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Old 04-08-2010 | 01:00 PM
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Default RE: BRUSHLESS A-10

Great.

Now take a bit of time to "break in" the EDF's if you have not already done so.

Run them up to about 50% and let them spin that way for about 30 seconds.

Then shut off the plane and check the fan shrouds.

Look for any points the fan blades have worn the plastic shrouds.

If you see some, use a bit of sandpaper between the blades and the shrouds and turn the blades against the sandpaper to remove a bit of plastic.

Remove the plastic flashing you pull up.

Then put a drop of oil on the shroud and use it to LIGHTLY coat the inside of the shroud.

Wipe excess up with a rag... you are using the oild to hide the already scored areas and to reveal other contact points.

Now run up the motor to 100% for about 10-15 seconds.

Look again for any scoring. New scoring will appear light.

Give it similiar attention, and repeat until no new scoring appears.

Recharge the battery and you'll be ready to fly.

I suggest setting your timer for 3 minutes on your first flight, then recharging the battery with a decent computer controlled charger that reports how much energy has been put back into the battery.

For instance: If the charger says it put back 500mA and it's a 1600mAh pack, you can assume that you'll get 9 minute flights... as you cannot really discharge the battery fully.

Take that number and subtract another 20% for safety and you'll know how to set your flight timer... approx 6 minutes in this case.