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Old 02-01-2005 | 02:56 PM
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Default RE: gyro handling in sharp turns

Hi,

I have two sets of rotors, all from the same mold, and I bolted one set on a hub to turn CCW and the other set on a hub to turn CW. After several flights I determined that the gyro turns better to the left with the CCW blades and it turns a lot better to the left with the CW rotation. With the CW rotations, I had to help turn the gyro with rudder as the gyro had a hard time turning right by just tilting the head. I suspect it's because we're north of the equator!

Phil