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Offline troasb

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New Washout Control Arms
« on: September 08, 2015, 01:23:53 PM »
I just recently lightly crashed my E5 and noticed that the Washout Control Arms (305-206) were slightly bent. When I tried to order them, I saw they were discontinued and replaced by 305-208. So I ordered the new ones and mounted them. Today I went out to testfly after the crash and to my surprise there was almost no lift in the machine. I had to hover with almost full pitch. I didn't measure the headspeed but it sounded ok. I haven't measured the pitch yet as I just came in the door here. What has happened here. Is it the new arms or do I have a gremlin in my electronics?

Offline Chris Sexton

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Re: New Washout Control Arms
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 02:39:28 PM »
The updated pitch arms just have less material removed for weight savings to strengthen up the arms. There are no geometry changes.  I would double check the head setup in your electronics.
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Offline Cliff Chmiel

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Re: New Washout Control Arms
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2015, 05:16:23 PM »
Do the move free up and down ?
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Re: New Washout Control Arms
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2015, 03:16:29 AM »
OK, thank you, then I know it is not the new washout arms. Everything moves freely. I have to do a thorough check here.