Ok guys, here is part 1 of the E-flite assembly and tuning thread. This first section is just an assembly thread and does not contain any tuning tips or modifications. Its just simply to show the assembly of the heli from skids to head. There will be more coming. It takes a long time to take all the photographs and compile them.


This thread will consist of 55 detailed pictures and text to go along with each. The pictures will be posted in order. It takes a while to post all these pictures and text, so if your waiting for the next step, be patient with me. I have ALOT of work to do.

The threads will be as follows

1. Basic assembly of the frame, rotor head, and motor installation.
2. Servo installation and Avionics.
3. Tail motor assembly and installation
4. Tracking and adjusting the head
5. Adjusting the gyro.
6. Performance modifications
7. Extreme Modifications.

This thread will start as though you are beginning with a bunch of parts and are constructing the heli from the bottom up.

First, you will start with the skids. Assembly is pretty straight forward on this part. Refer to the picture to see how it goes together. The purple part is silicone fuel tubing that was assembled over the skids for asthetic looks.

Then the unassembled frame.

Next, take the main shaft, and install one of the ballbearings as shown.

Then slide the main shaft into the frame. You must ensure that the ball bearing fits snugly into the socket on the frame.