Raptor "Pitch Arm Off The Leading Edge" mod

[SansHeli]

In Ray's Authoritative DVD Series - Helicopters 101 to 1001, Ray shows how to modify the Raptor so that the pitch arm is off the leading edge.

I would like to hear comment from anyone who has done this mod how their raptor's performance has changed/improved and if the mod is worthwhile.

SansHeli

[Jim Platt]

This change was prevalent on the V1 Raptor to cure the "woof". With the new V2 grips and larger spindle and bearings, it is unusual to need it.
I changed one of my V1's to the leading edge configuration and it cured a "woof" problem and made the collective less jumpy.
Jim

[BarracudaHockey]

Not really needed on the V2 or Titan as Jim said.

[SansHeli]

Not really needed on the V2 or Titan as Jim said.

Thank you for the input.

Great review on Ray's DVD series, Andrew!!

I have to say that buying Ray's DVD's (and the book) was one of the best investments I made getting into this hobby. Fortunately I had also bought a R50 V2 and a XP9303 so the information was very relevant.

I have watched the DVD's over and over and re-visited my Heli a number of times to refine the initial build.

Now - if the Auckland weather will just ease up a little and allow me to get out there and improve my flying that would help too!! Four rainy Sundays in a row now!!

SansHeli