And Today Gravity Won

[DaveJones]

After a couple of minor blade strikes had my first proper crash today with my trusty TRex 250 in the garden.

Been practising nose-in hovering and flying in circuits in the gusty wind was lots of fun until the wind and gravity got the better of me and I ended up "landing" tail first.

Broken Boom, tail servo top cover, boom supports, tail shaft, tail control rod, and tail belt.

Not to bad really and not a big job to put back together. Sad really but looking forward to getting the tools out and rebuilding the thing find that almost as satisfying as flying.

[dillwhacker]

We have all done it many times!
Fiddley little things to fix 250s - I've fixed one twice, and it made me swear a lot both times!
Hope you have good eyesight bud!

[DaveJones]

Started out with an MSR and then and MCPX, so the 250 in comparison is a piece of cake to work on.

I have a 500 as well but not had the opportunity to rebuild it yet, I tend to be a little conservative with it whilst the 250 I'm less worried about breaking.

Just hoping I don't now start to encounter the tail problems people have with these.

[FlyingMouse]

You have a great attitude to the hobby, good luck with the repairs and enjoy. I too have a Align 500 pro and love it it's a great machine.

[dillwhacker]

I hate to admit how many times I've fixed my 500...I actually enjoy fixing it now - the bits aren't expensive, they're big enough to see (!) they all fit, and its a decent size to work on - Love 500s to bits. Sound good too...

[DaveJones]

Stripped down and replacements ordered, plus the day glow orange tail to match the day glow orange tail blades to help tell front from back. total cost less than £25, bargain price for the hours of fun I have trying to fly (or at least not crash).

When does trying not to crash transition into flying?