tracking blades [Archive]

dwoodworker

10-26-2008, 12:30 PM

just got a new HBFP I have a blade 400 and tracking the blades on a cp heli is more straight foward. in the instructions on the hb it shows to flex the plastic blades to track them which is not doing any good not to mention they will warp when exposed to heat,cold etc... so how to keep them in track is my question. the little heli has a lot of vibration I balanced the blades and I suspect the tracking is the cause because they are way out of track

wra_1975

10-26-2008, 12:57 PM

When I track my HBFP blades, I first Identify the blade that is the lower of the two when rotating (using the factory installed piece of white tape, or some other method). Then hold that blade with one hand next to where it attaches to the rotor head, then twist the middle and end of the blade so that the trailing edge of the blade gets lower. If you are looking at the tip of the blade, facing the rotor head, you will need to twist the blade clockwise. This will give the blade more lift, and it should raise it up to match the other blade. It will take some trial and error, but I can usually get them to track evenly after a few tries.

I had the same trouble when I first got my HBFP, and I found the method I described above somewhere online - can't remember where - and it has worked for me.

Hope this helps.

dwoodworker

10-26-2008, 01:02 PM

thanks for the info. after you track the blade does it seem to go out of track often because it ssems like it would

wra_1975

10-26-2008, 05:42 PM

Yes, I have to re-track mine periodically.

nuttcaze

10-27-2008, 10:02 AM

if you get tired of messing with the blades, consider these carbon fiber ones. I loved the ones I used to have when I had my HBFP, they give you increased response because they don't flex and provide great lift.

$20 a set, if/when I get another HBFP, these would be the first thing I bought for it.

http://www.heli-world.com/detail.aspx?ID=3685

http://www.heli-world.com/images/products/PAAAIAKKMFPFDICH.jpg

Triton

11-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Sure would like to get a set of those blades but there sold out!! Anybody know when they will be back in stock?
Thanks