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KGB - 17 Sep 2009 18:57 GMT

Hi folks

I received my E-Flite Blade MSR today.

Nippy little bugger!!!!!!!!! 8^)

It flew well in a light breeze in my garden - thrown around a bit by
the breeze, but given the size and weight, I am surprised it coped as
well as it did (Conditions were a bit marginal but I couldn't resist
trying it outside). A bit twitchy compared to the MCX and the rudder
control is a bit fierce, but overall I would recommend it.

However, I have just noticed that, when viewed directly from the rear,
the main shaft is not square and is at an approximate 5 degrees angle
clockwise. It flies well with the trims more or less central and
there is no sign of damage or stress to the mainframe so I am guessing
this is a design feature to aid hovering rather than a result of
accidentally landing in the bushes a couple of times, although I
cannot find any mention of this offset in the instructions and didn't
notice it when I received the heli.

Regards

KGB

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Kevin - 17 Sep 2009 19:32 GMT

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is it designed like that so it hovers both skids level???

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KGB - 17 Sep 2009 20:37 GMT

>> Hi folks
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>is it designed like that so it hovers both skids level???

Hi Kevin

That's my guess, but the instructions don't mention anything about it.

I also have a Hirobo Quark and have just realized that the left skid
has built in lugs which gives the main shaft a 5 degree offset similar
to the MSR to enable a vertical take-off without any aileron input;
unlike E-Flite, Hirobo do describe this in the instructions.

To date, the Blade MSR has had no more than 3 or 4 "unexpected
arrivals" - all lightweight affairs and certainly no heavy landings -
but I just want to double check the mainshaft offset is intentional;
as I said, I didn't notice the offset on the MSR until after the first
few flights.

Regards
KGB

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