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Old 01-17-2006, 12:36 AM
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I quoated the wrong message. LOL Oh well... ya got the address now... if ya didn't already. Almost time for another practice session, gotta get focused. LOL Ohmmmmmmmmm......
Old 01-17-2006, 03:34 AM
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Whats the story on the PLT Knob ??? I don't think mine has any effect on the addition of pitch with throttle. Am I overlooking something ???
Old 01-17-2006, 04:19 AM
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OK, I got it now. I set both knobs at 11:00, and it seems to have a sweet spot there for me. They do work... I wasn't moving them enough before.
Old 01-17-2006, 01:46 PM
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Just to let you know metal parts are coming out soon and a new brushless ill keep u updated.I havent been able to fly for a while nnow beacause my flybar is bent and ive been waiting for a replacement for 2 1/2 weeks now im starting to get really mad.The only thing that is keeping me sane is my evader st.I really want to get to flying again so i can sharpen my skills and get better at hovering.One qhuestion at what setting do u guyz have your gyro mine just dont work ive tried everything and my tail just dont want to work with me it goes to the left even with the trim all the way down hhheeellpp!!! can u post a pic??
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Down ??? the trim you want to adj is below the throttle/pitch stick. If the tail goes left (heli goes right), then you want to move the trim tab to the left. Make sure you don't have the tail motor speed adj down to far (on the gyro/receiver).
Old 01-17-2006, 08:18 PM
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Hi
the ball joints i used to fix the blade grips are team losi ball stud set Part # losb1051


they r perfect fit...
Old 01-17-2006, 08:23 PM
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Thanks !!! I made a note of that, and will get some for emergencies... You da man !!!
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thats a really good idea doesnt it make it make the grips uneven in weight and make it wobble
Old 01-19-2006, 09:52 AM
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I thought it would,
so i also did the mod to to the other side..
Old 01-19-2006, 10:42 AM
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This heli is actually a ms composit hornet x3d withouth the shaft driven tail. the head unit on this heli is one of the best out there as far as a bell hiller unit goes for a micro heli. i have a trex se and an mx400, and i have to say that this heli is actually more sesitive around the cyclic than either of the bigger ones. this is certainly not a trainer heli. but it is a very good micro heli that has great performance out of the box if you know how to use it, i have seen videos of the x3d doing moves that surprised me. tic tocs, piro flips, death spirals, and so on.
Old 01-22-2006, 12:44 AM
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Up and running again and is the best ive seen this bird fly.I had it out today and it was awesome i had the tail problem solved i can now just let go of the left stick and fly it with my right hand with out no tail movement.The only problem i noticed was a sudden loss of power for a split second like the blade cp i wonder what it can be there was absolutely no wind out tonight.Oh well.. Ill post some new pics tomorrow in the afternoon when i get it flying again
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Sounds like you got a bit of interference...
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How do i go about fixing that?If it is the case??I still have the antena the way it came.Can u post a pic?
Old 01-22-2006, 01:46 PM
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My antenna is still wrapped around the runners too. How far away from you was the heli when it glitched ??? Mine is never more than about 10 feet away so far, but I can't fly yet...
Old 01-22-2006, 02:11 PM
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i was flying right in front of me with the antena all the way out maybe is the batteries.it was about 5 feet in front of me
Old 01-22-2006, 02:19 PM
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u havent flown yet??
Old 01-22-2006, 02:21 PM
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Sounds like more testing is in order... how long did the problem occure for ? If it was just for a split second, I would think it was radio interference.
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there is a radar down the street from my house could that be it??
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Old 01-22-2006, 02:29 PM
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No, im still trying to learn to hoover. So far i've been practicing in the living room. I do fine on the ground, but as soon as the balls leave the ground, it get's ugly. I can't hold it in one spot. I think if I was in a open area, I could fly it around, but im having a hell of a time trying to hoover a couple inches off the ground. I think it has alot to do with turbulance from the blades coming back at it. I'll get it sooner or later... I keep busting rotor head stuff. Waiting for the flybar see saw and control tray right now. I have gone thru a few blade grips too... not to mention im on my 3rd set of blades. LOL
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Yes, it very well could be... Take it out, away from everything, and do another test flight, see if it does it again, it probably won't. I bet that's it...
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i learned with out training gear and so far ive had to buy the sesaw,4 sets of blades,3 blade grips,front landing gear holder,flybar control tray and a tail boom from blade strike.I fly outside now beacause u have more room to work with.Trims is a must now im still triming it but i hate when my batterie moves beacuase it just wants to go backwards i was thinking about getting some rubber bands for the battery beacause i dont trust them rubber o-ring type things.
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Do you think I am doing it the hard way, trying to learn to hoover indoors ? Actually, I feel I have pretty decent control so far, but when I get out of shape, I cut the power, and that what gets me. I think if I was out in the open, I could stabilize and bring it down more slowly, and avoid the boom strikes. LOL Maybe it's time to go play at a baseball field, park, or something like that. I wanna fly !!! LOL
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I agree about the battery... Maybe a wire tie holding the battery to the motor, but not too tightly. I thought about a rubber band for that, but I think the heat may not last long with the heat.
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Without the balls, you have to come down perfectly straight or else. I'd be afraid to try that the way things have been going. I dream about that day though...
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well its kinda easy to bring it down without the balls i think.If u have good control over it and it also helps to bring it down slow.Last night i had a my tail hit the floor and the rubber that holds the tail blade came loose enough for the tail to fail it was crazy i was lucky enough to bring it down quickly with out crashing it.It did do a 360 on me though[sm=eek.gif] It was scary as hell i was about to scream black hawk down!!Well right now im waiting for my batt to charge i have 2 so i should be out for like 1/2 hr to 20 min or less i dont keep track of time i go by motor power.Ill prolly have my gf take pics tonight so i can show ya.


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