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He is now able to setup his helicopter after a crash to the same specifcations of his original setup. September 4-5, 2004
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Swashplate Leveling Tool Setup Instructions |
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Step 2: REMOVE the Swashplate Leveling Tool and turn on the radio and advance the collective to the full open position to allow the Swashplate Leveling Tool to be inserted between the mainshaft collar and the bottom of the swashplate. Remove the links to both the for and aft and the right and left cyclic controls. SLOWLY move the collective downward until the bottom of the swashplate just touches the Swashplate Leveling Tool (without binding). Make sure all the trims are neutral on both the for and aft and right and left cyclic controls. Next adjust all the removed links so that the Swashplate Leveling Tool and the swashplate are properly aligned. Reconnect all the links and make sure the alignment is still square with the Swashplate Alignment Tool. P.S. Make sure that the trims are set to neutral in all flight modes. Your swashplate and flybar paddles are now properly aligned. Step 3: REMOVE the swashplate leveling tool prior to flight.
I have also made custom Swashplate Leveling Tools for use with the Robbe Machines.
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DISCLAIMER: I can't attest to its suitability for use on the Raptor series of helicopters. Anyone considering making one of these units should carefully evaluate any and all safety and engineering concerns prior to its use. I assume no responsibility/liability as it pertains to its suitability for use. Considerations I thank everyone for their interest in this post. As I originally stated, I bought the stock for the project some time back and have just found the time to do the machine work. Considerations prior to use: 1. 06-26-04 I have run this unit for about 3 months and everything is working fine. One other individual here on RR has made some of these hubs and has experienced problems with the tail belt shredding after about 5 gallons of use. I personally have not encountered this issue and have about 8 gallons on the unit I am currently running on my machine.. Anyone considering this modification should run the tail belt tight and monitor the tail belt for shredding. 2. The hope is that with the extra RPM that tail rotor control will improve. I am currently running NHP 85 tail blades. 3. The "possible danger" is that with the extra RPM's the tail rotor hub may not be able to stand the extra load which could result in the loss of a tail rotor blade which could result in damage to the helicopter or personal injury. I personally would not use the PV0031 tail hub listed below as it has a very limited grip range for the screws utilized for the tail blade holders.
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1800 Headspeed X 4.30 = 7740 (TR) RPM (Excel) 1800 Headspeed X 4.66 = 8388 (TR) RPM (Tempest) 1800 Headspeed X 4.55 = 8190 (TR) RPM (OEM R50) 9 tooth pulley 1800 Headspeed X 5.12 = 9216 (TR) RPM (Mod R50) 8 tooth pulley 1850 Headspeed X 5.12 = 9472 (TR) RPM (Mod R50) 8 tooth pulley 1900 Headspeed X 5.12 = 9728 (TR) RPM (Mod R50) 8 tooth pulley 1950 Headspeed X 5.12 = 9984 (TR) RPM (Mod R50) 8 tooth pulley 2000 Headspeed X 5.12 = 10240 (TR) RPM (Mod R50) 8 tooth pulley I am not sure on the Raptor 60 but the back of the manual says Gear Ratio 1:9.3 : 4.65 Whatever that means???? If the tail rotor gear ratio were 4.65 then tail rotor speed would be as follows: 1800 Headspeed X 4.65 = 8370 (TR) RPM (Raptor 60) Important Safety Note: As you can see the Tail Rotor RPM's at 2000 headspeed are 10240 which is 1140 RPM over the OEM RPM of 9100.
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APPROXIMATE COST: No. 9248 LongArm Telescoping 8 ft handle $11.00 No. 0470 LongArm paint pad $3.00 2 ea. 1/4 x 20 Nylon nuts and bolts $1.00 12 1/2" piece of Coreplast find some scrap or purchase at sign shop. 1 " schedule 40 PVC pipe to make a portable mounting bracket or install pieces into the ground at the pilot area. Most of these items were available at Lowes. The total cost for this project is approximately $25.00. Bottom Line: With this device you can fly in a sky that has the sun shining in your eyes and completely take the sun out of the picture except for one "little dot" in the horizon. Just align the round Coreplast disk so that the sun is blocked from your view and stand still while flying. The result is that you get a view that is just like one where the sun is not present.
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