Sudden short dip in power ( CP Pro )

[Warren]

Hi all,

I was out tonight trimming the hedges with my blades due to a small amount of wind and ( this happened before the trimming ) - twice there was a short almost total loss of power - about the time it takes to snap your fingers - and then it was right back ??? - heli dropped about a foot and bang, right back up again....

Pack was fresh, transmitter batteries fresh ( all lights on ), pack connection tight, antenna ( transmitter ) extended - gyro was green before flight - I don't get it.... anyone experienced anything like this ?

I am not aware ( almost positive ) of anyone else in the neighborhood with r/c gear - certainly not aerial if they do...

there was no other loss of control..

I was about 15 feet away from the CP when it occurred ( so not too close )..

any thoughts welcome ( at least hedges don't wreck blades :D )

[Adam Stephens]

Hi Warren,

I'd check your electrical connections from the battery to the 4 in 1 unit or from the unit to your motor... Did the bird spin around when you lost power? If so it means it may be a faulty connection on your main motor (thus the tail motor had full power, causing you to spin) or was it power loss all together?

[Warren]

Hi Adam,

Nope. no spin around, it was as if somone was standing right over it and hit it with their fist - it was about 7 feet off the ground, then took a 1 foot drop, and right back up again - all connections were tight - no idea - I was wondering if it had happened to anyone else at some point - - - - -

if the wind dies down abit more tonight, I will take it out again, still messing around with the setup ( pots ) I think that I just about have it right :)

I have been looking at "superskids" ( http://www.super-skids.com/main.htm ) for the little beast, but they are currently out of stock, I am also looking for a stronger boom setup ( with braces ).....

speaking of which, did you get yours back together ??

[Adam Stephens]

Yeah, in strong winds the altitude can change pretty strongly. In calm wind check it again if it still does that then it is definitely the swashplate needing lube (or replacement). I think mine is up for replacement as I've abused it raming the drive gear shaft through...

Yeah, I got it repaired but I need to replace the drive gear shaft (again!) and a new set of blades... She's fly-able but it's not pretty. ;)

[Warren]

Hey Adam,

I might have figured it out, will have to wait for calmer conditions to test my theory - - can't get that too much lift in the house - to many things to wack..........

while looking for answers I stumbled onto this -->

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382982&highlight=blade+sticky+collective


thought it might be useful info for you to look at (file for future reference) :)

ya never know..

regards

[MikeZufelt]

It is possible this is the problem but I am going to gander that it had something to do with the wind.

I am flying a blade as well and I have experienced similar effects but it was the wind throwing it around while I was trying to stay stationary.

In fact, most of my flights have been in high wind and it definately is not the way I recommend most to learn haha...

[Warren]

Hi Mike,

It hasn't happened again, so I'm going to pass it off as one of those flukey electronic glitches...... it happened in a wink ( really ) so I am not totally sure that it was wind related - -

You must have rather quick reflexes, cause it doesn't take any wind at all before I am trimming the hedges - here's hoping for a nice quiet fall - maybe I won't need the old leaf blower this year :D

[Psikelly]

If youre looking for super landing gear you might wanna check www.helidirect.com They have nice setups as well and ship fast. I got mine in 5 days. Just buy the unassembled kit cuz its real easy to put together and only 12 bucks. 7 cheaper than getting the assembled kit.

[Warren]

Thanks for the info, I had already placed my order for some superskids before I saw it :( appreciate it all the same - - I think that what I need is something about the size of large sneakers rather than landing or should I say crashing gear :D

it's all a matter of patience and blades, LOTS of blades :) I really have to give those guys credit, they do build an incredibly durable machine !!

[MikeZufelt]

Glad your having fun Warren!

I am happy to say that I had my first 200'+ flight tonight and it was awesome. Finally giving this puppy a work out!!! I am hoping in a month or so(before it gets cold) that I can do nose in comfortably and then start in with some tricks.

[Warren]

If I got that far off at the moment, I would have to change my pants - I had a little 6 foot mishap tonight that blew off some blade grip assembly parts, so, it's "off to the store I go" - should be up again by tomorrow ( I hope )..... I'm starting to wonder about some aluminum parts :D

Here's to a looooooooooong "indian summer" type of "fall" weather :)