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We've made helicopter setup and flight trimming as simple as can be!
Volumes 1-3 take a perfectly built helicopter (from Volumes 4 & 5) and show how to set it up and do the flight trimming. No matter what your level of experience, this Series explains the steps necessary to get your helicopter flying perfectly!
This is the most influential helicopter DVD series youll ever see! Weve made helicopter setup and flight trimming as simple as it can be, because we answer all the why questions, then show you the how. No matter what your level of experience, this DVD series explains the steps necessary to set up and flight trim your helicopter like an expert!
While we use JRs 9303 radio and Thunder Tigers Raptor 50 Pro helicopter for the examples, the information is totally applicable to any helicopter and any radio. Like Rays Authoritative Helicopter Manual, we show you the theory, then implement it through the examples. When you truly understand the why of helicopter setup, you can set up ANY radio and ANY machine!
RAY'S AUTHORITATIVE DVD SERIES includes:
VOLUME 1: Transmitter Theory and Setup (1 hr. 43 min.; 47 scenes)
This disk goes through every item in the transmitter menu. After an overview of theory for each menu item, the armchair settings are punched into the transmitter. These are the points, curves, and program mixes that can be programmed before you ever work with the helicopter.
Scenes 1-9: Beginning Introduction Equipment Used Engine Break-In Rationale TX Overview System Menu Model Select/Copy Model Name Model Type
Scenes 10-18: Model Reset Modulation Model Transfer Trim Step Device Select Swash Type/CCPM CCPM Comments D/R & Expo Reverse Switches
Scenes 19-27: Sub Trim Travel Adjust Throttle Hold 5 vs. 7 Points in TX Pitch/Throttle Curve Theory TX In/Out Points Normal Throttle Curve Throttle Trim Action Throttle Curve: Aerobatics
Scenes 28-36: Throttle Expo Theory Why Hover at Points 2 & 4? Throttle Curve 1 & 2 Pitch Curve Theory: Aerobatics Problems with Stock T/R Mix Basic Gyro Theory Gyro Switching Options The 90% Throttle Rule Built-In Mixes
Scenes 37-45: Program Mix Selection Options Program Mix 1 Program Mix 2 Program Mix 3 Program Mixes 4-6 Failsafe Trainer Timer Monitor
Scenes 46-47: Trims Final Menu Checks/Summary
VOLUME 2: Helicopter Bench Setup (1 hr. 7 min.; 26 scenes)
We fine-tune the linkage lengths, set the servo endpoints, and set up the cyclic, collective pitch, throttle, and gyro.
Scenes 1-9: Introduction Pushrod Theory General Radio Details Right/Left Cyclic Setup Fore/Aft Cyclic Setup Setting Cyclic Endpoints Collective Servo Throw Limits Throttle Theory & Setup Keeping Throttle Ahead of Collective
Scenes 10-18: Cyclic > Throttle Mix Checks The 90% Throttle Rule Gyro Rate vs. Heading Hold Checks Electronic vs. Mechanical Gyro Gain Tail Rotor Pushrod Setup Tail Rotor Pitch Theory Tail Rotor Servo Direction Gyro Direction Gyro Authority Theory
Scenes 19-26: Collective Pitch Setup Basics Checking Collective Pitch Range Pitch: Normal Flight Mode Pitch: Flight Modes 1 & 2 Pitch: Throttle Hold The Advantage of a Non-Driven T/R Tail Rotor Pitch for Autos Final Pitch Curve Checks
VOLUME 3: Helicopter Flight Trimming (55 min.; 26 scenes)
In three tanks of fuel, we take a helicopter thats never been flown and go through all the trimming steps necessary to make it a finely tuned 3D machine! The limits will be your flying skill, not the helicopters flight capability!
Scenes 1-9: Introduction Range Check Rate Mode for 1st Hover Mixture, Cooling, & Idle Notes No Start First Start First Hover & Trim Checks Check Gyro Gain & Pirouette Rate Rudd > Throttle Mix
Scenes 10-18: Thro Hold, T/R Flat Pitch, Hov Autos 100% RPM Check in Normal Flight Mode Fine Tune Throttle Endpoints 2nd Tank of Fuel Straight-In & 180 Autos 90% Throttle in FM 1 & 2 FM 1 Vertical Ascent Check Loops: Check Thro at Bottom of V Curve Rolls: Check Ail > Thro Mix
Scenes 19-26: Forced Intermission Back to Trimming: Rolls High Inverted Hover Check Fore/Aft Tumbles: Elev > Thro Mix Stall Turns 3rd Tank of Fuel,1st Low Inverted Hover 2nd Low Inverted Hover Closing Remarks, Credits
