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13 Apr 2008 - NEW CURTIS HELI - IT'S A 450!
Curtis' first heli has been announced and it's a little 450! The Rave 3D has a website at http://www.rave-3d.com/, definately check it out.
You have to think there's bigger things to come from this.
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MA Stratus 90 Build (and crash!) Review
The MA Stratus has been around for a while now, I finally got the chance to build (and crash) one. Click here.
JR 770T Review
Finally JR have a gyro that really can compete with the Futaba GY series. Click here.
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JR Vibe 50 First Impressions
Finally, JR have released a 50 size helicopter worth buying! The little Vibe shares a lot in common with it's bigger brother as well as some intelligent design ideas influenced from other machines. Will it threaten the newly released T-Rex 600 and MA Razor or even the legendary Raptor 50? Click here.
Futaba 12FG Review
Futaba have released yet another new 12 channel radio, this one is meant to fill the market gap below the 12Z, it represents awesome value for money and with the upcoming release of integrated spread spectrum, should be a hot seller. Click here.
OS 91 PS SZ Review
After thousands of flights in the Vigor, it became time to replace the old OS 91 C-Spec, after being burned by the piece of crap OS 91 Perry Pump PS, I was a bit wary of trying the new SZ, although now, I'm glad I did. Click here.
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Raptor 50 Titan
I needed to get a little 50 to play with and the little Raptor Titan seemed like the best remedy for that need! The Titan is the latest incarnation of the best selling Raptor 50 from Thunder Tiger! Click here.
Setting up Raptors (or any other machine for that matter)
I always get asked to check out the setup of people's machines, normally they're Raptors, so I've compiled a an article on how to setup your Raptor (or any machine - the principles are the same) to get the most out of it. New guys should really read this! There's two articles, a Helicopter Setup one and also a Radio Setup one.
Updated 'What you need' articles
I've started updating some of the content that I wrote when I first started this site (back in 2001). Some of the content had become outdated, so I've gone through the 'What you need' articles and updated them. Click here.
TRAVELLING ARTICLES
I've been doing a lot of travelling lately, here are some of the adventures I've gotten up to overseas!
Toronto, Canada - Feb 2007
Work sent me on another trip to Toronto, in the height of winter, while it was definately cold, I went to an NBA game, Niagara Falls and ofcourse, Tim Horton's... Click here.
Wisconsin, USA - Feb 2007
On the way home from Toronto I stopped in Wisconsin, America's Dairyland, to see my uncle. Click here.
Manila, The Philippines - May 2007
Off on another work trip, this time to Manila, The Philippines where the traffic is ridiculous, the humidity is intense, and Barry Manilow rules supreme. Click here.
Hong Kong - May 2007
On the way back from Manila and on the way to Denver, I stopped in Hong Kong for a day or so of shopping, and getting screwed over by dodgy Indian watch dealers... Click here.
Denver, Colorado USA - May 2007
After Hong Kong I spent a week in the Mile High city of Denver for training. Click here.
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Synergy N9 Follow Up
After a couple of months living with the Synergy N9, I've flown it (and fixed it) enough to develop an opinion... Click here.
Fun with T-Rexes
Summer is coming and nothing marks the arrival of summer than after work T-Rexing. I've fired up Tiny the T-Rex lately on the quest to find a reliable T-Rex combination that is easy to fix and flies well. Click here.
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Building the Synergy N9
The long awaited Synergy N9 has finally hit the market! Read the first build article right here! Click here.
Regulated Power Systems
Often seen as the 'holy grail' of 3D flying, the piroetting flip need not be unattainable, if you learn smartly! Click here.
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| Fromeco's 8 ball voltage checker with a Fromeco 4800 'Peerless' Li-ion battery |
Regulated Power Systems
Perhaps the most 'in-vogue' helicopter component at the moment is the regulated power system. What do they do? Do they make a real difference? Or are they just hype? I take a look at the three most popular models on the market, Duralite, Fromeco and the Scott Gray Reactor. Click here.
Flying lessons: Funnels/Tornadoes
One of the more popular 3D maneuvers today, and one that really isn’t too hard is the funnel. Click here.
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| Kyosho's new Caliber 5 |
Kyosho Caliber 5 Review
Kyosho's entry into the 50 size market is the Caliber 5, a great little heli that flies very well, but will it knock the legendary Raptor 50 from it's perch? Click here.
Henseleit 3DMP Review
Finally the long awaited review of what must be the best flying 50 size helicopter on the market! Click here.
Futaba 14MZ - Getting the most from your CCPM setup
Ben Minor unlocks the secrets to getting the optimum CCPM setup from your Futaba 14MZ. A definate must read if you have a 14 and a CCPM heli! Click here.
Futaba 14MZ - Basic Setup Instructions
Cliff Hiatt and Wayne Mann, two of the world's most knowledgeable pilots write about setting up your helicopter on the Futaba 14MZ. Click here.
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| Align's supremely popular T-Rex |
Align T-Rex 450 Review
The build report of the newest addition to my fleet, Tiny the T-Rex! Click here.
How to: Collective Management
Collective Management is perhaps the most important aspect of aerobatic flying, yet so many of us are bad at it... Click here.
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Links!
The links system is up and running, check it out!
Check out the glossary
I've put together a database of commonly used helicopter terms check it out.
Set it up!
Having problems with setting your machine up? I've put a few articles in the set up section on setting up your machine.
Contact me!
I'd love to hear from you, email me at simon@littlerotors.com
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