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My Posts This: Topic Forum | Although we try to make this kit 100% Ready-to-Fly, this becomes a lot more complicated due to the size and complexity of this helicopter. Like Betofazzo said, this is not like the Hummingbird anymore but we have tried to make this as easy on the beginner pilot as possible. Due to the size, complexity, and the fragility of a 100% Ready-to-Fly Swift, we have packaged it as well as possible but can't control what shipping couriers do with the packages once they leave our warehouses. If it made it all the way to Venezuela and Betofazzo only had to make some minor adjustments, then we'd say the packaging is sufficient.
1) Belt to loose..(i mind very loose)..-Adjust
Probable shipping issue, the mechanics could have shifted causing the tail to be pushed in. Hard to say what UPS, USPS or FedEx does with their packages once they leave our warehouses.
2) Some links are very tight..( normal issue) -
Probably would wear in over time, don't want these too loose from the beginning.
3) Some bolts are loose too..
Probable and should be checked prior to first flight. This is documented in the manual
4) No loctite in the motors bolts.. (Bad)
Is now fixed
5) Gear mesh to tight..-Adjust
Probable shipping issue. See above.
6) Problem with the rod of the rudder (very tight fit).., need sand..
Loosen the servo and re-align. Probable shipping issue.
7) Head mechanic, bolts to tight, washout poor fit need sand a litle.(bronce bushing).
Sanding this could cause oversizing which will inhibit too much play causing binding. Just add oil similar to tri-flo and it will wear in.
8) Need to balance the wood blades a litle(normal issue), and bond with epoxy..(see in manual).
The blades come pre-bonded with medium CA which is absorbed well into the wood
9) Need to re-binding the Rx.
We don't know why but it seems like you were able to fix it.
10) Bad tracking of the blades too (normal issue)..-Adjust ...
This is probable and could be due to wooden blades and moisture absorbtion.
11) Bad quality of tx batteries, dont last 20 minutes.(get Alkalines or rechargeables).
Batteries are provided for initial flights and to keep total costs down.
12) the tip of the skies is very sharp (ouch)..
All Swift models have always had these skids.
13) Re-adjust the angles of the blades with the pitch road.(more rpm)
Pitch is set to around -5, + 8 for beginner flight. It's personal preference if you want to adjust for lower pitch angles with higher RPM.
14) No balancer, only charger supplied for the lipo batt.
Adding a balancer would have increased total cost of the kit.
15) The 2.4 radio have ratchet in the throttle ( open and remove the tiny metal part).
This is a personal preference. Easy to modify if you choose not to have the ratchet enabled.
We hope you enjoy your kit. |