After getting very lucky after a couple of crashes to find the black prop spinner and washer in t...

[G+_Steve Prior]

After getting very lucky after a couple of crashes to find the black prop spinner and washer in the grass I've decided to not only buy a few spares, but also to buy a metal detector.  The metal detector probably won't pay for itself, but it'll reduce frustration (probably worth it).

[G+_Michael Heinz]

Are you using loc-tite to keep the prop spinner attached?

[G+_Steve Prior]

Since they are removed occasionally for prop changes I didn't think I was supposed to use loc-tite for the spinner.  Will even loc-tite keep the spinner attached when the prop hits something while the motor is spinning?

[G+_Michael Heinz]

It will help.

[G+_Steve Prior]

Just put some on.  Hopefully it'll have time to dry before I break the props again - My normally good safety record is on the decline this weekend as I get a little more daring with the trees I fly around.

[G+_T Burns]

Steve Prior where are you going to get your spares?

[G+_Steve Prior]

I'll have to order them from readytoflyquads.com though they may be on backorder. Fortunately I found them so far so I can still fly. I'll have to check to see if the threads go in the right direction to use an ordinary hex nut in a pinch.

[G+_T Burns]

Regular hex nuts do work. I found out when i lost one during my second flight of the KH250. I ended up breaking my 260 frame and just finished installing everything on my new ZMR250 frame last week. I've been waiting on the cones to come back in stock, but I think I'm going to have to go for the whole propeller adapter since it looks like the cone doesn't come with a washer.

http://www.readytoflyquads.com/advancet-propeller-adapter