What tail fin?

brent.downey · 07-20-2012, 08:28 AM

Hi guys,

Since I've stretched my atom - added 6HV skids - struts and bigger tail rotors, my tail rotors are making sweet love to the grass more often than I'd like.

What Tail fin to keep this from happening?

TheBum · 07-20-2012, 09:45 AM

I believe the 6HV tail fin will bolt right on. The Atom 500 and 6HV booms are the same diameter and use the same boom clamp. I'm not sure whether the spacing for the bolt that goes in the tail case is the same, but you could probably drill that out if not.

brent.downey · 07-20-2012, 11:48 AM

Thanks bum.

What about loud NEON GREEN.

I know Fusuno makes a 550 size fin and I don't mind drilling to make fit.
I have a t-rex 550 regular CF spare tail fin but its too deep/long.

Anyone have experience the the Fusuno ones?

TGIF

chopstick · 07-20-2012, 12:23 PM

the 6HV inn will fit.
My LHS sells stickers to cover the finn with neon-colors

brent.downey · 07-20-2012, 12:26 PM

Nice.
Never thought of doing that.

THANKS.

jchen · 07-20-2012, 08:32 PM

The 6 HIV tail fin works but you have to do some cutting
As the fin is too tall for the Atom

TheBum · 07-20-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchen

The 6 HIV tail fin works but you have to do some cutting
As the fin is too tall for the Atom

It shouldn't be when using the 6HV struts.

maddog57 · 07-21-2012, 06:50 AM

Bum is right. But even if you don't use the 6hv skids, the 6hv fin will work, the back ends of the 500 skids just barely touch the deck. Shouldn't be any different on a stretched bird, and the OP already has the 6hv skids on, so I would think he'd want the taller fin anyway. No drilling reguired by the way.

Chris

07-20-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
brent.downey Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Canada	What tail fin? Hi guys, Since I've stretched my atom - added 6HV skids - struts and bigger tail rotors, my tail rotors are making sweet love to the grass more often than I'd like. What Tail fin to keep this from happening?

07-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: McKinney, TX, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Universe	I believe the 6HV tail fin will bolt right on. The Atom 500 and 6HV booms are the same diameter and use the same boom clamp. I'm not sure whether the spacing for the bolt that goes in the tail case is the same, but you could probably drill that out if not. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Nankin Hobby Field Rep, Compass Support Team Helis: Compass Atom 500 (V-Bar), Compass Atom 6HV (V-Bar), Blade 130X, Blade mCPX Experience is something you obtain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

07-20-2012, 12:23 PM	#4
chopstick Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the Netherlands	the 6HV inn will fit. My LHS sells stickers to cover the finn with neon-colors __________________ LOGO 400SE : Skookum SK540, Scorpion 3226 1230kV SJM180 : Tarot ZYX Rigidheli.com: The place where Dutch Helipilots meet

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07-20-2012, 11:48 AM	#3
brent.downey Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Canada	Thanks bum. What about loud NEON GREEN. I know Fusuno makes a 550 size fin and I don't mind drilling to make fit. I have a t-rex 550 regular CF spare tail fin but its too deep/long. Anyone have experience the the Fusuno ones? TGIF

07-20-2012, 12:26 PM	#5
brent.downey Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Canada	Nice. Never thought of doing that. THANKS.

07-20-2012, 08:32 PM	#6
jchen Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Singapore	The 6 HIV tail fin works but you have to do some cutting As the fin is too tall for the Atom

07-21-2012, 06:50 AM	#8
maddog57 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome, N.Y.	Bum is right. But even if you don't use the 6hv skids, the 6hv fin will work, the back ends of the 500 skids just barely touch the deck. Shouldn't be any different on a stretched bird, and the OP already has the 6hv skids on, so I would think he'd want the taller fin anyway. No drilling reguired by the way. Chris