View Full Version : Raptor 50 Autorotation?? Does the Tail Rotor follow???
volcomsnows2k
06-23-2007, 11:27 PM
Hey there guys! I appreciate in advance any information I can get. I just purchased a Raptor 50. Non SE. When I spin main blades clockwise while on the ground and the motor off, the tail rotor does not spin with the main blades? The Main shaft is spinning in the main gear and the main gear stay stationary. I'm trying to not complicate this for you guys trying to help me solve this. So basically, when I hit throttle hold, I can auto rotate, but the tail does not spin at the same pace as the main blades and stops spinning while I'm still airborne? I have a Eagle Freya SST 90 and the tail always spins when the main is spinng regardless if I am on power or not. PLease HELP!! I'm not understanding this and I dont know if I have a bad one way bearing or??? Thank you!!
skyad
06-24-2007, 12:36 AM
the bottom gear has to be white if not it is not the auto gear
Sounds like you got a 30 to 50 conversion heli
volcomsnows2k
06-24-2007, 12:49 AM
the bottom gear has to be white if not it is not the auto gear
Sounds like you got a 30 to 50 conversion heli
Thank you for the info!! Is the bottom gear the gear that the tail belt wraps around? If so, My gear is RED. :( What do I have to mod to get the taol blades to spin while in auto?
BarracudaHockey
06-24-2007, 07:58 AM
Replace it with the white gear for the Raptor 50.
ghostrider414
07-15-2007, 02:22 AM
Anyone tried the white gear on a 30?
capebob
07-15-2007, 07:04 AM
Yes, it works fine, but autorotation performance is diminished a little. If you are proficient at autos it's not a problem.
Bob