|  Raptor 30
 The raptor 
                is well known to most club flyers, and is one of the very best 
                starter (and advanced) 30 size helicopters on the market. It never 
                ceases to amaze me just how easy they are to build, how cheap 
                to buy and fix - and once you get the hang of it - how well they 
                fly advanced aerobatics. My other favorite is the Hirobo Sceadu 
                30/50 (replaced the Shuttle ZXX). The Hirobo is a little more 
                expensive and a little more complicated, and maybe is better considered 
                as a next step after the Raptor.  Locally I 
                know 2 new Raptor owners, one an experienced flyer doing circuits 
                and nose in, the other a complete beginner. Both had little trouble 
                building the kits, making comments how smooth and positive all 
                the components fitted together. They both flew great too, with 
                no vibrations of awkward flight traits. Below are 
                two pictures of a raptor 30 decked out in USA sticker kit. These 
                kits are available from Midland Helicopters, and I am told are 
                only £12, great value. The last two pictures also show th 
                UK kit. 
 
 
 
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                other links to raptor web sites;coming soon . . . .
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                out this link 
                to help with your raptor's smooth running, the same help can apply 
                to all other models.   |