09-01-2012, 01:00 PM
Rob, Shhhhhh! They wouldn't have noticed until you.....
BTW, the grass is cut square, not round. Explain that.
Anyway, update on yesterday..
I did as Paul suggested and the gear still operated normally with all the servos moving.
So I thought I'd take her out for another fly to see what happens.
Rob, remember when you said you wanted "it" videoed......well, I had my daughter video for me & just as well. You see, um, what happened was, well, er, ah, I guess I better not beat around the bush or skirt the issue in any way shape or form, or try to tell you by not telling you.....
Umm, the heli got airborne nicely..hovered for a few moments while I adjusted some trims..I then selected gear up...then it happened..I have no explanation..but..for some reason..the gear came up!!
woohoo. So, I flew her around for a bit, lowered the gear & landed safely & smoothly.
Now..get your heart back to normal & move on with your life
Yes, it is videoed, will be online soon & no, I have no idea why the gear decided to work.
BTW, the grass is cut square, not round. Explain that.
Anyway, update on yesterday..
I did as Paul suggested and the gear still operated normally with all the servos moving.
So I thought I'd take her out for another fly to see what happens.
Rob, remember when you said you wanted "it" videoed......well, I had my daughter video for me & just as well. You see, um, what happened was, well, er, ah, I guess I better not beat around the bush or skirt the issue in any way shape or form, or try to tell you by not telling you.....
Umm, the heli got airborne nicely..hovered for a few moments while I adjusted some trims..I then selected gear up...then it happened..I have no explanation..but..for some reason..the gear came up!!
woohoo. So, I flew her around for a bit, lowered the gear & landed safely & smoothly.
Now..get your heart back to normal & move on with your life
Yes, it is videoed, will be online soon & no, I have no idea why the gear decided to work.
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