How Tight Should Your Tail Belt Be? Is It To Tight? Or To Loose?! 

Jeff, you must be psychic! During my last flight I was questioning my belt tension, thanks for the tips

Another great video from WesthobbiesRC

I just found this video. As of now, its 5 months old. Ive been flying with torque tube tails. I recently build a Tron Dnamic with a belted tail. This video will help me ensure that my tension is happy. The other day while spooling down from a flight, I thought I heard a noise from my tail boom. I was wondering, is my belt too loose? I'll take a look at it the next opportunity I get. Thanks for the best & helpful heli videos on the planet!

Bam! Thank you bro! This video is perfect. Not one video out there that explains this in this detail. THANK YOU!

Great video keep up the good work. Would also like to see a short video explaining about the main rotor blades and tail blades as well. How tight or loose should they be as well. I would like to know

Fabulous Video and Explanations, Jeff!! Thanks for sharing, Brother!

Nice explanation Jeff 👍👍👍

Thanks for the video. Really enjoy the beginner basics content. I still have so much to learn.

Thanks Jeff. Awesome as always. Comprehensive info delivered in an easy and direct way.

Great video yet again

This video is really useful, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Awesome video Jeff. Very educational as usual.

Just want to say that I really enjoy all your videos Jeff. Your upbeat, happy demeanor really gives off a positive vibe, keep up the great work !

Having a belt is like having dual direct-drive pedals on a drumset,, I imagine... xD I only ever got to fly direct-drive tail so far and just recently got my hands on a little pushrod setup micro heli but an actual belt seems like the real thing you want to go for eventually.

Awesome break down ! Thanks Jeff, now I don’t have to assume I was doing it right !!

Hey Jeff !! Great videos that you make, the other great thing about you that I have noticed is that you are really genuine with all the details you cover, much appreciate your efforts!

With my RAW 420 I just tension untill my tensioner has only a little bit of play. Then tighten everything up and fly. Haven't had any issues doing it this way. 👍

Hi Jeff, great video, thanks. Have you ever heard like a slapping noise from the belt when it's too loose? I had that on the omp m4 before tightening the belt. Thanks!

I wonder if SAB will make the tensioner gauge for other models in their lineup later on?

Blade tightness next... ;-) I think I know your stance on it but why not make a whole video? hehe cheers man

Such helpful videos Cheers I have a question for all comers; I am flying an Old KDS 450 Heli, no flight controller just a basic Gyro, I can't bind the KDS K-8X receiver to it so i'll upgrade the Receiver, I have a TX16s mk1 running Open TX 4n1, Suggestions on a good easy to bind receiver Please. Cheers Simon New Zealand

Hey Jeff! Awsome video as always, I'm thinking I want to sell my Raw 420 to build a Raw 500. I think overall the Raw 500 will be a better model. I'm going to go through and rewire the entire thing to help clean it up, along with going through to re-grease it and clean up the model from all dirt and grime. I'm going to put new decals on it as well. I think I have about 30 flights in total with this modle and it's never been wrecked. It's got the exact set up your 420 has along with the aluminum blade grips and motor guards with the Rotortech 420 blades and Rotortech tail blades. I'll also include the original blades. How much would be a fair asking price for this heli?

Thank you for the video jeff. I recently built a kraken 580 which doesn't have any tension pulleys for the tail belt, how would i tell if it is too tight?

Thanks JEFF. Maybe you can help me i’m trying to find canopy quick remove latches for my align 500 heil. I tried Rc booya, but I don’t know if they’re still in business they don’t answer my emails and everything’s out of stock. Thanks, JEFF.

the looser you run the belt the more power your heli makes and less strain is put on your bearings

Any way we could chat about the Raw 500 tail?

Im afraid of having it to tight and the belt being ripped apart mid air😅

Bro I do not even know how I got here 😏👋🏿👋🏿 nor do I plan on owning one🫣 But your intel is Amazing super dooper easy to comprehend and a ghad Damn great watch💯✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 New sub also 😎😎

Hello Jeff, on which conditions the tail belt breaks apart? And how we know it's been worn out and it's time to change?