RC Helicopter Repair - What to Check, How to Fix, Tips & Test Flight.

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If you fly an RC helicopter, you'll eventually have to repair it. This could be a minor repair required for simple maintenance, or in this particular example, a little more involved due to a hard crash.
If you've always been intimidated by what's involved in RC helicopter repairs, hopefully this video will put many of those apprehensions to rest while giving you a solid understanding of the steps involved in fixing an RC heli to get it flying just as good as new... hopefully better!
I love working on collective pitch RC helicopters, be it repairs or maintenance. To me, it's almost as much fun as flying them. You certainly don't have to be a wrench pulling RC heli nut like me, but wrenching on RC helicopters is as much a part of this hobby as flying them. You have to know how to do both.
1. XK K130 Parts Link:
www.banggood.com/custlink/Kv3...
2. XK K130 review when I crashed this helicopter:
• XK K130 RC Helicopter ...
3. Learn more about what's involved in RC helicopter repairs & tips in my Setup & Tips RC Helicopter eBook:
www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-he...
4. Learn more about the hobby of RC Helicopters on my website:
www.rchelicopterfun.com/
Video Chapter Time Index:
- Intro 0:00
- Crash assessment 0:59
- Got all your RC heli repair parts 6:00
- Blade grip bearing pre-load issue 6:32
- Repairing the servos 6:50
- Fitting servo arms 12:41
- Replacing rotor head axle 14:05
- Checking swash level, setup & final inspection 18:51
- RC helicopter repair test flight 21:55
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Пікірлер: 117

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

Want to learn more about the fun & engaging hobby of RC Helicopters? Please visit my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/

@SickBoy2601 4 жыл бұрын

what controller you got there?

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

FrSky Horus X12S

@MrRuck-ho6th 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John I enjoyed your video on fixing a busted up micro! I have ordered & started reading your E-books and have gradually started flying bigger helis with quite a bit of help from your books, tutorials, and your online flight school. I have gotten frustrated from I crashing and having to order parts, wait for them to come and figure out from the blown up parts diagram on how to fix them which in itself is enough to piss off the Good Humor Man! I just wanted to express my gratitude for you sharing your knowledge of helis with the RC community. There definitely is not enough of good intelligent people willing to help, and pass on knowledge. i look forward to any future vids.

@larrychamel 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Repair, Beautiful Home! Thanks John, Happy Memorial Day my friend. ❤🙏💙 Stay Safe and Stay Healthy! ❤🙏❤

@scruku 3 жыл бұрын

I love your review's and appreciate these types of videos! Thank you, keep up the great work!

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@passinthru4328 4 жыл бұрын

Good micro heli repair tutorial John!

@ncosta 3 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough, thanks!

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@LeeRaven-rb4dp 4 жыл бұрын

Very detailed walkthrough

@ace-gc5xm 4 жыл бұрын

the feather shaft tip is awesome I never knew that

@brettmccafferty7510 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@jeffrivera6 3 ай бұрын

can i use the main frame and tail of the k200 for the k110s without any modification? thanks!!

@ngkokwei6114 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks.

@kikupub71 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video

@alexthebest1869 4 жыл бұрын

so helpful!

@leonbroekharst4724 2 жыл бұрын

Super video

@leonbroekharst4724 2 жыл бұрын

Super video. But everything is realy small. Got the v950 wltoys, my hands are to big. It is difficult

@johncarroll2638 2 жыл бұрын

After a fairly gentle crash I had to replace the undercarriage on my xk k130 however it would seem like the throttle hold switch function has become reversed for some unknown. reason any ideas please

@Playersluck1 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the problem I have! What kind of controller is that and I noticed some other helicopters in the video! I am interested in what brands are those and where do you buy them? I have a 85 CM 3.5 RC and it is not flying higher than my ankle on a 5' 11" fellow. I tried to adjust the blades and now nothing?!?

@jeffrenman4146 2 жыл бұрын

yeah excellent you're good at it… I really like the helicopter it seems well-made actually. You responded to one of my comments but I didn't know what two square zeros meant… Oh well still cool videos as usual

@mycraftygang 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, can u plz tell how to repair the charging pin if it goes inside the RC Helicopter

@LL-lr1vh Жыл бұрын

have a s200 airsport Helicoptor that i can't stop it from raising. can you tell me what is wrong?

