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Vario Bell 429 Build, a pictorial journey

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Lama Refurbishment Journey

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Parallel Saddle Tank Setup

I've gotten feedback from pilots who like using a parallel tank setup so here is that diagram. The advantages of parallel are really the flow rate. With both tanks feeding the header/UAT, there is less strain on the fuel pump. That said, it is ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL that the tube lengths from the two saddles are EQUAL. Uneven flow from the saddles will create a situation in which one of the saddles...

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How to build a Helicopter Refueling System

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I am in desperate need of some help.
Don't respond if you know me ha ha.
My vario helicopters have always been gas power and now I have Skyfox mechanics and there's not one picture of any install anywhere even a direction's have assembly of the mechanics but nothing about installing the electronics with that setup.
Somebody out here must have assembled the skyfox mechanics with an electrical call...

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Hello,
I would like change my gyro and install an Axon on my EC145 Vario 1/6 turbine
Where did you install the gyro in the fuselage?
I would like change too my tank fuel tank, install 2 fuel tank.
Have you got photos of the installation in the EC145
Thanks for your return
Gilles

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Pre-announcement of my new XXL dome mechanics for scale models starting about 2 meters.

The aim of development was inexpensive, uncompromising construction with high versatility as possible. Can be used on many large models at your own discretion. The following attributes are also documented in the pictures.
Alloy housing , steel gearbox secondary slanted and fully encapsulated , primary gearbox...

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Hay gang, I building a starwood Lama, I've noticed that some people use a UAT in the fuel system. I'm not sure it is needed on this model as the fuel tank is large and no 3D flying will be done. Also I only use half the tank in a flight.

Thanks for your advice!

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After the last flight I had to find out at home that the UAT was almost completely filled with air. The Emcotec tank filling valve has probably not closed completely. The air got in here due to the negative pressure. It was damn close to a turbine stop. To protect against a fall caused by such a stupid thing, I have now installed a locking valve.

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