450 Building a “Not So cheap†Helicopter

[Seajays]

What is this tool used for from EXI ?

EXI Leveler for 450/400 Helicopters

 

[Seajays]

The EXI Pro Shaft and Tail parts cost the same to replace. What is the benefit of going with the belt? ( Newbie )

 

[Tony]

If you run the torque tube, first off you will have to order Align gears. Those cheap ones they come with will break just looking at them. And second, when you come in for a landing, you will ALWAYS touch the tail to the ground when you are learning. One little slight touch of the tail blades to the ground and you will strip those tail gears.

The belt is a safer bet while you are learning. If there are a couple teeth missing on the TT, but enough to fly, you could put the heli in the air, have the gears strip completely and start doing an out of control piro on it's way down. This is very dangerous for those around.

The belt is the best option when learning.

 

[Seajays]

Ok, Thanks Tony.

 

[murankar]

Plus when you do strip the gears you will be down longer than you think. Yeah the gears take a couple minutes to change but then there is the T.L. that has to dry some prior to the next flight.