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Old 06-07-2008, 04:40 PM
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How tight should the tail blades be set?
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Old 06-07-2008, 06:48 PM
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I set mine like main blades, little resistance, but loose enough for centrifugal force to put them in check
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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Thanks, Droggy someone told me to set them real loose so they would fall on their own weight
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:57 PM
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I have see them both ways.I run mine loose it seems fine........
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I run my semi tight. Another words, if they are straight and I hold the heli up then shake it they will fall.

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