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Stolen? Missing Helis or Equip > EVO 50 Lost at Westfield MA Field
 
 
EVO Newbie
Heliman
Location: Southampton, MA

Bummer! Tail failed and my EVO 50 went down in the swamp off of the Westifeld MA flying field. Almost as bad as losing my cat... buy he wasn't a swimmer either...

If anyone trolling this forum has any information about my lost helicopter (assuming you live in Western MA), I am offering a $100 reward for the safe and intact return of this helicopter.

Please contact me at frostgfx@rcn.com should you have information regarding this lost helicopter.

A police report has been filed on the off chance that someone finds it and has to stones to return it to the local authorities... barring that.... it would be considered grand theft if someone finds it and claims it as their own...

God willing and the weather warms up it will be found soon and returned to its rightful owner for many future flights....

Jon Frost
Southampton, MA
11-26-2004 Over year old.
 
 
rob10000
Key Veteran
Location: Western Massachusettes

Damn, that sucks. I stopped by this afternoon and noticed your car in the lot.
That swamp is terrible. I lost a brand new 3s1200 lithium pack in there! I would get some hip waders before you venture out there again.
11-26-2004 Over year old.
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EVO Newbie
Heliman
Location: Southampton, MA

I searched on T-day and this morning I bought some chest waders at Dick's and spent 4 hours 2.5 with Greg Noga and his son Peter... (Great guys to say the least!) searching. No joy...

Will be back tomorrow and sunday weather permitting...

Police Report filed.... just in case.... I'm afraid that someone happened upon it and walked off with it... That would destroy all faith in the common man.... on the other hand... if it was brought to the club on Sunday, our regular flying day... then that would be a great blessing indeed, and the persone returnng her would be $100 richer....

If you know of anyone who might have waders and the interest to help, please PM me and I'll give you my number... Are you flying on Sunday?

Jon Frost
11-27-2004 Over year old.
 
 
EVO Newbie
Heliman
Location: Southampton, MA

EVO 50 Recovered

My EVO 50 was recovered intact with minimal damage from the swamp at the Westfield MA flying field this morning by Greg Noga....

Damage:

Bent flybar, cracked landing gear, nick in one blade and the tail belt pulley stripped clean....from lack of attention to the tension....

Once again the helicopter community has come together to aid in the recovery of a 'loved one'.

Should be flying by Christmas....

Thanks to Greg & Peter Noga and George St. Pierre for their time, efforts and ideas leading the recovery.

Jon Frost
11-28-2004 Over year old.
 
 
rob10000
Key Veteran
Location: Western Massachusettes

That's awesome.
I was sure it was out there some where, and not taken by someone.
So, where was it? You probably walked right by it a few times!
11-28-2004 Over year old.
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Ted Toth
Elite Veteran
Location: Myrtle Beach S.C.

A great story
that is what makes this hobby so great
not just the flying the friendship and unselfish help you get



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You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stopped laughing.
11-28-2004 Over year old.
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EVO Newbie
Heliman
Location: Southampton, MA

Absolutely!!!!

The heliopcter was found intact about 200ft out from the edge of the swamp.... distance can be deceiving.... Greg practically walked right out to it. He coldn't see it until it was about 3ft in front of him, lyingon it side.


Bent Flybar (of course) - (have a spare), broken landing gear (have a set of Tuff Struts to replace the stock ones, Recharging the battery... may replace the 1500 I have with a 2400 amyhow.

The failure was cause by the tail belt pulley teeth stripping completely smooth... I had just done work on the tail blades --- so had checked the tailboom and adjusted the tension on the tail belt... so I am at a loss for why the belt stripped the teeth. Just means I'll have to pay more attention to the tension....LOL.. Will replace the stock pulleys with aluminum once I can find the parts and order them.

Engine will need to be cleaned out a bit... Other than that... I should be back in the air in about a week or so.

A million thanks to Rob, Greg & hi son Peter and George St. Pierre for their time, effort and ideas which lead to the safe return of my 'loved one'.

Jon Frost
11-28-2004 Over year old.
 
 
EVO Newbie
Heliman
Location: Southampton, MA

A followup note to the recovery... the tail failure was probably caused by the battery, crystal or gyro failure... most likely the battery... the pulley was stripped when the tail stuck in the grass with the engine still running... should be back in the air tomorrow... Engine started right up... no dirt in the carb or engine... fixed the flybar and landing gear... just need the parts for the tail pulley assembly... Will probably change out battery pack 1,500 for a 2,400 real soon. Will also change the crystal...


Jon
11-30-2004 Over year old.
 
 
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