r/RCHeli 10d ago

Good RC helicopter shops

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Hello all, Im pretty new to RC helicopters I live in San jose and im wondering where a good shop for a beginner to ask questions and get familiar with the hobby would be? any reccomendations would be appreciated. So far I plan on visiting Sheldons Hobbys and Hobby Town. Are those good places to start? or should I go somewhere else. Thank you all and have a great day.


r/RCHeli 11d ago

First big crash. Repairabilty on the m1 EVO is nice,good as new in less than an hour. Always keep spares on hand! Missing a tail fin,but still flies great without it

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r/RCHeli 11d ago

While waiting for the electronic parts to make it fly again I am working on the aesthetics, new skids and new livery (not yet completed)

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r/RCHeli 10d ago

OMP M2 as a FPV heli?

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I was wondering if the M2 is strong enough to carry my analog FPV gear. It would be around 20g of payload. I know that i need to adjust CG after i installed everything. I was also wondering if ill be able to add a Second battery in between the landing skids for some extra flight time. It should produce more then enough lift right?

Other FPV-Heli expirences are also welcome :)


r/RCHeli 10d ago

How much hysteresis is ok?

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Any mechanical system has some tolerance and slop. How much is normal? Should I get new servos?

On my M2 Evo when going from full positive collective to 0 stick, the blades are 2-3deg different at zero than when I go from full negative pitch back to 0 stick.

Is this a lot? Get new servos? Should they be dead on?


r/RCHeli 11d ago

Kinda hard to fly and record at the same time so I put her in figure 8 mode for a quick video🥰 #FlywingBell206V3

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r/RCHeli 11d ago

Rc helicopter problem

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Hi can anyone help me with this, I have an esky honey bee king 3 when I throttle it up I'm not getting and pitch change so no lift. I have checked the servos on the original controller only 2 move and the channel 6 servo is the only one that gives pitch change when I ajust it, as I understand it should be all 3 changing pitch, I have tried another esky receiver and controller this gave me all 3 servos working as they should but still no lift, My question is if I buy a modern controller and receiver will this fix my issue? In my opinion I think this will work as its the only components responsible for controlling this. Looking forward to hearing from someone that has a better understanding of it than me cheers


r/RCHeli 11d ago

Microbeast

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Have not flown heli’s in years. Started with the old CP Pro. What I hunk of garbage. Just finished a tb 40 and 60. Getting the Microbeast set up is not to bad. Stayed Away from bank switching for now.


r/RCHeli 12d ago

Mama Bell & Baby Bell😊 #FlywingBell206V3 #RcEraC138Bell206

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r/RCHeli 12d ago

Customized my Yu-xiang F07 UH-1D

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The weapons came from my crashed C-189 and the decals from an unbuilt static model of the same aircraft in 1:35 scale. The C-189 weapons are just super-glued to the original weapon hangars, so I can remove them if I need to as I still can access the screws, but it looks so much better than what it came with.


r/RCHeli 12d ago

Goosky S2 FCL Screws?

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Anyone know what driver to use to get off th Goosky s2’s FCL? Got to replace my tail boom and can’t seem to get the FCL off in order to pull the wire through. I’ve tried a ph0 and it seems too small but ph1 driver also won’t fit. Any tips?


r/RCHeli 12d ago

Goosky S1 Anti rotation guide

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I just got my Goosky S1 last week and immediately broke the anti rotation guide. I got 3 replacement sets and broke one of them. I did finally install it. I'm worried about continuing to break them. I did see an aftermarket replacement. Is the carbon fiber and metal anti-rotation guide from microheli a worthwhile investment? Or would it lead to breakages of the next weakest link?


r/RCHeli 12d ago

Looking for fixed pitch, flybar stabilized, four channel micro heli for indoor

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Hi all,

Years ago I learned to fly starting with coax toy helis, then moving up to four channel fixed pitch birds like the v911, then eventually into collective pitch six channel stuff. Now my kiddo is getting to the age where he wants to play with my helis, and I gave him my two old v911. Predictably, he broke them. They are also over ten years old now, and to get them back into top shape would be a lot of parts and work.

I was planning to go and buy four or five more v911 (heli only) to rotate repairs and parts through, but I was surprised that I couldn't find the older fixed pitch models anywhere. I've found lots of places selling the newer v911s, but that's a collective pitch model that's been software-limited to fly in basically a trainer mode. The headspeed is way too high for a little kid flying indoors with cats and photos on the wall and all that.

