Titanium Turnbuckles

[Dean H]

I've been looking at the FBL Rotors titanium Turnbuckles and wanted to see how many here in the family are using them. So, what are your thoughts on these?

[curmudgeon]

I use the titanium Lunsford turnbuckles sold at Amain on both the E7SE and the E5.  The smallest thread size is M3, so I had to expand the stock plastic links with a drill bit.  The servo to swash turnbuckles help attain a perfectly level swash, but are probably not necessary.  However, the two swash to main grip turnbuckles help attain perfect tracking, so that's where the turnbuckles really shine.

Notice how I did not bother using a turnbuckle on the rear/elevator servo.  I just use turnbuckles on the aileron servos to match the elevator servo.  Again, these servo to swash turnbuckles are not really necessary.

[cml001]

I use Ralph's FBL Rotors turnbuckles on my E7SE & N5C... They are awesome.. They come ready to install per the manuals measurements... On the expensive side maybe.. But it makes the build & future tinker' that much easier.. I dig them!

[Danny Dugger]

FBL Rotors turnbuckles are awesome.

[Grimmy]

FBL Rotors turnbuckles are awesome.

+2

Have them on both my E5s and E7SE.  Won't put a heli together without them!

[Rodney Kirstine]

I have the FBLRotors turnbuckles, balls, and ball links on all of my Synergy helis.  Two thumbs way up!

[Dean H]

Looks like I'm getting a set! Thanks for the input all!

Do I need the caliper adapters as well?

[Danny Dugger]

They're a neat tool, but not really needed. Level swash and zero pitch are what's important. The FBL links are pre-measured anyway so all you have to do is install them and run through swash and pitch setup.

[Gabriel Sandoval]

I use them on my birds and they are awesome. As far as needed tools I would recommend the ball link pliers as well as a Botosizer and you should be good to go.

[Richard Rollins]

I have on all mine and would not fly without them.. They are the best.

[Dean H]

I will be making the order soon! I have the ball link pliers and the Botosizer.

[Dean H]

Will these work with the stock Synergy balls?

[Danny Dugger]

Will these work with the stock Synergy balls?

Yes they will. Still need to be sized too unless you get the FBL balls.

[Dean H]

Thanks! They are on their way!