Guys im wondering about my tail on my falcon 450. I think the gyro isn't working so I've ordered a new one. I have checked the direction as per Lees video and all good. The problem I'm getting is the heli wants to start spinning on spool up. Other than replacing the gyro , what else should I do? Do I set gyro up to have zero pitch or put some in using the control rod?
General Tail pitch
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trainrider06
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It may be a mechanical issue. Binding in the linkage, or even a crappy servo.
Or even rarely the gyro.
As long as your 100% sure the tail is set up correctly, mechanical is the only other reason. Also check and make sure tail shaft isn't bent. It may move back and forth ok without power, but as soon as power is supplied it'll hang up on ya.
Or even rarely the gyro.
As long as your 100% sure the tail is set up correctly, mechanical is the only other reason. Also check and make sure tail shaft isn't bent. It may move back and forth ok without power, but as soon as power is supplied it'll hang up on ya.
Smoggie
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Yeah, triple check that the tail gyro compensation is the correct direction, this is the number one most likely cause. Maybe you could post a video of the heli being turned by hand and showing the response? If it's belt drive it's also easy to have the tail rotor spin backward which will effectively make the gyro comp wrong.
Vibrations is a possible cause. it the heli has bad vibes the gyro wont work.
Vibrations is a possible cause. it the heli has bad vibes the gyro wont work.
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Thanks guys, I'll take a look over the weekend, I do think that the gyro is a little rubbish, Also on these Art tech gyros the red LED is constant so cant tell if in HH or rate mode which is a little anoying. I'll wait for the new gyro and see if that helps. Also regarding tail shaft took it out and rolled along mirror and was straight and not bent so not that. im confident that it's the rubbish gyro not working right. With regards to servo thats brand new so defo not that.
trainrider06
Active Member
You can sometimes find those Spartan Quark gyro's, they are hands down the best gyro for holding and setup being easy. Love em!
cracked it, new gyro turned up today installed it and i had exactly the same problem......... However, after going through everything I decided to look at my settings on the radio. it turns out I had set the HH and Rate mode values the wrong way round. Rookie mistake but at least I've worked it out. Now I have sorted this one out I can maiden it. Better check the 550 I just built to make sure I haven't done it on that too.
Thank you guys for all your suggestions.
Thank you guys for all your suggestions.
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So I have been able to see this little 450 falcon fly. Needed some serious setting up and with the help of you guys and the help of others I now have a heli to fly and practice with before I unleash the 550 clone.
So I have been able to see this little 450 falcon fly. Needed some serious setting up and with the help of you guys and the help of others I now have a heli to fly and practice with before I unleash the 550 clone.
Thanks Tony we think that the little wag we have is caused by the training gear, as when she gets into clean air it stops. Plus wind was a little gusty for it. We also had to put a fair bit of right trim on the radio as wanted to drift. I'll take a look at the tail in day or so and see if I cant adjust that out mechanically.
trainrider06
Active Member
I love the quark! Have used those on 250-500 size heli's and they are the best one out there in my opinion hands down!
Setup easy, and they are locked and loaded when flying!
I have 2 of those itchin to be mounted! One is brand new never used!
The Sparten DS760 is awesome also, but it can be tricky to set up.
Setup easy, and they are locked and loaded when flying!
I have 2 of those itchin to be mounted! One is brand new never used!
The Sparten DS760 is awesome also, but it can be tricky to set up.
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