Simply T-Rex - RC Electric Helicopters

(Three disk set with a runtime of 3hrs. 45 mins.)

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!

We’ve 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 JR’s 9303 radio and Thunder Tiger’s Raptor 50 Pro helicopter for the examples, the information is totally applicable to any helicopter and any radio. Like Ray’s 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 (Volumes 1-3) 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 that’s 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 helicopter’s 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