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04-18-2010, 10:09 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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crash!!
I just crashed my raptor 60. During fff Ihad a link pop off of a servo, what ara my optoins at this point? my reaction was to hit throttle hold and watch the destruction happen.
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04-19-2010, 08:51 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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Analyze damage, purchase parts, rebuild, and get back in the air. Sorry if that comes off as less than you wanted, but really, there aren't too many other options if you want to stay in the hobby. Having a link pop off sucks I'm sure. When you are rebuilding, have a few extra links available and check their sizing. Finless' vids are crucial for this step.
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04-19-2010, 08:59 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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You performed the best option you could........you hit throttle hold.
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04-19-2010, 10:12 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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When you put it back together, make sure you put a REALLY LONG bolt in the elevator pivot arm (the one that also secures the collective tray). The bolt used to hold the vertical tail fin is just the right length, and will give 3x the amount of thread for the lock-tit to grab onto.
Everyone I know with a Raptor 60/90 has had this unscrew on them in flight. ** Language ** [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4QDr6plEQ[/ame]
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