Where are gyro's most helpful in controlling a jet other than takeoff & landing
11-13-2016, 03:37 PM
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Gyros mix out the couplings of your model. They dont fly your model for you.They are not auto pilots.
They are only mixing devises . What your radio already can do but with greater precision .Plus they remove wind.
There are two type of modellers:
The ones that want to live in caves for ever and the others that are openminded and want to learn.
RCU doesnt allow links from other forums. Do a google search for " how to trim a plane " by Peter Goldsmith .
I promise you after you finish reading his article you will be a better pilot.
Gyro do exactly the job Peter describes as mixing .
https://www.powerbox-systems.com/produkte/igyro/igyro3e.html
my 2c
They are only mixing devises . What your radio already can do but with greater precision .Plus they remove wind.
There are two type of modellers:
The ones that want to live in caves for ever and the others that are openminded and want to learn.
RCU doesnt allow links from other forums. Do a google search for " how to trim a plane " by Peter Goldsmith .
I promise you after you finish reading his article you will be a better pilot.
Gyro do exactly the job Peter describes as mixing .
https://www.powerbox-systems.com/produkte/igyro/igyro3e.html
my 2c
Last edited by DelGatoGrande; 11-13-2016 at 03:41 PM.
11-13-2016, 05:13 PM
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A 3 axis Gyro set-up properly makes flying the planes a lot more enjoyable and less stressful is basically how i see it. They don't make you a better pilot. They just make things a little less stressful but "YES" you do still have to fly the plane just like it is meant to be flown.
11-13-2016, 06:51 PM
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The best way to understand it, is to buy a little AS3X micro EDF. (habu is my favorite) It's a tiny 2oz EDF. But, because it has a 3 axis gyro that is properly tuned... you can fly that little thing in gusty wind. Sure, it will get pushed around... but the gyro does all the "Fighting" for you, and allows you to enjoy it. Heck... without it... that little thing probably wouldn't even fly.
Anyway... a standard 3 axis gyro is just like a shock absorber. It will dampen bumpy air... and may save a light tip-stall
Anyway... a standard 3 axis gyro is just like a shock absorber. It will dampen bumpy air... and may save a light tip-stall
11-13-2016, 10:03 PM
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Thanks to all that responded. I am extremely careful on how I set up an aircraft in the area of primary suface alignments , control surface throws, and a/c cg! I am thinking that 3 axis gyro's mabe more or less required based on actual aircraft design requirements. Thanks again for your responses!
11-14-2016, 01:55 PM
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Not so sure about that. A gyro will only do this completely if used in heading hold mode and I don't think many people would fly a jet in HH mode. In normal rate mode the best you can hope for is coupling to be damped. I still mix out all coupling on all jets regardless of whether a gyro is fitted or not.
Jason
11-14-2016, 04:47 PM
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Not so sure about that. A gyro will only do this completely if used in heading hold mode and I don't think many people would fly a jet in HH mode. In normal rate mode the best you can hope for is coupling to be damped. I still mix out all coupling on all jets regardless of whether a gyro is fitted or not.
Jason
Jason
Same here....
I have yet to see the igyro or cortex eliminate coupling.
