"Kevin" <dontemailme@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:sr5lj.29480$a61.15512@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Dave S wrote:
>> "Mike Connolly" <mwconnolly@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:DpRkj.50955$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
I bought one of these for my grandson had the sanme problem, got a new
battary and all was OK. On inspection of the battary that came with the
chopper one of the calls was leaking.
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