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Want to learn how to fly an RC helicopter?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:07:51 -1000

A radio controlled r/c helicopter requires a lot of time and patience, but it can be very fun and exciting to fly.

The newcomer will need to be prepared for the cost of the kit (full package with everything like the helicopter, rc system, motor / engine, battery, charger (or fuel) etc ...), as well as the cost to repair damage from the inevitable crashes .A radio controlled helicopter also require dedicated attention while flying and attentiveness to safety precautions.

There are many reasons to start flying remote controlled helicopters, even though they are often seen as the most challenging RC to learn. Some people enjoy the extra challenge that learning to build and fly an RC helicopter gives.

However, Remote controlled helicopters are a demanding hobby.

When learning how to fly for the first time, you need to have patience and time to get set up and to learn the RC helicopter skills you need. The helicopter absolutely must be set up properly before flight, otherwise there is no chance it will fly.

Beginners Choices / Tips:
1. Flying Simulator (you can get a free Sim from here)
2. Easy to fly coaxial 4ch rc helicopter, such as Esky Co-Douphin, Lama 2 etc ....
3. Indoor small rc helicopter like the No. 4-3B

The instructions should be read until you gain a thorough understanding of where the parts fit together, and how they fit together, and after assembly you should have your new model checked over by an experienced RC helicopter pilot.

Loose screws can mean parts that fly off when you try to fly!

The controls on the radio are much like the controls in a full-sized helicopter, and as such, they are fairly complex. It can take many sessions to simply learn how to hover, the most basic skill the Remote controlled helicopter pilot will need, as the controls are very sensitive to small adjustments and require that everything be set 'just' right, and changed with every shift in the wind.

Another demanding aspect of remote control helicopters is the safety factor. It goes without saying that a non-electric helicopter must be flown outside to avoid the fumes.

Also, the blades can spin at a speed fast enough to cut through flesh and even bone, so you must be sure to fly in an area with lots of space and with all bystanders safely out of the way.

But much like driving a car or riding a bike, these skills will eventually become second nature. With dedication, patience, and practice, you can become a successful RC helicopter hobbyist.

Close Up Video of Walkera No. 38 Coaxial 2.4G RC Helicopter

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:01:36 -1000

Close Up Video on Walkera No. 38 Coaxial 2.4G RC Helicopter

Flying the Walkera No. 38 Coaxial 2.4G RC Helicopter

Videos of Walkera No. 38 Coaxial 2.4G RC Helicopter

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:51:30 -1000

Walkera No. 38 Coaxial RC Helicopter - 2.4G

Shipment content of the Walkera No. 38 RC Helicopter
- What are include in the shipment package for the Walkera No. 38 2.4G RC Helicopter.

No. 38 RC Helicopter with everything pre-assembled
- 4 motors, 8 blades, body canopy, 4 servos, 2.4G Receiver with built in gyro and ESC Speed Control, 1 2.4G Transmitter, 1 Lipo Battery & Charger, 8 Extra Blades, 1 English Manual

Pigeon 450M1 CNC 6CH RC Helicopter (Full Package).

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:35:26 -1000

The PIGEON 450M1 is based on the T-Rex Superior Edition. Designed for the pilot who wants to be unique but still demands quality and precision. Designed for the advanced helicopter with quality CNC machining. For the most part are compatible with the popular Trex 450 electric helicopter. All the hardware is high grade with high quality bearings. Unique, quality, precision control and high compatability for owners of existing T-Rex Helis is what one can expect from the PIGEON 450M1.

Features:
* FULL CNC RC Helicopter
* CNC Aluminum Body Frame
* CNC Aluminum Main Rotor Head Set
* CNC Aluminum Tail Rotor Head Set
* CNC Aluminum Tail Boom & Fins
* Lipo Battery
* Brushless Motor & ESC
* CCPM Servo Control Lever Design
* 28 Precision Bearings
* Autorotation landing protection
* Rear Tail Servo Mount
* Collective Pitch System
* Belt Driven Tail Rotor System Specification:
* Length: 660mm (26 inch)
* Height: 230mm (9 inch)
* Width: 120mm (5 inch)
* Main Rotor Diameter: 700mm (28 inch)
* Tail Rotor Diameter: 150mm (6 inch)
* Motor Pinion Gear: 13T
* Main Drive Gear: 150T
* Drive Gear Ratio: 1:11.5:4.24
* Weight: 390g
* Flying Weight: Approx.740-770g
* 6CH RC Receiver (35MHz / 72MHz)
* 6CH RC Transmitter
* Lock Gyro: FM-240 Lock Gyro
* Servo: 9g X 3
* Battery: 11.1v 1800mAh 12C
* Charger: Aluminum Case Balance Charger + Adapter
- 110V / 220V
* Brushless Motor: 3600KV 13T
* ESC: 30A

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4CH ESky LAMA V4 RC Helicopter (Honey Bee)

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:34:01 -1000

New Honey Bee ESky LamaV4 RC Helicopter. Completely assembled and ready to fly micro heli with a coaxial counter-rotating head design, that is so stable good for the beginners with not flying experience. The LamaV4 offers things other similarly designed micro helis can't the power and precision of ESKY 8g servos, an advanced 4-in-1 controller, and a great looking, lightweight body that really stands out. The LamaV4 features counter-rotating main blades that cancel out the rotational torque that makes hovering a challenge in conventional helis.They also make rudder turns much easier by slowing down one or the other blade without affecting the stability of the aircraft. This is truly a helicopter that most anyone can fly and beyond your dream.

