Views: 15 |
 Forum: Flight Simulators Q&A's Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:44 pm Subject: Complete Newbie - Any help very much appreciated! |
| Don't know about Vista for running FMS. Take a look at the super-stick at the top of the Belt-CP forum for some great set up vids. | |
| Topic: puzzled noobie | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 7 Views: 107 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:37 pm Subject: puzzled noobie |
| The King will either make or break you.
Quotable! |
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| Topic: Futaba 6EX exchange programme ??? | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 8 Views: 55 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:34 pm Subject: Futaba 6EX exchange programme ??? |
| Can you email support at Futaba? | |
| Topic: I'm not familiar with that heli. | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 28 Views: 272 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:48 pm Subject: I'm not familiar with that heli. |
| Hobby store near me in US is stocking HBK2. They have 2 of them now. I suggested they carry the FP as well. More fun, less frustration learning for beginners heli. If clients want a good singe rot ... | |
| Topic: Futaba 6EX exchange programme ??? | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 8 Views: 55 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:06 pm Subject: Futaba 6EX exchange programme ??? |
| 6EX transmitters bought more recently will be of the new type, and are identical to the new replacement transmitters now being sent out. To identify if your transmitter is of the old or new type pleas ... | |
| Topic: puzzled noobie | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 7 Views: 107 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:00 pm Subject: puzzled noobie |
| Cool things about rc helicopters:
Brushless motors! Don't get a collective pitch heli without one! This is why the BeltCP is a better choice than the King II. LiPO batteries! You will need a ch ... |
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| Topic: I'm not familiar with that heli. | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 28 Views: 272 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:53 pm Subject: I'm not familiar with that heli. |
| The King II is a real trial-by-fire heli-pilot and heli-mechanic crash coarse.
It is pretty true that if you can fly the King, you will be able to fly any other heli. Now, if you have that do ... |
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| Topic: I'm not familiar with that heli. | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 28 Views: 272 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:30 am Subject: I'm not familiar with that heli. |
| OK, I will take it to the field and fly it proudly! I am very proud of how it flies, well, did fly until i tried to fly it subaquatic. Soon it will be back in the air.
Those great flyers were v ... |
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| Topic: I'm not familiar with that heli. | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 28 Views: 272 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:53 am Subject: I'm not familiar with that heli. |
| It was raining when I left the house, so I really didn't think I was going to make it to the club. It is about 50 miles from home, but I had some errands to run about half way there. The sun came ou ... | |
| Topic: I'm not familiar with that heli. | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 28 Views: 272 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:08 am Subject: I'm not familiar with that heli. |
| Went to a "Helicopter-Only" club today that willburr had suggested in our area. 'Cascade Model Helicopter Club'
About 8 guys there sporting beautifull heli collections; Trex 500, Trex600, Trex600 ... |
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| Topic: King 3 or Belt CP V2 What are your views | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 5 Views: 158 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:41 pm Subject: King 3 or Belt CP V2 What are your views |
| Belt CP is bigger 450 size. Much easier to fly. If you must buy an Esky starter package, then the 450 size is a better option for learning.
If you want a smaller, more difficult to fly heli, perh ... |
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| Topic: Main Frame | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 12 Views: 162 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:49 am Subject: Main Frame |
| Stock frames are OK. I hated the servo mounting tabs. With a motor mount support like Xtreme or cy-model version or DIY shizzle braces it will take a beating and keep on flying. Stick with the stoc ... | |
| Topic: Yesterday's damage | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 9 Views: 153 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:35 am Subject: Yesterday's damage |
| I started with a 5 pack of woodies. Each time I broke a pair I became more careful. The 4th set lasted a long time. I still have the 5th set. Moved on to FRPs then. Woodies are a great learning t ... | |
| Topic: Scream'n Deal | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 27 Views: 329 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:38 pm Subject: Scream'n Deal |
| The $99 deals look like the best buys. I like the ZL. Bummed that the LE version is not discounted. I would recommend getting a kit that has the "Spare Parts" button active under the price. That w ... | |
| Topic: King 2 for dummies | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 15 Views: 322 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:59 pm Subject: King 2 for dummies |
| A little outdated, but here is a guide I wrote.
Skip breaking in the stock motor and just get a brushless motor/ESC instead. Also, the plastic blades are not worth it IMO. Hard landing will smas ... |
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| Topic: Central holder problem... | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 12 Views: 220 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:29 am Subject: Central holder problem... |
| I have also heard of some people drilling out the centerpiece so a bolt could be put all the way through. Sounds like a good idea to me.
I prefer the CNChelicopter center piece. Fits with the sto ... |
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| Topic: Throttle Hold Switch Question | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 8 Views: 135 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:07 pm Subject: Throttle Hold Switch Question |
| Sorry ringding, but you are a bit off on the throttle hold part. Good explaination of idle-up though. He has a new Futaba transmitter, so is not using the stock one from Esky.
Throttle hold is ma ... |
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| Topic: Ho Ho Ho - V2 | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 10 Views: 141 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:28 pm Subject: Ho Ho Ho - V2 |
| More disturbing Santa shots:
http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/7561_DSCF0808_1.jpghttp://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/7561_DSCF0810_1.jpg |
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| Topic: come on guys what colour?? | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 9 Views: 119 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:56 pm Subject: come on guys what colour?? |
| Just give it a very light coat of white and a color changer set of LEDs inside so it contantly changes color!
Or rainbow! |
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| Topic: Lama V3 flies right with forward stick input | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 26 Views: 320 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:29 am Subject: Lama V3 flies right with forward stick input |
| I had this problem with my BladeCX and it frustrated me to no end. Here are some things that I found:
First, get the heli balanced perfectly and swash exactly level. That way, the heli is not fig ... |
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| Topic: "450" size, motor sizes etc | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 26 Views: 296 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:18 am Subject: "450" size, motor sizes etc |
| Grunt, grunt! Arh, arh, arh.
Best grunt for the King is the Scorpion 32A 3585kV motor, same weight 3800, stronger magnets. Higher rating on the grunt meter! Best to pair that up with a 40A ESC. ... |
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| Topic: Ho Ho Ho - V2 | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 10 Views: 141 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:27 am Subject: Ho Ho Ho - V2 |
| Couple of swigs of Demon Drink and guess what? Santa V2!
$5 Santa from thrift store: http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/userpix/7561_DSCF0803s_1.jpg http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/images/user ... |
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| Topic: The Demon Drink | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 17 Views: 218 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:08 pm Subject: The Demon Drink |
| Hey, I did my first loop after a couple of cans of cold brew! Tequilla, however, has led to several crashes! | |
| Topic: For the hard of thinking! | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 12 Views: 173 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:06 pm Subject: For the hard of thinking! |
| I have to say. I like my King how it is and would not upgrade a thing at this point.
I love the Xtreme frame, Gorilla gear paddles.skids and tail blades, 288 FRP main blades, CopterX head and tail ... |
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| Topic: "450" size, motor sizes etc | |
| chase_richard55 Replies: 26 Views: 296 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:32 pm Subject: "450" size, motor sizes etc |
| hi , i read somewhere that the size of the helicopter ie 400 / 450/ 500 ect , was the measurement between main shaft and tail shaft , the belt cp is classed as a 450 sized heli and the blades are 315m ... | |
