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anyone tryed to make there own heli blades - 1/26/2008 11:31:34 PM   
AvoidingExpert



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Status: offline 		I am just trying to think how I could save some cash and make my own cf or fiberglass blades (maybee with l e d s)

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RE: anyone tryed to make there own heli blades - 2/8/2008 3:01:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		They are so critical that I don't think I would even attempt that. Most blades are formed in an autoclave so they have great strength and rigidity properties. Fly woodies if your worried about crashing, for a 450 they are what, $15. I know that good carbons can get upward of $65 for my Rex though and several hundred when you get into the big stuff. If you want to save money practice on the sim .

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RE: anyone tryed to make there own heli blades - 2/8/2008 8:14:29 PM   
buszz


 

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Status: offline 		Not advisable. You get an unbalanced or weak blade and you are close by at high RPM... Bad things happen.

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