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Pinecone · 01-24-2009, 02:31 PM

There have been a few requests for various videos on nitro heli setups and operations. And since Finless is busy with so many projects, I figured I would jump in and start doing some videos.

So first up is balancing the fan hub and dial indicating the fan hub video. I also included a bit on using a crank locking tool. Hope this helps.
VIDEO LINK -> Dial Indicating a Vibe fan and hub (56 Megs)

UPDATES 2/2009

VIDEO LINK -> Fuel systems and fueling (77 Megs)

VIDEO LINK -> What to do AFTER flying (52 Megs)

VIDEO LINK -> Nitro Operation and Starting (25 Megs)

Later other videos will be added on other parts of Nitro Heli Operations.

Airjunkie · 01-24-2009, 03:39 PM

THANK YOU!, i want to get into nitros sooo bad. I hope you plan on covering every little basic detail, as i really know nothing!

I want a vibe 50 sooo bad!

JesusFreak · 01-24-2009, 04:13 PM

Thanks Pinecone.

I think it would help if you showed how you tap the fan assembly with a hammer.

I purchased a Dial Indicator and stand from Harbor Freight a few years back, so now I'll get the fun of actually using it. LOL.

Hey, I know this is a Finless thing, but it would actually be nice to get a shot of your Mug and Bob's on these videos, so that those of us who don't know ya'll personally can ID you at an event if the opportunity arises. Or, just hang a Pinecone around your neck, and I might be able to figure it out. ;-)

Cheers!
Lee

ualdrivr · 01-24-2009, 05:55 PM

Pinecone · 01-24-2009, 06:06 PM

Bob mentioned the same thing. I will do an addendum video to show tapping.

I have to pull my engine to do it. And it is hard to hold the camera and tap.

But it is a TAP, you are just trying to gently more the hub. MUCH better to have to tap 20 times to get it right than to hit it too hard and bend the crankshaft.

If you have a collet setup, you can also try pulling the thing apart and rotating the parts.

Tronix · 01-24-2009, 08:16 PM

good vid pinecone...will definately refer to this when i'm building a vibe

helibro6 · 01-24-2009, 10:15 PM

hey thanks, would also like to see the taping. but thanks alot

BennyTRD · 01-24-2009, 10:26 PM

These will most defintely help me with my 600NP build. Thanks man.

Airjunkie · 01-25-2009, 01:33 AM

Are you going to cover the uber basics too? like literally how to add fuel. How to start... ect..

Like the "Nitro 101" What you need to buy ect..

Pinecone · 01-25-2009, 06:24 AM

I plan on doing just that. Have to borrow an OS powered hlei so I can do both YS and OS.

BennyTRD · 01-25-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

I plan on doing just that. Have to borrow an OS powered hlei so I can do both YS and OS.

And maybe a Redline 53??

WillJames · 01-25-2009, 07:14 PM

GREAT video Pinecone!!! I knew you had it in you man!!

Very nice, thank you for sharing your time and energy to produce a great how to video!!

maxxteezy · 01-26-2009, 01:13 AM

Good deal man. I asked for this a little while back. I have since learned how to dial indicate the a fan, (dial indicated my Vibe .50 fan hub down to .0005 today). Haven't balanced one yet, saw a buddy completely massacre a fan the other day. Looked like a cheeze grader when he finished. I will definately be watching this video series.

Celtic · 01-26-2009, 07:36 AM

Another one here all for the fuel vid.
I need it might be basic but it would be great to see fuel up,starting and then best way to stop engine and drain.I have heard several different ways you must leave motor untill next flying session.

mysticmead · 01-26-2009, 08:07 AM

great job Pinecone and I look forward to seeing more Nitro videos from you...

C R Mudgeon · 01-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks Pinecone! That was just what I needed!

cwhitting · 01-26-2009, 05:27 PM

I'd like to add my thanks too, Pinecone. Also as a very new pilot (about 1 month) I too would love to see some very basic things if you or anyone would have the time. Such as setting the needle's, proper starting, ect.

All of these video's have been very useful to me. Thanks again.

madmick · 01-27-2009, 05:10 PM

top job thanks pinecone, cant wait too see more Vid's

Finless · 01-27-2009, 06:28 PM

I just hope Piney is not a "flash in the pan" with one video and will get some more kicked out soon

Sorry Piney.... Welcome to the world of good videos that people want!

Bob

Pinecone · 01-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Got two compressed and more coming. I will be in touch.

