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Old 06-13-2003 | 05:59 PM
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Spiro
 
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Yes, 10degrees is correct. The exact angle is not all that important, but the two paddles should be pitched as close to the same amount as you can get.

Another thing to check on the gyro is its in flight angle. While in flight in a steady hover with no wind, throttle changes, ect., the gyro paddles should be straight up and down, not tilted one way or another. If they are tilted you will probably need to change the small counter weight screws in the roots of the tail rotor blades. Try longer heavier screws or shorter lighter screws. Setscrews can be used as well. The manual does not explain very well when the situation calls for heavier or lighter screws. Luckily, the gyro was always straight up and down in a hover for me, so no adjustment was needed. Obviously such tweaking is a bit down the road for you yet

Keep us posted, and I can’t recommend trying to fly the heli while your wife and newborn are napping. And miniboy, I don’t want to hear about it. hehe.

Spiro