Greg B
07-23-2009, 09:25 PM
I made a stupid mistake with my Outrage today.
After nearly 100 flights without a mishap I tried flying with the transmitter set on the wrong model. I use Futaba 2.4 gear and had previously flown my Swift. I always do a preflight check, but this time we had a guy visiting our club and we were all standing around doing a lot of talking. I grabbed the Outrage and took her out to fly and show off. I completely forgot to do a preflight check. She was just about spooled up when I noticed the tail starting to move I gave the tail a little input which made it go all the faster in the wrong direction followed by the Heli tipping over at which time I realized what was happening and hit throttle hold, but it was to late. Damage is a set of GohBee 550 blades, it tore up all the lingages, and stripped the main gear, there may be more damage, I won't know for sure untill I do an inspection of it tomorrow night.
I am also wondering if I should buy another set of GohBee blades or try another brand for comparisions.
Greg
After nearly 100 flights without a mishap I tried flying with the transmitter set on the wrong model. I use Futaba 2.4 gear and had previously flown my Swift. I always do a preflight check, but this time we had a guy visiting our club and we were all standing around doing a lot of talking. I grabbed the Outrage and took her out to fly and show off. I completely forgot to do a preflight check. She was just about spooled up when I noticed the tail starting to move I gave the tail a little input which made it go all the faster in the wrong direction followed by the Heli tipping over at which time I realized what was happening and hit throttle hold, but it was to late. Damage is a set of GohBee 550 blades, it tore up all the lingages, and stripped the main gear, there may be more damage, I won't know for sure untill I do an inspection of it tomorrow night.
I am also wondering if I should buy another set of GohBee blades or try another brand for comparisions.
Greg