@mr.j-rcs822 3 жыл бұрын

my heli stopped working in 2 days the supplier BANGGoods... said they will replace either motor or esc.. not both.. how can I tell which one it is? any ideas? and thank you

@LL-lr1vh Жыл бұрын

I have a s200 airsport Helicoptor that i can't stop it from raising. can you tell me what is wrong?

@Falcognian 3 жыл бұрын

Bro i have 4 channel rc copter , mine pbrlm is that the both motor is getting heated up and the battery to heating fast , any solution brother plzzz

@reginalp1997 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John if possible could you do a video on the expos and the trims for beginners or intermediate Flyers as well, such as throttle and pitch curves ?

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

I already have: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZd8Y9qp39XVf4k.html My setup & tips ebook also covers it in much more detail: www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-helicopter-tips.html

@gunnarbergvall6502 4 жыл бұрын

My gyro never stops blinking, never gets steady red. Its a Esky CP v2. And accordingly tail servo dont move. Can anyone help?

@nich9327 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great video John, I've been flying about a year and you know how addicting this hobby can be. You definitely know what you're doing. You've helped me so much over the past year...Would you happen to have an ebook or some information on how to wire a wltoys v950 Servo upgrade to the MG 90s metal servo. The connectors are not the same, and that's where I'm a little leery, I'm doing this without instructions I can't find any information. I don't want to tackle this alone. Thanks so much

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, nothing that specific and as I've never done that exact swap, no idea if those servos will work okay in that specific application? If they are the same size and pull about the same amount of current, they should be safe to use but you will have to install new connectors if they are different. Two options, solder new wiring harness with the correct connector into the servo PCB board, or crimp new connectors onto the existing servo wiring. On micro servos, neither option is overly appealing but if your soldering &/or connector pin crimping skills are up to task, fairly straight forward.

@LL-lr1vh 2 жыл бұрын

I have a rc helicopter that won't descend, it keeps climbing. Can you help me ? Thank you.

@emsman59 3 жыл бұрын

I've got to work on my patience for repairs like these. Got a good book John that I can read?

@HerkPilot02 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John! I really like your work matt with all the little spaces for screws etc. Any links for that? Tried amazon but all it comes up with is plain flat workmatts. Thanks.

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

@Herk Pilot - It's just a silicone soldering mat. There are lots on Amazon. This is one of the first Amazon Choice recommended ones that comes up: amzn.to/3hs75Zl It's a bit bigger than the one I have with more compartments (a couple with lids on them no less). But there are also smaller ones with compartments listed. Like I said, lots of options and several colors too, but the lighter colors like the blue are easier to see small dark screws against I find.

@samiabbasi4278 4 ай бұрын

HELLO ; PLEASE I HAVE A HELICOPTER R.C T640C IT HAS A DEFAULT: IT FLY ALMOST ONLY 7 OR 8 SECONDES AFTER THE 2 MOTORS STOPPED , THE BATTERY IN FULL CHARGE, WHAT MUST I CHANGE OR REPARE? THANK YOU TO ANSER ME ....

@frankpirrone6032 2 жыл бұрын

It’s impossible to know for sure, but when the rotor head is spun up, the notchiness goes always with the blades pulling outward on the grips. I believe that’s why the shins are shaped the way they are 😊

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank - While it might go away under centripetal load, the problem with overly tight preload on any bearing is it will create flat spots on the races and balls as well as displace the lubricant between the ball and race. In other words, the problem gets worse over time and leads to pre-mature bearing failure. No bearing should ever have so much preload that you can feel it camming as was the case with this helicopter out of the box.

@jlord487 2 жыл бұрын

John Salt I have 2 of these and both have the same problem after crash the tail with only go right and doesn't work atall when I put the stick left. Could it be the tail or the esc? Thanks

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Tail motor or ESC would be my guess as well (both equally as possible). Would start with the motor since it's the least expensive to try first.

@jlord487 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun thank you I hve 2 tails on order so will try them first. Are the escs repairable?

