helicc16
the Smoothie Pilot
I've crashed two of my Align Trex 450 DFC with the main blade striking the ground. Both times, at least one cyclic servo is busted-- usually the ELE servo. And during the most recent crash, my Trex 600 DFC, one of the cyclic servos sustained some damage,too. I had thought that with metal gear servos, I would not have to replace servos any more.
Based on what I've read about the DFC head, any slop between the head housing and blade grips or teetering movement of the feathering shaft will transmit the force right down to servos, making the servos more vulnerable to impact force during crash. In my case, this has been true.
I am not good enough to benefit from DFC heads, yet I now have to face the fact that I need to prepare to replace servos after each crash.
Please share your thoughts.
Based on what I've read about the DFC head, any slop between the head housing and blade grips or teetering movement of the feathering shaft will transmit the force right down to servos, making the servos more vulnerable to impact force during crash. In my case, this has been true.
I am not good enough to benefit from DFC heads, yet I now have to face the fact that I need to prepare to replace servos after each crash.
Please share your thoughts.
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