Using Gyros on an RC airplane
Apr 17, 2009 · INSTALLING GYROS IN AN AIRPLANE OK, on to some of the original post .... I want to start a thread on how to use an Electronic Gyro for stabilizing an RC airplane. I've used Gyros now on and off since 1994. My first attempt was when I wanted to fly my Midwest Aerostar Trainer in high winds.
Plane Stabilisers / Gyro - Which are preferred? - RC Groups
Jan 12, 2019 · My opinions on gyros have changed a lot over the last year & a half. Didn't bother with gyros much before, but do use them fairly often now. If I have a plane that I like the looks, but can't get it sorted out to be a fun plane to fly, adding a gyro can often change that plane to being one of my favorite flyers.
2024 Best Airplane Gyro / Stabilizer - RC Groups
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Gyros for 3D/ XA Planes - RC Groups
Apr 20, 2018 · I went from a principled “don’t use” for gyros to “all in” to now what is a measured approach. As the chief instructor at Lazy Loopers in Wrentham MA, I have helped many people with gyros of various kinds, many set ups, many purposes. I agree Bob - they definitely improve the hobby enjoyment. Three types of uses for gyros in 3D / XA: 1.
Using Gyros on an RC airplane - Page 2 - RC Groups
Apr 27, 2009 · Those gyros when the airplane was still, responded just like when the gyro was not there. I have yet to try a HH gyro in rate mode because of what I saw but I DO intend on trying it. I will have to get someone to help me out and to time a bunch of concecutive rolls and see if the roll rate with 50% right stick vs. 100% right stick are the same ...
How Do Gyros Work - RC Groups
Dec 6, 2002 · In an airplane a gyro is an an actual gyroscope that maintains it's position no matter what the airplane is doing. I believe the term is it "retains rigidity in space." The instruments in most general aviation planes that use gyros are the turn/bank indicator, attitude indicator, and heading indicator.
A Simple Guide to Gyros - RC Groups
Jan 12, 2018 · If you have a 5ch airplane, then this unit will work fine with a bit of port swapping. However, if you have a 6ch warbird (THR, AIL, ELEV, RUD, GEAR, FLAP), then you will have issues and I recommend either buying the Orange RS3X Rx/gyro or …
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Jan 28, 2014 · I'm a newbie to gyros and have a few questions that I'm still a bit confused on. I've tried searching this thread, but couldn't seem to find the answers. The plane came with 2 analog servos on the ailerons and a digital servo on the elevator and I am using a DX7.
3 axis gyro for Airplanes..Which one is the best? - RC Groups
Jul 16, 2012 · Reports are that the UMX Beast 3D with it's ASX3 gizmo can fly when larger planes are grounded due to the gyros. I'd like some of that. The PZ T-28 can handle a reasonable amount of wind, but when conditions are gusty, especially the sort of random ground level gusts you sometimes get in a field rimmed by tall trees, any help stabilizing the ...
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Sep 29, 2016 · The airplane flew fine, although rate damping could have been a bit higher. The model is much less sensitive to wind turbulence and has more of a "big airplane" feel. Just what I wanted. On the second flight I adjusted the gains to more like 65%. The airplane felt much larger this time and I liked it a lot.