Kevin Flynn 1
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Well done Frank it is such a nice flying and forgiving gyro, that being said there is one tree on the other side of our field and I swear it seems to change color every time I fly a gyro by it. I think I have lost two gyros so far one being my Burky Every time one of my AG fly's bye that tree it just disappears for a second or too and that's all it takes maybe it's just me but it's a curse, oh well it's also a good excuse for my aging eyes PS like that G2 autorotation conversion to the HK head what a good idea Kevin
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Yes Rich it is in California where I live (well about a 30 min drive) it is a closed airport they were going to build on it but too much opposition by the locals stopped that, We are lucky we have not been thrown out that's why we all fly electric the neighbors don't like noise. Just incase you are interested it is for sale at 5million dollars, it was built in WW2 as an emergency landing field, as there was a army flight training school in nearby Watsonville. I must say Rich I have built quite a few of your models but I would say (for me) this is one of your best, my next pick for easy enjoyable flying is the Whippitt Anyhow thanks for the comments I do appreciate all your hard work regards Kevin
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Hi everybody I got to maiden my Atom this past weekend there is a video on RC Groups under (Atom Special I need your help) It was built as per RH plan and set up as he instructed all I can say is what a sweet model flew right off didn't even have to touch the trims I used an 1800mah battery with the receiver behind the mast former, AJ blades and the rest was built from the scrap pile, If I can help you with yours fell free to ask me any questions. Please take a look at the video and let me know what you think regards Kevin PS I cant figure out how to download videos here that's why its over on RC Groups
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Rich you are welcome to use any of my photos, thanks again for another winner Kevin
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Thanks for the compliment Terry. As it turned out I couldn't fly this weekend so it looks like next week weather permitting I did get the blades to spin up in a very light breeze so that looks promising. Hope to get a video of the maiden regards Kevin
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Finally have my Atom finished had lots to do around the house so I am really behind the times hope to test this weekend weather permitting. I think this is the first one in California that is if Steve did not get his finished first. Thanks Rich H for another fine model Kevin
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Hi Bill yes I am just about ready to start my Atom build, it's been kinda hard with the holidays and all, putting up Christmas trees and all that stuff takes me away from my hobby,, still it's only once a year for the family. I wanted to ask if you had a problem getting the plan copied? I went to Kinkos and Staples and for some reason they wanted a letter from the designer allowing me to get it copied, I explained that the designer was in England and the plan was from a magazine but no luck they just refused. Never had a problem before, So I just did it myself, I just didn't know what all the fuss was about and wondered if anybody else had a problem. Well just incase I forget Merry Christmas to all and the best in the New Year. Kevin
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Add me to the build list Rich, Mag arrived recently from UK so I am always about 6weeks behind everyone else. Kevin Flynn California
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Rich hate to get back on the Spektrum problem again but I realized the voltage drop (or spike) of any kind causes the dreaded brown out , and I also release the ESC can cause these problems, so I have tried yet another fix which seems to work, I use a separate battery for the receiver. I use a 450mah NMH 4.8 volt battery its very small and light weight the only problem is the extra room required, also you must remove the red wire from the throttle plug ( the one from the ESC to the receiver) you can either cut it or lift the plastic retainer in the plug and withdraw the red wire with the connector (that way you can reinsert it and reuse the ESC) if you leave the red wire connected you will have twice the voltage that powers the receiver. You do have to plug it the 4.8 volt battery to the receiver or use a small switch like I said it seems to work, Hope I explained this OK, didn't mean to drag on but it's worth a try. Kevin
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Rich I would say dump the Spektrum we have had nothing but problems with them. 4 of us fly on the weekends here in Calif. and I can tell you without a doubt we have all lost models because of brownouts. The last holdout who refused to admit he was having a brownout problem, until he crashed a very nice low wing model it eventually dived straight into the ground at full throttle, when it hit the ground the lipo caught fire and set the dry grass on fire, needless to say he is now a Futaba owner like the rest of us. I know the Spektrum is priced cheaper but if you account for the money and time lost on models the Futaba is a bargain. In Spektrums defense I will say it was advertised as a park flyer radio, (not full range) but on the other hand how far away do you fly your gyros? I don't think modelers believe they had a radio failure when the have a crash of any kind, but if they look at the receiver and although it works the giveaway is the receiver binding light flashing on and off which indicates the receiver lost signal contact at some point in the flight and that's all it takes. Kevin
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Rich do you have any more news on your head kit or did I miss it somehow regards Kevin
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Bill I am sure that's it, if you trying holding the model into wind and let the blades spin up when they get up to flying speed you will hear a distinct noise, kind of a whistle you will know you are there as the blades will not seem to go any faster. I think that's a good way to see how fast the blades must go for lift off (ROG) Any other speed and you can bet it will roll to the left Once you get used to this speed it will be easy. That being said it dose take a few try's before you get it right If you notice in some of Riches videos he lets the model run down wind then turns into wind so as the model gets close to him the model (and blades) are up to flying speed. If there is a decent breeze its also easier just point the AG into wind and the blades should easily and quickly get up to speed and makes ROG much easier Hope this helps good luck Kevin CA.
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Rich very interested in the new head design you can put me down for two or even three, I am sure Bill will take one or two. Kevin California
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Thanks Tom I am going to give it a go this weekend weather permitting. Kevin PS I managed to put the roll servo in the bottom of the pylon (mast) I will do some pictures if I can ever learn how to post them.
