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ORIGINAL: rmiller511
where did you get the GWS DD?
Ricky, for the stock 4in1 or a separates brushed system, get this:
http://ka-planes.com/inc/sdetail/20743
and this:
http://ka-planes.com/inc/sdetail/20744
It'll actually work fine without this last item (prop and adapter), but the props that come with that motor will make a whining sound that a lot of people don't like.
The cheapest way to repair it is to replace the 3in1. You don't need a complete 4in1. The 4in1 contains a receiver and yours works OK. The 4in1 separates (take the screws out) into a receiver and 3in1. You can also just replace the tail motor's ESC, but that requires hacking the 3in1. Actually, you may be able to just replace the mosfets if you can solder small things.
You don't need a heading hold gyro. If you're flying in heavy wind and doing aerobatics, I would recommend one. Otherwise, you don't need it. It won't make a whole lot of difference on a tail that's motor driven anyway. The DD setup will give you a lot more control.
Hey Gary - thanks for the great advice and education. I'm going to scrap the heading hold gyro idea, order the 3-1 and get the GWS DD. Any improvement over tail control, at this point, will be a god send. Aside from the tail, the heli flies fine (for what it it - a small, lightweight electric). I'm not really doing radical 3D with it - just some loops, rolls and inverted hovering. Unfortunately, backward flying is out of the question until I get more tail authority.
Again, thqnk you so much of the good advice and education.
Ricky