Another couple of questions

[KeithT]

I've had some issues with the tail 'nodding' just lately.
Tracked it down to the Xtreme 8deg blades as swapping back to the stock blades/head stopped it and the stock blades/xtreme grip don't recreate it.

When I checked the 8deg - the black coating had cracked after a slight incident with a carpet (Don't ask :o) which I would therefore suspect was causing it (??)

So, to the 'newbie' questions - is it ok to use an Xtreme 380 with the HBFP stock blades and is it ok to strip all the black coating (already done) from the woodies?

If so, one has a knot which is a small hole (pin sized) that goes right through the blade; should that be filled and the blades painted, or just left and flown as natural wood?
What would be the best alternative to woodies?

Many thanks for any suggestions
Keith
Keith

[Mike66]

I cannot answer the woodie question, but I flew the stock blades using the 380X with no problems. I read that a the stock blades do not allow the motor to reach its optimum speed and causes excessive heat and premature wear on the motor. I did not notice any excessive heat buildup in the motor and put more than 50 flights on it before the M24 blades that I ordered had arrived.

Even with the M24s, I do not feel any difference in motor heat. Now that I have an IR temperature sensor, if I had some stock blades, I would make a comparison between the stock and M24 blades.

[KeithT]

Thanks Mike - once again, very helpful info.

I'll keep going with the stock blades and see how it goes. The extra power gives enormous lift, but I was concerned about the head speed/heat issue.

I guess I should check out these M24s.
Where did you order yours from?

All the best
Keith