Snorbitz Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi gliding gurus. I have a little question. Im new to this gliding lark and so far im very happy. Ive invested in a Radian Pro as my start into this area of the sport and it comes with a nice folding prop system. And thats where my question comes from. Even though ive powered off after climbing my prop wont fold back and continues to spin all be it very slowly. Even as i drop flaps for a slow landing its still spinning?. Thankfully i havent broken a prop....yet. All the videos ive watched show the prop folding back. Whay could be wrong?. kind Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Burton Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Is braking enabled in the ESC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi Snorbitz, Sounds like you haven't set the ESC to brake so as to stop the motor at min throttle setting. The prop will only fold when stopped. Sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Just had to deal with same problem of prop wind milling. I found the answer on you tube way easier than trying understand an explanation in writing. My one was for a Phoenix 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yeap - I agree with the guys - this sounds like you do not have the brake option anabled in the ESC programming. Usually easy to do, but its often slightly different from one ESC brand to the other so we can't advise on details - unless someone has done it on a Radian Pro? The best bet is to look for the ESC make then get a manual from the internet. Odds are its a standard process - but it can be different! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Another thing to bear in mind is that even if the brake is enabled the prop may not fold reliably if you cut power from a low throttle setting. It's best to cut from full throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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