Glueing the paddles on: Scared I won't get it right

[marked23]

I'm at the part where I am supposed to glue the flybar paddles on.

When I installed the flybar arms, I put them on at the "recommended for 3D" 10deg angle. Now with the arms drooping down like that, it's hard to visually line up the paddles with the flybar arms. I'd hate to do a poor job of it and end up having to redo it later.

Is it going to be easier to line up the paddles after the rest of the heli is built?... or should I put them on now? I'm thinking that with all the links installed and holding things steady, it would be easier to verify that the two arms are co-level... then just install the paddles level.

Thanks,

-Mark

[Shannon Davis]

I don't glue mine. Never had a problem. Just make sure they are screwed on far enough. The spec in the manual is fine.

I did sling a paddle once-- It was a Heavy FAI paddle and I was playing w/ the length. I only had them on about 3/8" of thread-- that aint enough. :D

[capebob]

No glue requried. Even if you use thick or medium ca you won't have a problem re-adjusting your paddles if needed.

Bob

[marked23]

I waited until the rest of the heli was built. Clearly this makes it easier to line everything up.

I did end up using some slow CA. I used it just like I would use threadlock. Without the glue, the paddles just seemed too easy to twist.

I did some thorough prep to be sure I could get it all situated before the glue set. It was still a close call. Paddle gages really helped. I had the tx & rx turned on so that the servos would keep everything still.

Looks good now.

-Mark

[Bonsai]

Mark I put mine on with 5 min epoxy..I've never slung a paddle. 5min is plenty long enough for me to get the alignment right. I also turn everything on to help hold center and I align one paddle with the swatch plate and the other to that paddle...Has worked well for me..just my way of doing it.. :glasses: