I've been a member here now for about a week. It is going to be amazing. What I joined for initially was to see if I could find a cure for the problem with my new Syma X5C-1. I have seen dozens of youtube videos and many responses here but none worked for my new quad. So for my first post I'm including a link to a Youtube video I just uploaded before stepping out to fly my working Syma X5C.
New guy's first post offers solution to Syma X5C-1 issue
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It's amazing actually that such a small amount of drag on the shaft can cause it not to lift at all.
I have flown through three batteries since my first posting and I have developed a whole new respect for those who fly these things well. I have never been know for the best eye-hand coordination, so this is going to take some serious practice.
I'll keep reading and keep on watching. Thanks to everyone here in advance.
Steve
I have flown through three batteries since my first posting and I have developed a whole new respect for those who fly these things well. I have never been know for the best eye-hand coordination, so this is going to take some serious practice.
I'll keep reading and keep on watching. Thanks to everyone here in advance.
Steve
Jackson
USA member at large
Took me awhile. I would suggest you do something to aid in orientation. A tape stripe between the two front arms (favoring the lower part) etc. You could grab a Sharpie and color the front props, top and bottom. Do note black on props will tend to make them disappear.
Another tip and one that you may already know about but thought I'd mention it anyway. Before every flight (and especially after a crash or hard landing) reset the quad (calibrate) by moving both sticks downward to the bottom right corners. The quad lights should blink for a few seconds and then stop. You're ready to go.
CajunFlyer
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Yeah they do. LOL. Just climbed an eight foot ladder holding a five foot stick using my phones light to retrieve my Syma X5SW-1 from my neighbors tree. Lower branches thank goodness!
Eight foot ladder? Hah, I say. Here I am getting my Syma off the roof of my neighbors roof with my 16 foot extension ladder. What is really scary is that this is the roof of the house of "the mean lady". You know, the one who hates all the kids in the neighborhood and has no use for dogs or trees or anyone or anything else for that matter. She has lived across the street from us now for 23 years and still refuses to say so much as hello. Had I have been caught getting on her roof I can only imagine the price I would have had to pay. Special thanks to another neighbor Terry who held the ladder for me. 
CajunFlyer
Well-Known Member
Hah, not me going that high on a ladder! Too old and too fat for that junk!
As long as we’re sharing rescue stories thought I’d mention these items which have really helped me. Picked up a couple of those telescoping aluminum utility poles. They open up to 12 feet so combined with a an 8 foot step ladder you can reach quite a few stranded quads. And if you duct tape them together (I’ve had to do it!) you get a nice 24 feet of reach. 