Hi,

I flew planks for a couple of years before "resting" for 5 years after the birth of my son. Just before giving up, I brought a Baron 30, fully setup from a fellow club member. I flew about 6 tanks full and just about made hover.

Anyway, I'm trying to restart now. Before stopping I oiled all my engines up (planks and the heli) and left hanging in my garage. My question is, what should I be doing to "service" the heli prior to restarting? I've heard that I should throw out my flight pack nicads (does this alow apply to tx packs?) - but they seem fine. I'm sure I should be oiling up some of the heli parts but what parts and what with? Obviously I need to check all the parts over, but does anyone have any other advice?

Thanks very much!

I would certinaly replace the batteries for all Tx and Rx. It's not worth the risk of having a failurein flight due to an old battery. I replace mine every 2 years regardless of condition.

If it were mine I'd send the Tx and Rx in for service to either Radio South or the manufacturers service dept. Horizon checked out my Tx and Rx for $30 including return shipping after an 8 year break from flying R/C aircraft. Can't say it's really worth while, but it made me feel better.

Certianly check the heli over very well to make sure everything is tight and what is suppose to move still moves freely. If you have wood blades I would consider replacing them as well or at least strip the covering off and check the glue joints and such.