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Esprit Model . Thunder Power RC . Real Raptors

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Got Jet Fuel? Turbine Helicopters > airstar jetcopter sx
 
 
syon
Heliman
Location: tualatin,OR

Jetcopter sx

No doubt about it, i just completed putting everything together, the exhaust pipe arrived today, and i got that installed, last but not least is the decision to use the 401 gyro or the helicommand 3d.

she is a beaut, i have to say. flourescent orange ( drone orange to some military ppl )
I've yet to finish the final addition to the paint scheme.

The idea behind the color thus far, is to provide visibility when flying SAR mission here near the Mt Hood area and the coastal ranges as well.
more pictures to follow once i get all the camera gear configured in.



a heli is like a marriage, most of the time it works, the rest it don't.
02-21-2008 11:42 AM
 
 
WIRLYBIRD
Senior Heliman
Location: CAPE TOWN / SOUTH AFRICA.

Very nicely done model , happy flying.
Dave.

WHAT GOES UP MUST SURELY COME DOWN.
02-21-2008 02:48 PM
 
 
syon
Heliman
Location: tualatin,OR

What a sunday...

Finally got the gumption to take the heli out to the field for a engine fire up test.
Let it be known that the vent lines are the top brass tubing in the tanks, and the fuel pick up line is on the bottom.
(after 5 unsucessful starts, and a trip back to the garage, i finally figured out why there was soooo much air in the line, DUH!! )
After the usual chanting, and seances, back to the field we went, suddenly, a flip of the throttle trim,and stick, she came to life.
a sudden Smirk enveloped my face, as well as the smell of Kerosene burning.
so, now, i am wondering before i do the hover test, is having the throttle curve set linear 55% all across the board going to be sufficient? and the other question is, the gyro 401- whats the recommended settings for this for a x9303 2.4?

a heli is like a marriage, most of the time it works, the rest it don't.
02-25-2008 12:20 PM
 
 
MattJen
Elite Veteran
Location: UK,Gravesend, Kent

the PHT3 is designed to be run at 100% and it is then geard down via the pinion and pulleys for the head speed you require...

I have always set a normal throttle curve 0,25,50,72,100 in normal flight, then for idle up i use a straight 100% line curve and just fly off the stick using collective...

Running at 50% with a turbine that is already geared down probably wont get you off the ground....


Matt

I bought mymother in law a chair for xmas, but she would not plug it in.
02-25-2008 01:31 PM
 
 
syon
Heliman
Location: tualatin,OR

The heli fleet

heres my heli's, theres only 2 inside, but behind the trailer there is a few more in the works.
I've been pleased with the jetcopter thus far, and after learning about the kerosene start kit available, i ordered one from justin at jet cat, although it was back ordered, no issue, wanted it anyhow, i am looking forward to seeing how that pans out on the over all performance of the helicopter.



a heli is like a marriage, most of the time it works, the rest it don't.
03-20-2008 01:02 PM
 
 
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