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08-20-2006, 02:06 PM
Micro Helicopter Training Installation

One of the most asked questions among newbie RC helicopter pilots is how to install the training gear. For some reasons, training gear manufacturers don’t always provide instruction. The reason behind it….? Your guess is good as my guess…They may just think that it is too easy that you wouldn’t need any instruction. I always consider myself an averaged person when it comes to handling these things, but I could not figure this out myself either when I first got my E-flight Blade CP. I ended up asking a guy at my Local Hobby Store to show me how. Yes, it is very easy once you know how to do it, but for some newbie RC helicopter pilots, I am sure this instruction will help and save you some time figuring it out on your own.

I -Theses are the training gear parts:

Four training gear bars with balls installed at the end and held up by the fuel tubing
Four skid clippers
One Center Hub
http://www.helitown.com/Traininggearpart_small.jpg

II-Install the skid clipper onto the skid at each strut as shown. Make sure the skid clippers are secured onto the skid and strut. If they are not holding up, use some Loctite and let it dry (don’t use CA).
http://www.helitown.com/skidcliper_small.jpg

III - Place the Center Hub as shown in the picture. If you place the Center Hub up side down, it will not produce pressure to hold up the training gear bar
http://www.helitown.com/CenterHub_small.jpg

IV- Place the Center Hub as shown in the picture. If you place the Center Hub up side down, it will not produce pressure to hold up the training gear bar
http://www.helitown.com/Insertthebar_small.jpg

V -Check and make sure everything is secured and if not use some Loctite. Helicopter was removed to provide clear picture of the fully assembled training gear.
http://www.helitown.com/FullAssemble_small.jpg

Enjoy

avalon
08-23-2006, 07:18 AM
Looks simple when you get the pics!!! Also proves something I have always suspected You need balls to learn to fly a helicopter.

markdeacon
09-19-2006, 05:18 PM
hi, on my lama v3 i have a training gear but you cant fit it like the pictures shown above because the battery pack hangs down low. I am trying to find a alternative way of fixing it. Any ideas? I have cable ties, the proper fixing mounts, tape, doubles sided tape, super glue, fishing line and most other things you could possibly use for attaching it.


I will take some pictures if necessary and post them here.

G-MRM
09-19-2006, 05:32 PM
You can use 4 cable ties just to hold them on for the first few days, your just helping it not to tip over.

They may be a little large for the Lama, but it will help you. Soon as your ready remove them and you will get longer flight time.

Post a photo !

Martin

markdeacon
09-20-2006, 10:38 AM
You can use 4 cable ties just to hold them on for the first few days, your just helping it not to tip over.

They may be a little large for the Lama, but it will help you. Soon as your ready remove them and you will get longer flight time.

Post a photo !

Martin


Im on the photo bit. Ive got a few but its not flying in the photos :(


ahh well will post them in the lama owners thread