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Old 03-06-2010 | 08:27 PM
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Default RE: What is a gyro?

I don't know how far you are into the hobby, but most of us have learned to fly without the gizmo's to "aid" the aircraft in going where we want it to go. The application of a gyro in a fixed wing is probably a real serious waste of both time and money.

Futaba sells a combination gyro and servo for $149. Heck, you can buy a new engine, or a new model, or a new radio for that cost, and the money is much better spent on that than on a gyro for a fixed wing.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVND7&P=ML

Take a look at this link.. so you can get an idea of what the cost of this is. The setup is probably way beyond most beginners, too.

My suggestion is to stick with the basics on the Rudder and keep it simple.

CGr.