sportflyer-RCU

My Feedback: (35)

There are so many single axis gyros in the market today with large variation in costs. I am not sure which ones are reliable. I intend to use it for the rudder function to help with takeoffs. I would like one with rate and HH.

So far I have used Eagle Tree and Bluelight Technologies for 3 axis stabilizations on two of my planes . I love them especially for take off and hands off hover .

However I don't want to use a costly 3 axis gyro just for rudder .

Can you folks recommend some brands ? Thanks

BarracudaHockey

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-r...dder-gyro.html

28 pages of mostly good information

sportflyer-RCU

My Feedback: (35)

Yes I read that thread .... Good info but I am still wondering how reliable are the servos from Hobbyking, Turnigy etc. They are a lot cheaper than the Futaba single axis Gyro . I get mixed reviews from the Hobbyking users comments.
The last thing I want is the gyro crapping out during flights.

dasintex

My Feedback: (10)

Both JR and Futaba now sell Airplane Specific Gyros, both are good, I use both on Rudder Control for takeoffs, work great!

FUTABA GYA430 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=FUTM0782
JR G370 A http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...-gyro-JRPG370A

jester_s1

The HK401 is a clone of the Futaba 401. When it works, it works just as well as the Futaba. The difference is that the Hobby King version was made by 8 year olds in a Chinese sweatshop with the cheapest tools available and no quality control. You can decide if it's a good buy or not.