KRAM - Kent Radio Aero Modelers

Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Voluntary Recall Bulletin

Attention Blade mCP X Owners

Horizon Hobby is recalling the Main Rotor Head of the Blade mCP X ultra micro collective pitch helicopter.

Horizon Product Support has received some reports from customers of Main Blade Grips and Main Rotor Blades releasing from the Main Rotor Head. The released Main Rotor Blades have the potential to strike and injure nearby persons.

Horizon Product Development has updated the Main Rotor Head assembly and is offering the updated assembly free of charge to consumers. Please inspect your Main Blade Grips. If your helicopter does not have a “B” molded into the Main Blade Grips, cease use of your current Main Rotor Head immediately and complete the Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Replacement Request form linked below. 

Upon receiving your request, an updated head assembly will be sent to you free of charge (as supplies become available) along with prepaid packaging to send your original Main Rotor Head to Horizon at no cost.

• Click HERE to complete the Blade mCP X Main Rotor Head Replacement Request form.
• Horizon will pay for ground shipping within the United States and Canada.
• Consumers outside the US and Canada should contact their local retailer or distributor, which may be found HERE .
• If you have any questions, you can call Horizon Hobby Product Support at 877-504-0233.

Click HERE to see instructions on how to install your blade grips

We apologize for this inconvenience. Horizon disclaims all liability and warranties for any consumer failing to act upon this product bulletin.

Click HERE to see the CSPC recall information

Are you passionate about model aviation? Do you share AMA's belief that unnecessary and
onerous Federal regulation will diminish this viable and meaningful recreational activity?
If your answer is, YES, then...
Go to modelaircraft.org/gov as soon as you can. There you'll find:

• Background on what FAA intends to impose on aeromodeling.
• Understand the difference between commercial and recreational sUAS.
• What you can do to help.
• Resources to help you contact your Representatives and Senators in Congress.
• How to contact AMA's Advocacy Team.
• Donate to our cause to defend your right to fly model aircraft without government oversight.

Now is the time to let your voice be heard!

Come one come all to our first build night! Here's the who what when where why...

WHO: Well, you...of course!
WHAT: KRAM Build Night
WHEN: Wednesday, January 12th @ 6pm
WHERE: Mark Schmaltzs' garage
              1205 JANE ELLEN DR
              Lowell, MI 49311
WHY: Why, to build of course! And learn, and teach, and socialize, and...?

Over half a dozen people braved the unseasonable no-skis-required, but windy enough to fly backwards New Years Day tradition. Temps were around 30°, with 20+mph winds, gusting to 35. Danny was first up in his bipe, which took about 3 feet to get airborne. His slow passes sometimes went farther backwards than forwards! Nik was next up with his new Stryker. It penetrated the wind with ease and downwind passes were a blur! Ed Bradley attempted to fly his drainpipe & corrugated plastic plane, only to tumble wingtip over wingtip on takeoff 5x farther than it flew! By then, Dan McLaren got a fire started in the barrel under the protection of our shed. Coffee and sloppy joes by Roz by the fire warmed everyone up. John & Jase Dussia showed up shortly after and flew their 50cc Yak. They traded off the transmitter to each other as their fingers began to freeze, but still put on a good show!

Our club was featured in this months' AMA Model Aviation Distrct 7 report! Our successful first TAG event was mentioned, as well as the club improvement money we were awarded that allowed us to build our shelter. Thanks to Mr. Oberdieck for the writeup and to Mr. Osborn for sending in the info & pictures! Full-size article available for download at the bottom of this page.