FAQs

by ynone

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Eco 8.

As a new builder to the Eco 8, I have asked many questions, and have had many answered by the good people on the Ikarus BB. Many questions were also answered in previous posts and I have seen some answered over and over. I am just putting the information into an easy to find place. Please understand that the information I am providing isn't necessarily the only way to do things. Most of this information has been taken from the directly from posts on the Ikarus BB.

ynone

What Do I Need to get into this Hobby?
Mechanical Mixing vs. Electronic Mixing
90 Degree vs. 120 Degree Swashplate
Magnetic Mayhem "Reverse"
Direction the Rotors Turn
Canopy Construction "101"
Stock Swashplate Movement with Electronic Mixing
Loosening Ball Links
Rotorhead Friction
Tailwag using the Eclipse 7
Eclipse 7 and 90 Degree Setup
Mounting the Tailfin
Servo Installation
Loctite
Ikarus Profi Gyro
17mm Swashplate Setup
Receiver Channels
Tail Heavy Heli
Lubricants
Tools