Originally Posted by
Jgwright
Eddie
If you check there are no physical pots on this gyro which is why I selected it. All the setting is done by directly addressing the chip. It can easily be changed on the flying field by using the small hand held display. You can use a computer if you prefer.
John
Indeed, looks like the A3 Super II that you have has no pots. I've been using the Hobby Eagle A3 Gyro / Stability System in some of my smaller planes... it does have a master pot, in addition to how you program the unit electronically through your transmitter, the pot is like a physical "master" gain. The A3 Super II, the one you are using, looks nice and as you say it has no pots. A pretty good deal and looks like a nice unit for under $50!
As far as the A3 Eagle Gyro goes, I did fly one plane with both a iGyro 3e and then the A3 Eagle Gyro- it was an FMS 57" P-51. I felt the iGyro 3e was much smoother in feel. This is not to say I did not like the A3. And a lot of this may in fact be due to the fact I was able to fine tune my iGyro in ways I could not on the A3. Perhaps the A3 Super II could meet the feel I had attained with the iGyro 3e, flying the FMS 57" P-51. The options and control available on the Super II looks really interesting.
I've got a Cortex in a turbine, three iGyro 3e's in giant scale prop planes and a high power composite EDF, and a couple Hobby Eagle A3's in smaller planes. Every one of these units does what I expect them to do and I do not feel the desire to take any out! I've even got a Flex Innovations/Potenza Aura 8 gyro in another 3d plane. I like that one as well but it operates slightly differently than the other ones as far a setup goes. Very powerful computer interface, if not a little complicated. Very good performance and feel though.