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Old 03-24-2009 | 11:39 PM
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Hi,

I recently inquired about an auto-leveling stabilization system for FP heli's and was told of the "FMA Co-Pilot CPD4". Looks promising but I wanted to know if anyone knows if it (or something similar) can be used in a 4-channel fixed-pitch 'Exceed - Falcon 40' (very small heli) or one of its numerous clones.

The helicopters specs are:

Full Length: ~ 2 feet
Full Width: 6.4 Inches
Maximal Weight: 10 oz (without battery)
Main Rotor: 20 Inches
Tail Rotor: 6 Inches
Power: 8.4V NI-MH Battery


Thanks!

Old 03-25-2009 | 05:16 AM
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you would need the co-pilot2 for 4 channel heli
Old 03-25-2009 | 06:23 AM
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Why wouldn't the cpd4 (co-pilot original) work? I thought the only drawback with that unit is that it wouldn't work with collective pitch, and the Falcon 40 is fixed pitch. The co-pilot 2 is for CP and can handle 6-channel inverted flight (which the cpd4 cannot), correct?

Also, if that's the case, wouldn't the FMA FS8 work as well on the Falcon 40?
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I would suggest you contact FMA, they are the experts on their products. I used a CPD4 on an Art-Tech Falcon 3d and it worked fine, it had a 90 degree swash. I am waiting for a CP2 for my Trex which has a 120 degree swash.
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i thought the Falcon 3d had 120 swash so if it has a 90 swash then i am not to sure i would email them like oldscaleguy said

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