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  • #1

    Tail blade grip bolts!!!

    WARNING!!

    Yesterday at the Midland Heli fly in my Rush threw a blade grip in flight causing the model to boom strike and completely destroy itself mid air. It has caused so much damage that it's looking like a Re-kit. I am absolutely gutted this has happened as the quality of the model in genuinely superb so can't understand why it has happened. Also being the weekend before AIR it couldn't have come at a worse time!!

    Alees owners check your tails just incase because this one only had 30ish flights max.

    ***Not trying to slag the model off just a heads up.

    Jack
    Jack

    Team KDS factory pilot flying the..

    Agile 7.2 & 5.5

    All controlled by the awesome Futaba 14SG

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  • #2
    Not good Jack!!!

    Did you manage to see what on the tail was the issue?? They are indeed top quality.

    I have linked this on HF Jack as the support in the AleeS section is second to none.


    Also, I have a Rush you can use in AIR if you need, I can get this to AIR with one of the lads who is camping. It is RTF top spec
    Last edited by Jamin_00; 10-06-2013, 02:46 PM.
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    • #3
      Jack,

      Can you please tell me if the screws you used to hold the tail grips in place were 8mm or 6mm in length?

      Scott

      Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside
      Team AMain Hobbies/Protek RC Field Rep
      ):>

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      • #4
        Hi Ben,

        Yeah the bolt snapped 2mm from the head of the screw.

        Fortunately I have another machine with the exact same set up for when occurrences like this happen (admittedly I thought it would be trough pilot error lol).

        That said I'd love to Kontronik my machines Mmmmmmm
        Jack

        Team KDS factory pilot flying the..

        Agile 7.2 & 5.5

        All controlled by the awesome Futaba 14SG

        Sponsored by:
        Climb        -Out
        Optifuel && Optipower
        MidlandHelicopters
        Kontronik ESC & Motors


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        • #5
          Jack,

          I'm Scott from Team ALeeS. On the grip that wasn't thrown, can you move the grip in and out on the hub? If so, please check it to see if approximately 2mm are sticking out from the thrust bearing top and or/washer.

          Scott

          Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside
          Team AMain Hobbies/Protek RC Field Rep
          ):>

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          • #6
            Hi Scott,<br>
            <br>
            The bolt I removed from the other blade still attached to the hub measured 6mm. There was also no in and out movement on the grip before it was removed.

            Cheers, Jack
            Jack

            Team KDS factory pilot flying the..

            Agile 7.2 & 5.5

            All controlled by the awesome Futaba 14SG

            Sponsored by:
            Climb            -Out
            Optifuel && Optipower
            MidlandHelicopters
            Kontronik ESC & Motors


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            • #7
              First Jack, I'm so relieved nobody was hurt. Second, I'm sorry you had this happen to you and that damages were so extensive. It sounds to me like you got the right bolt on the grip because if you had the 8mm bolt (mine are 8mm--I have a pre-production kit) in the 6mm thread depth of the new tail hubs, you would be able to pull the grip back and forth on the hub shaft. It's something for everyone to watch out for; with this design, the grips have no in-out play. If you have in-out play, something is amiss and needs to be addressed.

              I think this was just a very unfortunate accident, but please make certain you are using a brand name thread locker. We have seen the effects of bad thread locker on a team member's helicopter. That team member and other team members have taken to using Red very sparingly on critical bolts such as the tail assembly and boom supports.

              If there is anything I can do to further help, please let me know. I will be checking in here for a few more days and will be glad to help you any way I can.

              Scott

              Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside
              Team AMain Hobbies/Protek RC Field Rep
              ):>

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              • #8
                Hi Scott, good to see you over here as well as you guys prob have the best support for a Team on HF.

                The AleeS is no where near as popular over here as in the US but your support is most welcome and will defo bring much more confidence in to the brand. We dont get many issues it would seem on the AleeS but good to know you will be about.

                May I suggest a subscription to the AleeS forum
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                • #9
                  Well, then It looks like we have to build our reputation over here... it's just a pond, after all! As always, we'll do our best to support our family members in the UK!

                  Thanks for the invitation, and I have subscribed!

                  Scott
                  Last edited by dunkonu23; 11-06-2013, 12:27 AM.

                  Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside
                  Team AMain Hobbies/Protek RC Field Rep
                  ):>

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                  • #10
                    Hi, I am Todd from the US Rep team as well. I will keep an eye out over here as well, and try to help as best I can with any issues.
                    Thanks!
                    A Main Hobbies/ProTek R/C Field Rep ):>

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                    • #11
                      And I am Kevin from Team Alees USA.. I'll check in here as well!

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                      • #12
                        I've got to say, I'm impressed. A member lets everyone know of a concern from a bad landing, (very kind to let folk know) then the company behind the aircraft is represented by three reps!!
                        Now that is customer service! Might just have to try one of these out. Any advice on which one?

                        kind regards
                        stu
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Stu girdler View Post
                          I've got to say, I'm impressed. A member lets everyone know of a concern from a bad landing, (very kind to let folk know) then the company behind the aircraft is represented by three reps!!
                          Now that is customer service! Might just have to try one of these out. Any advice on which one?

                          kind regards
                          stu
                          As far as I know, they only make one model right now -a 90 size electric. Think there is going to be a stretched version available any day now and also seen some rumours of a nitro (which would be great!). Not seen a Rush in the flesh myself but does look like a superb heli and also seems to be very well supported by the company/reps.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by J-S-Q View Post
                            As far as I know, they only make one model right now -a 90 size electric. Think there is going to be a stretched version available any day now and also seen some rumours of a nitro (which would be great!). Not seen a Rush in the flesh myself but does look like a superb heli and also seems to be very well supported by the company/reps.
                            We try to give the best support we can. The whole team is dedicated to making the hobby in general, and Rush Ownership in particular as fun as possible!
                            A Main Hobbies/ProTek R/C Field Rep ):>

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by J-S-Q View Post
                              As far as I know, they only make one model right now -a 90 size electric. Think there is going to be a stretched version available any day now and also seen some rumours of a nitro (which would be great!). Not seen a Rush in the flesh myself but does look like a superb heli and also seems to be very well supported by the company/reps.
                              It is a great model. Machining work is done to a high spec, the quality of material seems very good and the design is very well thought out. It has some very nice touches to it. It uses the long pushrods on the servos like the Trex 700 etc which typically Im not a huge fan off but it just works really well. It flies very nicely too.

                              Any issue or question I have had these guys from the States have jumped on very quickly hence why I linked to this thread for them to see so I could have piece of mind if this was a known or common occurrence and one thing for sure is you can trust what these guys say as they do not just say it cos they are reps and get stuff free or cheap


                              Disclaimer; not saying all or any others are but you can trust these!!
                              Last edited by Jamin_00; 11-06-2013, 02:39 PM.
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