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reverend66
08-01-2009, 02:25 AM
Double post! post above with same title explains how to do it and pics.
SleepTrgt
08-01-2009, 02:29 AM
Looks good :)
Bunsenbeaker27
08-01-2009, 02:52 AM
Nice mod! If I may add I also have done two minor and very inexpensive mods to my AV8R. The first was using two zip ties to reduce the spring tension. I've noticed considerable less fatigue and smoother flight. I have the aileron and elevator sensitivity set at 7 and 9 respectively. The second mod was for comfort where I simply wrapped the stick in tennis racquet grip tape (http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WRZ4755-Profile-Overgrip-Red/dp/B0013K9MY6/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1249094682&sr=8-42). Best $5 I've spent lately. ;)
Saturat
08-01-2009, 12:39 PM
Nice mod! If I may add I also have done two minor and very inexpensive mods to my AV8R. The first was using two zip ties to reduce the spring tension. I've noticed considerable less fatigue and smoother flight. I have the aileron and elevator sensitivity set at 7 and 9 respectively. The second mod was for comfort where I simply wrapped the stick in tennis racquet grip tape (http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-WRZ4755-Profile-Overgrip-Red/dp/B0013K9MY6/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1249094682&sr=8-42). Best $5 I've spent lately. ;)


I did the same thing with the spring tension, much better!
Good tip on the racquet grip tape! (I hope you got the pink color one LOL)
l88bastard
08-01-2009, 01:24 PM
I did the same thing with the spring tension, much better!
Good tip on the racquet grip tape! (I hope you got the pink color one LOL)

Wha What??? What spring tension mod...do you got pics?

I did huge mod to my aviator..the aviator was driving me nuts so I ordered an Ace Stick and it should be in a few days.....Ill post pictures when my mod arrives :grin:
Bunsenbeaker27
08-01-2009, 04:31 PM
Wha What??? What spring tension mod...do you got pics?

I did huge mod to my aviator..the aviator was driving me nuts so I ordered an Ace Stick and it should be in a few days.....Ill post pictures when my mod arrives :grin:

Nope didn't get the pink they were all out; had to settle for black. ;) As for the spring tension mod all you are doing is partially collapsing the spring to reduce the overall spring tension. I happened to use two zip/cable ties placed opposite each other on the two center coils of the spring.