I think I got lucky today

[windshear]

I was flying my Raptor 90 3d today. The blade tracking was a little off. Maybe 2 blade widths. I didn't notice this until the end of the flight. Since there was no vibration I thought nothing of it and flew it again. Then the thought of the blade tracking being off is not just a random thing. Something must be wrong. So I land it.

Turns out my swash plate has play in it. The rotating swash and the fixed swash have about 1 to 2mm play when you rock it side to side. I haven't takin the swash plate off yet. Is this something that can be fixed or do I just need to buy a new swash plate?

[Phaedrus]

The swash on my SE allows you to tighten up the slop. There is a small bolt on the outer ring that you can adjust the play with.

[seanh]

same with mine...great feature. Don't know how many flights or crashes mine has on it and still zero play.

[the collective]

Originally Posted by windshear

Then the thought of the blade tracking being off is not just a random thing. Something must be wrong. So I land it.

That sounds more like smart thinking than luck to me. Really the best kind of save if you think about it.

[windshear]

Thanks Phaedrus that fixed the problem!!

[windshear]

Originally Posted by the collective

That sounds more like smart thinking than luck to me. Really the best kind of save if you think about it.

Thanks. My first thought was eah, but why take a chance.