Gary from Henrietta TX is interested in possibly partnering up to get a Nano. His email is 'garycelina@gmail.com'(mailto:garycelina@gmail.com) contact him to discuss in near him.

https://bydanjohnson.com/charming-and-affordable-part-103-jk-2-nano-now-propelled-by-50-horsepower-engine/(https://bydanjohnson.com/charming-and-affordable-part-103-jk-2-nano-now-propelled-by-50-horsepower-engine/)

For awhile now I have been hearing a clicking noise that started very faint and over time it got louder and more frequent. It happened going forward or pushing it backwards. I have changed my brakes out for dual piston version and was thought maybe that somehow started this with the combination of a bent disc. That was ruled out, then maybe it was because of all the traveling I do any maybe bent something. During this last event the clicking was so loud I thought the wheel was going to fall off. At this point all fun stopped and wasnt going to move until things were figured out. Turns out both inner and outer bearings were bad, inside super bad, outer just bad. Google and amazon to the rescue, ordered 10 replacements, cheap like 15 bucks. Replaced the 2 and the clicking noise is gone! I have an early Nano and I am not sure if I have the same rims as everyone else so that is the reason I didnt provide more bearing details. The bearing has or should have some numbers stamped on it, google that and u should find them easy enough. I believe mine were 16100 2RS just so you have an idea what to look for. So, if you hear a clicking noise around the mains, this is a good place to start.

Brand new, never been flown except for original test flights in Poland, still needs to be assembled, color is red. Located in Massachusetts / 01890 zip code Please contact Michael @ mickeytheflightnerd@gmail.com(mailto:mickeytheflightnerd@gmail.com)

Engine RPM 2000, engage red lever slowly until engine rpms drop down to 1300 to 1350 (engine sounds like it wants to quit) and stop engagement, let rotors catch up until around 85-95rpms and then you should be able to engage all the way down. Now you can slowly add throttle, at 100 RPM you can pull stick back to neutral and at 130rpm go full aft. around 2700 you should be seeing close/around 175rpm rotor rpms (do not exceed 3100 engine rpms). 175 rpm what I launch at as I am using a hard surface runway that is long and it is plenty. Following this technique will prevent the belt from slipping and heating up and melting the 3D printed part. PS - you should or will feel the stick pull right some, make sure you center stick before launching or you will drift right. This is what I am doing based on some discussion with Fusioncopter, please share your technique/experiences so we can all learn.

During Bensen Days 2023, I let 2 CFI's fly my Nano to learn about it so if/when they train anyone they can point out the differences in the Nano .vs. what you are learning in. This is to hopefully make your first Nano flight easier and less stressful. I added them to the Maps page, both are fantastic pilots/guys. Corey Kirkwood out of Foley, Al (near Pensacola) (CoreyMitchellKirkwood@gmail.com) Herbie Lewis out of Stuart, FL (251.697.5102) As I travel around, I hope to find other CFI's who might be interested in flying the Nano to get more familiar with it, I will add those CFI's to the list.

The exhaust springs that come on the F23 you cannot safety wire which could cause them to fly thru your prop if they fail. Matt has springs available you can purchase that allow you to safety wire. They are 4.85 per spring + shipping (8 in total) part number 054.1. You can contact him at Matt at 419.585.7002 or rpe@bpsom.com (www.recpower.com) If can order an exhaust spring tool off Amazon for cheap, I ordered: Amazon.com: Motorcycle Exhaust Spring Hook, T Shaped Handle Exhaust Pipe Spring Puller Installer Hooks Tool with Rubber Coating for Motorcycle Vehicle Springs Removal, Installation, Adjustment (1pcs) : Automotive

I did my first flight today and it went well, was nervous but the Nano took care of me. The takeoff was about 4 out of 10, things happen so fast, it is pretty amazing. The landing was about 8 out of 10, floated down like a butterfly. I didn't video this flight, I will video flights going forward, hoping tomorrow I can go again. I will still stay around the pattern and practice controlling my speed/altitudes better, I was pretty much a mess today. The control inputs needed are "very" light, way different from what I learned on where you had to horse the controls around, the Nano so much easier. The things I would recommend doing before flying your Nano: Practice w/o the blades on, get up to temp, apply brake and get up to 2500rpm and let brake go for 1 or 2 seconds to feel how fast it launches. My first 2 attempts stunk as I wasn't prepared for how quickly the Nano wants to go. Pedals - keep them straight/level - My first 2 attempts during prerotation I must have pushed a little left and didn't notice and when I let go, it darted to the left and freaked me out. The 2nd attempt was worse and I went into the grass then after talking with Lukas and Dale they guessed as to what I was doing and I agree with them. So....the last thing I do now before disengaging the rotor brake is to look at my feet to make sure I will launch straight....very important. Landing - right before touchdown, I also looked at my feet to make sure I was straight/level. Lukas mentioned with more flight time you will get a feel for it and it will just be automatic, I am clearly not to that point yet :) prerotation, have stick all the way back after 100-140rotor rpm (light wind 100, 10mph wind after 140 rotor rpm) This takes a lot of the weight off the front wheel, you can see the front kinda bouncing when stick is all the way back. This will help if you don't have your pedals level, just make it a point to always look at your feet before releasing brake. This might have saved my first 2 attempts. Clearly I am not an instructor and these are just a few things that I would have done before my first launch attempt. I will talk more about this in the next few flying videos in more detail. For the videos, if anyone has any suggestions on topics/ things you would like to know etc, please post or email me, I will do my best to cover them all in future flights that I record.

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My replacement bolt(s) from Fusioncopter are stuck in Germany, fedex delay....Fusioncopter provided me the details on bolt and I was able to find a supplier here in the states. below is website and part description/number in case anyone needs a replacement down the road. Please contact me first as I ordered 4 and Fusioncopter sent me 4 and I only need 1. mcmaster.com Alloy Steel Shoulder Screws 10 mm Shoulder Diameter, 80 mm Shoulder Length, M8 x 1.25 mm Thread 92981A310 I should have tomorrow and will get hole drilled in bolts for safety pin at a machine shop. I hope to be in the air soon!

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