Features:
1. Coaxial, counter-rotating blade rotor design
provides incredible stability and positive control.
2. Full RC system set Included, ready to flight out of box.
3. Pre-installed ESKY 8g servos and 4-in-1 control unit
4. No installation or assembly required.
5. Dual 180 motors makes the LamaV4 powerful and efficient.
6. 800mAh 2-cell Li-Po battery pack is low weight, high power
and provides flight durations of 10-12 minutes per charge.

Specifications:
Main Rotor Diameter (Upper): 340 mm
Overall Length: 480 mm
Drive System: 2 X 180 SH
Battery: 7.4V 800mAh Li-Po battery
All-up Weight: 230g
Transmitter: 4CH
Gyro: Built-In
Receiver: 4-IN-1 RC Receiver with gyro and speed control
Servo: 8g servos

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Walkera No. 38 Coaxial RC Helicopter - 2.4G

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:36:54 -1000

Walkera No. 38 Coaxial RC Helicopter - 2.4G

Specification:
1). All-up Weight: 768g (Battery included)
2). Main Rotor B: 450mm
3). Main Rotor A: 450mm
4). Overall Length: 575mm
5). Battery: 7.4V 2200mAh Li-Po
6). Receiver: RX-2409
7). Drive System: 4 X 370SH
8). Transmitter: WK-2401
9). Servo: WK-7.6-3 weight 8.5g;speed 0.11sec/60o(4.8V); torque 0.9kg.cm(4.8V); dimension 22.5X11.5X24mm

Features:
1). Highly emulational shape with the-state-of-the-art workmanship.
2). New 2.4G technology, with the functions of automatic identification and precise code pairing, can allow above 20 aircrafts to fly in the same field and same time.
3). It utilizes the 2.4G 3-in-1 receiving circuit with the functions of servo extent adjustment and built-in gyro sensitivity adjustment.
4). High performance 4 * 370SH motor powered by 7.4V 2200mAh Lipo offers 10 minute flight time, depending on the flight modes.

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1:16 German Tiger I RC Tank (Smoke Edition)

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:25:51 -1000

This 1:16 Scale Smoking Edition RC Battle Tank is awesome! This tank is modeled after the German Tiger. This RC Airsoft Tank comes with a built-in smoke generator and produces simulative motor start-up sound, engine sound, machine-gun sound, and cannonball sound. It's almost 2 feet in length! This tank is fully functional with multi-directional driving (and it's fast!), 360 degree turret swivel and the barrel raises and lowers. The best part about this tank is that its a remote controlled Airsoft Tank. Has an awesome range of over 80 feet, and a capacity of 40 pellets, it powers out plastic 6mm BB's, it even has a powerful red warning light next to the barrel that illuminates just before it fires.

Features:

1/16 Scale real radio control BATTLE TANK.
Top Speed 15mph
Real Smoke
2 Speeds
Electric Sound
Full set body coated with Camouflage paint.
Max. firing range of motor gun:appr.25m
Gun Shell: 6mm BB Shell
Load of Shells: appr. 40 Shells (Max)
Side turnign angle of turrent L/R: appr 320 degree
Vertical Turning Angle of Gun (up/down): appr. 20 degree
Climbing Gradient: appr. 35 degree
Full Length:530mm
Full Width: 232mm
Full Height: 188mm
3 bands for changeable by user
7.2 volt Nicad Battery Pack and Charger Supplied.

Shipment Includes:

1 X 1/16 Scale German Tiger RC Tank
(Smoke & Sound Edition)
1 X RC Transmitter
1 X Bag of BB
1 X Bottle of smoke oil
1 X 7.2V Rechargeable Nicad Battery
1 X Battery Charger (110V or 220V)
1 X Manual

How to operate: Switch the remove control to on first. Then switch the button on the button of the tank to on. Press the Start-up button, the tank will make a motor sound. Wait for 5 seconds tell the headlights come on. The tank will begin to smoke. You can control the smoking switch to smoke or not.