@RussianBiasSuffering Жыл бұрын

how do i fix a failed motor ( i have a double rotor)

@rexanator6196 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, can you or someone pls help? My micro heli (Eachine E119) hit the roof and fell and after that I noticed the main rotor won't stop until I unplug battery or turn off controller. The moment I turn on my transmitter and plug in the battery, main rotor starts even with zero throttle. The heli flies fine though, but cannot completely stop rotor.

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

Best guess is the circuit board is fried (speed control MOSFET shorted). Again, that is a best guess; the only way to know for sure is fault trace the board with a DMM & Oscilloscope.

@totalnysmietz8814 2 жыл бұрын

I have got huge issue now and I would like to ask you for help if it's possible. I have Walkera Master CP, and I love this heli, however there is fewer and fewer parts for it on the market... But I want to fly it till the end;) - I bought used Blade 230s smart lately and I can' even compare this "joke" to my lovely Walkera. And there's almost no more feather shafts out there. My question is - does exists any method to fix curved f.shaft or any help, when I can't just buy another one?

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

For old, discontinued helis that no longer have parts support; the only options I've found are looking for used parts or making/machining my own.

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

Is fantastique tanks you very much Thank you very much really from the bottom of my heart you is my passion ❤️‍🔥

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

You save the lives of many people I am French I live in France 🇫🇷 I hope it will give you joy to help you a Frenchman more than 5000 miles away

@rickybobbyflyingwild8119 3 жыл бұрын

By any chance is there servo arm replacement that’s not OEM I am still waiting for ever now lol thax

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

Presuming it's for this helicopter (the XK K130), lots of usable micro servo arm options most likely. I know the Trex 150X arms fit it along with the Eachine E160 arms but I'm sure there at at least a few dozen more.

@jjthefed 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find Silverlit parts!

@tbiowa9977 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find your parts? Could I have a link? I have found very limited parts. Just a few and not what I need. Thank You

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

I get all my XK heli parts from Banggood. There's a link to their K130 parts page in the description, but here it is again: www.banggood.com/custlink/Kv3dHeuY2E

@madvette74 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John. I am trying to replace my tail boom with motor, but I cant fit the wires connector throught the part that hold the boom to the main body.. Is there a way you know of doing this? Thanks

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

I've never had to do it, but from looking at mine quickly, looks like the 2 conductor tail motor plug connector harness has to be de-soldered and resolder back on after the 2 thin enamel coated wires are passed through. Of course, without pulling it completely apart, that is just an educated guess. Might also be able to remove the pins from the connector housing as well and pass one at a time through.

@madvette74 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun yup, Got it together but, that was not the problem.. Whats happening is, the tail is spinning up high but the rotor is Bailey spinning and gets real hot.. .. Could this be a bad board. The main shaft is tight.

@johanbergkvist8834 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I learnt a lot! In terms of amount of crying and repair cost, is it better to learn on a smaller heli (like the M2) than something bigger? Is a smaller heli more durable when whacking it into the lawn? Currently flying my ALZRC X360 around with no crash yet, but too scared to try a roll or such... Sooner or later I will crash, question is what should it be?

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

The smaller and lighter the heli, the less energy is released and thus "usually" less damage occurs. If you power down a micro heli before it crashes, that also helps reduce the energy release and further improves the likelihood of a zero damage incident. Flying over a thick soft lawn also improves a micro's survivability rate. On the flip side, the larger the helicopter, the better and easier it is to fly. It's all a compromise.

@johanbergkvist8834 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun Thank you for your advise, it helped a lot. Once I stopped drooling over the M1 and M2 I remembered what I actually _need_, I ordered an 4-lipo E160 BNF. Love Black Friday sales...

@heavenscanwait 2 жыл бұрын

@@johanbergkvist8834 I just bought an eachine e160 and love it

@paulmaidment2790 4 жыл бұрын

Just a word of advice 6 batteries in tail rotor popped off , damage 1 servo , feather shaft ,main shaft , tail rotor blade missing ,main gear ,also ceramic resister broke loose off esc ,could have been worse so i will be checking every time when I get it back in the air .

@erichvonmanstein6876 2 жыл бұрын

Any knowledge of/about the FX071C? I could really use a hand🙏please.

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, don't know a thing about that model.

