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JUNE 2010 // Issue #47

The hobby knife is a frequently used tool. The blades are sharply pointed, and the tip is the most useful part of the blade and should be well protected. After you're finished using your knife, take the blade out and flip it around. The holder will now become a sheath for that sharp point and extend the life of the blade.

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Nice photographs of your helicopter in flight make for a great conversation starter. Here are......

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SOAPY SKIDS

On some kits, threading the landing skids through the molded struts can be very difficult.......

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FILTER YOUR JUG

Contaminated fuel can have a damaging affect on your heli engine’s performance, both short and......

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LUBE IT OR LOSE IT!

Thanks to high quality synthetic lubricant packages being used in today's fuel there isn't too......

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KEEP A FLIGHT LOG

Every pilot should get in the habit of keeping a detailed flight log. After each day of flying......

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ANTENNA CLOSURE

This one sounds silly, but it is a common problem, especially among new hobbyists. As you......

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HEADSPEED, WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Headspeed can make a huge difference in how well your helicopter flies or whether or not you'll......

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ALWAYS BATHE FIRST

While building your helicopter, it will be important to use liquid thread lock in a number of......

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