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Post by swimmer on May 31, 2008 3:34:35 GMT 1
I plan on flying tomorrow morning and the stock prop on my SC has a nick. It is not bad but want it to be safe to fly. Can I fly it this way or should I replace it?
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Post by flydiver on May 31, 2008 5:44:31 GMT 1
Small nick out near the outer 3rd without stress to the main plastic should be OK. Large nick especially near the inner part and/or stress bend in the plastic might be enough to make it break at high RPM. Certainly don't fire it up near anyone's body parts. I read about someone CA gluing broken props together! Trying to learn to fly and tired of buying props all the time. WOW! Live dangerously.  fly |
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Post by retiredbri on Jun 3, 2008 21:23:09 GMT 1
From original topic: I plan on flying tomorrow morning and the stock prop on my SC has a nick. It is not bad but want it to be safe to fly. Can I fly it this way or should I replace it? Hi guys, really new to RC and this forum. My very first flight of my SC was with an instructor Saturday and I went like a dream. Good to have help and got to understand "lifting the wing" when flying toward me. Prop got nicked on the rough landing strip and since mine came with a spare. I want to replace it BUT can't find a way to remove the spinner.  I've searched many forums but SC & Spinner draws a blank. Anyone know how or where the answer is please? Regards retiredbri UK |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 3, 2008 21:59:39 GMT 1
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Post by jmoore atcs on Jun 4, 2008 2:34:48 GMT 1
The first time you pull it off will be difficult due to being glued on. But give it some prying and tugging and you will get it free.
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Post by snapperz on Jun 4, 2008 4:50:26 GMT 1
Mine is hard every time I pull it off.
I keep thinking I should leave it off, but I would rather have the cone there to take the brunt of the force when I plant the nose in the ground. I suppose the shaft still takes it, but not as bad.
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Post by swimmer on Jun 10, 2008 2:27:42 GMT 1
I plan on flying tomorrow morning and the stock prop on my SC has a nick. It is not bad but want it to be safe to fly. Can I fly it this way or should I replace it? I didn't take a chance and replaced the prop. |
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Post by flydiver on Jun 10, 2008 2:50:12 GMT 1
Took a look at your handy work-nice looking Cub. That said if you are still dorking it on a regular basis my personal opinion is to lose the spinner and get a prop saver: www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V504514&pid=V916781A short shaft with a prop saver will save you some $$ on props and motor/shaft damage. That said a Cub is on the borderline for prop savers. Double up on the O-ring or make better ones out of thick surgical tubing you cut your own from. I also think stock props are kind of expensive and low quality. For more info do some reading at the posting I gave you previously. fly |
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