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Hi Guys,
On my last flight a couple of days ago (bearing in mind i have been flying the heli with no problem for 2 days).. I took her up into a hover and an instant before i hit idle up i heard clicking noises coming from the heli..
It was at head hight at the time so i landed it, it was a little bit wobbly in the air at the time but sort of glided nicely to land..
On inspection, i found that one of the washout links has become unattached from the washout arm (somehow the screw came out
)
The clicking noise was the link knocking out both long linkages and at the time i took the heli down, the only link attached was the other washout link.. I think it's a miracle that it was still flying and landed in one piece..
I think i might add some CA to the link when i install the new ones (although i believe they are designed to retain the screw)..
Just thought i'd share so you guys so you're aware of it..
Cheers,
Mo
On my last flight a couple of days ago (bearing in mind i have been flying the heli with no problem for 2 days).. I took her up into a hover and an instant before i hit idle up i heard clicking noises coming from the heli..
It was at head hight at the time so i landed it, it was a little bit wobbly in the air at the time but sort of glided nicely to land..
On inspection, i found that one of the washout links has become unattached from the washout arm (somehow the screw came out
)The clicking noise was the link knocking out both long linkages and at the time i took the heli down, the only link attached was the other washout link.. I think it's a miracle that it was still flying and landed in one piece..
I think i might add some CA to the link when i install the new ones (although i believe they are designed to retain the screw)..
Just thought i'd share so you guys so you're aware of it..
Cheers,
Mo