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Old 07-23-2003 | 02:37 PM
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Jim_McIntyre
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Default First Loop!

Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff
but i always run out of rotor speed on the 30 size
There's little room for error (hang time) on a 30 size.
Translational lift from forward speed is almost a requirement....

I received some good advice from a friend (he used to be my student, now he's WAY past me ). Landing with some forward speed is ok, in fact it's easier. That's right, Sliding autos. I was afraid the heli woudl tip but, apparently there is enough gyrospoic effect to keep it stable. Most of my autos are sliding to some degree now.

Blades make a difference too, more weight = better autos. Airfoil too, it appears the light symmetrical 3D blades are not the best for autos.

I can't wait to for my Rx to come in... last component to have my TSK Mystar 60 ready to fly so I can try this with a better performing heli (currently flying a Raptor 30).