a little problem with b400

[stevenlogin]

Why is it that when i spin up my heli, the blade is not parallel to the ground and turns to the right. But when i start it up it, goes straight up and not to the right. Is this a weight problem? This is not really doing anything to the performance but it just annoys me. THx for the help

[LockMD]

just to understand your question, you lift off fine, but once in the air it looks un-level and turns to the right?

[stevenlogin]

yep pretty much exept it looks like it turns to the right but doesnt

[Wolfpackin]

Yaws to the right?
or
Leans to the right?
or
Rolls to the right?
or...

[LockMD]

yep pretty much exept it looks like it turns to the right but doesnt


the un-levelness while in the air is normal. Althought the blades should be parallel to the ground and the heli looks a bit cocked.

turning to the right - nose right tail left (yaw) easy band aid fix add some left subtrim to the rudder you'll have to play with the number to see what works.

Proper fix - your tail is not exactly centered. Thats a long explanation, I think its covered in the 'dummies' sticky thread though.

[stevenlogin]

rolls to the right. srry forgot to put this in

[LockMD]

yep pretty much exept it looks like it turns to the right but doesnt


oh just re-read that.......its LEANING to the right but doesnt drift or turn. That is perfectly normal - someone else can explain it better than me.......boils down to just get used to it and have fun flying. :YeaBaby:

[stevenlogin]

thx. i really thot it was a problem so i didnt want to start my first roll and loops today, but can someone explain how to make it look normal

[LockMD]

it wont, I cant explain the physics but people on here already have, try doing a search on Sokal's posts, I think he is the one that explained all the ins and outs --- I just fly :)

[Wolfpackin]

Tilt your head to the right to make it look normal.:YeaBaby:
You can't adjust out the physics of the heli.;)

[stevenlogin]

k. thx again

[Heli Jim]

The physics involved has to do with the tail rotor pushing the heli one direction so the slight leaning in a hover is to counteract that push.