HBK2 Correct Steps??????????????
 

OK - Radd say's I should be ready! Before I "go", I want to make sure I've got everything set-up properly - would anyone like to volunteer to put the following in the correct sequence (if I'm out of whack), (and please ADD anything I've forgotten)???

1) check all screws/fasteners
2 level up servo horns/swashplate
3) make sure flybar paddles aligned/square
4) check all blade tensioning
5) set correct blade tracking/pitch
6) get COG as close as possible
7) adjust tail rotor (by moving servo on boom)

I know I'm being anal, but I never plan on crashi.............OH S**T!

Thanks to all for the help! Ken

RE: HBK2 Correct Steps??????????????
 

That's not being anal. Those are the correct steps to take before most every flight. Anal would be: making sure the tail rotors are vertical before spool up; making sure the rod doesn't stick out of the canopy grommets; getting the front of the skids at the same angle; setting the main blades parallel to the boom before liftoff; etc. All unnecessary. I do these things. Kind of a superstition thing, I guess.

I would add to #3: make sure the flybar control arms are set so that if they were a single, solid piece, they'd make a level square around the top of the head.

Sounds like you're ready for your first cra..., uh, flight.


Keep us posted. A noob who does it right is rare around here.

RE: HBK2 Correct Steps??????????????
 

That is not anal. That is making sure you, your helicopter, or any thing or one around you are safe. Thats what I did to my belt CP and no crashes and plenty of fun.

RE: HBK2 Correct Steps??????????????
 

Besides, what's wrong with being anal?? Hmmm?? What??

Seriously, though, as long as you are safe, do what makes the hobby fun for *you*!