@erichvonmanstein6876 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun dammit. Thank-you anyway, i appreciate you responding. 😉👉

@miguelj.cardenas4841 2 жыл бұрын

Hello John Do you have this heli on your TX16? Could you show to us how configurate it on TX16S? Thank you

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did before I sold it. I used the exact same OpenTX collective pitch heli template I use on all my collective pitch helicopters from micro to monster which I cover in detail in my OpenTX for Helicopters video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsp2gtGVta2bqKM.html

@miguelj.cardenas4841 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun Thank you very much

@eric.l2605 4 жыл бұрын

Where's the best place to order the servo gears for the k130?

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine along with all the other parts from Banggood.

@Lxquid69 2 жыл бұрын

Can you halp me mine can't really fly high it flys like 1 meter

@nicopepe7191 4 жыл бұрын

how long you wait for loctite to cure on feathering shaft before you fly?

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

Usually an hour or more if possible. That said, I've made field repairs and gone flying 5 minutes afterward.

@mayankdohare-ls7fr Жыл бұрын

My rc helicopter's receiver is destroy during iron shouldering and it is not working what should I do now

@Rchelicopterfun Жыл бұрын

Replace it.

@nobody-ed8op 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever i try to start my helicopter the wings move like one cm and dont spin anymore, the moters arent spining any advise to fix that Its a hercules helicopter

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a bad battery, but would have to see and test it with a DMM in person to know for sure.

@kergamer7536 2 жыл бұрын

My 11 years old RC helicopter blades runs then cut out without flying and the remote control stops working any solution?

@Howarey0utoday 6 ай бұрын

Much too late, but same here. It would be great for someone to help haha. Anyone?

@willardshimel7099 2 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a helicopter off of eBay.my first mistake.it was used looked great.untill I tried to fly it.its a unbranded 15in long coaxial 27mhz 4 channel.now I can't find a replacement motherboard for the life of me can you please help me out.

@gabriel-il2kf 3 жыл бұрын

How to fix my rc, it didnt fly and always going back wards

@futuregamer5791 Жыл бұрын

Need new swash plate but none in stock.

@ridermarque 3 жыл бұрын

if you are so kind, I just crashed my Eachine V160, motors are fine, servos are fine, the problem is that the big black wheel of the rotor, drops below the engine small wheel... I have no idea what went wrong there... could you please help me out?

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

I'm presuming you are talking about the main gear of the rotor shaft and pinion gear of the motor? If so and the main gear is sitting below the pinion gear. The two most common causes are the pinion gear has slid up on the motor shaft or the main mast has slid down. I would need to see the heli in person to diagnose further if either of those two are not the cause.

@ridermarque 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun yes, these are the right terms. thank you for your answer, I'll see what I can do. This is a funny hobby for me, as rc helis are easy to brake, there are no spares, and no persons to fix them here in my country. However, I seem to have developed a strange addiction towarda them. What has happened with my Eachine E160 was that in the second day of flight, instead of just hovering it, I had the bad idea of turning it 180 degrees, after extensive practice on simulator and a good control of the previous Hobbyking Firefox C 129. This is when it all went out of control. The heli accelerated, began moving faster, and I quickly lost its control. :(

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

A big part of this hobby is maintenance and wrenching. Best to slowly introduce yourself to nose in orientations. Fit training gear if necessary and relearn ground movement while nose in before taking to the air: www.rchelicopterfun.com/nose-in-hover.html

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

I see that you really manage to repair everything I would like to know I have an xk 127 that recently when I put full throttle the helicopter turns 1/4 on itself I changed the rear engine as well as the propeller but nothing changes you have an idea?

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I fully understand your problem, but it sounds like you are saying if you quickly apply full throttle, Your K127 helicopter yaws suddenly (about 90 degrees) and then is fine. If so and the yaw direction is opposite of main rotor rotation direction (torque yaw) - that is very normal on that type of heli. You are inducing a massive torque spike with a sudden throttle command, and the small coreless tail rotor simply can't respond fast enough or has enough power and thrust to stop it. Result, the tail blows out. If you are slower introducing full throttle, properly managing your throttle, that will help. It's one of the limitations of fixed pitch RC helicopters.

