ATG on Stratus [Archive]

sookainian

11-14-2006, 11:07 AM

Anyone using ATG on Stratus ?

would like some feedback how well does it work with Stratus =)

Thanks
Kenny

DavidH

11-14-2006, 04:48 PM

Don't really think it matters what heli the ATG is mounted. Since it reads engine RPM's to control the speed. The reports I hear about the ATG is that it works very well. It is basically the same governor that Curtis has used for a number of years.

David

sookainian

11-19-2006, 06:40 AM

ok thanks.

But you said:"It is basically the same governor that Curtis has used for a number of years." Means Curties has been HOMEmaking his own governor last time ?

:roll:

DavidH

11-19-2006, 12:49 PM

Yes Curtis has used electronics made by his father for a number of years. Gyros and speed controls. They also use other electronic devices made by them to tell them what is happening on the heli.

David

sookainian

11-19-2006, 12:55 PM

WOW I am impress :noteworthy

Hmm what does that 'electronic devices' tell what is happening on the heli ? etc ( fuel low, engine load to much, blade bog to much ) ?

DavidH

11-19-2006, 01:08 PM

No low fuel or engine load sensors that I know. They do have a heli dynometer that they use in the shop that will let them know how engines preform.
I have had the priviledge of being around Curtis and his father at a few World Championships. It is amazing to me to watch the father/son team work together to achieve the ultimate flying heli.

David