Blade 400 feathering shaft

JezUK1 · 04-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Just asking how much give should there be if any on the blade 400 feathering shaft? As in how much can you move it via the main blade grips?

fast400 · 04-01-2009, 03:00 PM

you should have 4 shims and 1 step washer per side

Slyster · 04-01-2009, 03:04 PM

JezUK1 · 04-01-2009, 03:04 PM

People say 4 but some say 2.. I don't get it really. What is the difference having 4 or 2? (each site that is)

Also how much play should there be?

fast400 · 04-01-2009, 03:21 PM

4 shims and 1 step washer, play will not be an issue

BladeMadMan · 04-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JezUK1

People say 4 but some say 2.. I don't get it really. What is the difference having 4 or 2? (each site that is)

Also how much play should there be?

It is a matter of preference/experience really. As you add shims it will make the head tighter, make for more responsive collective responces. This comes in very handy {for me} when attempting manuvers that require crisp/accurate inputs for collective. The less shims will make the more mushy for a less demanding collective input. Less shims, more forgiving for novice pilot with little stick time.

JezUK1 · 04-01-2009, 03:55 PM

So as I have still yet to be doing full laps as it were 2 maybe the best?

ted_wears_a_hat · 04-01-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeMadMan

It is a matter of preference/experience really.

Exactly.

Jez, the best advice I can give you is try each combination - two, three and four each side - and see which YOU prefer. It's all pretty much down to how you feel with the heli. It's a 5 - 10 minute job to change it out if your careful so experiment.

1BADAIR · 04-01-2009, 04:03 PM

push and pull straight out on the grips. if you feel looseness you need more shims. after that play is gone its just a matter of preferance on how tight you want it.
The tighter it is the more responsive it will be

JezUK1 · 04-01-2009, 05:26 PM

I just feel mine has quite a far bit of play which made me wonder. I have 2 each site and don't want it to become to twitchy with more as Im still new. But if some people have 2 I would guess theres would have more play as well then?

Cailid · 04-01-2009, 05:37 PM

My blade had 4 shims per side out of the box. the stock plastic head is always going to have some play in it.

04-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#1
JezUK1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, Somerset	Blade 400 feathering shaft Just asking how much give should there be if any on the blade 400 feathering shaft? As in how much can you move it via the main blade grips? __________________ Jez To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Discussion forum about relationships, health, living, university and life in general. Built up from the remnants of the BBC One Life sunday surgery site, we exchange information and advice on topics that matter to you!

04-01-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
fast400 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: michigan	you should have 4 shims and 1 step washer per side __________________ Crashs come easy Patience does`nt To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. retired the 3 year old blade400

04-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#3
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	__________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

04-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
JezUK1 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, Somerset	People say 4 but some say 2.. I don't get it really. What is the difference having 4 or 2? (each site that is) Also how much play should there be? __________________ Jez To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Discussion forum about relationships, health, living, university and life in general. Built up from the remnants of the BBC One Life sunday surgery site, we exchange information and advice on topics that matter to you!

04-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
fast400 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: michigan	4 shims and 1 step washer, play will not be an issue __________________ Crashs come easy Patience does`nt To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. retired the 3 year old blade400

04-01-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
JezUK1 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, Somerset	So as I have still yet to be doing full laps as it were 2 maybe the best? __________________ Jez To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Discussion forum about relationships, health, living, university and life in general. Built up from the remnants of the BBC One Life sunday surgery site, we exchange information and advice on topics that matter to you!

04-01-2009, 04:03 PM	#9
1BADAIR Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oxford, Mi	push and pull straight out on the grips. if you feel looseness you need more shims. after that play is gone its just a matter of preferance on how tight you want it. The tighter it is the more responsive it will be __________________ TREX700LE-beastx,TREX 600LE-vbar,COMPASS 6HV-beastx,

04-01-2009, 05:26 PM	#10
JezUK1 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England, Somerset	I just feel mine has quite a far bit of play which made me wonder. I have 2 each site and don't want it to become to twitchy with more as Im still new. But if some people have 2 I would guess theres would have more play as well then? __________________ Jez To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Discussion forum about relationships, health, living, university and life in general. Built up from the remnants of the BBC One Life sunday surgery site, we exchange information and advice on topics that matter to you!

04-01-2009, 05:37 PM	#11
Cailid Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abbotsford B.C.	My blade had 4 shims per side out of the box. the stock plastic head is always going to have some play in it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MCX, CX2, MSR Blade 400, 500ESP, 500CF

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