So, I recently purchased another "slightly used a few times" Flymore Combo Spark on EBay. All was well until I did my prefight inspections and decided to replace the props. First two came off easily. The next one and then the other, would not. I noticed the second two props were installed on the wrong motors. If you don't know, the shafts are marked, one with white marker, the other without. Props have the same markers. And they lock in different directions.
I searched my most favorite Forum (this one) and saw a few threads about a similar problem.
Here was my solution- gently attempt to remove the props while holding the motor case with your fingers. After thee tries I folded the props together and used the blade tip for a bit more force. One prop came loose with no damage, the other broke the locking tab on the prop. I shook the piece of plastic out of the motor case. I did a "No Props" power up and the motors seemed to be good.
Good news- I installed new props and went for a few test spins around my neighborhood in central California, no problems.
Two observations-
First, I am guessing the props being installed in the wrong place might have made the original Pilot have some control issues and thus decide to rid himself of the Spark. Whatever it was all good for me.
Second- the Preflight inspection etc is very important!
OK true confession time- This is my second Spark. First unit went swimming in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala and never came up for air. No- you don't get any more details! However, I do accept full responsibility
Carry on my wayward Son,
CenCalSparky
I searched my most favorite Forum (this one) and saw a few threads about a similar problem.
Here was my solution- gently attempt to remove the props while holding the motor case with your fingers. After thee tries I folded the props together and used the blade tip for a bit more force. One prop came loose with no damage, the other broke the locking tab on the prop. I shook the piece of plastic out of the motor case. I did a "No Props" power up and the motors seemed to be good.
Good news- I installed new props and went for a few test spins around my neighborhood in central California, no problems.
Two observations-
First, I am guessing the props being installed in the wrong place might have made the original Pilot have some control issues and thus decide to rid himself of the Spark. Whatever it was all good for me.
Second- the Preflight inspection etc is very important!
OK true confession time- This is my second Spark. First unit went swimming in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala and never came up for air. No- you don't get any more details! However, I do accept full responsibility
Carry on my wayward Son,
CenCalSparky
