Glyn44

Hi, Yesterday I was flying my eflite apprentice s. I had a couple of flights without any problems. Had 30 min break and prepared to take off again. My pre flight tests were ok. Then as I stepped away from the model to take off I noticed that ALL the control surfaces were very slowly (5secs in each direction say) moving from one limit to the other, without any input from the Tx! I switched aircraft system off and then back on, everything centred in the the normal fashion, and all seemed to be ok again. This phased me somewhat and I decided not to fly it again. I could see nothing amiss in on board radio gear. I'm hoping someone can suggest a reason and what my next step should be. As the Rx (EFLR310013) is about £85 I am reluctant just to go get another. your advice will be much appreciated. Have fun, Glyn.

Hello Pete, Ok thank-you. I guess I was somewhat dubious that the manufacturers install something they can get away with, and that maybe I should take the opportunity to change them. thank you, Glyn.

Hi everyone, I would like to purchase a pair of servos for my eflite Apprentice. I have obtained a spare fuselage. The originals are a EFLR 7150, and an EFLR 7155. I have no problems with them really, but they do chatter a lot! I wondered if someone would recommend two suitable replacements of better quality. I, myself, don't really have a clue as I am still on a learning curve, ( usually towards the ground at speed! ) As a bye the bye I have just received my Taranis as I needed to buy a better Tx and decided that was the way forward for me. Had hours of fun trying to work it out, all,seems ok. It connects with my Mac, no problems. It talks to my Apprentice with the supplied Rx. And I have got it to play "Learning to fly - Tom Petty" at the flick of a switch. All I gotta do is fly with it. Let you know. Thanks in anticipation, Glyn.

Hi everyone, I am a very newcomer to rc flying, but progressing slowly. I have had a couple of problems with the supplied clevis's on my eflite apprentice. One showing stress marks, and one the locating peg was broken off, ( seen before flight!!, must have been beginners luck!) I would like to fit better quality replacements soonest. I have looked at the vast array on offer, but as a newbie I am unsure which will fit, as no details seem to be given on threads, & sizes etc. So your expert advice would be very welcome. Thank you. Hoping for calm dry days, Kind regards, Glyn.

A big thanks to all of you. I will try out the suggestions. I think I will also buy some medium CA. I am using thin, and even the smallest drop I can apply tends to be excessive sometimes and can run onto my build mat. So I will press on and see how I progress. i have not noticed any adverse effects from fumes, but I am only using a small amount. In fact I have adhered less than 10 joints so far. I'm in no rush! I will post pics when I have something to show. thanks again, Glyn.

Hello to all, My name is Glyn. I am very new to this hobby, but I am learning to fly ok. I am try to build a micro model(StevensAero - Sweetdream) I am having some difficulty with my assembly sticking itself to my work surface when I apply the CA adhesive. i just wondered what the correct procedure is. Should I rest the assembly on a light paper sheet and then try to remove the paper from the surrounding joint area afterwards. I would be very pleased to hear from you before I continue any further. kind regards, Glyn