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MMatheny

09-05-2007 04:43 PM

Tail fin question

After my metal protrusion on the tail fin getting bent some many times, it finally broke off - what is it for (besides getting caught in everything it can get caught in!)? My tail rotor has probably 3/8 to 1/2" clearance with it off!

I am using a Blade CP tail rotor, but I thought they were the same diameter.

raz54

09-05-2007 04:53 PM

RE: Tail fin question

It's main purpose is to keep the rear rotor from hitting anything, like when you land or take off by keeping the tail up.

MMatheny

09-05-2007 04:59 PM

RE: Tail fin question

Yeah, but pressing down on the tail, when the fin hits (minus the metal hook), I have ample clearance!

raz54

09-05-2007 07:45 PM

RE: Tail fin question

It only has to keep the rotor slightly off the ground, about 1/4" longer that the blade is enough.

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