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Weak Point on Frame side + Support

Note : Do not let the topic below put you off this Heli, its only a minor flaw, and easily repaired.

I only had one Crash so far with the 60, and being honest, for some time, only really thought
that I had scrapped the blades, It was only later on, that I started to notice vibration while in
the hover on the Skids, only slight, but noticeable.

I looked up for help, and was told it could be the feathering shaft and/or the main shaft,
So I began to study, removed the feathering shaft, it was bent, main shaft was still okay,
However, replaced the feathering shaft, tracking was ok, but still the small Blurr of vibration
on the skids ( still not happy ).

It was only later after more looking and looking, that I noticed the main gear was tilting slightly
and the frame under the front tail servo mounting had risen slightly, Leading me to the
conclusion that the frame sides were buckled a little, Stripped it all down, and yes, this
was the case, the frame sides were bent at the Back part of the frame just under the main
motor mounting. It was all straightened, and when put back together, everything lined up nicely.

Below are some pics of the small Aluminium frame supports my father made, they are only
attached with CA glue, but they have got hold very well, it may be a little crude, but if any extra support must help....hopefully :)