Community
Search
Notices
RC Helicopter General Discussions Discuss RC Helis here. Nitro, gas, turbine and any make, model or brand not having its own specific forum below!

Shaking when decending

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-04-2004 | 06:48 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Default Shaking when decending

I have a caliber 30. When I hover or fly forward or when climbing out it is smooth as glass. When I decend from 100 feet or so, sometimes the heli starts to shake, to make it stop, I just add power and decend at a differnt speed. I adjusted my pitch and throttle curves so as not to fly in the rpm and pitch range where the shaking occurs. It only happens when i desend, and then not all the time. Other than that , the heli is smooth, any ideas. Would aftermarket blades help, I still have the stock one on it.
Old 09-04-2004 | 07:05 AM
  #2  
echobot's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Sturgis, MI
Default RE: Shaking when decending

Roy,

I had a similar problem on my Caliber and it turned out to be a bent feathering shaft. I also had to change the blade grips because one of them was a little worn where the bearing fits into the blade grip.
Old 09-04-2004 | 07:21 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: manchester,
Default RE: Shaking when decending

sounds like the low end needle needs a little adjustment its running just a tad lean,try richening it up a little see if it solves it.
Old 09-04-2004 | 09:34 AM
  #4  
My Feedback: (30)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: flemington, NJ
Default RE: Shaking when decending

It is the gyro sensitivity. You need to correctly change your gain and get your headspeed back up to where it should be. I assume you have a 401. If you do then I will tell you how to do it.

Yeah tunning the engine richer should help only because richening it decreased rpms, but it won't make the problem go away. I never flew with a bent feathering spindle so I don't know what that is like, but if it was the case I don't think the helicopter would stop doing that when you change your curves.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.