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Forum: AutoGyros
03-10-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Hi Gadi, I have not flown the Auto G2 or any...

Hi Gadi, I have not flown the Auto G2 or any other gyro for a while, but as I remember by flying with a 5 to 10mph wind it would slow down very much on the up wing leg. Power management and practice...
Forum: AutoGyros
08-23-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

The HK Super G is the largest one that I know of...

The HK Super G is the largest one that I know of in a U.S. warehouse.
Forum: AutoGyros
07-17-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Hello gadily, I also stop the pre-rotor just...

Hello gadily,
I also stop the pre-rotor just before the takeoff run, but I make sure it has plenty of spin and points into the wind.
And also, low rotor speed has made my roll to the left at...
Forum: AutoGyros
07-03-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Nice metal rotor head, but I think it's overkill...

Nice metal rotor head, but I think it's overkill for the Auto G.
I hope they make this type of head for the Super G though, or could be modified to fit the Super G.
Forum: AutoGyros
07-03-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

gadily, I'm using the HK C30 blades on the Auto G...

gadily, I'm using the HK C30 blades on the Auto G and I like them better than stock.
Forum: AutoGyros
07-03-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Hay gadliy, the 3-axis stabilizer is held with...

Hay gadliy, the 3-axis stabilizer is held with Velcro, thin cushion and 1300mah on its side. I use a Velcro strap to hold the hatch.
The tilt, looks like about 1 to 2degs right. That's not with the...
Forum: AutoGyros
07-01-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Somehow the flex shaft coil got unwound from the...

Somehow the flex shaft coil got unwound from the hex screw not been tight enough or no solder at the tips to support a tight hex screw.
I replaced the flex shaft and soldered 10mm at both ends. Has...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-30-2015, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Eventually, your are going to make an incision...

Eventually, your are going to make an incision when the pre-rotor system or the flex shaft fails. Done that!
By taking the pre-rotor system out, you have access to the motor screws with a long thin...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-29-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

airbusdrvr, congrats on your maiden. Glad to...

airbusdrvr, congrats on your maiden.
Glad to know that it turns both ways equally and will try it next time out.
Your blades look good also.
Forum: AutoGyros
06-27-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Thanks Gadi, yes next time I am going to do right...

Thanks Gadi, yes next time I am going to do right turns now that it's all dialed in.
It's always more critical to do right turns on auto gyros with counter clockwise blade rotation.
But the Super...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-26-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

The weight on the batt is 417gr....

The weight on the batt is 417gr. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2105930
https://youtu.be/FvUO7vTzQ0E
Forum: AutoGyros
06-25-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Had a chance to try it out with a 4000mah 4cell...

Had a chance to try it out with a 4000mah 4cell pack and the C.G was spot on, didn't need much down trim.
As of now, this set up has been the best for me. Case closed!:cool:...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-17-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

airbusdrvr, the C.G. with the 3000mah 4cell pack...

airbusdrvr, the C.G. with the 3000mah 4cell pack is at about 420mm from the nose back. The manual recommends 415mm. I had to give about 1/4" down elevator for level flight. On my next outing I am...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-11-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Yes I did, but I like the Aerobalsa blades...

Yes I did, but I like the Aerobalsa blades better.
Here is a short video of one circuit with the stock blades.
https://youtu.be/zBGXE_4Xyx8
Forum: AutoGyros
06-11-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Hi Gadi, Thanks, yes I did need 2.5 to 3degs...

Hi Gadi,
Thanks, yes I did need 2.5 to 3degs left tilt for level flight. I used a pack of three 2 3/8" x 36" Aerobalsa blades from FlyingBalsa.
Cut them to 21", carved the root 30mm wide, bolt hole...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-09-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

I only needed about 2.5deg. left tilt after...

I only needed about 2.5deg. left tilt after maiden flight on the Super G. No need of flight stabilization!:cool:
https://youtu.be/GYkuC1NE0zM
https://youtu.be/BdE4TrvpT_4
Forum: AutoGyros
06-04-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Gadily, I think I made a rely on a you tube video...

Gadily, I think I made a rely on a you tube video of your G2 a while back. We exchanged a couple of replies, and I mentioned that I use a 3-axis flight stabilizer on most of my auto gyros.
I don't...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-03-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Yes, all of them rolled left after takeoff,...

Yes, all of them rolled left after takeoff, specially when the rotor is not to speed. I found that a 1 to 2 degs right tilt is about correct to start off.
The AC-10 rolled left on take off also with...
Forum: AutoGyros
06-03-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

Hello gadily, Yes, I have flown many. The G/G2,...

Hello gadily,
Yes, I have flown many. The G/G2, HK Cierva 30, 60 size Cierva 30, 60 size Pitcairn. Yes, I have maiden the AC-10 successfully.
The Super G should be like flying a Piper Cub.:cool:
Forum: AutoGyros
06-02-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,270
Posted By XCaliber

RC model Geeks recently maiden his super G, and...

RC model Geeks recently maiden his super G, and after landing he states and shows how much of right trim he need almost level.
https://youtu.be/tCBzEgDg_PI
The 7deg. left trim in the manual is...
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