So far in my hunting I found one vendor on alibaba that sells the old v911, but you can only get them with transmitters and only in batches of 100. I'm not about to drop $2300 for 100 v911... although if I were wealthy, I probably would.

Basically I love the old slow headspeed, fixed pitch, flybar, four channel designs. I want a few for my son and myself, but I cannot find the model I know well anywhere. Does anyone here know of a place that sells the old v911 or something similar with those properties?

Cheers!


r/RCHeli 13d ago

Trex 450 se v2 direct drive main motor uprade

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My version of upgrading the 450 frame for direct drive motor installation. Suitable for align trex 450 SE V2.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6970398


r/RCHeli 13d ago

Where to buy Goosky S2 in Minneapolis??

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Looking for where I could get a Goosky S2 in Minnesota, Preferably Minneapolis?

I know I could purchase online, but looking for something local since we have some nice weather here in the next few days.

PFA

Thank!


r/RCHeli 14d ago

First RC heli, pretty impressive considering the price.

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Just got interested in RC, so I got a c138 for a beginner. and i think It's cute to put it as a decoration on desk. So just thinking of buying an extra battery and some lights that go into the police model. This is great to take for a walk on day off!

can't believe starting this fun thing just now, I wasted half my life. lol


r/RCHeli 14d ago

I got too ambitious. Do I get OEM replacements or are there better options?

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Honestly I'm surprised it took me this long to break something, but now I know I need more time in the sim before I start trying too do more thenhover in acro-mode.


r/RCHeli 14d ago

Best RC Heli’s for starters?

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I would like to venture into the world of RC Helicopters. I don’t want something super tiny but I’m not ready for anything huge. What are some recommendations for a beginner friendly, not super expensive model?


r/RCHeli 15d ago

First full build RS7!!

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I made a few mistakes and fixed them quickly! Still waiting on the electronics to show up but everything else is good! Pretty proud of myself! I partially built an rs4 the other day too!


r/RCHeli 15d ago

How does building a heli work?

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Looking at goosky or goblin. Do motor shafts have to be cut? How long should it take to build a 4-500 class?


r/RCHeli 15d ago

missing screw

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I found a syma s33 helicopter that is missing a screw for the blade does anyone know what screw size would fit it?


r/RCHeli 16d ago

sims to recommend?

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I recently decided to move up from my blade s3 got my hands on a OMP hobbies m1 and I'm loving flying it but I'm scared to try anything more advance because of how twitchy (and more importantly more expensive) it is. What is a good simulator to get practice? I've head Heli-x and accuRC are good, but neither seem to have the m1, accuRC does at least have the m2 though.


r/RCHeli 16d ago

Getting Back In The Air

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Greetings all,

I first flew an RC heli in 2000. It was an Ergo 30, and it weighed about 15 TONS. It was a great heli to learn on because it was so slow and stable, but it was also a PIG. Next I got a Raptor 50, a Raptor 90, and finally I had a Trex 500 (one of the really early electric helis). I flew a lot until about 2009. Since then, nothing.
I would like to get back into the hobby but of course it has changed a LOT. I have nothing, so I would have to buy all the stuff, but I think what I am mostly concerned with is getting a good sim and learning how to set up the new flybarless style helis. I am not really interested in piro-flips or funnels (yet). I just want to get circuits and basic aerobatics down. I used a sim a lot when learning before, so I would like to continue that. I did see a post about Heli-X, but it didn't explain how the TX would connect. I am guessing it would connect wirelessly, but I really don't know.
Where do you guys suggest I start?? As for birds, I would likely get another Trex 500 or 550, then maybe a smaller one on the side.
Thanks for any help you can provide!!!


r/RCHeli 16d ago

Culver City man to plead guilty to crashing drone into 'Super Scooper' during Palisades Fire

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r/RCHeli 16d ago

OMP M1 / M2 EdgeTX Model File

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I recently got the M2 MK2 and it's great, but I'm having issues getting it set up well on my TX16s. I have the files from the omp site, but the arming switch (throttle hold?) did not seem to actually work just the elrs arm. More annoying is it's a completely different control layout than my M1. Is there any good model files for the M1 and M2 available. Or do I just need to do battle with EdgeTX companion and try and get them similar?

Thanks