Flying October 13, 2010

[Hawkrock]

Just a quick question. Is anyone going to be out tomorrow after work? My Raven has risen from the ashes and is ready for a test flight, but I need someone to help with the tach.
Thanks

[rotorsport]

how did the test flight go?

[Hawkrock]

It was a success. Not only did I get the tail problems sorted on the Hawk, but the Raven flies again. Travis helped me tach the rotor speed down from 2300 to something a little more safe. High speed passes were great. Now all I have to do is get the idle up curves back in shape. I tried a loop and found the throttle just wasn't there, but it sure flips and rolls fast enough. It is actually faster with the stock paddles than the lighter smaller ones.

[rotorsport]

Mike what small ones are you talking about? What brand are they?

[Hawkrock]

I got 2 sets of paddles, one from heli world and one from great hobbies. Both similar in design and shape, one K&S red, and the other I can't remember, but red also. The only difference is a curved leading edge on one and a sharp edge on the other.

[rotorsport]

You could try the larger 22 gram grey H13179G paddles for cyclic response and stability in FFF, this has been tried on the Raven with good success.

I will check and see if I have some if so you can try them.

Charles