Align the Flybar Paddles

The flybar paddles and paddle control frame should be as close to perfectly parallel as you can get them. The more accurately they are aligned the more predictably the heli will respond to your commands.

Be sure the flybar length is equal on both sides of the control frame. Take off the flybar paddles and measure its length on both sides. If one side is longer loosen the allen screws that secure it and move it slightly, then re-measure, until it is exactly the same length on each side. Re-tighten the hex screws (probably 1.5 mm; do not over-tighten) so the flybar does not move or rotate.

If you have a digital scale weigh each flybar paddle. If one is lighter use tape to make it weight the same as the heavier paddle. Put the paddles back on the flybar and measure the distance from the collar on the control frame to the inside edge of the paddles. This distance also needs to be the same on both sides.

When the paddles are correctly located the last step is to turn them until they are both parallel with the control frame. You probably will need to go back and forth a few times until they are right. Then carefully tighten the tiny screws and nuts. (A little blue loctite here will prevent the screws from loosening in flight.) When the flybar paddles are balanced and running true the helicopter is nicely stable in hovering flight and gives accurate control responses.

This is a Blade CP Pro with a brushless motor. Note the big heat sink for cooling.

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