RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS October November 1997 columns wrote about need proper mechanical setup preparation adjusting pitch curves helicopter about using computer helicopter radio set up straight-line pitch curve once have determined high low pitch endpoints However setting up measuring endpoints requires use pitch gauge enables set pitch static angle attack rotor blades whatever position range desire pitch must set correctly within certain limits helicopter fly designed desires Although several pitch gauges market sometimes its difficult determine best recommend easy use gives repeatable results Notice did say has accurate First no way know pitch gauges accurate take reading assume manufacturers have made gauge correctly say accurate another depends largely design manufacturing process cannot evaluate Second will go later accuracy readings depends pitch gauge level flybar swashplate well align everything eye Miniature Aircraft Kalt pitch gauges easy use give repeatable results reasonably priced Both slip blade easily easy align visually have large easy-to-read numbers have seen more-complicated gauges require levels other parts hold gauge position quite complicated set up easy use flying field no better overall accuracy Whatever gauge use its important follow few basic principles get accurate repeatable readings 1 Place gauge rotor blade near root vs tip its easier line up accurate reading take old broken rotor blade cut off about six inches long use setup blade since its easier use workbench full-length blade Although fully symmetrical blades very popular right now may able find old semisymmetrical reflex blades can cut up future setup blades need arises types blades very useful normal flying autorotations interest 2 Make sure flybar swashplate level parallel before readings taken Several aftermarket items available intended keep swashplate flybar level although Im sure can helpful people really arent needed accuracy helicopter fliers desire swashplate flybar parallel level definition will perpendicular main shaft points can checked easily eye helicopter level workbench Its amazing accurate eyes see flybar swashplate level see appear perpendicular main shaft Any adjustments make swashplate level can made easily turning radio using trims adjust swashplate Just remember return normal flying setting finished pitch gauge adjusted top surface parallel flybar pitch reading degrees taken directly large easy-to-read numbers gauge pitch gauges have convenient knob locks gauge setting linkage adjustments can made quickly set desired pitch setting particularly useful initial setups manufacturers recommendations whether maximum pitch minimum pitch hover pitch check overall range pitch movement photo pitch gauge helicopter can see said gauges accuracy less important its ease use repeatability results Although human eye very accurate appears photo swashplate flybar level no real way sure either slightly out adjustment pitch readings gauge will inaccurate July1998 103 Car door backdrop check level Swashplate tilted Minor corrections have now made swashplate slightly left flybar tilted slightly right flybar level easily seen workbench too Miniature Aircraft pitch gauge has added Pitch gauge parallel flybar blade pitch can read scale provided means readings taken gauge probably within /l accuracy range Thats fine work Remember initial setup just get blades proper flying range further adjustments made once see helicopter performs advent new computer radios its also much easier make further pitch adjustments flying fieldand almost flying helicopter Its uncommon make short flight land engine idle use pitch curve function radio make slight adjustmentthen fly again see results case pitch gauge used make adjustment once helicopter does fly perform satisfaction pitch gauge can used record particular pitch settings helicopter can set up again after maintenance repairs etc Another use pitch gauge flying field compare two helicopters pitch flying characteristics someone has helicopter similar yours flying well would easy see what his/her pitch settings adjust machine accordingly would least place start another reason whatever gauge decide should easy use flying field Advancement electronic age continues Revolutions new PZ-200 Sport Piezo gyro Available through Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 PZ-200 has no moving parts wear out measures mere cubic inch weighs less 6 ounce used time size weight components meant something helicopter now combination improvements helicopter design electronics shrinking size weight both contribute improved helicopter flying performance have chance try PZ 200 helicopters have used workbench Its amazing something small can work well According its technical sheet PZ-200 uses SMT Surface Mount Technology micro circuitry RF shielded chrome case keep gyro cool protect receiver noise gyro can mounted almost anywhere connection receiver other servo compatible popular radios Ill let know after use flight keeping advancements electronics have asked E-mail address flytrade@earthlinknet included address head column can easily quickly communicate look forward hearing because interests provide material write about Model Aviation lution PZ-200 Sport Piezo gyroone smallest lightest Solid state design no moving parts reasonable price
