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Old 03-11-2011 | 06:41 PM
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Default RE: My first day with the Blade MCPX - Review and Videos


ORIGINAL: tommythecat

Is the blades departing a result of the feathering shaft screw backing out, or is something breaking? It is standard procedure to loctitie the feathering shaft bolts before flight on all CP helis. Lots argue that BnF and RTF models should not require this, but I still find it a good practice. If it is just the FS bolts coming out, then that is easily prevented. If it is something else going on then I am concerned.

No the feathering shaft screws were solid and tight... the actual thrust bearing has failed... hopefully these two videos will clarify..

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk-a3yrTFjs[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szT__Zkl1Fc[/youtube]