Desertraptor Cream of the Crop  More info | Feb 11, 2013 00:46 | #1 I've joined a club so I'll be doing a lot of this. Hope I don't bore you with them.   Logo 600 by Peter Ede, on FlickrLogo 600 Inverted halfway through a roll  Logo 600 by Peter Ede, on FlickrTrex 700 piloted by a gifted 14 yr old  Trex 700E by Peter Ede, on Flickr Trex 700E by Peter Ede, on FlickrPilot on the left (Jack Milsom)  Trex 700E by Peter Ede, on FlickrPeter
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killwilly Senior Member  More info | Feb 11, 2013 02:55 | #2 An interesting hobby and great pics. What type of motor powers the rotors, electric or gas? Alan. flickr
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Feb 11, 2013 03:33 | #3 Alan they are either nitro methanol power engines or electric motors. Things are moving away from fuel to electric as batteries become more powerful. Peter
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Feb 11, 2013 03:39 | #4 Nitro methanol powered Helicopters  Synergy by Peter Ede, on FlickrJR Vibe 90 size engine  JR Vibe by Peter Ede, on Flickr JR Vibe by Peter Ede, on FlickrOld faithful Raptor 50 = 50 size nitro engine Notice the flybar (used to stabilize the helicopter) perpendicular to the main blades. This is old school helicopter. Newer ones as above don't have the flybar. Electronic gyros now assist in stabilizing the helicopter.  Thunder Tiger Raptor 50 by Peter Ede, on FlickrPeter
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killwilly Senior Member More info | I had a control lined model aircraft when I was a kid back in the 1950's, which was powered by a diesel engine. There was a screw on the top of the cylinder, which had to be screwed down to produce compression. If i remember correct it developed about 2cc, how things have changed. Alan. flickr
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killwilly Senior Member More info | I also used to build and fly model planes propelled by Jetex engines. They were great fun, but unfortunately the fuel only lasted for a few seconds, so they were bets used in gliders. The motor would take the plane to a descent height, burn out and allow the plane to glide back to the ground, fond memories. It would appear that they can still be purchased today. Alan. flickr
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Ando27 Goldmember  1,218 posts Joined Jan 2012 Location: New South Wales Australia More info | Feb 11, 2013 20:59 | #7 Pretty neat fun Pete... Ando.
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Feb 12, 2013 01:57 | #8 Never heard of those engine Alan. But they look cool now I 've seen them. Peter
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PhotosGuy Cream of the Crop, R.I.P.  More info | Feb 12, 2013 09:31 | #9 All good, but #8 is a great shot! FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
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Feb 12, 2013 13:13 | #10 Thanks Frank Peter
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sigmapi Cream of the Crop  11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | Feb 12, 2013 13:43 | #11 Nice 3D action! Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Feb 14, 2013 23:06 | #12 Thanks sigma pi Peter
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