Blade MSR

["KGB" (KGB)]

Hi folks

I received my E-Flite Blade MSR today.

Nippy little bugger!!!!!!!!! 8^)

It flew well in a light breeze in my garden - thrown around a bit by
the breeze, but given the size and weight, I am surprised it coped as
well as it did (Conditions were a bit marginal but I couldn't resist
trying it outside). A bit twitchy compared to the MCX and the rudder
control is a bit fierce, but overall I would recommend it.

However, I have just noticed that, when viewed directly from the rear,
the main shaft is not square and is at an approximate 5 degrees angle
clockwise. It flies well with the trims more or less central and
there is no sign of damage or stress to the mainframe so I am guessing
this is a design feature to aid hovering rather than a result of
accidentally landing in the bushes a couple of times, although I
cannot find any mention of this offset in the instructions and didn't
notice it when I received the heli.

Regards


KGB

[Kevin]

Post by "KGB" (KGB)
Hi folks
I received my E-Flite Blade MSR today.
Nippy little bugger!!!!!!!!! 8^)
It flew well in a light breeze in my garden - thrown around a bit by
the breeze, but given the size and weight, I am surprised it coped as
well as it did (Conditions were a bit marginal but I couldn't resist
trying it outside). A bit twitchy compared to the MCX and the rudder
control is a bit fierce, but overall I would recommend it.
However, I have just noticed that, when viewed directly from the rear,
the main shaft is not square and is at an approximate 5 degrees angle
clockwise. It flies well with the trims more or less central and
there is no sign of damage or stress to the mainframe so I am guessing
this is a design feature to aid hovering rather than a result of
accidentally landing in the bushes a couple of times, although I
cannot find any mention of this offset in the instructions and didn't
notice it when I received the heli.
Regards
KGB

is it designed like that so it hovers both skids level???

["KGB" (KGB)]

Post by Kevin

Post by "KGB" (KGB)
Hi folks
I received my E-Flite Blade MSR today.
Nippy little bugger!!!!!!!!! 8^)
It flew well in a light breeze in my garden - thrown around a bit by
the breeze, but given the size and weight, I am surprised it coped as
well as it did (Conditions were a bit marginal but I couldn't resist
trying it outside). A bit twitchy compared to the MCX and the rudder
control is a bit fierce, but overall I would recommend it.
However, I have just noticed that, when viewed directly from the rear,
the main shaft is not square and is at an approximate 5 degrees angle
clockwise. It flies well with the trims more or less central and
there is no sign of damage or stress to the mainframe so I am guessing
this is a design feature to aid hovering rather than a result of
accidentally landing in the bushes a couple of times, although I
cannot find any mention of this offset in the instructions and didn't
notice it when I received the heli.
Regards
KGB

is it designed like that so it hovers both skids level???

Hi Kevin

That's my guess, but the instructions don't mention anything about it.


I also have a Hirobo Quark and have just realized that the left skid
has built in lugs which gives the main shaft a 5 degree offset similar
to the MSR to enable a vertical take-off without any aileron input;
unlike E-Flite, Hirobo do describe this in the instructions.

To date, the Blade MSR has had no more than 3 or 4 "unexpected
arrivals" - all lightweight affairs and certainly no heavy landings -
but I just want to double check the mainshaft offset is intentional;
as I said, I didn't notice the offset on the MSR until after the first
few flights.

Regards
KGB