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EK1H-E005 Honey Bee ESky 6CH CP2 RC Helicopter

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:25 -1000

EK1H-E005 Honey Bee ESky 6CH CP2 RC Helicopter

【Specification:】
(1).Main rotor diameter: 530mm; (2).Weight: 305g; (3).Length: 520mm; (4).Main blade: wooden; (5).Power system: 370 motor; (6).KIT/ARF/RTF: RTF/KIT;	(7).Control mode: CCPM system; (8).Transmitter: 6CH CCPM system; (9).Mix controller: "4IN1"controller(W/gyro,mixer,ESC,receiver) (10).Digital servo:7.5g,1.0kg.CM,0.10s/60°; (11).Battery: 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Polymer;

【Product introduction:】

Honey Bee series RC Helicopter features merits of flight stability, Superior strength,Simple openation and durability ,which are favered by the model lovers all the world.
Honey Bee cp2 is designed as a 3D aerobatics mini-electric helicopter,CCPM system and three ESKY Servos can ensure the accuracy and Sensitivity.11.1v 1000mAh lithium battery extend the flying time to 15 mins at a time,4 in 1 controller gathers functions of ESC,mixer,receiver and Gyro, facilitates the adjustment and maintenance of helicopter.Honey Bee cp2 destined to become a classic.

【Product features:】

(1).You can begin to fly after fixing the battery and unwrapping the packing;
(2).3D aerial acrobatics is available;
(3).Flight is stable, reaction is sensitive and rapid, and controllability is good;
(4).Designed with beginner and 3D fun flyers in mind;
(5).Simple structure ensures convenient adjustment and maintenance;


(1).High-precision, high inertia of the main rotor head design, ccpm control system.		(2).Multi-functional controller and the installation of 4 of aluminum heatsink the main motor.

(3).3 Servos support the CCPM controlling system,ensuer the helicopter react fast and nimbly and let it do all kinds of 3D trick flight.		(4).Statements were made by the end of installed cooling unit has not only improved the flight performance, but also increased the service life.

【Packing:】

【Packing explain:】

Gift box
Inner packing	gift box	Outer packing	two gift boxes in one carton
Packing protecter	foam	GW	4.6kg
Gift box material	card board 260#	NW	4.0kg
LWH	565245187mm	LWH	575260395mm
Portable AL case
Inner packing	Portable AL case	Outer packing	two Portable AL case in one carton
Packing protecter		GW	7.2KG
Gift box material	alnico	NW
LWH	620300180mm	LWH	655420370mm

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Item number	Kit	Transmitter	4in1 Controller	Servo	Battery	Charger	Crystal
EK1H-E005A	kit	EK2-0406	EK2-0702A	EK2-0508*3	EK1-0180	EK2-0851	optional
EK1H-E005D	kit	---	---	---	---	---	---

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New 2.4G Esky Honey Bee King 2 R/C Helicopter 6 Channels

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:20:06 -1000

New 2.4G Esky Honey Bee King 2 R/C Helicopter 6 Channels

Specification:
Length：535mm
Height：225mm
Main blade diameter: 600mm
Tail blade diameter: 130mm
Motor gear: 9T
Main drive gear: 140T
Drive gear rate：9:140T
Super motor：370 (EK1-0006)
Lithium Battery:1000mAh, 11.1V (EK1-0180)
Transmitter: 2.4G 6 channel CCPM (EK2-0406G)
Gyro: ESky Professional Gyro (EK2-0704)
ESC: Speed Controller (EK2-0600A)
Servo: 8g x 4 pcs (EK2-0508)
Weight：470g (with 1000mAh,11.1V)

1. Adopted CCPM (Collective cyclic pitch mixing) system, make rolling, dive, inverted flying and 3D aerobatic acts are displayed perfectly, which will bring you endless pleasant surprise.
2. Integrated main body structure,light & novel design, and auto-Rotation System with high-precision one-way shaft bearing can protect safe landing effectively
3. Tail rotor with Belt driven construction, which can ensure easy adjustment,stable flight and low noise.
4. Adopt 370 super motor with high performance,the power is driving.
5. Equipped 6 channel new 2.4G transmitter, which can adjust parameters precisely, so that the recision and stabilization of flight can be well displayed

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Honey Bee ESky Belt CP 6CH RC Helicopter

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:12:05 -1000

Honey Bee ESky Belt CP 6CH RC Helicopter, with 20C 1800mah 11.1V 3 Cells Lipo Battery & Brushled Motor

Specifications:

(1).Length:650mm
(2).Height:230mm
(3).Main Blade diameter:680mm
(4).Tail Blades diameter :130mm
(5).Motor gear:10T
(6).Main driven gear:140T
(7).Tail driven gear:110T
(8).Driven gear rate:10:140/110:22
(9).weight:About 670g(Including 1800mAh,11.1V li-poly Battery)

Components:

(1).Motor: 450 brushless motor
(2).ESC: 25A
(3).Gyro: ESKY professional gyro
(4).Servo:digital servos*4Pcs
(5).Transmitter:6-channel or above 6channel(helicopter system)
(6).Rcceiver: 6-channel or above 6channel
(7).Battery: Li-poly Battery 1800mAh,11.1V,20C discharge

Features:

(1).CCPM System
(2).Auto-rotation Stystem
(3).Tail rotor Belt Drive System
(4).High Inertial Main Blade
(5).High Rigidity Iron Main Shaft (6).Shock Proof Iron Landing Skids
(7).Full Ball Bearing & Metal Ball End
(8).High rigidity alloy tail boom
(9).High Stre

20C 1800mah 11.1V 3S Lipo Battery:

Brushless Motor and ESC