Todays Quiz

[asra]

Had a bit of trouble finding anything on the forum about flying, so...If your student, try these.1/ What is a rod end, how do you pre-flight one and how much play is acceptable.???2/ What is the realistic life span of a rotor blade???3/ What is the life expectancy of a propeller???4/ What are you looking for when you inspect your propeller??Have funRoss B []

[birdy]

Not try'n to be cheecky Ross, but we're all students, especialy me.[}]Ignorance is bliss............but only till you realise you were.You can always get the answer you want, if you ask enough experts.

[asra]

Hmmm....1. A rod end is the swivel connecting link on the the end of a rod, as to how much play.. I'd say nil, and how to preflight one... grab the rod and the second link and try to move the joint.2. Rotor Blade, As per manufacturer's recommendation,3. Prop. as per manufacturer's recommendation.4. Checking prop for nicks, cuts, cracks or delaminations. and for loose mounting bolts and for firm and correct settings ( A of A).Other than that I don't have a clue so feel free to fill me in.Ted