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Which Gyro to choose ?

Old 10-14-2003, 02:55 AM
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Default Which Gyro to choose ?

I'm looking to upgrade may old Morely dual rate gyro for a Heading Hold type. Has anybody got any suggestions as to which gyro to choose ?

The gyro will be fitted into a Hawk SE (30) with fuselage and I do not intend to fly 3D.
The radio gear I'm using is an old JR Apex 6 channel FM set which still works very well so I do not plan to upgrade it.

I've seen good reports on the Futaba GY401 gyro. Would this work with my JR radio ?

Should I be thinking of getting a special tail servo with a heading hold gyro ? (at present I use a standard JR NES 517)
Old 10-14-2003, 04:08 AM
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Default RE: Which Gyro to choose ?

Futaba GY401 + 9253 servo combo.

The best bang you'll get for the buck......... and I've banged alot.
Old 10-14-2003, 08:42 AM
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Default RE: Which Gyro to choose ?

This is my order from the best to OK-

Gy601- perfect for hard 3-d flying extreme tail holding power - price around 350 w/servo

Gy502- good performer and has adjustability for tail end points- price around 250 w/servo

GY401- great for beginners easy to use- price around 200 w/servo



I have used all of them and the GY601 is my favorite for 3-D flying.
Old 10-14-2003, 09:05 AM
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I have ued the 401 in the hawk and loved it, I have also used the 240 gyro in the Hawk and it performed great I like the 401 better as you can turn off the hh from the radio wich is great when flying 3d.
Old 10-14-2003, 09:20 AM
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Default RE: Which Gyro to choose ?

The 401 combo will do anything you want to do. There are a lot of really experienced guys using them. If you have more money to blow, you can go to a bigger one, but I know a lot of guys who traded 502s for 401s.
Old 10-14-2003, 01:49 PM
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Go for the GY401 w/9253, its a super combo!! You won't regret it!

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