adam hieke

Hi All, Thanks for the tips regarding the prop. Eventually, following the method suggested by BEB i managed to get it tight enough that i could spin up to between half and 3/4 throttle without it flying off. I didnt dare go more than this but this is much better than what i achieved originally. I will however have a go at cagey's idea as well to ensure i get it fully tight. No, its not my first rc plane. Ive had a number over the years, the majority gliders but a few RC planes of verying degrees of control surfaces and channels. Most of the prop planes ive had though have either been pushers where the prop has been glued onto the motor shaft as there was little risk of it ever being damaged or 1 plane had splins and a nut (which was actually a very good method of attaching the prop) but this tapered collar method seemed nonsensiscle - but perhaps its just me! Ill let you know how i get on first flight. (i think im going to have to balance the prop first though as the 3 blader that comes with the kit is seriously unbalanced). Adam Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 04/12/2012 22:30:58

Hi, just been given a Dynam 1200mm Spitfire for my birthday. Assembled in about 30mins and looks great. The only issue i am having is with the propeller installation. Even though the instructions are rubbish i can see theory behin how the propeller is meant to be clamped onto the motor spindel but can i get it to bolt/clamp on securely. Can i heck! Even when ive bolted it on what appears to be tight enough (i.e. i cant pull it off the spindel by hand) as soon as i spin up the engine the whole lot will fly off. As you tighten the bolt on the front i get to the point where i can stop the spindel of the motor starting to turn, hence its clamped but nowhere near enough. any suggestions. Youtube videos make it look easy but i do wonder if first flight their props flew off!! Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Adam