01-24-2009, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Nitro Setup and Operation Videos There have been a few requests for various videos on nitro heli setups and operations. And since Finless is busy with so many projects, I figured I would jump in and start doing some videos. So first up is balancing the fan hub and dial indicating the fan hub video. I also included a bit on using a crank locking tool. Hope this helps. VIDEO LINK -> Dial Indicating a Vibe fan and hub (56 Megs) UPDATES 2/2009 VIDEO LINK -> Fuel systems and fueling (77 Megs) VIDEO LINK -> What to do AFTER flying (52 Megs) VIDEO LINK -> Nitro Operation and Starting (25 Megs) Later other videos will be added on other parts of Nitro Heli Operations. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP Last edited by Skiddz; 01-19-2019 at 12:34 AM.. Reason: "Fixed" video links

01-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
JesusFreak Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Thanks Pinecone. I think it would help if you showed how you tap the fan assembly with a hammer. I purchased a Dial Indicator and stand from Harbor Freight a few years back, so now I'll get the fun of actually using it. LOL. Hey, I know this is a Finless thing, but it would actually be nice to get a shot of your Mug and Bob's on these videos, so that those of us who don't know ya'll personally can ID you at an event if the opportunity arises. Or, just hang a Pinecone around your neck, and I might be able to figure it out. ;-) Cheers! Lee __________________ "Keep it pithy." eAurora, TREX600E, TREX 600 HFEX, TREX500, Vibe 50 (Professional grade pretzel maker).

01-24-2009, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
ualdrivr Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	__________________ At the precipice, we change! Team GrandRC

01-24-2009, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Bob mentioned the same thing. I will do an addendum video to show tapping. I have to pull my engine to do it. And it is hard to hold the camera and tap. But it is a TAP, you are just trying to gently more the hub. MUCH better to have to tap 20 times to get it right than to hit it too hard and bend the crankshaft. If you have a collet setup, you can also try pulling the thing apart and rotating the parts. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

01-24-2009, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tronix Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	good vid pinecone...will definately refer to this when i'm building a vibe __________________ honor guide me

01-24-2009, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Airjunkie Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	THANK YOU!, i want to get into nitros sooo bad. I hope you plan on covering every little basic detail, as i really know nothing! I want a vibe 50 sooo bad!

01-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
helibro6 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	none hey thanks, would also like to see the taping. but thanks alot

01-24-2009, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	These will most defintely help me with my 600NP build. Thanks man. __________________

01-25-2009, 01:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Airjunkie Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	Are you going to cover the uber basics too? like literally how to add fuel. How to start... ect.. Like the "Nitro 101" What you need to buy ect..

01-25-2009, 06:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	I plan on doing just that. Have to borrow an OS powered hlei so I can do both YS and OS. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

01-25-2009, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
WillJames Registered User My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	GREAT video Pinecone!!! I knew you had it in you man!! Very nice, thank you for sharing your time and energy to produce a great how to video!! __________________ William James Crazy wife still trying to kill me.

01-26-2009, 01:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
maxxteezy Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Good deal man. I asked for this a little while back. I have since learned how to dial indicate the a fan, (dial indicated my Vibe .50 fan hub down to .0005 today). Haven't balanced one yet, saw a buddy completely massacre a fan the other day. Looked like a cheeze grader when he finished. I will definately be watching this video series. __________________ Blade 130x. Gaui X5 Forumla I'm Back Snitches!!!!

01-26-2009, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Celtic Join Date: Jul 2007	Another one here all for the fuel vid. I need it might be basic but it would be great to see fuel up,starting and then best way to stop engine and drain.I have heard several different ways you must leave motor untill next flying session.

01-26-2009, 08:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
mysticmead Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	great job Pinecone and I look forward to seeing more Nitro videos from you... __________________ Hurricane 550- mCX- DX7- AMA# 901271- Gaui Headspeed Calc

01-26-2009, 03:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
C R Mudgeon Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Thanks Pinecone! That was just what I needed!

01-26-2009, 05:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
cwhitting Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009	I'd like to add my thanks too, Pinecone. Also as a very new pilot (about 1 month) I too would love to see some very basic things if you or anyone would have the time. Such as setting the needle's, proper starting, ect. All of these video's have been very useful to me. Thanks again. __________________ Codge Blade 400 Blade mCX

01-27-2009, 05:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
madmick Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	top job thanks pinecone, cant wait too see more Vid's

01-27-2009, 06:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	I just hope Piney is not a "flash in the pan" with one video and will get some more kicked out soon Sorry Piney.... Welcome to the world of good videos that people want! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

01-27-2009, 06:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Got two compressed and more coming. I will be in touch. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

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