Dave S wrote:
> "Mike Connolly" <mwconnolly@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:DpRkj.50955$Hc3.46413@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Mike Connolly wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I got a 2CH Dragonfly at Christmas, and after a full charge it won't
take
>>> off? You push the left lever (up / down) up full and the rotor blades
>>> just spin without lifting off?
>>>
>>> Anyone got an idea to why it won't take off?
>>>
>>> First couple of times tried it, I managed to at least lift it a few
feet
>>> off the ground.
>> Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments.
>>
>> I agree that this helicopter is toy in comparison to some other 4ch &
6ch
>> variations.
>>
>> However this was a Christmas present and has inspired me to look toward
a
>> 4ch in the future.
>>
>> Sadly, I tried flexing the blades for 30 seconds; played with the Pot
on
>> the side for counter-acting spin on take off. It simply won't produce
any
>> lift?
>>
>> When I first got it, it'd get to about a metre off the ground and no
more.
>>
>> Think this £40 rc 2ch helicopter is destined for nearest bin..... :,(
>>
>> Took it to a big park other day with my 3 young children, we stood and
>> watched as the rotor blades spun... no take off.
>>
>> At least the micro 2ch helicopter I bought in the Jan sales buzzes
around
>> the living room fine.
>>
>> Some day I'll go for the more expensive variety.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Mike
>
> Hi Mike - Sorry to hear of your experience but I really advise that you
> don't give up. Like I said in a previous post, I started in November
(2007)
> by buying a EasyCopter. It cost £99 at Modelzone and I've got the bug -
so
> don't give up.
> There may be an issue with the guarantee - you need to find out if you
can
> obtain the receipt then take the a/c back to the place of purchase.
> 1. The shop will argue that it there is no guarantee as the a/c can be
> crashed causing un-identifiable damage. But you still have your statuary
> rights.
> 2. The shop may be able to offer advice (the people who work in these
places
> are 'world experts' and they are keen to help).
> 3. The shop has a self-interest in solving the problem for you, because
the
> are advantages with promoting the hobby and on-going sales.
>
> Sorry to rant on - but I've had so much enjoyment with this hobby and I
> think you would too.
>
> Regards - Dave
>
>
for just over £100 you can get a blade cx2 that will fly more or less
hands free straight out of the box
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