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    I put all the new parts back on cp gold but now the thing wont lift off any suggestions.
    In case I forget to thank anyone Thanks In advance
    Jim

  • #2
    put a pitch gauge on and see what pitch you have, dont know much about cp gold but on all my heli i have +12, -12 in idle 1.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by supamansuper View Post
      I put all the new parts back on cp gold but now the thing wont lift off any suggestions.
      What parts have you replaced reason I ask is this might explain why your having problems. It does sound like there is not enough pitch
      Mike, 3rd Hampton Scout Group
      Spectrum DX7
      Piper Pawnee 40
      Wot Trainer, OS 46Fx
      3D 400
      P68C Scale twin
      SRCMC
      www.controltower.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/1.html


      Pround owner of an EGS

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      • #4
        tail boom,main shaft,tail shaft.
        In case I forget to thank anyone Thanks In advance
        Jim

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        • #5
          Main shaft, did you remove the servo horns to remove the head?
          Mike, 3rd Hampton Scout Group
          Spectrum DX7
          Piper Pawnee 40
          Wot Trainer, OS 46Fx
          3D 400
          P68C Scale twin
          SRCMC
          www.controltower.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/1.html


          Pround owner of an EGS

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          • #6
            i just unclipped the ball joints
            In case I forget to thank anyone Thanks In advance
            Jim

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            • #7
              Ok that rules out the servos being not centered.

              The manual states:

              MAIN ROTOR TURNS BUT HELICOPTER
              DOES NOT TAKE OFF
              Solution 1 - This sometimes happens if your
              rotor blades are flying too low (not enough pitch).
              The helicopter will sometimes take off, but appears
              to be low on power. This is nearly always
              because one blade is flying too low. If this is the
              case, follow the procedure outlined in Solution 4
              of VIBRATION.
              Solution 2 - Gear mesh too tight.
              This is rectified by loosening off the motor retaining
              screws and pushing the motor away from the
              main gear slightly. Re-tighten the mounting

              screws to secure the motor in its new position.

              I would check the gear mesh as your replaced the main shaft you have removed the main gear to do it. Did you undo the motor screws?
              Mike, 3rd Hampton Scout Group
              Spectrum DX7
              Piper Pawnee 40
              Wot Trainer, OS 46Fx
              3D 400
              P68C Scale twin
              SRCMC
              www.controltower.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/1.html


              Pround owner of an EGS

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              • #8
                yes,i took the motor off because i stripped the whole thing down to see if anything else was bent or broken
                In case I forget to thank anyone Thanks In advance
                Jim

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                • #9
                  Ok the main reasons I would think then is the gear mesh is tight or the rotors do not have enough pitch. So as suggested us a pitch gauge to check the pitch of the rotors mid stick, bottom and top stick positions but unplug the motor first.

                  One thing you did plug the motor wire in the correct way round otherwise you would running the blades in reverse?.

                  Set the gear mesh between the main gear and motor pinon by have a piece of paper between them when you tighten the motor screws then turn the main gear to get the paper out. This will set the gap about right.
                  Mike, 3rd Hampton Scout Group
                  Spectrum DX7
                  Piper Pawnee 40
                  Wot Trainer, OS 46Fx
                  3D 400
                  P68C Scale twin
                  SRCMC
                  www.controltower.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/1.html


                  Pround owner of an EGS

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                  • #10
                    Is the head RPM the same as it was before or faster ?
                    If either of the above its prob not enough positive pitch.

                    Make sure all of the ball links have gone back on correctly and the swashplate is correctly connected.

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