if I am not transporting it, I simply leave the case open.
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if I am not transporting it, I simply leave the case open.
Same here.. I actually just tossed a set because I thought they were getting too loose (50 flights). They were properly balanced but the P3 flew a little bit wonky with them. I actually think they tracked differently which was causing the P3 to wobble a little. So I trashed them put on a new set all is well again.I almost always leave them on, Microraptor case allows this. It even has little acrylic pegs that fit in precut holes in the foam that don't let the blades rotate around. I believe that repeatedly removing and replacing the props loosens the threads
I would think this does more harm than good, IMHO.I leave the props on but loosen them a half turn to take tension off the hubs.
Okay, can I ask why you think that? I've seen others express concern about continuous stress on the props.I would think this does more harm than good, IMHO.
What case did you buy?I always kept them on in the case with my old phantom. I have just ordered a new case of amazon so i can leave them on the P3, i am cured of taking them on and off all the time every flight. I fly on the way to work and sometimes on the way home and putting them on and of is bugging me now so a new case has been ordered. Managed to find a case not to big which allows the props to stay on and fits an ipad in and all leads spare props ect ect.
It's logical that constantly loosening and tightening them can lead to more stress than just leaving them on, tightened. Just makes sense to me. I have never heard of a failure where leaving the props on has hurt the prop hub from stress, that's silly IMHO.Okay, can I ask why you think that? I've seen others express concern about continuous stress on the props.
I can't speak for the others, but the Microraptor hardcase doesn't put any pressure on installed blades, it's designed to leave the props on. A nice feature is the vertical plastic pegs that provide a guide slot for the blades to rest. Putting the blades between the peg guides prevent the blades from swinging out and getting in the way of closing the lid. I have one, it's a nice case, waterproof too.I'm shopping for a hard case where I can leave the props on, but I'm concerned just as
emilewski said, I'm afraid that the top foam or pressure from the phantom itself when the case is carried on it's side it'll apply enough pressure on the props to bend them or warp them some?, is this a real concern or am I just being paranoid?
I can't speak for the others, but the Microraptor hardcase doesn't put any pressure on installed blades, it's designed to leave the props on. A nice feature is the vertical plastic pegs that provide a guide slot for the blades to rest. Putting the blades between the peg guides prevent the blades from swinging out and getting in the way of closing the lid. I have one, it's a nice case, waterproof too.
I have migrated to using a Think Tank Helipad backpack most the time due to the places I fly, it's easier to tote up a mountain or bike path. If interested PM me, my hard case is like new, looking to sell it if you live in So Calif.
John, sorry I missed your post last night, just read it now, I ordered one last night, maybe I would've been interested in your case, but I don't live in SO Cal anymore, I lived in San Bernardino most of my life until 6 years ago when I moved close to Fresno. Anyway, an off topic question for you since you live in Yorba Linda, have you ever gone to Nixon's museum?my hard case is like new, looking to sell it if you live in So Calif.