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I found a quick and easy fix for the annoying ratcheting throttle on the Blade CP radio. Just open up the radio by removing the 4 screws on the back. Now look at the throttle...there is a piece of metal contacting it to provide the ratcheting effect. Just take a piece of fuel tubing and slide it over the metal piece. Thats it. Put it back together and you now have a silky smooth throttle. Other than the bell head upgrade, this is the best mod i've done for my Blade.
WilsonFlyer
09-27-2006, 08:37 PM
Or better yet, just flip the piece of metal over like I did months ago. :)
Nothing to wear out that way. ;)
Caver451
10-06-2006, 04:45 PM
I found that flipping over the metal piece caused the throttle to feel TOO loose. Instead, I fitted another flat piece of metal under it. No wear, but offers just enough pressure to keep the throttle still while eliminating the annoying ratcheting throttle problem.
-Caver
WayneBrown
10-06-2006, 05:17 PM
I like my mod best...
20 pound sledgehammer! One whack, and it was tuned Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight up! :D
tossed a different reciever in it and flew it with my computer radio.
Funky
10-06-2006, 05:51 PM
I agree with Wayne, although its an expensive upgrade if you don't already have one. Good computer radios are so smooth compared to the E-Flight radio. Plus you can modify pitch/throttle curves and save lots of money on AA batteries. A nice radio is a great investment for anyone sticking with this hobby and you will never be sorry after buying a good one.
WilsonFlyer
10-06-2006, 05:59 PM
I like my mod best...
20 pound sledgehammer! One whack, and it was tuned Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight up! :D
tossed a different reciever in it and flew it with my computer radio.
Hehehehe... LMFAO... Yea, that's what I ended up doing ultimately too. Flies much better on my 9CH and my 14. :)