RC Motors

Turnigy D3542/5 1250KV Brushless Outrunner Motor $18.85 CLICK HERE
Spec.Battery: 2~4 Cell /7.4~14.8VRPM: 1250kvMax current: 46A No load current: 3AMax power: 665WInternal resistance: 0.021 ohmWeight: 130g (including connectors)Diameter of shaft: 5mmDimensions: 35x42mProp size: 7.4V/11x7 14.8V/9x6Max thrust: 1350g

 

TURNIGY 2204-14T 19g Outrunner $8.99 CLICK HERE

An excellent motor for planes up to 220 grams (8 oz) using 2 li-poly cells.
Very lightweight at 19 grams including, with an integrated prop saver for APC 8x3.8 SloFly or APC 8x4 E propeller and firewall mount inbuilt. Great for small 3D planes weighing around 6 oz, or aerobatic planes up to 8 oz.
Use with a 10 Amp brushless ESC and small 7.4V lithium batteries in the 400mah - 800mah range.
The motor features a 3mm hardened steel shaft, dual ball bearings, integrated prop saver.

Spec.
Model: A2204-14
Cells: 2-3
Kv: 1450rpm/V
Maxx Eff: 74%
No load Curr. .3A
Max Current: 7.5A
Weight: 19g
Int. Resistance: 550mh
Dimensions: 27.6 x 11.5mm
Recomended Model: (3D 220g or less)
Recomended prop: 8040/2S or 7035/3S
This is similar to the AXi 2203/52 or 2204/54
Use a 10A ESC with this motor.


Turnigy 2632 Brushless Motor 1000kv $13.64 CLICK HERE

Dimension: 32mm x 26mm, 48mm(with shaft)
Weight: 51g  (kv1000) (not including connectors)
Diameter of shaft: 3mm
Length of front shaft: 15.5mm
Lamination thickness: .2mm
Magnet type: 45SH

Max performance
Voltage: 3S

Max current: 8.5~13A/20S

Prop: 8x3.8~10x4.7

The Gas Helicopter Vs the Electric Helicopter

I am very enthusiastic about flying and building Remote Controlled Helicopters, and enjoy working with both The Gas Helicopter and the Electric Helicopter


The Electric Remote Control Helicopter

The last Electric Remote Control Helicopter I purchased was the Twister Medevac Bell 47. The classic war helicopter made famous by the seventies comedy drama show 'MASH'.

The Twister Medevac Bell 47 is a great Electric Remote Control Helicopter and is good for beginners and experts alike. It comes RTF (ready to fly) out of the box and with a little practice - flies like a dream. The reason it is so easy to fly is due to the co-axial design of the blades. It has two main sets of blades, one above the , that turn in opposite directions and because of this a tail rotor blade is not necessary. All in all it gives a great flying experience.

This model is now mainly unavailable, but never fear there is a new Electric Remote Control Helicopter available which is the same design.

Introducing the ESKY Lama 2 V3 Electric Remote Control Helicopter. This is a great Helicopter and is the same design as the Twister Medevac Bell 47.

In conclusion the Electric Remote Control Helicopter is affordable and easy to fly with a little practice and is enjoyed by beginners and experts alike, with the added advantage of coming RTF out of the box, especially if all you want to do is enjoy the flying without getting involved with the building.

The Remote Control Gas Helicopter

When entering the world of the Gas helicopter, there is a lot more to think about.

Are you serious about Flying Remote Controlled Helicopters?

Are you in it for the long haul?

I don't mean to sound so serious, but when entering the world of the Gas Helicopter you will be spending a lot more time and money, and need to make sure its what you want to do.

A good entry level Gas Helicopter is the Thunder Tiger Raptor 30 V2 ARF. It come 90% built and doesn't cost a fortune, which is great for your first project.

Although the Raptor 30 V2 ARF is widely recognized as an entry level Gas Helicopter, it is still capable of some excellent maneuvers and 3D flying. It is not only used by beginners but by experts as well. It is also so has a wide range of spares available and is easily upgradable.

In conclusion the Gas Helicopter gives you a much better flying experience but is for someone who is serious about flying and is in it for some time to come.

RC Helicopter Tips That Will Give You More Airtime

RC Helicopter Tips That Will Give You More Airtime
Flying remote controlled RC helicopters is a fun and rewarding hobby. It can be challenging. There are many different parts and pieces in those miniature helicopters. Here are some excellent tips that will give you more airtime and less downtime.
The very first tip that every pilot should learn is to understand your helicopter. While it is a toy, it is also a very complex machine with extremely fast moving parts. Always think safety first! You should have a small checklist that you go over before your start flying. Make sure everything looks and operates perfectly. Make sure all screws are nice and snug, especially the ones in the tail. Inspect all of the linkage. Make sure there are no snags and that every thing moves nice and smoothly.

Learn your radio and it’s controls. Go over the manual with a fine toothed comb and make sure there is no one else near you operating at the same frequency. Make sure you know what every little button and switch does before you fly.

The next tip is something a lot of people never think about. If you are a novice pilot, make sure that you have plenty of room when you first start flying. Large open fields are a great place to start. Never try and fly your RC helicopter indoors. This is a bad idea!
These are just a few great tips that will help you get the most our of your new remote controlled RC helicopter. Play safe and have fun!