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Old 12-15-2011 | 10:24 AM
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Default Help Me Understand Gyros

I have a new GJC F4D Skyray that will debut in the spring. Reading reports from other owners, it appears that the plane tends to dutch roll at certain speeds. Increased wing loading increases the dutch roll tendancy. Installation of a gyro on the roll axis is recommended. Being an elevon style delta wing the servo will handle both aileron and elevator functions. I am looking for a gyro that will work with this system. Most gyros I have seen are single input, single output meaning I would have to 'Y' connect the ailerons and I don't believe that will work because of the elevator requirements. I could put the gyro on only one aileron but I'm not sure that that will be effective. Futaba offers a dual in - out gyro that I've heard is intended for elevon designs. Other than the need to modify the connectors to fit my JR system, will the Futaba Gyro work with a JR radio?
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