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kinosoo · 07-31-2012, 08:17 PM

3 flights out of a 300 hundred dollar heli. The tail slider broke just doing some hovering.

whodothevoodoo · 07-31-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kinosoo

3 flights out of a 300 hundred dollar heli. The tail slider broke just doing some hovering.

I gotta disagree. I'm on probably my 30+ flight with my 130X. It's been bullet proof, until tonight. I got disoriented, hit the TH and dumped it in from 15+ feet on to hardpacked grass runway. The only damage was a fractured canopy post. I turned the post 180 degrees and put it back in the air. It still hovered hands off and flew great.

Now if I could just figure out how to get those canopy posts off, I'd be in good shape.

Maypole · 07-31-2012, 08:38 PM

This thing can definitely be frustrating. Several have had slider issues early. Others, no problems. Call HH and you'll get a replacement and try to keep the book open on the little guy. It really is a joy to fly when right.

litehawkdown · 07-31-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by whodothevoodoo

I gotta disagree. I'm on probably my 30+ flight with my 130X. It's been bullet proof, until tonight. I got disoriented, hit the TH and dumped it in from 15+ feet on to hardpacked grass runway. The only damage was a fractured canopy post. I turned the post 180 degrees and put it back in the air. It still hovered hands off and flew great.

Now if I could just figure out how to get those canopy posts off, I'd be in good shape.

they pull right off. If you fly with out a canopy on they will fall right off too!

Drivinfast247 · 07-31-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by whodothevoodoo

I gotta disagree. I'm on probably my 30+ flight with my 130X. It's been bullet proof, until tonight. I got disoriented, hit the TH and dumped it in from 15+ feet on to hardpacked grass runway. The only damage was a fractured canopy post. I turned the post 180 degrees and put it back in the air. It still hovered hands off and flew great.

Now if I could just figure out how to get those canopy posts off, I'd be in good shape.

I gotta disagree. The weather has been hot.

hiwattheli · 07-31-2012, 08:47 PM

Just reporting...I fixed the tail so I could fly for a couple whole pax. Then a sick noise like a baloon releasing out the blow-hole - and down she comes with a red hot FET and a warped 3-in-1 with melted looking plastic covering. I thot that crap was cured when I threw away the first 130x. I guess they all want to burn themselves up!

At least the 300x is still cookin'

spackermen · 07-31-2012, 08:50 PM

I was pretty disappointed when mine started breaking. Took out a pitch slider,servo, "a" gear, all the common stuff. Got replacements and have been flyin it like I stole it. It's really amazing when it flies. But I just have my fingers crossed that it'll keep flying well instead of being a maintenance nightmare.

colcha · 07-31-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maypole

Several have had slider issues early. Others, no problems. Call HH and you'll get a replacement and try to keep the book open on the little guy. It really is a joy to fly when right.

I was recently in the same position as the OP. When I contacted HH, they wrote back to me with the following:

"We have not reports of the pin breaking in mid flight"

They went on to infer that it must have been crash related! Thankfully A Main Hobbies came to my rescue and provided me with the support that HH should have.

stablehover · 07-31-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spackermen

I was pretty disappointed when mine started breaking. Took out a pitch slider,servo, "a" gear, all the common stuff. Got replacements and have been flyin it like I stole it. It's really amazing when it flies. But I just have my fingers crossed that it'll keep flying well instead of being a maintenance nightmare.

plus one on the crossed fingers. Mine has been superb after the initial sort-out.

wacojoe · 07-31-2012, 10:04 PM

Mine threw a tail blade and the tail pitch slider pin broke on the third battery pack. I landed without any trouble. Heli has never crashed or a hard landing. I ordered replacement KBDD tail blades but didn't find the broken pitch slider until I installed the tail blades. Pretty bummed about the heli myself. I bought it against my better judgement. This is my last blade heli, I won't buy another one ever. Most of my friends know at least to wait till the second version comes out.

kinosoo · 07-31-2012, 10:29 PM

I thought HH would have learned a lesson from the MCPX problems. I admit the heli flew great for the first two flights but I'm really disappointed that I have to worry about finding a suitable part to fly this heli. Does HH actually do any Quality assurance checks on the final product coming out of China.

07-31-2012, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
kinosoo Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007	Not impressed 3 flights out of a 300 hundred dollar heli. The tail slider broke just doing some hovering.

07-31-2012, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maypole Architect of Ugh Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin, TX	This thing can definitely be frustrating. Several have had slider issues early. Others, no problems. Call HH and you'll get a replacement and try to keep the book open on the little guy. It really is a joy to fly when right. __________________ Nano CP X, mCP X BL, 130 X (Love the little ones)T-REX 500 Efl Pro DFC Phoenix Sim, DX8, Gibson Les Paul, AMA #987871 "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." Thomas Jefferson

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spackermen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2008	I was pretty disappointed when mine started breaking. Took out a pitch slider,servo, "a" gear, all the common stuff. Got replacements and have been flyin it like I stole it. It's really amazing when it flies. But I just have my fingers crossed that it'll keep flying well instead of being a maintenance nightmare. __________________ Respect My Authoritah!

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07-31-2012, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
hiwattheli Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009	Just reporting...I fixed the tail so I could fly for a couple whole pax. Then a sick noise like a baloon releasing out the blow-hole - and down she comes with a red hot FET and a warped 3-in-1 with melted looking plastic covering. I thot that crap was cured when I threw away the first 130x. I guess they all want to burn themselves up! At least the 300x is still cookin'

07-31-2012, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
wacojoe Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	Mine threw a tail blade and the tail pitch slider pin broke on the third battery pack. I landed without any trouble. Heli has never crashed or a hard landing. I ordered replacement KBDD tail blades but didn't find the broken pitch slider until I installed the tail blades. Pretty bummed about the heli myself. I bought it against my better judgement. This is my last blade heli, I won't buy another one ever. Most of my friends know at least to wait till the second version comes out.

07-31-2012, 10:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
kinosoo Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	I thought HH would have learned a lesson from the MCPX problems. I admit the heli flew great for the first two flights but I'm really disappointed that I have to worry about finding a suitable part to fly this heli. Does HH actually do any Quality assurance checks on the final product coming out of China.

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