Newbie with Repair Question

[connozzie]

I just got my first heli 2 weeks ago. An E-flite CX2.

Today I had my first accident. The landing gear got caught in the grass while taking off. The heli flipped. Nothing seems damaged but the heli won't get off the ground. It just spins uncontrollably when I try to lift off.

As I said, I do not see any damage, so what do I look to replace? Appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance.

[daytona7]

Off hand I'd check the ball linkage. Had the same problem first crash on my CP+

[connozzie]

I'll take a look. Thanks!

[fmicmatt]

Originally Posted by connozzie

I just got my first heli 2 weeks ago. An E-flite CX2.

Today I had my first accident. The landing gear got caught in the grass while taking off. The heli flipped. Nothing seems damaged but the heli won't get off the ground. It just spins uncontrollably when I try to lift off.

As I said, I do not see any damage, so what do I look to replace? Appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance.

On a CX2.........Yaw axis is controlled by the motors and speed control/gyro aka (4in1).

If it spins and doesn't take off its a mechanical drive line blockage/damage (stripped or broke one of the black gears by the bsttery back....one shaft is binding/dragging on something) or a motor connection is bad/broken/un-plugged.`

I'm sure its mechanical........or a disconnected flybar.....missing flybar?

I lost my flybar in flight.....CX2 did some turns and ate its own blades off........pretty sweet crash! $8 in parts and i'm back like new.

CX2 is very simple..........but, if you can't find the prob.......take it to your local hobby shop with a charged-up pack ant they will fix it no prob.