Derek
Well-Known Member
While I'm waiting on the parts for my 450 to show up, I took my 500 out for the first run of 2014. The tail was wagging all over the place but it wasn't a consistent wag. I set it down then tried the hover again. The tail had the inconsistent wag. Hmmm, I set it down again and powered everything down and brought it inside for inspection. It didn't take me very long to see that the tail belt was very loose. Belts stretch..I understand that. I did order 2 brand new belts (one for immediate replacement and the second belt as a spare) but would I be ok to loosen the boom bolts, pull the boom out a bit to tighten up the tail belt, and fly? Or should I just wait for the new belts?
I just loosened the boom bolts and pulled the tail to tighten the belt. The boom is now less than 1/4" from where it was originally at. I know there is a slot in the tail boom that fits on a knotch inside the tail boom casing. This slot keeps the tail boom from rotating. If I were to tighten everything up and go fly, what do you think the chances of something going wrong?
I just loosened the boom bolts and pulled the tail to tighten the belt. The boom is now less than 1/4" from where it was originally at. I know there is a slot in the tail boom that fits on a knotch inside the tail boom casing. This slot keeps the tail boom from rotating. If I were to tighten everything up and go fly, what do you think the chances of something going wrong?