Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment - E-flight Blade SR RTF Airframe Instruction Manual

If one blade is "lower" than 0 degrees, raise it to match the other blade. If one blade is "higher" than 0
degrees, lower it to match the other blade.
Typically, not much adjustment should be necessary to properly track the main rotor blades. If significant adjustments
are required, be sure to double-check the length of both pitch control links (they should be close to the same length).
You should also check the blades for any warps or twists. In most cases, you should be able to get both blades
tracking perfectly in the same plane. However, due to slight variations in the ball links and threaded linkage rods/
pushrods of the pitch control linkages, it may not always be possible to achieve absolutely perfect blade tracking. Don't
worry, as the helicopter should still perform well as long as the blade tracking is adjusted as closely as possible.
Blades In Track - No Adjustment Necessary
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Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment

While main blade tracking is a critical element of flight performance, proper flybar paddle tracking and positioning is
also important in maintaining proper control response and vibration-free operation.
To check flybar paddle tracking, positioning and making adjustments, please note the following tips.
• Confirm that both flybar paddles are equally spaced from the ends of the paddle control frame. If they are
not equally spaced, adjust the position of the flybar by loosening the setscrews located in the paddle control
frame, then sliding the flybar from side to side until they are.
• Be certain that both flybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame. If they are not, loosen the screws
and nuts in the flybar paddles and twist the paddles until they are properly aligned and parallel with the paddle
control frame.
• If you have made certain that both flybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame arms, they should
now be parallel to one another. If they are not, take your time making adjustments in order to ensure that
both flybar paddles are positioned parallel to one another and the paddle control frame.
• Once you have properly positioned and aligned the flybar paddles following these tips, be certain they are
firmly secured using the screws, washers and hex nuts.
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