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dallasfreak · 09-08-2011, 07:07 AM

I have no lift ....could it be the battery ? just now getting back into the game and it has been sitting for 2 years .It seems like it has power ,able to get of ground maybe one foot Thanks

Stumblebee · 09-20-2011, 08:26 AM

I have seen this before. Try replacing all the blades. Some times the blades lose their pitch after awhile especially if the heli has just been sitting. You can't really see it until you compare old blades to new blades.

whirlydude · 09-20-2011, 03:59 PM

I would also try a new battery pack if the original has been stored for 2 years. Charge it will a good balancing charger, not the one that came with the kit.

Ron~FordTech · 09-25-2011, 10:01 AM

Greetings! Please forgive the semi-hijack (doesn't everyone say that?! but at least I'm not 'way off topic)

The previous contributor said:

"Charge it will a good balancing charger, not the one that came with the kit."

I'd like a little more flesh on this bone please. What is deficient about the OE charger? And what would you recommend for a "good" charger? Why?

Many thanks!

Oldladypilot · 09-25-2011, 04:46 PM

The stock charger won't last and is just a basic, cheap charger. Mine quit after 2 months.

The thunder ac6 is the best according to others on the forums. You'll see this same charger with different brand names. The advantage is not only do they last much longer, but they have more features. It charges faster and balances the charge. You can also discharge them to the correct voltage for storage.

If you are serious about this hobby then it's worth the investment. You can charge several different size batteries. Your batteries will last longer.

Cman · 10-09-2011, 04:37 PM

I second the replace the blades.

it seems odd but it worked on the one i rebuilt that was heading for the landfill. even thouh they seemed undamaged. the heli would barely get off the ground replaced the blades it flies again.

worse case you have a set of spare blades if you crash.

09-08-2011, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
dallasfreak Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	No lift I have no lift ....could it be the battery ? just now getting back into the game and it has been sitting for 2 years .It seems like it has power ,able to get of ground maybe one foot Thanks __________________ TREX 450se v1 430x align35 bl gyro 401 blade cx 2

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Stumblebee Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	I have seen this before. Try replacing all the blades. Some times the blades lose their pitch after awhile especially if the heli has just been sitting. You can't really see it until you compare old blades to new blades. __________________ MQX Quad,Align 550E/NazaH/GPS,Align450 Pro/CPII, Flame Wheel F450 Quad NazaM/GPS/GoPro3, Blade 350 QX/ GoPro3 Never lend money. It causes amnesia.

09-25-2011, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldladypilot Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	The stock charger won't last and is just a basic, cheap charger. Mine quit after 2 months. The thunder ac6 is the best according to others on the forums. You'll see this same charger with different brand names. The advantage is not only do they last much longer, but they have more features. It charges faster and balances the charge. You can also discharge them to the correct voltage for storage. If you are serious about this hobby then it's worth the investment. You can charge several different size batteries. Your batteries will last longer. __________________ Spektrum Dx6i , HK 500 GT, Esky Honey Bee FPV2, Blade MCX, MCX2, HK P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, Hobbyzone Champ

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09-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
whirlydude Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	I would also try a new battery pack if the original has been stored for 2 years. Charge it will a good balancing charger, not the one that came with the kit.

09-25-2011, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ron~FordTech Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	Greetings! Please forgive the semi-hijack (doesn't everyone say that?! but at least I'm not 'way off topic) The previous contributor said: "Charge it will a good balancing charger, not the one that came with the kit." I'd like a little more flesh on this bone please. What is deficient about the OE charger? And what would you recommend for a "good" charger? Why? Many thanks!

10-09-2011, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cman Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2009	I second the replace the blades. it seems odd but it worked on the one i rebuilt that was heading for the landfill. even thouh they seemed undamaged. the heli would barely get off the ground replaced the blades it flies again. worse case you have a set of spare blades if you crash.

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