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun What I find weird is that it didn't do it before I changed the new propeller tail engine and no change

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter but I really thank you for helping me and for answering me really thank you sir

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun How do I know if the engine I received is good (if I test it what value should I find?

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun It's a helicopter with altitude maintenance and automatic take-off and landing of the type ( eachine e 129 and Firefox c 129 from hobby king it's the same and sir even if I put the throttle without touching any other direction just with the throtle it does it anyway

@GrowingHOSS Жыл бұрын

question do you want your lifting blades rigid or loose?

@Rchelicopterfun Жыл бұрын

On all micro size helicopters, blades should easily lead & lag. I cover blade torque in day 1 of my flight school on my website for all sizes of machines: www.rchelicopterfun.com/how-to-fly-rc-helicopters-day1.html

@GrowingHOSS Жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun thx just baught my first heli and ive been noticing a slight wobble in idle hover

@ms.jackielow3451 3 жыл бұрын

The man is very good repair toy helicopter he should open repair store fix toy helicopter,he is very smart man.i like this video he make good video.

@antoniofrance8 3 ай бұрын

Bonjour monsieur j’ai un xk 110 s Et j’ai remarqué un léger jeu entre les rubber et damper J’aimerais savoir si c’est normal j’ai posté une vidéo sur ma chaîne dans les short Autre chose par apport au serage de l’axe pied de pale Car en voyant le jeu entre les rubber et damper j’ai serrer les 2 viss de mon axe pied de pale à fond et on ma dit que c’était pas bon de serrer à fond car sa allez fair forse mes servo et les damper et déréglé mon gyro C’est sur un xk 110 s je le dit car je sais que ce n’est pas exactement comme un gros helico 😅😊 svp aider moi Je vien de l’avoir y’a 2 semaine lhelico a que 3 heure de vol en stationnaire

@erichvonmanstein6876 2 жыл бұрын

Also, DAMN! that must of been one helluva crash! Lol

@charliewilson3234 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos makes me want to go out and buy some toys and play with at 47 SMH... My biggest conundrum is What transmitter to buy that I could use for some Helis, planes all in one. Don't want to waster on transmitters.

@Rchelicopterfun 4 жыл бұрын

This page on my website might help you narrow the choice: www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-radios.html

@charliewilson3234 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun Thanks John. Didn't know you had a website. Will check it out.

@mabelgroenendijk Жыл бұрын

My son’s helicopter fell in a river, what do I do?!?😟😟

@Rchelicopterfun Жыл бұрын

Get a new one - water and electronics don't mix.

@user-os8nb6ku1w 3 жыл бұрын

I crashed mine the same day I got it 😂...I don't remember which wire connects to the main motor there's 3 that's color coded but the moter wire isn't color coded. I forgot to mark them dang it.

@truc_thang_mini Жыл бұрын

hello, ❤❤❤

@ItodoDavid-uw1on 2 ай бұрын

🎉🎉😮

@ASAKOASAO 3 жыл бұрын

プロユウチュバー星野とプロyuchubaちぬ子は函館ヘッペ三昧ですよ！

@brettmccafferty7510 3 жыл бұрын

Damn man...at what point should you just throw in the towel and order a new helli and keep the old one for parts? lol. for the money you spent on repair parts you could buy a new helli.

@Rchelicopterfun 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a new heli? LOL - hell, where's the fun in that! This hobby is as much about wrenching as it is about flying. Better never take it up if that's your attitude. Regardless, not sure what collective pitch micro RC helicopter you can purchase for $20 bucks (what these few repair parts cost), that's not even a drop in the bucket considering the K130 is around $130. Crash a larger CP bird and repair cost can be well into the hundreds, just for the blades.

@brettmccafferty7510 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rchelicopterfun I get it. I really like your video. I'm just frustrated rn trying to set new servos straight. The servos I bought have more travel than the original and I don't know how too trim that out other than changing the hole location on the servo arms. Any advice is appreciated.

@brettmccafferty7510 3 жыл бұрын

Btw I am new to this hobby.

@leonbroekharst4724 2 жыл бұрын

Super video

@leonbroekharst4724 2 жыл бұрын

Super video

@Rchelicopterfun 2 жыл бұрын

🙂