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS October November 1997 columns wrote about need proper mechanical setup preparation adjusting pitch curves helicopter about using computer helicopter radio set up straight-line pitch curve once have determined high low pitch endpoints However setting up measuring endpoints requires use pitch gauge enables set pitch static angle attack rotor blades whatever position range desire pitch must set correctly within certain limits helicopter fly designed desires Although several pitch gauges market sometimes its difficult determine best recommend easy use gives repeatable results Notice did say has accurate First no way know pitch gauges accurate take reading assume manufacturers have made gauge correctly say accurate another depends largely design manufacturing process cannot evaluate Second will go later accuracy readings depends pitch gauge level flybar swashplate well align everything eye Miniature Aircraft Kalt pitch gauges easy use give repeatable results reasonably priced Both slip blade easily easy align visually have large easy-to-read numbers have seen more-complicated gauges require levels other parts hold gauge position quite complicated set up easy use flying field no better overall accuracy Whatever gauge use its important follow few basic principles get accurate repeatable readings 1 Place gauge rotor blade near root vs tip its easier line up accurate reading take old broken rotor blade cut off about six inches long use setup blade since its easier use workbench full-length blade Although fully symmetrical blades very popular right now may able find old semisymmetrical reflex blades can cut up future setup blades need arises types blades very useful normal flying autorotations interest 2 Make sure flybar swashplate level parallel before readings taken Several aftermarket items available intended keep swashplate flybar level although Im sure can helpful people really arent needed accuracy helicopter fliers desire swashplate flybar parallel level definition will perpendicular main shaft points can checked easily eye helicopter level workbench Its amazing accurate eyes see flybar swashplate level see appear perpendicular main shaft Any adjustments make swashplate level can made easily turning radio using trims adjust swashplate Just remember return normal flying setting finished pitch gauge adjusted top surface parallel flybar pitch reading degrees taken directly large easy-to-read numbers gauge pitch gauges have convenient knob locks gauge setting linkage adjustments can made quickly set desired pitch setting particularly useful initial setups manufacturers recommendations whether maximum pitch minimum pitch hover pitch check overall range pitch movement photo pitch gauge helicopter can see said gauges accuracy less important its ease use repeatability results Although human eye very accurate appears photo swashplate flybar level no real way sure either slightly out adjustment pitch readings gauge will inaccurate July1998 103 Car door backdrop check level Swashplate tilted Minor corrections have now made swashplate slightly left flybar tilted slightly right flybar level easily seen workbench too Miniature Aircraft pitch gauge has added Pitch gauge parallel flybar blade pitch can read scale provided means readings taken gauge probably within /l accuracy range Thats fine work Remember initial setup just get blades proper flying range further adjustments made once see helicopter performs advent new computer radios its also much easier make further pitch adjustments flying fieldand almost flying helicopter Its uncommon make short flight land engine idle use pitch curve function radio make slight adjustmentthen fly again see results case pitch gauge used make adjustment once helicopter does fly perform satisfaction pitch gauge can used record particular pitch settings helicopter can set up again after maintenance repairs etc Another use pitch gauge flying field compare two helicopters pitch flying characteristics someone has helicopter similar yours flying well would easy see what his/her pitch settings adjust machine accordingly would least place start another reason whatever gauge decide should easy use flying field Advancement electronic age continues Revolutions new PZ-200 Sport Piezo gyro Available through Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 PZ-200 has no moving parts wear out measures mere cubic inch weighs less 6 ounce used time size weight components meant something helicopter now combination improvements helicopter design electronics shrinking size weight both contribute improved helicopter flying performance have chance try PZ 200 helicopters have used workbench Its amazing something small can work well According its technical sheet PZ-200 uses SMT Surface Mount Technology micro circuitry RF shielded chrome case keep gyro cool protect receiver noise gyro can mounted almost anywhere connection receiver other servo compatible popular radios Ill let know after use flight keeping advancements electronics have asked E-mail address flytrade@earthlinknet included address head column can easily quickly communicate look forward hearing because interests provide material write about Model Aviation lution PZ-200 Sport Piezo gyroone smallest lightest Solid state design no moving parts reasonable price