x50 flybarless head has play

Adam F · 10-07-2012, 09:22 PM

I have about 15 flights on the raptor x50 (with the TT flybarless head ) . I notice that the head has some play , its up and down and when you hold the blade grips and move them out and in I get some play . The play is very slight and has not caused a problem but was just wondering if anyone has experience this . Do i fly it so ? If I have to fix it, how do I ? I love flying this heli so much ,really hope its not a big problem .Thanks in advance .

Bob O · 10-07-2012, 09:40 PM

The X50B I had this spring/summer developed some slop over the course of a few months. I used the factory FBL conversion head. This slop basically amounted to some wiggle of the blade grips. It wasn't a lot and didn't seem to affect flight, in fact the X50 was one of the best flying helis I've had.

As far as fixing it, I wonder if the head could be shimmed. If you can find a shim of the proper size, you might be able to place it between the head damper and spindle spacer. Just a thought.

Here are a couple of shims that might work for you.

http://www.nankinhobby.com/product-p/82-821003.htm

http://www.nankinhobby.com/product-p/82-841201.htm

Let us know what you end up doing. Hope this helps.

Adam F · 10-08-2012, 06:52 AM

Thanks for the quick reply , I will look in to the shim but kind of hesitant to interfere with it because it fly real good . I let you know what I decide .

Elgyn · 10-08-2012, 11:39 AM

My flybar'd head was sloppy from day one.

KouDy · 10-08-2012, 01:45 PM

You can maybe use method i used in my guide for building : http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.ph...7&postcount=13

It's about in the middle of post #13 when i ask you to check for the play.

I have flybarred machine but there is no mechanical difference in FB FBL in this.

Adam F · 10-08-2012, 06:46 PM

Thanks Koudy , I will take a look at your post . thanks for the help.

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I just love this heli

Langelus · 10-09-2012, 12:52 PM

I assume it's the same FBL as I have on my X50E? If that's the case it seems all X50's have a little slop in the bladegrips (too little preload on the thrustbearings)

I read in some other forum that Nick Maxwell had commented about it and said its fine but you can put additional shims to make it tight.

esmoglo · 11-07-2012, 12:36 AM

+1 on this "My flybar'd head was sloppy from day one"

10-07-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
Bob O HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Negaunee, Michigan	The X50B I had this spring/summer developed some slop over the course of a few months. I used the factory FBL conversion head. This slop basically amounted to some wiggle of the blade grips. It wasn't a lot and didn't seem to affect flight, in fact the X50 was one of the best flying helis I've had. As far as fixing it, I wonder if the head could be shimmed. If you can find a shim of the proper size, you might be able to place it between the head damper and spindle spacer. Just a thought. Here are a couple of shims that might work for you. http://www.nankinhobby.com/product-p/82-821003.htm http://www.nankinhobby.com/product-p/82-841201.htm Let us know what you end up doing. Hope this helps. __________________ Warp 360 Spartan Vortex VX1

10-08-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
Elgyn Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada	My flybar'd head was sloppy from day one. __________________ TT titan x50 / TT mini titan / JR Vigor CV... ...vbar'd / 700 airwolf streched JR Voyager mechanics / JR Venture CP

10-08-2012, 01:45 PM	#5
KouDy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: central Europe	You can maybe use method i used in my guide for building : http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.ph...7&postcount=13 It's about in the middle of post #13 when i ask you to check for the play. I have flybarred machine but there is no mechanical difference in FB FBL in this. __________________ Titan e325 SE flybarred \| Titan X50 flybarred torque tube Futaba 10C in mode 3

11-07-2012, 12:36 AM	#8
esmoglo Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Florida USA	+1 on this "My flybar'd head was sloppy from day one" __________________ Angelo

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10-07-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
Adam F Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Trinidad and Tobago	x50 flybarless head has play I have about 15 flights on the raptor x50 (with the TT flybarless head ) . I notice that the head has some play , its up and down and when you hold the blade grips and move them out and in I get some play . The play is very slight and has not caused a problem but was just wondering if anyone has experience this . Do i fly it so ? If I have to fix it, how do I ? I love flying this heli so much ,really hope its not a big problem .Thanks in advance .

10-08-2012, 06:52 AM	#3
Adam F Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Trinidad and Tobago	Thanks for the quick reply , I will look in to the shim but kind of hesitant to interfere with it because it fly real good . I let you know what I decide .

10-08-2012, 06:46 PM	#6
Adam F Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Trinidad and Tobago	Thanks Koudy , I will take a look at your post . thanks for the help. . I just love this heli

10-09-2012, 12:52 PM	#7
Langelus Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden	I assume it's the same FBL as I have on my X50E? If that's the case it seems all X50's have a little slop in the bladegrips (too little preload on the thrustbearings) I read in some other forum that Nick Maxwell had commented about it and said its fine but you can put additional shims to make it tight.