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Informational > Tips and Tricks


Throttle curves and pitch curves

Setting proper Throttle curves and pitch curves is really an art more than science. When it comes to RC Helicopters, having curves is a good thing, so read on.

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Throttle curves and pitch curves

Setting proper Throttle curves and pitch curves is really an art more than science. When it comes to RC Helicopters, having curves is a good thing, so read on.

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Head Dampening

Are you surprised how come the professional fliers have such a stable and responsive Helicopter and while you are flying with the same gear your Heli is all over the place ... well its all in your head ... head dampening that is !!!

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Nitro Engine Break In

Learn what to do and what is even more important what not to do for proper Engine break in. Breaking in an engine is really more art than science and now you can learn a thing or two on how to break it right, your engine will thank you ...

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Learn more on Helicopter Belt tension and Gear meshing

Topics like getting a proper gear mesh and good belt tension can be very confusing for new helicopter junkies. The term "feel" is used a lot when an experienced pilot is attempting to explain either of these procedures, and the problem is that

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a new heli pilot has nothing to base this "feel" on. Not to worry; with a little understanding and practice, setting gear mesh and belt tension can be made easy.


Helicopter CCPM Setup

Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing, or CCPM for short, is one of the two popular methods for controlling the swash of a RC heli. Learn more about it here.

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Helicopter Life after a crash

Crashing is easy when it comes to RC Helis. Recovering from a crash is a whole different story. Learn what you need to know here.

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Learn more on how to properly replace your clutch liner

The article explains the importance of the Nitro Heli clutch liner and the proper steps you need to perform in order to replace it.

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Helicopter Safety

This may seem like a boring topic, but safety is by far the most important thing you should learn first. Respect the Helicopter and it will respect you. Don’t put yourself in danger and learn what’s important.

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Two stroke engine tuning

Modern two-stroke Nitro engines have become more and more reliable over the years, but they still take some time, patience, and practice to tune correctly. In this article we'll go over the basic fun-damentals of tuning your heli's engine for high performance and reliability every time. And remember, practice makes perfect!

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Helicopter Servo Guide

Yes, even servos can make a big difference in the performance of your radio controlled helicopter, learn how and why.

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Helicopter Vibration - Is it good or bad ?

Helis have many moving parts and the source of vibration can sometime out smart you. Read on so you may out smart it.

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Going Brushless with RC/Helis

How much do you really know about these potent little brushless power plants? Sit up, eyes straight, and ready yourself to learn

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the ins and outs of what makes these miniature wonders work for your and your heli.


Helicopter Wiring

Get the professional look every time. Get the help you need to get perfect wiring on your favorite Helicopter, Nitro or Electric.

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Sub Micro Heli Conversion - Also known as the Midget

The article explains how to convert your Piccolo Fixed Pitch or the Hummingbird Fixed Pitch into a Midget.
An even smaller Micro Heli that is Perfect to fly in very small rooms. The Midget is simply a must.

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Piccolo with CCPM Rotor Head

The article explains how to install the Super Head or the stock MS Hornet Head on the Piccolo using a custom made titanium main shaft.

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Corona LMH Hot Tips and Tricks

Some great pointers for the Corona LMH by Matt Shumaker 

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