Gyro pads

[PKNEC]

I was just wondering if there is a rule of thumb on regular replacement of Gyro pads or do most flyers fit and forget.
Cheers,
Paul

[soggybongo]

electric hellis will last alot longer than nitro due to the oil/ fuel breaking down the pad. i just check mine every now and then and if i see it starting to split or comming away change it. for the sake of £1ish it's a little price to pay for something that could destroy your heli if your gyro fell off.

[cjcj1949]

It will depend on your gyro and heli combination. If you get any changes on the tail then a change would be a good first step. I think my pads usually last longer than the heli.

[LaurenceGough]

For a nitro model it is best to check it every day in a pre-flight check.

For an electric I've never seen one go bad yet, but it should still be checked.

A simple wobble should be enough.

[PKNEC]

Cheers Guys for your input it is for an electric, and good advice Laurence to include it on the pre flight check.